During an explosive Showcase, Siege X unveiled everything it has to offer: a new permanent 6v6 game mode, a visual overhaul of classic maps, new features that deepen the tactical gameplay of Siege and more! And it won’t cost you anything extra. Current players will access new content for free, retain their progress, and receive exclusive rewards at launch on June 10! Welcome to the Siege X era!
Discover Dual Front game mode!
Engage in intense battles where teams push to capture enemy sectors while defending their own. For the first time, attackers and defenders unite on the same team, allowing you to create lethal combinations from 35 playable operators and face off on the biggest map yet. Respawns are also available, so be ready for anything. Watch your favorite creator[www.twitch.tv] for your chance to access the CLOSED BETA! More info on the website.[www.rainbow6.com]
Discover the new features
REVAMPED MAPS
New lighting, shadows, and 4K textures make the maps the most realistic in Rainbow Six Siege X.
REINFORCED ANTI-CHEAT INITIATIVE
Introducing R6 ShieldGuard, the most advanced anti-cheat system, equipped with live security updates and a stonewall reputation system.
IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Destructible objects like fire extinguishers, gas pipes, and metal detectors create a dangerous environment while also adding a new element of strategy.
GAMEPLAY REDEFINED
Run horizontally and jump around building corners with the advanced rappel navigation, and pinpoint enemy positions using the reworked audio.
The Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase will be taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13th, 2025 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm CET and will be broadcasted live. This event promises to be an immersive and one-of-a-kind Siege experience, where players, creators and developers come together as we unveil all the evolutions coming with Siege X, and many more surprises! Tune in live with your friends over on our Twitch Channel[www.twitch.tv] and enjoy exclusive Twitch drops! Make sure to link your Twitch account[account.ubisoft.com] to receive the rewards.
Control the flow of combat with the new Attack Operator, Rauora. Equipped with the Deployable Omnilink Mesh (D.O.M.) launcher, she can deploy bulletproof panels to reshape the environment and create new paths to victory. Rauora’s loadout includes the brand-new Reaper MK2, a powerful secondary machine pistol, alongside the 417 Marksman Rifle and the M249 Light Machine Gun. She also carries smoke grenades or breach charges, adding versatility to her tactical arsenal. Her unique ability to deploy bulletproof barricades gives attackers a strategic edge, allowing them to secure key positions and outmaneuver defenders. Get ready to revolutionize your tactics with Rauora!
Reputation System Full Release
Starting with Operation Prep Phase, the Reputation System will be fully released. Players with a Dishonorable or Disruptive standing will be restricted from playlists and unable to unlock certain rewards. Meanwhile, players with a Respectable standing or higher will earn Standing bonus points, which can be used to unlock rewards such as Boosters, Renown, and Alpha Packs.
Dynamic matchmaking
Dynamic matchmaking is a new system designed to optimize matchmaking based on the volume of requests being sent to the server. While the enhanced system accommodates both densely and sparsely populated regions, it aims to achieve higher-quality matches during peak hours.
EXPLORE NEW SEASONAL OFFERS
Get the Premium Battle Pass to instantly unlock Rauora, 600 R6 Credits, exclusive skins, a 10% store discount, a 30% faster BP progression and more! For the first time, get Celebration Packs featuring rare skins no longer available in the shop. Unlock the Premium Battle Pass for 1,200 credits or upgrade to the Rainbow Six Siege Membership to get instant access plus additional exclusive rewards. Get the Premium Battle Pass now on the R6S website here[www.rainbow6.com].
Unlock the ultimate Rainbow Six Siege experience and get over 4,500 R6 Credits of value every month, including full access to the Premium Battle Pass, a time-limited Legendary item, an Epic bundle, 10 Battle levels and a Bravo Pack.
You can find here the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y10S1 Season Test Server. Find the full Operation Prep Phase Patch Notes {LINK REMOVED}here.
BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
FIXED – Swapping to line of sight has no time limit, causing unintended bot behaviours. FIXED – Blackbeard’s look/aim direction in from Defender’s point of view doesn’t match first person view while in free rappel. FIXED – The LED is missing when an operator is watching Skopós’s idle V10-Pantheon Shell camera. FIXED – Blackbeard’s fingers look strange when grasping weapons from Defender’s point of view. FIXED – Starting with the second round on all maps, the Preparation phase red barrier is missing on all doors and windows. FIXED – Blackbeard’s H.U.L.L. Adaptable Shield remains extended when Blackbeard is knocked back by Oryx’s Remah Dash. FIXED – Players get minus points as Rook when destroying an empty Armor Pack container. FIXED – Animation in first person view is snappy when using Dokkaebi’s Logic Bomb. FIXED – Broken reload animation on bots in Killcam and End of Round Replay. FIXED – Operator’s hands are offset for a few frames when reinforcing a wall as a Defender.
LEVEL DESIGN
FIXED – Players can peek through a gap between reinforced walls if the soft part is destroyed. FIXED – Azami is able to vault on the shelf in 2F garage in Clubhouse by using her Kiba Barrier. FIXED – Players can vault on top of the boxes in the middle of the room in 2F Geisha on the Skyscraper map. FIXED – Echo’s Yokai Drone loses signal on the stairs in 2F South Stairs on the Coastline map. FIXED – The drone vent marker disappears even when the player turns on the drone vent option. FIXED – A gap is present when a barricade is placed on the door next to B Freezer Stairs on the Oregon map. FIXED – Bots can’t interact with a briefcase while player is using Melusi in 1F Coat Check on the Kafe Dostoyevsky map. FIXED – Floating paper VFX is low resolution regardless of setting in 1F Spiral Stairs of the Consulate map.
OPERATORS
FIXED – Rauora’s Reaper MK2 emits a reflection when approaching certain areas. FIXED – Pinging the trigger of the Panel from Rauora’s D.O.M. Panel Launcher shows Castle’s Icon. FIXED – Rauora’s Reaper MK2 Extended Magazine floats when canceling the reload animation. FIXED – Rauora’s Operator Portrait rarity is missing. FIXED – When previewing Rauora, the D.O.M. Panel Launcher appears to be floating behind her. FIXED – Fuze’s Ballistic Shield clips into view while deploying a Cluster Charge. FIXED – Post-shoot animation plays after equipping Rauora’s D.O.M. Panel Launcher when it’s empty. FIXED – Weapons are misplaced in Rauora’s hands, after switching weapons while aiming down sights of D.O.M Panel Launcher. FIXED – Closing the Panel from Rauora’s D.O.M. Panel Launcher doesn’t destroy certain gadgets beneath it. FIXED – No Charm options available for Blackbeard’s H.U.L.L. Adaptable Shield. FIXED – Operator body snaps for a frame when when they step on their first stair tread while sprinting. FIXED – Montagne takes bullet damage when a defender shoots precisely at the left side of the Le Roc Shield. FIXED – Brava’s Kludge Drone is invisible in drone view in Match Replay. FIXED – Thunderbird’s Kóna Station camera appears as if it’s floating during deployment. FIXED – Operator’s hand clips to their back when picking up the hostage in crouch position. FIXED – Kapkan’s Entry Denial Device laser VFX doesn’t show up after installation. FIXED – Twitch’s left hand clips vertically with the observation tools phone when accessing the cameras. FIXED – Blackbeard’s can push through a wall while it’s being reinforced. FIXED – The LEDs on Iana’s Gemini Replicator appear misaligned when deploying. FIXED – Wrong collision material on the glass of Blackbeard’s H.U.L.L. Adaptable Shield. FIXED – Castle’s Armor Panel can break if an Operator vaults next to it. FIXED – Blackbeard’s H.U.L.L. Adaptable Shield clips through the floor while in crouch position.
USER EXPERIENCE
FIXED – Players get stuck in an empty Siege Cup lobby if they leave the Registration prompt on-screen and confirm after the registration period has ended. FIXED – Players receive a D01A error if they reconnect and select ‘Keep Playing as a Team’ during the After Action Report. FIXED – Several UI elements are missing from the player profile side panel when viewed during a local custom game. FIXED – Several UI elements are missing from player cards in the local custom game lobby. FIXED – Generic description and reward descriptor are both missing from the Reputation Bonus Drops widget. FIXED – Players with Disruptive/Dishonorable Reputation Standing are able to register for Siege Cup. FIXED – Rick and Morty bundles duplicate after purchase. FIXED – Searching for or selecting a weapon skin in Marketplace will give an error message. FIXED – Elite animations are not synchronized with the timing of animated props. FIXED – The Attackers spawn location is missing on Operator cards when viewed in Spectator mode. FIXED – The ban phase always display orange as banning for the spectator client. FIXED – Lights on operated observation tools are not visible from a distance of 13m or more. FIXED – Camera is blurred when Montagne deflects bullets with Le Roc Extendable Shield. FIXED – Previous Seasons section is not showing the ranks of the past seasons. FIXED – The Lefty preset assigns both the Aim and Shoot actions to the same input. FIXED – Upper and Lower Brackets are not updated after a match is cancelled. FIXED – Flawless Round Bonus and Match Victory score points are overlapping at the end of the match.
Each season will bring the release one new charm, as well as the return of streamer charms from previous seasons! Check out this season’s newest charm recipient below, and read on for further updates on the Streamer Charm program.
In Year 10, we are bringing some changes to the Streamer Charm program by moving to one exclusive new creator charm per season. Our goal with this adjustment is to introduce a brand new seasonal charm later this year that will be available to even more creators. As part of this program update, we are also refining our selection criteria; in addition to recognizing established creators, we’ll be highlighting up-and-coming talent in the Siege community. These fresh new faces are chosen for their promising future in the Siege space. Stay tuned! We will be revealing more details on this new seasonal charm and associated criteria toward the end of the first season.
Screening Procedure
We have implemented additional screening procedures into our selection process for streamer charms.
Upon selection for the program, streamer charm candidates’ main and alt accounts are now screened for MouseTrap violations, gameplay violations, and histories of toxicty, in addition to the other screening steps they undergo for eligibility.
How to acquire charms
These charms are only available by subscribing to the respective streamer’s Twitch channel with a linked Ubisoft account. For more information on how to link your Ubisoft and Twitch account, as well as opt in for Twitch Drops, please refer to this {LINK REMOVED}FAQ.
How to get involved
We have updated the Ubisoft Creators Program registration to open the program to TikTok and Instagram, therefore opening new collaboration opportunities for content creators, streamers, fan artists, and cosplayers from our community. We are always on the lookout for content creators that inspire and enrich the Siege community. If you would like access to the perks of being a partnered content creator, and your goal is to one day have a charm in the game, we would like to invite you to apply to the {LINK REMOVED}Ubisoft Creators Program.
From there, complete the following steps: 1. Connect your Ubisoft Account. If you do not have one, you can create one {LINK REMOVED}here. 2. Agree upon the eligibility criteria. 3. Connect your primary channel (Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram) or secondary channels. 4. Indicate your games preferences. 5. Set your location, broadcast language, and communication language. Your application will then be submitted and must be approved by Ubisoft. An email will be sent to confirm your participation.
JOIN THE SIXTH GUARDIAN HOPE FUNDRAISER FOR WORLDWIDE CANCER RESEARCH!
The Siege team is excited to continue the Sixth Guardian Program in Y10S1 with a brand new bundle chosen by YOU, the Siege community.
This season, Sixth Guardian is partnering once more with Worldwide Cancer Research, an organization funding visionary, game-changing cancer research around the world to start new cures. The “Sixth Guardian Hope” bundle will release on March 6th and features a full Azami set, as chosen by the Siege community in an online poll. One hundred percent of net proceeds (no less than $6 USD per bundle) will go to {LINK REMOVED}Worldwide Cancer Research to specifically contribute toward funding for cutting-edge breast cancer research.
Starting on March 8th, we invite all Rainbow Six Siege creators and community members to join the movement by streaming or creating social media content over the weekend. We’ve put together a Creator Kit package available via the {LINK REMOVED}Ubisoft Creators Program for the occasion which includes stream overlays and assets. You can also download the kit {LINK REMOVED}here.
SIXTH GUARDIAN HOPE BUNDLE
This exclusive bundle includes a cosmetics set for Azami, and features her signature sleek suit accented with pink, the universal color for breast cancer. Specifically, the set includes:
“Sixth Guardian Hope” Uniform
“Sixth Guardian Hope” Headgear
“Sixth Guardian Hope” Background Card
“Sixth Guardian Hope” Charm
The bundle will be available for a limited time.
ABOUT WORLDWIDE CANCER RESEARCH
Worldwide Cancer Research focuses on funding discovery research, the critical first stage of the research journey that uncovers knowledge that can lead to new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. Bright ideas come from anywhere, which is why they fund projects anywhere in the world. And they fund research into any type of cancer, because there are over 200 types that all need different cures.
Since 1979, Worldwide Cancer Research has invested over £200 million in more than 2,000 research projects in 35 countries worldwide, leading to some remarkable breakthroughs. But with cancer rates increasing, and global discovery research funding decreasing, it is imperative to push forward faster and fund more new projects every year.
This simply won’t be possible without the continued support of incredible community of Curestarters – people who turn their compassion into action by supporting Worldwide Cancer Research’s work – for themselves, for their loved ones, and for the millions of people around the world affected by cancer. Becoming a Curestarter is a positive way to be part of something bigger and to contribute to vital research that will save lives.
Many of you have already become Curestarters by supporting the previous “Sixth Guardian Health” bundle. We invite you to support “Sixth Guardian Hope” and recruit others to become Curestarters to help fund visionary, game-changing research around the world, and take us one step closer to a day when no life is cut short by cancer.
Learn more about Worldwide Cancer Research {LINK REMOVED}here.
WHAT RESEARCH WILL YOUR DONATIONS SUPPORT?
All net proceeds from your donations will go to Worldwide Cancer Research, with no less than $6 USD per bundle going to the charity.
SMART BOMBS: A NEW APPROACH
Once cancer has spread, or metastasized, it often becomes incurable. A pioneering new team of researchers led by Professor Roberta Tasso at the University of Genoa in Italy have an ambitious plan: to find new ways to deliver drugs directly to hard-to-treat breast cancer tumors. By using nanoparticles that occur naturally in our bodies as ‘smart bombs’, the team hope to be able to knock out tumors even after cancer has spread.
A MESSAGE FROM THE RESEARCHER
"I am truly delighted and honored that my project has been selected for the fundraising campaign in partnership with Ubisoft and the Rainbow Six Siege community.
This project, while challenging, offers great potential to advance cancer treatment, and it is thanks to your support that we are able to push boundaries in such a high-impact area of research. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our work, which we hope will have a tangible impact on cancer therapy in the future."
– Professor Roberta Tasso
Together, the Siege community has already raised nearly $100k USD for Worldwide Cancer Research by supporting the “Sixth Guardian Health” bundle for Twitch. Let’s continue to push past that and help our partners support ground-breaking efforts in breast cancer research.
If you’d like to support Worldwide Cancer Research further, you can make direct donations {LINK REMOVED}here.
A MESSAGE FROM WORLDWIDE CANCER RESEARCH
Years of collaborative and pioneering research have led to incredible breakthroughs in how we prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. But it is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and too many people still have to say goodbye to a loved one too soon. In 2022 there were an estimated 9.7 million deaths worldwide from cancer, and currently, this number is predicted to almost double by 2050. But cutting-edge science gives us hope for the future. By funding more discovery research into any type of cancer, anywhere in the world, Worldwide Cancer Research believes that we can be ready to face the cancer challenges of tomorrow.
"Our vision is to see a day when no life is cut short by cancer. For me, this sums up what most of us fear about cancer. The fear of losing time or a life that we really should have had. This includes the way cancer turns lives completely upside down."
– Dr Helen Rippon, Worldwide Cancer Research Chief Executive
ABOUT THE SIXTH GUARDIAN PROGRAM
Since the program’s launch in 2020, together with our community, we have raised over $600,000 USD! We’d like to extend our thanks once again to our past Sixth Guardian Partners: {LINK REMOVED}AbleGamers, {LINK REMOVED}Stack Up, {LINK REMOVED}Indspire, {LINK REMOVED}ILGA World, and {LINK REMOVED}Ecologi.
Together with our partners, we hope to unite the Rainbow Six Siege community and make positive changes outside of our game.
In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we are sharing details on the balancing changes process and why we will not be pushing additional changes this season.
YEAR 10 SEASON 1
We have decided to let the game stabilize for a bit longer than usual in preparation for everything coming and start the new Siege era with more stable data overall. Every patch we release, even though we are building towards a fixed direction, adds more entropy into the mix, making it harder to evaluate the impact of every change. However, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some insights about our thought processes.
BALANCING PROCESS INSIGHTS
To begin with, in the context of strategy and tactics, the defensive team typically holds the advantage. It’s like assaulting a fortress; expecting the attacking force to have equal chances of victory as the defending force is unrealistic. Defenders have the privilege of choosing the battlefield; they are essentially playing at home. In a game like Siege, defenders also alter the battlefield every round, while attackers have a mere 180 seconds to analyze and execute a new strategy based on the information gathered, which might only be reliable for a brief period. This is why we aim for a 55% defensive win rate with a 5% tolerance.
The different matrices represent the big picture of the game and help us interpret its current state. We have plenty of them: different ranks, platforms, playlists, and even specific ones per map. Observing an outlier value triggers a discussion, not an immediate action. During these discussions, we focus on the overall vision of the game more than on the outlier. Siege has many moving parts, and even small changes can have significant consequences, which may not become apparent immediately and can take months or even years to fully manifest. This is why we continuously evaluate both new and old changes, as their effects on the game can vary from patch to patch. It’s also important to highlight that buffs and nerfs are often two sides of the same coin. Buffing one operator typically means others are indirectly nerfed. As the buffed operator becomes more appealing, others with similar roles become less interesting, which has a similar effect to nerfing them. In reverse, nerfing an operator means that others are indirectly buffed and more appealing to use.
When we see operators with very high presence, we see a reduction on variety. Playing and facing the same operators repeatedly can be boring and feel repetitive. Their ideal presence is around 13%, even though we don’t aim strictly for this. If every operator were in their sweet spot data-wise, it would mean that everyone is viable in all situations, making operator selection feel meaningless. This is why we intend to make them situational, so the map, site, intel available, and team composition determine who is the best option. Every operator must be strong in the right situation but with flaws in the wrong one. On the other hand, operators with extremely low presence might be boring, not impactful enough, or simply not fitting into the current meta. And our approach is different depending on the reason. Regarding win deltas, they mostly represent how the operator is performing in the current meta rather than their inherent strength. We cannot say that Maverick is too weak when he can bypass any wall denial without help, or that Kapkan is too strong when there is always an Ash rushing without droning, leaving attackers one operator down 20 seconds into the round.
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Additionally to the hard data retrieved from your in-game matches, our teams also analyze your feedback via different means in order to have the best understanding of the current meta and what you, as players, have to say.
There are two approaches to gather player feedback, one could be considered as indirect and the other as direct. For the former, the feedback is found through the comments you naturally share on social media or other platforms and generally touches broader topics. The latter, on the other hand, requires targeted investigations. The intel is then collected through workshops involving experienced players and community members, topic-specific surveys, and Seasonal surveys. Once gathered, the feedback data is then translated into digestible formats for a better understanding of the community concerns, thoughts and ideas.
We will never say this enough: your feedback matters and changes the game. Please keep on sharing your thoughts on our different social media platforms and our dedicated Seasonal Surveys.
Missed out on the exclusive Year 10 Reveal announcements this weekend? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here’s everything you need to know.
A new era is about to start!
An exclusive showcase has been announced!
The Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase will be taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13th, 2025 at 6pm CET and will be broadcasted live. This event promises to be an immersive and one-of-a-kind Siege experience, where players, creators and developers come together as we unveil all the evolutions coming with Siege X, and many more surprises! Tune in live with your friends over on our Twitch Channel[www.twitch.tv] and enjoy exclusive Twitch drops!
There will also be some places to attend the event live, but only for a selected few! So, sign up here[www.rainbow6.com] to have a chance to be one of the lucky few to attend this free event in person. We’re also giving away 2 VIP Packages, including the event, the hotel and trip to Atlanta! Try your luck by signing up here[www.rainbow6.com].
The content of the first season of Year 10 has been revealed!
The first season of year 10 introduces a new meta-defining operator, Rauora, capable of controlling the flow combat with her deployable bullet proof doors, an elite skin for operator Aruni and the full release of the reputation system which rewards or sanctions players based on their season behaviour.
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