Ranked Battle Royale arrives in Battlefield REDSEC Season 3, giving competitive squads a dedicated mode to climb the ladder, prove themselves against the best players, and earn exclusive rewards.
Here’s everything you need to know about Battlefield REDSEC Ranked Play, which drops with the Battlfield 6 Season 3 update on May 12 at 6am CT.
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How to unlock Battlefield REDSEC Ranked Play
To access Ranked Battle Royale in REDSEC, you must first reach Career Rank 5. Once unlocked, Ranked BR becomes a separate progression system from your normal career progression. You’ll earn Rank Points (RP) based on your placement, kills, and assists during matches. Each Ranked Match costs a specific amount of RP to play as an entry cost, with the amount determined based on your rank and division.
You start as Unranked, placing you into matches against fellow Unranked, Rookie, and Bronze players. Rookie matches have no entry fee, allowing players to learn the mode without risking Rank Points.
All ranks and divisions in Battlefield REDSEC Ranked Play
Battlefield REDSEC Ranked Play uses a tiered ranking system with divisions (mostly five) inside each rank. You climb by earning Ranked Points from match performance. Ranked matches require an entry cost starting at Bronze rank.
If you consistently lose matches without earning enough points, you can be demoted. However, the game includes Demotion Shields to help prevent immediate rank drops after reaching a new division. Elite Top 250 and #1 Elite rankings work differently, as they are based on overall Ranked Points compared to other players rather than fixed thresholds.
Below is a complete breakdown of all the ranks and divisions, along with RP thresholds, number of Demotion Shields, and RP costs for Season 3:
| Rank | Division | RP Thresholds | Demotion Shields | RP Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unranked | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 |
| Rookie | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 250 | 1 | 0 | |
| 3 | 500 | 1 | 0 | |
| 4 | 750 | 1 | 0 | |
| 5 | 1,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bronze | 1 | 1,250 | 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 1,500 | 1 | 10 | |
| 3 | 1,750 | 1 | 10 | |
| 4 | 2,000 | 1 | 10 | |
| 5 | 2,250 | 1 | 10 | |
| Silver | 1 | 2,500 | 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 2,750 | 1 | 20 | |
| 3 | 3,000 | 1 | 20 | |
| 4 | 3,250 | 1 | 20 | |
| 5 | 3,500 | 1 | 20 | |
| Gold | 1 | 3,750 | 2 | 25 |
| 2 | 4,250 | 2 | 25 | |
| 3 | 4,750 | 2 | 25 | |
| 4 | 5,250 | 2 | 25 | |
| 5 | 5,750 | 2 | 25 | |
| Platinum | 1 | 6,250 | 2 | 40 |
| 2 | 7,000 | 2 | 40 | |
| 3 | 7.750 | 2 | 40 | |
| 4 | 8,500 | 2 | 40 | |
| 5 | 9,250 | 2 | 40 | |
| Diamond | 1 | 10,000 | 2 | 50 |
| 2 | 11,000 | 2 | 50 | |
| 3 | 12,000 | 2 | 50 | |
| 4 | 13,000 | 2 | 50 | |
| 5 | 14,000 | 2 | 50 | |
| Master | 1 | 15,200 | 3 | 60 |
| 2 | 16,400 | 3 | 60 | |
| 3 | 17,600 | 3 | 60 | |
| 4 | 18,800 | 3 | 60 | |
| 5 | 20,000 | 3 | 60 | |
| Elite Top 250 | N/A | Top 250 in RP by platform | N/A | 60 |
| #1 Elite | N/A | #1 in RP by platform | N/A | 60 |
The game also punishes quitters. Leaving a Ranked match early causes players to lose all points earned during that game while still paying the match entry fee. A future update will include additional sanctions for serial quitters.
A dedicated leaderboard can be found in the Ranked Hub under the Profile tab in the main menu. Here, you can track the Top 250 players, view your own Ranked Points, wins, and RP-per-match performance. The Profile section also serves as a central hub for everything Ranked-related, including progression details, rules, and available rewards.
All rewards in Battlefield REDSEC Ranked Battle Royale
Ranked Battle Royale features two reward tracks: milestone rewards earned while climbing ranks and end-of-season rewards based on your final rank. Lower ranks such as Rookie, Bronze, and Silver mainly grant XP Boosts to help progression across Battlefield modes.
Division Rewards
| Rank | Division | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Rookie | 1 | 2x 30 Min. Career XP Boost |
| 2 | 30 Min. Battle Pass XP Boost | |
| 3 | “S3 Rookie” Player Card Background | |
| 4 | “S3 Rookie” Player Card Icon | |
| 5 | “S3 Rookie” Player Title | |
| Bronze | 1 | 2x 30 Min. Hardware XP Boost |
| 2 | “S3 Bronze” Sticker | |
| 3 | “S3 Bronze” Player Card Background | |
| 4 | “S3 Bronze” Player Card Icon | |
| 5 | “S3 Bronze” Player Title | |
| Silver | 1 | “S3 Silver” Weapon Charm |
| 2 | “S3 Silver” Sticker | |
| 3 | “S3 Silver” Player Card Background | |
| 4 | “S3 Silver” Player Card Icon | |
| 5 | “S3 Silver” Player Title | |
| Gold | 1 | “S3 Gold” Weapon Charm |
| 2 | “S3 Gold” Sticker | |
| 3 | “S3 Gold” Player Card Background | |
| 4 | “S3 Gold” Player Card Icon | |
| 5 | “S3 Gold” Player Title | |
| Platinum | 1 | “S3 Platinum” Weapon Charm |
| 2 | “S3 Platinum” Sticker | |
| 3 | “S3 Platinum” Player Card Background | |
| 4 | “S3 Platinum” Player Card Icon | |
| 5 | “S3 Platinum” Player Title | |
| Diamond | 1 | “S3 Diamond” Weapon Charm |
| 2 | “S3 Diamond” Sticker | |
| 3 | “S3 Diamond” Player Card Background | |
| 4 | “S3 Diamond” Player Card Icon | |
| 5 | “S3 Diamond” Player Title | |
| Master | 1 | “S3 Master” Weapon Charm |
| 2 | “S3 Master” Sticker | |
| 3 | “S3 Master” Player Card Background | |
| 4 | “S3 Master” Player Card Icon | |
| 5 | “S3 Master” Player Title | |
| Elite Top 250 | N/A | N/A |
| #1 Elite | N/A | N/A |
End of Season Rank Rewards
| Rank | Primary Reward | Additional Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Rookie | 60 Min. Career XP Boost | N/A |
| Bronze | “S3 Ranked Bronze” Player Card Icon | N/A |
| Silver | “S3 Scrapper” Weapon Camo | N/A |
| Gold | “S3 Ranked Gold” Weapon Sticker | “S3 Skirmisher” Weapon Camo |
| Platinum | “S3 Ranked Platinum” Parachute | “S3 Warrior” Weapon Camo |
| Diamond | “S3 Ranked Diamond” Vehicle Decal | “S3 Challenger” Weapon Camo |
| Master | “S3 Ranked Master” Character Patch | “S3 Contender” Weapon Camo |
| Elite Top 250 | “S3 Ranked Elite” Customization Items | “S3 Eliminator” Weapon Camo |
| #1 Elite | “S3 Ranked Champion” Sticker | “S3 Ranked Champion” Player Card Icon |
There’s also a dedicated Ranked Battle Royale challenge assignment that rewards the “S3 Indomitable” Dog Tag along with other cosmetics. All Ranked rewards can be used across both Battlefield REDSEC and Battlefield 6 Multiplayer experiences, including BR, Gauntlet, Multiplayer, and Portal modes.
Battlefield REDSEC Ranked Play matchmaking restrictions
For Season 3, Battlefield REDSEC Ranked Play separates PC and console matchmaking pools:
- Console-only squads will only face console players.
- Mixed squads containing at least one PC player will enter PC matchmaking.
EA said this setup is part of the “Battlefield Labs in Live” initiative, which aims to gather community feedback and data before expanding the competitive ecosystem further.
Rank restrictions also apply to squads and matchmaking. Players can only team up with and face players within two ranks of the highest-ranked squad member. For example, Silver players can queue with Rookie through Platinum players; Unranked players can only face Unranked, Rookie, and Bronze players. Because of these restrictions, matchmaking times in Ranked Battle Royale may be longer compared to standard Battle Royale playlists.
