The release of Battlefield 6 marked the reemergence of a storied FPS series. And in the first phase of Season 1, we also got Battlefield RedSec. More than a bolt-on, the standalone BR experience from Ripple Effect Studios could give EA another popular esports contender: potentially drawing BR fans from Fortnite, Warzone, and EA’s own Apex Legends.
Reinforcing RedSec’s potential, EA had hoped that launching the free-to-play BR into esports would bolster take-up by gamers and pros alike. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone smoothly, and the current state of RedSec and its esports future seems to be mired in problems.