If you’re wondering how to unlock the new Ice Climbing Axe in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC, you’ve arrived at the right place.
The Ice Climbing Axe is a free melee weapon added in BF6 and REDSEC with the Season 1 Winter Offensive update. You unlock it by progressing through the limited‑time Winter Offensive Bonus Path before the event ends.
This track sits inside the Battle Pass menu but is separate from the standard seasonal pass, and you earn progress by completing specific Weekly Challenges and Winter Offensive event challenges that award Bonus Path Points. Once you unlock it, the Ice Climbing Axe gets permanently added to your arsenal in both modes.
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How to unlock the Ice Climbing Axe in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC
You can unlock the Ice Climbing Axe in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC simply by playing the game and reaching Tier 11 in the new Winter Offensive Bonus Path.
It unlocks and gets added as a free melee weapon, and you don’t need to purchase the premium Season 1 Battle Pass for that. For BF6 owners, all you need to do is open the Battle Pass tab and select the Winter Offensive Bonus Path.
For those who play REDSEC only, you need to navigate to the same bonus path via the shared Battle Pass interface.
To unlock the Ice Climbing Axe fast, focus on challenge‑dense playlists like Ice Lock Empire State and Ice Lock Gauntlet, which tie directly into Winter Offensive objectives and the Freeze mechanic. Stack Weekly and Event challenges early in the event window to steadily farm the required Bonus Path Points before the Winter Offensive track expires.
Additionally, prioritize objective play and squad actions (captures, revives, assists) in large‑scale modes to maximize XP and challenge progress while naturally working toward Tier 11.
Is the Ice Climbing Axe time‑limited?
Yes, you only have until Dec. 23, 2025 to unlock the Ice Climbing Axe, as per the in-game timer. Once done, it becomes a permanent unlock on your account.
When the Winter Offensive event ends, the Bonus Path gets removed, and new players will no longer be able to earn the axe through this track, making it effectively missable for those who skip the event window.
