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 share of transactions tied to malicious activity. At the same time, the Marketplace introduced economic issues such as pricing instability, distorted item circulation, and broader imbalances.
Reintroducing it today would bring back both security risks and economic disruption, which is why we need to focus on rebuilding a safer, fairer, and more robust system. This includes stronger account protection, better monitoring tools, and a trading system that fits within a balanced in-game economy. Alongside this work, we’re also making adjustments to the broader economy to improve how players access and experience content.
SEASON 3 - UPCOMING ECONOMY CHANGES
Starting in Season 3, new event packs will transition to R6 Credits only. M.U.T.E. Protocol: Flesh & Metal and Rengoku will be the final events where new collection packs can be purchased with Renown. Older collections will, however, return with dual-currency options, creating more opportunities to spend Renown and keeping it meaningful and more rewarding over time.
We’re also making Masterpieces more accessible, one of the key improvements coming to events. Previously, unlocking a Masterpiece required completing an entire collection, limiting access to a small portion of players each season. Going forward, starting with Season 3, you’ll be able to purchase the Masterpiece directly with R6 Credits and it will include event packs.
As we continue rebalancing the economy, Marketplace will remain closed. Reintroducing it is not only a matter of fixes; it requires rebuilding key foundations to address both security and economic challenges in a sustainable way.
Our goal is to build a system that protects players and delivers a fair, rewarding, and lasting in-game economy for all. This is a long-term effort, and while that work continues behind the scenes, our immediate focus is on delivering gameplay improvements.