Battlefield 6 Free Trial Runs Nov 13-16, No Purchase Needed
Battlefield 6 is free to play from November 13 to 16 through the REDSEC download, with Conquest, Escalation and the Casino Heist event.
The Battlefield 6 Free Trial is live now and runs from November 13 to 16, 2026, according to a Battlefield 6 post on Steam published at 16:01 UTC (5:01 p.m. CET) on November 13. No purchase is required. Players only need to download Battlefield REDSEC on their platform.
Electronic Arts' free trial page promises all-out warfare for free in Battlefield 6, and the Steam store page calls it four free days set in Season 5, which brings the war to Las Vegas.
Downloading REDSEC is the only step, and unlocks stay yours
The Steam post says the trial "requires Battlefield REDSEC and all game updates." REDSEC is the free-to-play Battlefield REDSEC from Battlefield Studios and Electronic Arts, so the download costs nothing.
EA says players keep the unlocks they earn after the trial ends and can carry on playing REDSEC for free. Neither source gives an end time on November 16, so check the countdown on the EA page.
Conquest, Escalation and the Casino Heist event are on the menu
The Steam post names two modes for the trial, Conquest and Escalation. It also points to contracts in the Casino Heist event, where players earn Dough and unlock event rewards. EA describes the same event as a limited-time run of contracts across Battlefield 6 and REDSEC for event-themed cosmetics.
For the map and gear that came with it, see our report on the Casino Heist update. The post does not list which maps rotate during the trial.
EA's five tips start at the Firing Range
EA's trial page lists five tips for new players. The first is to use the Firing Range, from the main menu or the loadout screen, to test sensitivity, aim assist and keybinds before joining a playlist. The second is to try Casual Breakthrough first, where real players and bots mix for easier live-fire practice.
The remaining three cover vehicles, destruction and squads. EA tells players to take the controls of ground and air vehicles, and says Simplified Controls in the settings menu can help.
“There is no shame in using Simplified Controls.”
- Electronic Arts, Battlefield 6 Free Trial page
Walls can be torn down with explosives, a sledgehammer or enough bullets, EA says, especially in Cairo Bazaar. Joining a party with friends who own Battlefield 6 also gives both sides an XP boost.
Rapid Royale and Portal stay free after the weekend
REDSEC itself remains free after November 16. Its Season 5 mode, Rapid Royale, is a faster battle royale with lower player counts, airdrops with the best loot and a fast-moving ring of fire, according to the Steam store page. It is set on the Vegas Strip and in Mirak Valley.
Portal, which EA says gives every REDSEC player free access to its sandbox, also stays in the free download. EA has not said whether the trial will return.
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