Battlefield 6 Season 2 Road Map: BF6 & REDSEC Updates for 2026

Battlefield 6 Season 2 begins on February 17, 2026, introducing a conflict that moves to a German mountainside airbase. The new season is structured into three monthly phases, each delivering new content for both Battlefield 6 and the free-to-play REDSEC.

Players will experience chemical warfare with hallucinatory VL-7 gas, requiring gas masks to survive its effects. Two new maps, several new weapons, and multiple vehicles, including the AH-6 Little Bird scout helicopter, will be added.

BF6 S2 Road Map: Updates Calendar

According to EA official source, the 2026 updates for Battlefield 6 Season 2 are organized into three distinct phases, each launching a month apart. The season begins with "Extreme Measures" in February, followed by "Nightfall" in March, and concludes with "Hunter/Prey" in April. This structure provides a steady stream of content, including new maps, limited-time modes, weapons, gadgets, and vehicles, progressively expanding the gameplay for both Battlefield 6 and REDSEC.

Complete Updates for 2026:

February (Extreme Measures)

• New Map: Contaminated
• New BF6 Mode: VL-7 Strike (Limited-Time)
• New REDSEC Mode: Gauntlet Altered State (Limited-Time)
• New REDSEC BR Mode: Synthesis (Limited-Time)
• New Vehicle: Scout Helicopter (AH-6 Little Bird/ MH-350)
• New Assault Rifle: VCR-2
• New LMG: M121 A2
• New DMR: GRT-CPS
• New Engineer Gadget: 9K38 IGLA Active Locking Air-Defense Launcher
• New Recon Gadget: HTI-MK2 Hardware Suppression System
• New Feature: Season 1 Catch-Up Hardware Challenges
• New Event: Year of the Horse Challenges (Feb 17 - Mar 3)
• Portal Updates: Access to Season 1 hardware and Contaminated map.

March (Nightfall)

• New Map: Hagental Base
• New BF6 Event: Nightfall (Limited-Time)
• New REDSEC Mode: Gauntlet Nightfall (Limited-Time)
• New REDSEC POI: Defense Testing Complex 3 on Fort Lyndon
• New Vehicle: Dirt bike (Hayes M1030-1/ TM/O 450)
• New SMG: CZ3A1
• New Sidearm: VZ. 61
• New Attachments: Light-and-laser underbarrel combo, hybrid thermal red dot sight.
• Portal Updates: Quality of life improvements, scripted camera tool.
• New Feature: Nightfall Bonus Path with free and premium rewards.

April (Hunter/Prey)

• New BF6 Mode: Operation Augur (Limited-Time)
• New Vehicle: LTV (Light Tactical Vehicle)
• New Melee Weapon: Kapok 14" machete
• Portal Updates: Verified Modes for Battle Royale Duos (REDSEC) and Escalation (BF6).
• New Feature: Hunter/Prey Bonus Path with new melee weapon.

This guide details each phase of the release, beginning with the overall launch content and then moving chronologically through each monthly update. The sections break down the specific weapons, vehicles, maps, and modes introduced in each period. This allows for a clear understanding of when each piece of content becomes available.

Battlefield 6 Season 2 New Map & Game Mode

The second season of Battlefield 6 and REDSEC launches on February 17 at 4 a.m. PT (12 p.m. UTC). The overarching narrative sees the war against the Pax Armata faction escalate, moving from Fort Lyndon to a critical NATO airbase in the Bavarian Alps. Game Update 1.2.1.0 accompanies the launch, bringing hundreds of gameplay improvements, including weapon balance tuning with widespread recoil adjustments, vehicle and gadget refinements, fixes for infantry movement, and general stability enhancements. Players can unlock a new Battle Pass containing three new weapons, two new gadgets, and other cosmetic rewards.

The first phase, Extreme Measures, introduces the Battlefield 6 Season 2 new map, Contaminated. This map is set in a mountainside airbase in Germany, featuring rocky terrain and supporting a range of ground and air vehicles. Its size is described as between Mirak Valley and Eastwood.

The map is central to the new VL-7 Strike limited-time mode, where clouds of non-lethal psychoactive VL-7 smoke fill the area. This gas causes visual and audio hallucinations for any player inside it without a gas mask. All soldiers start with a mask, but additional masks and filters can be found during a match to resist the effects. In REDSEC, the Battle Royale mode gets the Synthesis limited-time mode, where the VL-7 gas has seeped into Fort Lyndon. Players must loot masks and filters to survive the psychoactive effects while searching for high-value loot in gas-engulfed areas.

BF6 Season 2 February

The content drop for February, titled Extreme Measures, is the largest of the season, setting the stage with significant additions to gameplay. The core of this update is the introduction of chemical warfare mechanics via the VL-7 smoke, which is featured in limited-time modes for both Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. The update also adds a new vehicle, three new guns available through the Battle Pass, and two class-specific gadgets that introduce new tactical possibilities for Engineers and Recon players. Portal creators gain access to the new Contaminated map and all hardware from the previous season.

February Content

• New Map - Contaminated: large map set in a German mountainside airbase. It supports land vehicles and helicopters, with flanking routes and destructible environments.
• New BF6 Mode - VL-7 Strike: limited-time mode on the Contaminated map featuring hallucinatory VL-7 gas clouds. Players must use gas masks to avoid the disorienting effects.
• New REDSEC Mode - Gauntlet Altered State: knockout-style elimination mode where squads complete missions while navigating the effects of VL-7 smoke around certain objectives.
• New REDSEC BR Mode - Synthesis: Battle Royale mode where VL-7 smoke engulfs Fort Lyndon. Players can loot masks and filters, find high-value loot in gassed areas, and call in their own VL-7 smoke strikes.
• New Vehicle - Scout Helicopter: AH-6 Little Bird (NATO) and MH-350 (Pax Armata) return. It is a fragile but highly maneuverable transport helicopter for a full squad, equipped with powerful armaments including miniguns and grenade launchers.
• New Assault Rifle - VCR-2: bullpup rifle with a high fire rate, described as being like an SMG acting as an assault rifle. It excels in close-quarters but has high recoil that requires management for long-range effectiveness.
• New LMG - M121 A2: general-purpose machine gun with a high rate of fire and a large standard magazine, effective for squad wipes and suppression but with a longer reload and heavy recoil.
• New DMR - GRT-CPS: fast-firing marksman rifle with a generous magazine capacity. It trades some damage for better controllability and is suited for rapid mid-to-long-range engagements.
• New Engineer Gadget - 9K38 IGLA Active Locking Air-Defense Launcher: man-portable air-defense system. A user must maintain the lock on a target aircraft after firing for the missile to stay on course, and the missile can reacquire a target after countermeasures are used.
• New Recon Gadget - HTI-MK2 Hardware Suppression System: disruption tool that spots nearby enemy electronics. It can be activated to release a pulse that counters up to three enemy gadgets or intercepts missiles, with a recharge time between pulses.
• Challenges and Events: Season 1 Catch-Up Challenges are introduced for players to unlock hardware from the previous season. The Year of the Horse event runs from February 17 to March 3 with themed rewards.

This initial phase establishes the season's core themes of chemical warfare and combined arms combat. The introduction of catch-up mechanics ensures new players can access previously released functional content.

BF6 Season 2 March

One month after the season's start, on March 17, the Nightfall phase begins. This update shifts the focus to low-visibility combat, introducing a new infantry-only map set in underground tunnels and a corresponding limited-time mode that gives all players night vision goggles. The update continues to expand the arsenal with a new submachine gun and sidearm, along with a fast-traversing vehicle. REDSEC players also receive a new point-of-interest to explore on the Fort Lyndon map.

March Content

• New Map - Hagental Base: infantry-only map located in the subterranean tunnels beneath the Contaminated map's mountain range. It is described as a "meat grinder" with destructible walls that allow for the creation of new pathways.
• New BF6 Event - Nightfall: limited-time event on the Hagental Base map. The mode features low visibility and gives all players night vision goggles with a limited battery. Lights can blind players using NVGs, and thermal scopes are particularly effective.
• New REDSEC Mode - Gauntlet: Nightfall: based on the Hagental Base map, this Gauntlet mode features darkness mechanics and smaller, more tactical squad sizes.
• New REDSEC POI - Defense Testing Complex 3: new underground area opens up on the Fort Lyndon map. It is a network of tunnels filled with loot that provides a covert route across the map, but with limited escape options.
• New Vehicle - Dirt bike: Hayes M1030-1 (NATO) and TM/O 450 (Pax Armata) is a nimble two-person motorbike. It is the fastest land vehicle but offers no protection to its driver or passenger.
• New SMG - CZ3A1: returning weapon from Battlefield 4, this SMG has a very high fire rate (over 1,000 RPM) and high recoil, making it an aggressive tool for close-quarters combat. I think this weapon will be very popular.
• New Sidearm - VZ. 61: classic Skorpion machine pistol is added as a sidearm. It sacrifices accuracy for a high rate of fire, making it effective up close.
• New Attachments: new challenges will unlock several attachments, including a light-and-laser underbarrel combination and a hybrid sight with both a red dot optic and a thermal scope.
• Nightfall Bonus Path: limited-time path with free rewards including the new CZ3A1 SMG, and additional rewards for Battle Pass owners.

The Nightfall update provides a different tactical challenge by emphasizing close-quarters combat and light management. The new weapons are geared towards high-speed, aggressive playstyles.

BF6 Season 2 April

The final phase of the season, Hunter/Prey, begins on April 14. This update is lighter on permanent content but introduces a major limited-time mode that ties the season's narrative together. A new light transport vehicle and a unique melee weapon round out the additions. Portal also receives a significant update with the introduction of new verified modes, giving creators more tools to build custom experiences. I do feel this month's content is a bit sparse compared to the others.

April Content

• New BF6 Mode - Operation Augur: limited-time mode that combines the Contaminated and Hagental Base maps into a single narrative experience. It functions similarly to the Operations from Battlefield 1, with one team attacking sectors across both maps.
• New Vehicle - LTV (Light Tactical Vehicle): light transport vehicle that is nimbler than other transports and offers solid protection, but has no mounted guns.
• New Melee Weapon - Kapok 14" machete: new melee weapon with a hooked blade. It comes with unique takedown animations.
• Portal Updates: Battle Royale Duos becomes a verified mode for all REDSEC players. Battlefield 6 owners can create experiences using a verified Escalation mode template.
• Hunter/Prey Bonus Path: bonus path that rewards customization items and the new Kapok 14" machete for all players, with additional items available for Battle Pass owners.

This concluding update focuses on a large-scale gameplay experience with Operation Augur. The addition of verified modes to Portal also expands the potential for community-created content.

What BF6 Season 2 Phases Mean?

The phases of Battlefield 6 Season 2 are named periods that correspond to the monthly content drops. They serve to thematically group the updates and advance the game's ongoing narrative about the war between NATO and Pax Armata. The first phase, "Extreme Measures," begins on February 17, 2026, and introduces the conflict at Hagental Airbase with chemical warfare elements. The second phase, "Nightfall," starts on March 17, 2026, and focuses on low-light, subterranean combat. The final phase, "Hunter/Prey," launches on April 14, 2026, and concludes the season's story arc with a large-scale operation. Each phase delivers its own set of maps, modes, weapons, and vehicles.