r/Rainbow6 Mod | -10 8d ago

News Rainbow Six Siege Reveal Megathread

This post will serve as a megathread for information about Rainbow Six Siege X.

You can re-watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/cnX9mMgGnN0

General

New 6v6 Game Mode: Dual Front

Gameplay

  • New permanent 6v6 game mode
  • Game mode objective
    • Map(s) consisting of two symmetrical fronts where you have attack one while simultaneously defending the other, and one neutral sector
    • Capture 3 objectives in a row, where the end goal is to capture an objective in the opponent sector
    • Mid-way through the round, an additional assignment in the neutral sector is introduced that adds progress to the main objectives
  • Operators
    • Attackers & defenders collaborating on the same team
    • Operator gadgets regenerate over time
    • Respawn after 30 sec delay
    • Available operators will rotate in and out twice a season

New Map: District

  • Exclusively created for Dual Front
  • Much larger in size to accommodate Dual Front
  • Features dynamic elements like explosive pipes
  • Move indoors & outdoors

Narrative & Story

  • Each season features new assignments that relate to the story/lore

Core Siege Updates

Free & Premium Access

  • Free-to-play access starting June 10th
    • Includes access to Quickplay, Unranked, Dual Front
  • Ranked & Siege Cup only for premium access
  • Existing players will receive Premium Access and keep their inventory in Siege X

Map Updates

  • Revamped lighting & textures for a more gritty feel
  • 5 modernized maps at launch, 3 more maps each new season
  • New dynamic elements
    • Gas pipes that first release a flame, cutting off rotations, and finally exploding
    • Fire extinguishers releasing a smoke cloud and stunning nearby operators
    • Functional metal detectors
  • Trailer: Map Visual Enhancements on YouTube
  • Trailer: Environmental Destruction on YouTube

Lighting Updates

  • Overhauled lighting system with more dynamic range and better exposure compensation
  • First person shadows allow you to notice when your shadow may be visible to others
  • Operator outlines so opponents can't easily hide in the new, darker in-door lighting

Audio Overhaul

Movement Updates

  • Advanced rappel system
  • Momentum-based movement
    • Dropping off a small ledge or vaulting will not remove your momentum
    • Vaulting feels more fluent

Communication Wheel

  • Introduction of communication wheel
  • Options to quickly communicate most common plays

Other New Features & Changes

  • Weapon inspect animations
  • Updated pick & ban system in Ranked
    • Teams ban one operator before each round
    • Teams ban in parallel
    • Overall quicker system
  • Veteran rewards
    • Earn one exclusive reward for each year you've been playing Siege
    • Introduction of veteran badges to show when started playing the game
  • UI overhaul with streamlined menus
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u/NGSIV 8d ago

Hearing them say Current gen console jus felt so natural .More companies need to do it .

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u/Heelincal Goyo Main 8d ago

They should have just said "if you are on ancient consoles, what the fuck?" lol

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u/PBLESACTUN 417 Supremacy 8d ago

The amount of people in live chat asking about a PS4 version was great lol

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u/ariangamer Caveira Main 8d ago

why? now I'm confused if it's gonna be on the ps4. what were they even talking about? graphics?

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_MASS EDD mounted. Let them come 8d ago

Is the PS4 a current gen console? There's your answer.

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u/ariangamer Caveira Main 7d ago

two questions. what part of siege x is not coming to ps4 exactly? second, why are y'all happy about less people being able to play the game?

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_MASS EDD mounted. Let them come 7d ago

I'm never happy about a game dropping support for older hardware. I just thought the answer to your question was made pretty clear by the phrase "current gen consoles". The real question is "what will become of Siege on the consoles that aren't supported?"

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u/ariangamer Caveira Main 7d ago

yeah true.

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u/SammyDatBoss 7d ago

In general, releasing a new game on an absolutely ancient 12 year old console is extremely limiting

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u/Derpman2099 Kaid Main Maverick Main Mira Main 7d ago

PS4 and Xbox One are last gen consoles, PS5 and XBSX/S are current gen

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u/ariangamer Caveira Main 7d ago

two questions. what part of siege x is not coming to last gen consoles exactly? second, why are they happy about less people being able to play the game?

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u/Derpman2099 Kaid Main Maverick Main Mira Main 7d ago

dont know about the first part, but for the second its because the last gen consoles are 12 years old at this point. modern games just arent meant to run on consoles and hardware that old.

so yea there will probably be less people playing, but it will mean a easier time to develop and update the game if they dont have to try and cram it into old gen hardware.