Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X News

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X is getting a limited-time mode called Wildcards Siege to mark the game’s 10th anniversary, introducing player-voted modifiers that change gameplay each round.

Since launch, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege has defied expectations, building a strong competitive scene and attracting more than 100 million players. Now marking its 10-year anniversary, a milestone few online games reach, Ubisoft is introducing something special. From Dec. 15 to Jan. 5, the game will feature a new limited-time mode called Wildcards Siege.

Wildcards Siege places players in a 5v5 bomb match on the reworked House map. This time, however, gameplay comes with a twist. At the start of each round, players vote on modifier cards that can drastically change how the match plays out. The two cards with the most votes are activated, altering the rules in unique and potentially fun ways. In the event of a tie, the game selects the cards at random, adding another layer of... Read more

[p][/p][p]See the upcoming changes with the release of Y10S4.1.[/p][p][/p][h2]BALANCING[/h2][h3]REVERTING LIMB DAMAGE REDUCTION[/h3][p]In Y10S2, the damage dealt to limbs by all weapon types was reduced. However, after listening to player feedback on the manner, limb damage in Y10S4.1 is reverted to what it was before Siege X.[/p][p][/p][h2]BUG FIXES[/h2][h3]GAMEPLAY[/h3][p]FIXED - Mute's Signal Disruptor can deactivate Fuze's Cluster Charge.[/p][p]FIXED - Players can't crouch through a damaged barricade without entirely destroying it in the process.[/p][p]FIXED - Defenders aren't detected outside while standing on a ledge above EXT Courtyard on the Fortress map.[/p][p]FIXED - Enemy outlines aren't visible for anyone when Solis's SPEC-IO Electro Sensor is active.[/p][p]FIXED - Players may be unable to move after going prone at 1F Back Entrance on House map.[/p][p]FIXED - In Dual Front, players don't immediately respawn in the next active sector when they've stayed in a lost sector too long.[/p][p]FIXED - In Dual Front, the defend objective icon doesn't fully load on the minimap and HUD after respawning.[/p][p]FIXED - In some prone positions, shooting an enemy in the arm doesn't hurt them.[/p][p]FIXED - Players can equip the PMR90A2 without it being unlocked. This causes a crash.[/p][p][/p][h3]LEVEL DESIGN[/h3][p]FIXED - Gap present after barricading a door at 2F Cash Corridor on Theme Park map.[/p][p][/p][h3]USER EXPERIENCE[/h3][p]FIXED - Wrong Operator pool listed in the Seasonal Content guide for Dual Front.[/p][p]FIXED - Duplicate Owned tag is present for various cosmetics when customizing loadout in the Operators section.[/p][p]FIXED - Can't browse the Ranks & Rewards section on consoles[/p][p]FIXED - Reconnecting to an online Custom Game sometimes results in an error stating the game is full.[/p][p][/p][h3]AUDIO[/h3][p]FIXED - The sound effect when deploying Goyo's Vulcan Canister cuts off before finishing.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Join the discussion on X, Instagram, Reddit, Discord, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.[/p][p]Encountering a bug? Report your experience at R6Fix.[/p]

A Thatcher remaster, Fortress rework, ranked matchmaking improvement, anti-cheat updates, and more await you.
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[h2]A MONTH OF CELEBRATION[/h2]

Rainbow Six Siege is celebrating 10 incredible years and 100 million players! To thank you for a decade of tactical mastery, we’ve lined up daily in-game rewards and exclusive Twitch Drops. Log in every day and start claiming your surprises, don’t miss out!
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[h2]GET THE NEW BATTLE PASS[/h2]

Get an early access to the new weapon, Delta and Alpha Packs, exclusive skins, R6 Credits and a whole lot more!1200 R6 credits perfectly spent.
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[h2]DISCOVER THE NEW THATCHER[/h2]

The original EMP king is back with a twist. Thatcher now wields the EGS Disruptor, a cutting-edge gadget designed to shake up enemy electronics like never before. And that’s not all, his arsenal just got deadlier with the PMR90A2, a powerful new DMR built for precision and impact.
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[h2]DEEP DIVE[/h2]

Operation Tenfold Pursuit brings impactful updates: balancing evolves to spark creativity and excitement, focusing on fun, engaging changes that refresh gameplay and open new strategies. On top of that the PMR90A2 joins Capitão, Nøkk, and Hibana’s arsenal in addition to Thatcher's. Player protection is also strengthened through smarter moderation, ranked matchmaking gets smoother and fairer, and 2 maps being modernized make familiar battlegrounds feel exciting again. Get the full picture by clicking below.
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]Find the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y10S4 Season Test Server. Check out the full Operation Tenfold Pursuit Patch Notes here.[/p][p] [/p][h2]INSTALL SIZE UPDATE:[/h2][p]In this update we're introducing several optimizations aimed at reducing the game’s overall install size. Players can expect savings of approximately 15-20 GB on consoles and up to 35 GB on PC.

[/p][h2]BUG FIXES[/h2][h3]GAMEPLAY[/h3][p]Fixed - Players can't spectate the closest ally upon being eliminated in Dual Front.[/p][p]Fixed - Maestro's Evil Eye can be placed in a hard to reach area in B1 Diving Room on the Kanal map.[/p][p]Fixed - Attackers can trigger Denari's T.R.I.P connector through walls.[/p][p]Fixed - AI Operators will attempt to melee gadgets through walls when the gadgets are placed on a door frame during Field Training.[/p][p]Fixed - AI Operators don't react to being pinged during Field Training.[/p][p]Fixed - Players are unable to pick up the defuser if it's dropped inside a barrel on the Oregon map.[/p][p]Fixed - Azami's Kiba Barriers can provide rooftop access via the hatch at 2F Logistic Office on the Clubhouse map.[/p][p]Fixed - Aruni's Surya Laser Gate detects players from a longer than intended range when deployed on breakable walls.[/p][p]Fixed - Aruni's Surya Laser Gate is able to deal friendly fire and damage to Aruni.[/p][p]Fixed - The PMR90A2 has lower damage drop‑off than other Designated Marksman Rifles.[/p][p]Fixed - The PMR90A2’s hipfire spread decreases when the Player is prone.[/p][p]Fixed - Swapping between weapons with the accelerated weapon swap causes a short delay in firing.[/p][h3][/h3][h3]LEVEL DESIGN[/h3][p]Fixed - Hatches are not pre-destroyed in Deathmatch in Modernized maps.[/p][p]Fixed - Multiple rappel hooks are missing or misplaces on the Clubhouse map.[/p][p]Fixed - Multiple rappel hooks are missing or misplaces on the Chalet map.[/p][p]Fixed - Multiple rappel hooks are missing or misplaces on the Border map.[/p][p][/p][h3]OPERATORS[/h3][p]Fixed - Clash can be headshot through her shield while sprinting on stairs.[/p][p]Fixed - Rauora can't redeploy a D.O.M. panel on a door after one has been destroyed.[/p][p]Fixed - Kapkan’s Entry Denial Device can be deployed facing the wrong way.[/p][p]Fixed - Dokkaebi can get stuck in the Observation Tool after hacking an opponent's phone.[/p][p]Fixed - Maestro's Evil Eye can be spotted through walls while active by the glow of the laser.[/p][p][/p][h3]USER EXPERIENCE[/h3][p]Fixed - Frost's Welcome Mat stays stuck on an Operator's leg after being revived by an ally.[/p][p]Fixed - Texture issue on light bulb affected by EMP at B Servers on the Consulate map.[/p][p]Fixed - Previously highlighted packs are accessed when quickly browsing the packs in the Locker.[/p][p]Fixed - Clearance Level Reward Modal incorrectly shows Operators as owned before unlocking.[/p][p]Fixed - Operator Guide videos will continue loading when accessed during gameplay.[/p][h3]
AUDIO[/h3][p]Fixed - Solis's SPEC-IO Electro Sensor sound effects can be heard at the beginning of a round. [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Join the discussion on X, Instagram, Reddit, Discord, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.[/p][p]Encountering a bug? Report your experience at R6Fix.[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]We are pleased to announce that Steam Achievements are now available for Rainbow Six Siege![/p][p][/p][p]As a heads up, achievements will be retroactively earned for the accomplishments already completed in your game. For the sync to happen you need to launch the game once, and the previously unlocked Ubisoft Connect achievements will be automatically unlocked on Steam.[/p][p][/p][p]Good luck, Operators, and watch your six![/p]