The battle royale genre has stirred up excitement, yet the latest contender, Battlefield REDSEC, is stumbling out of the gate, and not in the way you’d expect. Despite its launch alongside Battlefield 6’s first season, it currently sits with a Mostly Negative rating on Steam.
Many of the grievances don’t stem from the gameplay itself but rather from how the focus seems to shift toward REDSEC instead of the core game, BF6. Gaming fans are feeling a sense of déjà vu, reminiscent of the way Call of Duty’s Warzone overshadowed its yearly releases.
“I do not like being forced to do challenges for the battle royale, when I’m just interested in playing the base game,” one player expressed in a review. “Please keep battle royale challenges separate from the standard multiplayer; if you want to have some multiplayer as a timed mode for the battle royale, that’s fine, but please keep it separate.”
Another user echoed this sentiment, saying, “I wouldn’t hate it so much if I wasn’t forced to play it for challenges in the main game. But I am. So I do. This is not why I bought Battlefield 6.”
REDSEC seems to emulate Call of Duty’s model, where challenges span various game modes, encouraging flexibility. However, players feel pressured to dive into the battle royale component, which is causing frustration.
Furthermore, the introduction of free-to-play mechanics in REDSEC has raised eyebrows. With ads for store bundles beginning to surface, one user commented that “this whole S1 update feels like adblocker stopped working.”
This scenario isn’t new; ever since Warzone launched in 2020, Activision has catered to free-to-play players while trying to entice them into purchasing the full price game. It seems likely that EA is following a similar route.
“If I wanted to play Warzone I would install CoD,” a reviewer bluntly stated.
But the critiques extend beyond the perception that REDSEC is overshadowing BF6. Players have complained about the absence of a solo queue and the inability to disable autofill, alongside concerns that tanks and the scarcity of armor items on the map detract from the gameplay experience. “Coming from APEX and Fortnite, the UI is the worst part of the game,” remarked one unhappy player. “Menus are incomprehensible, the settings are hard to navigate and understand, and the experience while playing a game sucks.”
From my experience playing several matches, I can see the obvious Warzone comparisons. Currently, I feel a bit fatigued even considering playing it further. How about you? What are your thoughts on REDSEC? Share your thoughts below!
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Is Battlefield REDSEC worth playing? While it has potential, the mixed reviews indicate that gamers are looking for improvements.
What are the main criticisms of REDSEC? Gamers express frustration over the forced battle royale challenges and its similarities to Warzone in gameplay structure.
Will REDSEC improve over time? Like many games, it could receive updates and changes, addressing community feedback and criticism.
How does REDSEC compare to other battle royale games? Initial impressions suggest a lack of certain features and a non-intuitive interface, putting it behind competitors like APEX and Fortnite.
What is the player community saying about REDSEC? The reviews reveal mixed feelings, highlighting both nostalgic interests and frustrations regarding gameplay dynamics.
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