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| Community | Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Tactics Is Revealed TACTICAL. TURN-BASED. RAINBOW SIX. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Tactics is a single-player, turn-based tactical game set in the iconic Rainbow Six universe. Step into the role of commander, rebuild the unit, and deploy elite operators across dangerous missions worldwide to stop a shadowy conspiracy. COMMAND OPERATOR SQUADS IN TENSE BATTLES Assemble squads of operators, each with signature abilities… | — | |
| Esports | Don't miss Rainbow Six Siege Live at Gamescom! Rainbow Six Siege takes center stage at Gamescom 2026. Join us for a dedicated afternoon packed with developer insights, community activities, and special guests live from the Ubisoft Community Lounge. Saturday, August 29th • from 4:00 PM CEST to 7:00 PM CEST Rainbow 6 Siege x Rainbow 6 Tactics - Bridging Worlds & Stories - 16:00 CEST Rainbow 6 Siege Community Checkpoint - 17:00 CEST Watch on Y… | — | |
| Community | Y11S3 DESIGNER'S NOTES In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we'll go into more detail about the balancing changes coming with Y11S3 and share insight into the reasons behind them. WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE AND TOP OPERATOR BANS \ WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE \ WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE \ TOP OPERATOR BANS \ TOP OPERATOR BANS MAJOR CHANGES DOKKAEBI We want to reinforce interactivity and counterplay during the execution of… | — | |
| In-game event | Operation Split Fire Revealed Operation Split Fire Operation Split Fire introduces a new chapter for Rainbow Six Siege. From the arrival of Noor to the launch of Legend Division, targeted map updates, and new gameplay experiences, Season 3 expands the tactical possibilities available to every player. Get a complete look at the features, updates, and content coming throughout the season. Meet Noor Noor joins Team Rainbow as… | — | |
| Steam news | Rengoku Returns: Battle for Glory from August 5 to August 26 Rengoku Is Live From August 5 to August 26, step into a renewed Rengoku experience. Face supernatural forces, seize powerful rewards, and fight for control in battles shaped by myth and legend. A Skyscraper Transformed Fight across a reimagined version of Skyscraper, stripped of modern distractions and reshaped by ancient forces. Capture shifting Altars, take control, and adapt as the fight mov… | — | |
| Community | Y11S2.3 PATCH NOTES See the upcoming changes with the release of Y11S2.3. CHANGES TO OPERATORS HIBANA "Hibana's X-Kairos already offers a high degree of flexibility, but deploying pellets can sometimes leave her exposed for longer than intended. This small adjustment reduces the delay before detonation, allowing her to act more quickly after committing utility." X-KAIROS · X-Kairos detonation timer reduced to 3.8s… | — | |
| Community | Rainbow Six Siege Mid-Season Update: Everything You Need to Know Operation System Override took Rainbow Six Siege by storm when it launched on June 2, bringing a major Dokkaebi rework, the new-yet-familiar Calypso Casino map, and a competitive overhaul with Ranked 3.0. Now, halfway through the season, the development team is implementing additional Operator balancing, mouse and keyboard support for consoles, a limited-time event, a Ranked map rotation, and r… | — | |
| Community | DESIGNER'S NOTES: Y11S2.2 MID-SEASON UPDATE In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we'll take a deeper dive into the balancing changes introduced in the Mid-Season Update. WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE AND TOP OPERATOR BANS \ WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE \ WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE \ TOP OPERATOR BANS \ TOP OPERATOR BANS OPERATOR BALANCING WAMAI Wamai and Jäger occupy a similar space as projectile denial operators, and our goal is to maintain their… | — | |
| Community | Y11S2.2 MID-SEASON PATCH NOTES See the upcoming changes with the release of Y11S2.2. MOUSE & KEYBOARD SUPPORT ON CONSOLES M&K is coming to consoles! Their use will be allowed in the PC crossplay pool, but will still be forbidden in other pools. Teams with console players will have stronger communication, as M&K makes text chat available to all. You can decide whether a Custom Game allows mouse and keyboard with a new Input D… | — | |
| Community | MARKETPLACE & ECONOMY: A NEW DIRECTION Marketplace & Economy: A New Direction Since its introduction, Marketplace has been a meaningful step forward for trading and player-driven economy in Rainbow Six Siege, but it has also revealed important new challenges, both in player security and in how the in-game economy functions overall. We’ve seen harmful behaviors like account theft, botting, and credit transfers, with a significant sha… | — | |
| Community | COMMUNITY CHECKPOINT #3 RECAP: RANKED 3.0, DOKKAEBI UPDATES & MORE RANKED 3.0: EARLY ADJUSTMENTS & PLAYER FEEDBACK Following the rollout of Ranked 3.0, the team addressed several key topics raised by the community, focusing on clarity, fairness, and long-term competitive integrity. Placement Matches & Progression Placements this season were designed to reveal a player's existing skill level from the previous system, Ranked 2.0, where ranking was tied to hidden… | — | |
| Community | Y11S2.1 PATCH NOTES BALANCING DOKKAEBI Introducing a cooldown will limit the ability to chain activations in quick succession, reducing constant pressure on Defenders. This change creates more defined engagement windows, giving Defenders additional opportunities to reposition between uses. It also reinforces the importance of timing and coordination for Dokkaebi players. JEGEO PAYLOAD · Cooldown: 7 seconds. REFINE… | — | |
| Community | M.U.T.E. Protocol Live Now in Rainbow Six Siege M.U.T.E. Protocol Is Live M.U.T.E. Protocol is live from June 23 to July 14. Enter a fast-paced 5v5 Arms Race mode where every elimination upgrades your weapon. Push through the tiers, reach the final weapon, and secure the objective before your opponents. Momentum is everything. Every fight moves you closer to the win. Watch the trailer below to see M.U.T.E. Protocol in action. The Tower Take… | — | |
| Community | Dead by Daylight & Rainbow Six Siege Plunge your enemies into fear by equipping Vigil, Nøkk, and Alibi with the most terrifying Dead by Daylight outfits, available now in exclusive bundles. The time has come to unleash the horror. Vigil The Trickster Between spectacle and invisibility, become a presence as captivating as it is elusive on the battlefield. Vigil dons a new outfit inspired by the iconic Trickster from Dead by Dayligh… | — | |
| Esports | R6 Regional Leagues - Stage 1 Has Begun! The R6 Esports 2026 season is underway as we celebrate our BLAST R6 Salt Lake City champion, DarkZero. We begin Stage 1 of the regular season, and you can find all the information you need from format, schedule, prize pool, and SI points. Stage 1 is also the ticket for EWC as teams will qualify for a chance to compete on the big stage in Paris this Summer. ASIA PACIFIC LEAGUE - STAGE 1 The APL… | — | |
| In-game event | OPERATION SYSTEM OVERRIDE BEGINS NOW OPERATION SYSTEM OVERRIDE BEGINS NOW The wait is over. Season 2 has begun! Jump in now and experience Ranked 3.0, a more competitive and rewarding Siege experience. NEW MAP Step into Calypso Casino, now live and built for competition, discover new layouts, vertical gameplay, and fresh strategies. GET THE NEW BATTLE PASS Push your progression further. The Premium Battle Pass unlocks exclusive re… | — | |
| Community | Y11S2 PATCH NOTES ADDENDUM Find the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y11S2 Test Server, and check out the full Operation System Override Patch Notes here . BUG FIXES GAMEPLAY Fixed – Dropped phones emit a bright flashing light when viewed from different angles. Fixed – Attackers other than Solid Snake are able to pick up OSP Pouches dropped by fallen Operators. Fixed – Defusers placed inside the Fortress' ba… | — | |
| Community | Y11S2 Streamer Charm ANNOUNCING THE NEXT STREAMER CHARM! 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. NEW Mingo RETURNING Alfredoplays Alicia alyttleton Anifex AnneMunition Athieno Beaulo Bighead BikiniBodhi Bnans Braction Drid Eter… | — | |
| Community | Y11S2 Designer's Notes In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we'll go into more detail about the balancing changes coming with Y11S2 and share insight into the reasons behind them. WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE AND TOP OPERATOR BANS \ WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE \ WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE \ TOP OPERATOR BANS \ TOP OPERATOR BANS OPERATOR BALANCING DOKKAEBI Over past seasons, Dokkaebi's identity has shifted toward global disru… | — | |
| Community | Operation System Override is coming SEASON 2 UNVEILED The upcoming season brings new energy to old favorites, featuring an iconic Operator Remaster and an overhaul of the most‑played playlist. Take a first look at what’s coming next. RANKED OVERHAUL The most popular playlist has been overhauled with a more competitive and rewarding experience. No hidden MMR, seasonal placement matches, and clearer Ranked progression are coming —… | — | |
| Esports | SALT LAKE CITY MAJOR The BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major is almost here! As the first global stop in the 2026 season, the world's best teams are heading to Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, to battle for Six Invitational Points, prize money, and international glory. Here's everything you need to know before the action begins. | — | |
| Steam news | Rainbow Is Magic Returns With Colorful Rewards Rainbow Is Magic Is Back! The most whimsical event in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege makes its grand return. Rainbow Is Magic flips Siege on its head with playful visuals, chaotic fun, and a completely unique tone you won’t find anywhere else. Available for a limited time, the event invites Operators into a vibrant world where tactics take a back seat to colorful mayhem. Whether you’re here for… | — | |
| Community | Y11S1.3 PATCH NOTES See the upcoming changes to Rainbow Six Siege with the release of Y11S1.3. BALANCING These are small adjustments that don’t aim to alter an Operator’s overall power level or flexibility. Instead, they focus on polishing gameplay details, improving consistency, and enhancing quality-of-life without shifting the meta. Our goal is to maintain a steady stream of these refinements alongside major up… | — | |
| Community | Salt Lake City Major Kicks Off This May Make Your Predictions Think you can read the field better than the rest? Predictions are now open, and the stakes are worth the call. Head to r6esports.com/predictions before the first match begins to lock in your picks. Guess correctly for a chance to earn a very rare and exclusive CAMRS weapon skin, Elite Eliminator, the Y11S2 Battle Pass, and more! Every decision matters once the action star… | — | |
| Community | COMMUNITY CHECKPOINT #2: Y11S1.2 UPDATES In the latest Rainbow Six Siege community update, the dev team shared their insights behind important upcoming changes scheduled for the mid-season update of Year 11, Season 1. Topics included improving Ranked map rotation, balancing Operators, helping new players, and strengthening player protection. RANKED MAP ROTATION CHANGES Based on player feedback, Ranked map rotation is getting a major s… | — | |
| Community | Y11S1.2 PATCH NOTES See the upcoming changes with the release of Y11S1.2. BALANCING RAUORA D.O.M. PANEL LAUNCHER · Range increased to 25 meters (from 15). · Resource management changed to fixed amount. · All 4 charges are available at the beginning of the round. D.O.M. PANEL · Trigger opening time reduced to 0.5 seconds (from 1). · Panel closing time for allies reduced to 1 second (from 3). · Panel opening time fo… | — | |
| Community | Y11S1.2 Designer's Notes In the Y11S1.2 Designer’s Notes, we take a deeper look at the upcoming balancing update, with insights into each major change. WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE AND TOP OPERATOR BANS \ WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE \ WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE \ TOP OPERATOR BANS \ TOP OPERATOR BANS OPERATOR BALANCING RAUORA We’re updating Rauora’s launcher to strengthen her presence as a zone control. Increasing the launcher’s rang… | — |
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