Battlefield Studios has launched brand new seasonal content for Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC, with the release of Season 1 – Winter Offensive. This update includes a frozen version of the Empire State map for limited-time game experiences, a Bonus Path containing the new Ice Climbing Axe and much more. The Winter Offensive update also arrives as the REDSEC Elite Series kicks off for top-tier competitive play.
Players can gear up, stay warm, and take complete control of the borough of Brooklyn in Ice Lock, a limited-time visual update to the Empire State map in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. For this event in Battlefield 6, special versions of Conquest and Domination will be available to play with a Freeze mechanic fully active.
With Freeze, areas around the Combat Zone have sub-zero temperatures – over time, a soldier will feel the effects of the Freeze. To avoid being frozen, soldiers can sprint or use an Adrenaline Injector. Alternatively, they can visit designated heat zones around the map to thaw out.
This mechanic is only active in specific experiences and is designed to challenge squads to tactically manage resources. Do players risk freezing over to capture a crucial objective or pack enough heat in their loadouts to torch the opposition?
Ice Lock is also coming to REDSEC and will feature a Limited-Time variant in Gauntlet that adds to the experience’s relentless nature with the sheer force of harsh winter conditions. Ice Lock Gauntlet will have a locked set of three missions in every match: Deadlock, Extraction and Wreckage.
With the Winter Offensive Bonus Path players can access a number of new unlockables including the new Ice Climbing Axe and premium customization rewards.
For those mastering Portal, the Winter Offensive update will now be able to use the following new features in their creations allowing more freedom than ever to craft and customize unforgettable experiences.
- Verified Gauntlet – The full REDSEC mode offerings are now available in Portal. Players can create their own Gauntlet experience, from casual to competitive, with all missions available for use!
- Ice Lock Empire State – Use the wintery version of Empire State as the backdrop to custom carnage-filled creation, or simply add it to the map rotation of a hand-crafted verified experience.
- Freeze – Even in the heat of Cairo, use this new mechanic to add freeze and heat zones to the experience.
Finally, this week is also the beginning of the REDSEC Elite Series and Open Series. Key details and the full schedule for both competitions along with all the news for the Winter Offensive update can be found on the following blog post here.
The Winter Offensive update (Patch 1.1.3.0) also includes improvements to soldier clarity, weapon reliability, vehicle behavior, audio consistency, and overall gameplay flow. More technical information about these patches can be found on the official website.
