Since the release of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, many “Battle Royale games” have emerged on the market. Companies of all sizes, such as “Fortnite”, “Apex Legends”, “Call of Duty: Warzone”, “NARAKA: BLADEPOINT”, and 'Eternal Return', have introduced their unique gameplay systems, taking root and thriving within the battle royale genre.

Amidst the fun everyone is having, one particular “farmer” has been struggling.”The surrounding farmers are puzzled. He is a veteran farmer with 23 years of experience, and his crop is a well-known one. After a poor harvest, it finally seems that he might bear fruit again. This is the story of “Battlefield Studios” and “Battlefield 6: REDSEC”.

It's Free, so There's No Pressure

▲ People are inclined to try something if it's "free."

Battlefield 6: REDSEC is "free". In these days when AAA game prices are soaring, the fact that you can play an AAA-quality game for free is very appealing. While 'Firestorm' may have struggled due to 'falling fun,' its entry barrier was also high. Interested players couldn't easily join because it required purchasing Battlefield V.

Competitor Call of Duty is drawing an upward revenue curve by operating the paid main game and the free Warzone (Battle Royale) in parallel. Separately, since paid Battle Royale games are also being converted to free to attract new users, Battlefield 6: REDSEC is adopting a similar strategy.

OK, It’s Free. But What Is the Strength Of It?

If the price burden has been resolved, the most important thing is now “strength”. These days, the size of games basically exceeds 80GB, so the competition for SSD space is fierce. Moreover, if it is a Battle Royale genre that is saturated, there are even more alternatives. In other words, you need to explain well to the player “why I should stay”. Fortunately, “Battlefield 6 REDSEC” provided its own fun based on a well-polished main game.

◎ Battlefield 6-based “Gunplay”, “Beautiful Visuals”, and “Cool Destruction Effects”

Battlefield 6: REDSEC takes place in the California-based “Fort Lyndon”. If you take a closer look at the overall details of the map, you can feel the robustness of the advanced “Frostbite Engine”. The gunplay also follows that of Battlefield 6, making the “taste of combat” exhilarating.

In particular, the "destroy effect" is noteworthy. Although PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds introduced "building destruction" with the introduction of C4, REDSEC goes beyond that. You can break down fences like in the picture, or even dismantle the building itself. Considering that building sieges often occur in the Battle Royale mode, this approach introduces a new level of insecurity, as no floor in any building can ever be safe. This is a unique feature, as no other Battle Royale game has allowed players to destroy objects in this way.

◎ Battle Royale with Synergy from Various Classes

Another unique feature of REDSEC is "Class and Play". Unlike Apex Legends, which is a hero shooter that includes abilities, the role distribution in typical battle royale games is limited. However, REDSEC adds excitement to cooperative play by assigning different abilities to each class and allowing them to complement each other. The intentional scarcity of ammunition and the inclusion of boarding vehicles on the battlefield were designed to remind players of the different roles within each squad.

▲ Of course, tanks aren't invincible. They're useless against artillery.

◎ Complete the Mission to "Snowball" Your Loadout

In addition to combat, REDSEC offers opportunities to enhance the firepower of your Loadout by completing each 'Mission'. Although Call of Duty: Warzone has already secured its cash with this mission system, allowing players to call in 'killstreaks' and 'customized weapons (fully customized weapons)', REDSEC adds another layer of excitement in terms of firepower. This is because it allows players to use mounted equipment, such as the 'tank', which is a hallmark of Battlefield.

Even if you're slightly weaker in combat, if you choose your Mission well, you can roll a snowball in firepower and ride the 'Tank' to victory. During the game, I thought the balance of the equipment was also quite good. This is because the Tank is not a structure that can be relied on at all times. Basically, you can pick up a Launcher, and you can also acquire a 'Request for Fire' (which counters the Tank) as you progress through the Mission. Therefore, it seemed important to unleash firepower precisely where it is needed.

◎ Use Revive and Re-Position to relieve fatigue

Since the introduction of Beacon Revival in Apex Legends, it has become a trend for battle royale games to provide a 'second chance' to alleviate fatigue. REDSEC has designed its system accordingly. Unlike other battle royales, the second chance is more limited because it allows the use of Battlefield's unique 'revival feature.' When playing with teammates, you can keep reviving until you are fully eliminated reducing the fatigue associated with repeated deaths and allowing you to enjoy the game with a lighter heart.

Battlefield 6: REDSEC may not be an innovative battle royale, but it is a meaningful work that has opened up a new path for Battlefield, which had been struggling within thein battle royale. It has recorded 170,000 concurrent users on Steam, and there are many people looking forward to future updates. However, as with its competitor, Call of Duty, there are also voices of concern from the core fan base of Battlefield 6, wondering if Battlefield: REDSEC will become the series’ main stage. The mixed Steam ratings reflect this concern. Regardless, the cornerstone has been laid. Users are paying close attention to what kind of path will be drawn in the future.

This article was translated from the original that appeared on INVEN.