Battlefield 6 Season 3 Starts Now with New Modes and Free Trial
Electronic Arts has officially kicked off Battlefield 6 REDSEC Season 3: High-Value Target, bringing a fresh wave of content and a week-long opportunity for new players to jump into the action for free.
New Modes and Gameplay Additions
The centerpiece of the new season is Tactical Obliteration. This mode shifts the focus toward smaller squads and intense, close-quarters combat. Players must secure a bomb, escort their designated carrier to a detonation site, and successfully obliterate the enemy team. It is designed as a more cutthroat, focused experience compared to standard modes.
For those looking for a more accessible entry point into the franchise's multiplayer, the update adds a Casual Battle Royale mode. This iteration is built for wider appeal, incorporating bot players to keep the pace fast and the entry barrier low for newer squads.
Additionally, the new Wet Work event is now live across both Battlefield 6 and the free-to-play Battlefield REDSEC. The event turns every participant into a potential target, tasking players with hunting or being hunted through a series of specialized missions and objectives.
Hardware and Updates
Players looking to expand their loadouts now have access to the EOD Bot Arm. This new melee weapon, inspired by the series' iconic bomb-defusing machine, allows for high-explosive-themed dispatching of enemies in close-range combat.
The season launch coincides with Battlefield 6 Game Update 1.3.3.0, which arrived on June 30, 2026. The developers have also recently published a deep-dive series focusing on upcoming adjustments to gunplay and combat pacing, alongside reports regarding ongoing anticheat metrics.
Accessing the Free Trial
If you have been waiting to jump into the PC version of the game, you can participate in a free trial of Battlefield 6 starting now through July 6, 2026. The trial includes access to five distinct game modes and four maps, including the Cairo Bazaar map and the newly added Tactical Obliteration.
For those looking to own the game permanently, Battlefield 6 is currently available on Steam at a 50% discount, bringing the price down to $34.99. Meanwhile, the standalone Battlefield REDSEC remains available as a free-to-play title for those interested in its specific focus on Battle Royale, Gauntlet, and Portal-based experiences.