Battlefield Studios has pushed back Season 2 of Battlefield 6 and its REDSEC battle royale mode to February 17, extending Season 1 to buy time for refinements based on community feedback.
A bridging update hits January 20 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, packing new content to keep players engaged.
The delay addresses player concerns amid a sharp 85% drop in Steam active users since the October 2025 launch, where the game initially surged but now battles rivals like ARC Raiders.
Season 1 Extension Breakdown
Dropping January 20:
- New Weekly Challenges for ongoing progression.
- Frostfire Bonus Path (unlocks January 27): Free and premium rewards like Weapon Packages, Soldier Skins, and XP Boosts earned solely via Weekly Challenges (no Bonus Challenges).
- Valentine’s Day Events: Daily Login Rewards and multiple Double XP Weekends.
- Quality Improvements: Bug fixes and tweaks (full patch notes incoming).
The extension maintains the Season 1 Battle Pass, letting players grind alongside Frostfire for max rewards.
Season 2: Polish Over Haste
REDSEC-themed Season 2 gets extra dev time for “further polish and refinement.” Battlefield Labs continues as a public preview for late-stage content testing.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨#Battlefield6 Season 2 is reportedly set to begin February 17.
— Battlefield Intel (@BattlefieldInte) January 13, 2026
Battlefield Studios is extending Season 1 to fine-tune Season 2 based on community feedback.
Season 1 Schedule • Jan 20 – Season 1 Extension update
• Jan 27 – New Bonus Path
• Feb 16 – Season 1… pic.twitter.com/MmsKMPmAAZ
“Both the Season 1 extension and the use of Battlefield Labs will set the foundation for new and exciting content throughout our live seasons, including what will come in Season 2.”
Full Season 2 reveal and a broader 2026 roadmap for Battlefield 6/REDSEC drop in February.
Battlefield 6’s Rocky Road
Launched October 10, 2025, to critical acclaim (83/100 OpenCritic), Season 1 brought the first Battle Pass, new maps, weapons, and free-to-play REDSEC. But player retention struggles persist as competitors thrive, can this delay turn the tide?
