How Missions Work in Battlefield 6: REDSEC
Missions are one of the easiest and best ways to gear up in the early parts of a match in Battlefield 6: REDSEC. Completing them rewards you with valuable supplies, weapons, and upgrade materials—no need to scavenge the map for loot crates. Here’s a breakdown of how missions work and how to make the most of them.
You’ll get access to a new set of missions every 45-55 seconds during the early phase of a REDSEC match. Depending on how long the match has been going, you can choose between two and three missions, and you’ll get a preview of the rewards before you accept.
When a new set of missions appears, press your Map button to open the mission UI and choose from up to three nearby missions. Missions that are more than 500 meters away will be greyed out with an X through them, meaning you won’t be able to select them.
Once you select a mission, a countdown timer will start at the top of your screen, and the nearby objectives will be marked on your HUD. Most missions aren’t particularly difficult, though some can be trickier—like the Signal Hack “Align Antennas” mission. After completion, a reward airdrop will appear somewhere in the mission area containing items based on the rewards preview you saw when choosing the mission.
How to Complete Each Mission in REDSEC
Most missions are straightforward: go to a location, destroy or pick up an item, and sometimes stand in a circle to progress an action bar. Some missions have a PvP focus, displaying your squad’s location while active. However, the majority are safe and easy to complete.
Here’s a quick guide to the main missions:
| Mission Name | Completion Requirements |
|---|---|
| Decryption | Find two data caches, pick them up, then move slowly to decrypt them. Running stops decryption. |
| Weapons Cache | Pick up a pair of bolt cutters, then use them to breach the marked container. |
| Signal Hack | Reach two antennas and align them to the signal, then hold a point for about 30 seconds. |
| Wreckage | Pick up the marked bomb, plant it, and defend it from being defused. |
| Evasion | Find the three marked enemy surveillance devices and shoot to destroy them. |
| Interception | Track down the team decrypting devices, kill them, and take the decryption for yourself. |
| Extraction | Go to the marked data drives and stay nearby while they download, then take the drives to the extraction point and place them both in the drone that arrives. |
Mission Rewards and When to Take Them
REDSEC missions offer a variety of rewards, including weapons, upgrade kits, supplies, and even access to airstrikes and vehicles. Choosing the right mission depends on your current needs.
Early in the match, prioritize missions that grant weapons, ammo, and supplies. Ideally, aim for rewards of purple rarity or higher, and those that give more than one item in the reward crate.
High amounts of Training Path XP are also valuable because they help you and your squad access additional class bonuses faster. Once you have your preferred weapon loadout, focus on missions that provide extra supplies such as armor plates and upgrade kits.
Mission drops are among the best and most consistent sources for high-rarity upgrades. Since the safe zone shrinks during the match, having plenty of armor plates can be a lifesaver.
Keep in mind, you’ll likely only have time for three missions before they become unavailable in the later stages of the match—potentially fewer if you get caught in longer fights.
Here’s a recommended priority list for mission rewards:
- Weapons and supplies
- Upgrade kits and additional supplies
- Strike Packages
- Vehicle access and higher-rarity gear
How Long Can You Do Missions in REDSEC?
Missions become unavailable after 10-15 minutes into a REDSEC match or when there are 40 or fewer players left alive. The 40-player threshold tends to be the most consistent indicator for mission availability.
Most matches will reach this player count in under 15 minutes, making that a good guideline to follow. Unless you’ve hot-dropped into a heavily contested zone, you should have time for at least one or two missions before the late-match phase begins.
Remember, some missions—like Decryption Beacons—can act as PvP beacons, drawing other squads to your location. This can be a strategic move if you’re confident in your squad’s abilities, but the risk of losing the fight should always be considered.
Summary
Missions in Battlefield 6: REDSEC provide a reliable way to gear up early, giving you valuable rewards without the hassle of scavenging. Choose missions wisely based on your gear needs, and be mindful of the time and player thresholds that limit mission availability. Use missions strategically to gain an edge and dominate the battleground.
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