Battlefield Redsec Launches Million-Dollar Elite Series in Bold Esports Push


In a move that signals its serious ambitions for the competitive gaming world, Electronic Arts has officially announced the Battlefield Redsec Elite Series, a global tournament set to kick off on December 10, 2025. This high-stakes competition aims to inject a new level of competitive depth into the popular shooter spin-off and finally provide a world-class stage for its dedicated community. To ensure this isn't just another corporate promise, EA is backing its words with a massive $1 million prize pool, distributed across three major regional finals.

This isn't just another esports copycat; the format itself is designed to turn heads. The Elite Series will see fifty of the world's top squads battle it out in each of three regions: the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and APAC (Asia-Pacific). The action begins with six intense matches in the fan-favorite Redsec Battle Royale mode. From there, only the eight best teams will advance to a final, no-holds-barred showdown played in the merciless Gauntlet mode—a brutal knockout format engineered to crown only the most resilient and tactical squads.

Executive Producer Christian Grass emphasized the collaborative nature of the new experience, stating it carries the "true Battlefield DNA" and was forged in close collaboration with the game's passionate community.

Not Just for Pros: The Open Series Welcomes All

For those thinking this spectacle is only for the professional elite, think again. Running parallel to the Elite Series is the Battlefield Redsec Open Series, launching on Friday, December 12. This companion competition is designed for every player, regardless of their skill level. The barrier to entry is intentionally low; squads can easily register through the Repeat.gg platform and compete to accumulate enough points to climb the ranks. According to developers, the most dominant teams in the Open Series will earn a golden ticket to advance and test their mettle against the world's best in the Elite Series.

An essential technical note for competitive players: all tournaments will support full cross-play and cross-input functionality. This means friends can squad up regardless of their platform, and the competitive integrity is maintained between players using mouse-and-keyboard setups and controllers.

New Map, New Modes: Update 1.1.2.0 Lands

Coinciding with this esports offensive, EA dropped the substantial Update 1.1.2.0 this week. The headline feature is a brand-new, sun-soaked map called "Eastwood," set in the arid landscapes of Southern California. This versatile new battleground isn't limited to one mode; variants of the Eastwood map are available across all official game modes. In the classic large-scale Conquest mode, players can deploy the full arsenal of tanks and helicopters and, in a quirky but classic Battlefield twist, even golf carts, which have also been added to the Battlefield Portal's Builder mode.

Beyond the new terrain, the update introduces a limited-time mode called "Sabotage," which focuses on intense, objective-based demolition and counterplay. The weapon arsenal has also been expanded with the powerful DB-12 shotgun and the M357 Trait Sidearm secondary weapon. Furthermore, controller players will want to note that the aim assist has been completely reset to its open beta settings, a change developers state should significantly improve long-range aiming consistency.

For a full deep dive into all the patch notes and new content, you can check out the official details on the EA Battlefield Redsec hub.

A Community Divided: Excitement Meets Frustration

Despite the excitement surrounding the massive prize pools and fresh content, the mood within the broader Battlefield community is currently mixed, revealing some undeniable downsides to EA's strategy.

A vocal segment of players is complaining loudly that the free-to-play Redsec is allegedly receiving preferential treatment over the paid main game, Battlefield 6. While Redsec continues to shine with its huge, dynamic maps and fully destructible environments, many buyers of the full-price title feel they are left with smaller maps and less dynamic gameplay. According to numerous community forum posts and social media comments, a portion of the BF6 player base is growing increasingly "fed up." Some have even expressed feeling "cheated," suspecting that development resources are being funneled primarily into the battle royale experience, which draws direct comparisons to its Call of Duty competitor.

This discontent is further fueled by the presence of aggressive pop-up advertisements for the Battle Pass within the BF6 game menu. The fact that the free-to-play mode is now being positioned as the flagship esports title with millions of dollars on the line, while the premium title's support feels less robust, is causing significant friction among the core player base who invested $70 or more at launch.

Whether the new content in Update 1.1.2.0 will be enough to win back the disillusioned BF6 community remains one of the most pressing questions, the answer to which will unfold in the coming days and weeks.




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