Tidal Strike Free Trial Opens Four Maps Through September 22
A free trial opens Battlefield 6 to everyone for the opening week of Tidal Strike, with Wake Island, Tsuru Reef, Cairo Bazaar, and Hagental Base playable across three modes. Entry is a free REDSEC install rather than a purchase, and Double XP runs for the same stretch. The trial closes September 22, 2026, 12:00 UTC.
EA routes the trial through the free-to-play REDSEC client, so the way in is a download on each platform rather than a timed licence for the paid game.
Four maps: Wake Island, Tsuru Reef, Cairo Bazaar, and Hagental Base.
Three modes by EA's count: Conquest, Escalation, and the Deep Six Event Playlist.
The Deep Six Event Playlist carries Contracts, Casual Breakthrough, and Verified Portal experiences.
Double XP for every player runs alongside the trial, owners included.
REDSEC plus current game updates are the only entry requirement; in-game purchases stay optional.