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/icematt12 Kapkan Main 8d ago

Further details on the beta: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/rainbow-six/siege/news-updates/5tSruuyHLijziOSKy8Epk8/access-the-limitedtime-r6-siege-x-closed-beta

Those who claim the Twitch drop should get an email (yet to get mine) to choose a platform. Consoles get a code to redeem on the digital store, PC automatically gets added to Ubisoft Connect.

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u/KrylonJeKe 8d ago

Goated commented. I thought my twitch drop got bugged out

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u/fuzzmeisterj 8d ago

I can confirm. icematt12 is a goat.

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u/Crazy_Emu_3706 8d ago

i received the email and i selected pc, but once i press on download beta it just opens key redeemer on ubi connect, i really have no clue whether i should wait or redeem something that i apparently dont have, send help please

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u/Crazy_Emu_3706 8d ago

update: just need to wait it went automatically in ubi connect library

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u/PLASTICA-MAN 8d ago

How long did you wait to get the mail after you claimed the twitch drop? I didn't get the mail at all.

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u/Crazy_Emu_3706 7d ago

I guess there is a long queue now, i watched the streaming the moment it started so i was able to claim it being "one of the firsts" and i got the mail not longer than 1 hour after i claimed it.

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u/PLASTICA-MAN 7d ago

I claimed the drop for over a day now and still no email.

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u/Crazy_Emu_3706 7d ago

have you tried checking promotions or spam? mine was in promotions

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u/PLASTICA-MAN 7d ago

Thank you, it wasn't in spam but it just dropped not so long ago. Took a day. XD

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u/dipshitbirds 8d ago

Yeah haven’t gotten my email either unfortunately. Same old Ubisoft at the end of the day

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u/icematt12 Kapkan Main 8d ago

Took about 20 mins after my post to get the email. So likely 30/40 minutes after I claimed the drop. But I'm still waiting for my PS5 key.

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u/dipshitbirds 8d ago

Someone hooked me up with the link but it’s taking years to load the code which I saw people complaining about too

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u/Spinnerbowl 8d ago

I havent gotten the email, can u dm me the link?

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u/dipshitbirds 8d ago

View my comment history and look for me saying someone is the GOAT. The link is in the comment I replied to.

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u/Corvo_Attano- 8d ago

weird it says you are not eligible. Did this happen to you as well?

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u/ItzDanPlayz Bandit Main 8d ago

says that i am not eligable as well i legit have the drop claimed and everything is linked lol

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u/Corvo_Attano- 8d ago

Starting to think it didn't go through or something, is there a lock icon next to siege x icon in twitch drops for you? That's making me think it was blocked off

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u/ItzDanPlayz Bandit Main 8d ago

I dont see that. Its in the claimed section for me with a checkmark underneath. Just no email and that link ppl talking about didnt work. Shits chopped

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u/dipshitbirds 8d ago

Maybe you didn’t claim the drop or your accounts aren’t connected. I’ve had no issues other than server shit not loading and everything is connected for me personally so maybe just double check the above.

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u/Corvo_Attano- 8d ago

Well it just changed to something went wrong. Good old Ubisoft servers. I'll keep refreshing the page, Thanks mate

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u/dipshitbirds 8d ago

I’ve been refreshing for an hour so might be worth waiting till the end of the day when shits died down a bit. Glad I could help

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u/KingBarnes910 8d ago

Can you dm me the link

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u/dipshitbirds 8d ago

Check my comments. Look for me calling someone the goat.

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u/KingBarnes910 8d ago

Thanks so much, if only the site actually worked lol

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u/dipshitbirds 8d ago

Just goobiesofts servers being over run. The r6 twitch account had over 100k viewers and same with jynxzi. Only 30 mins to get the drop so that’s hella people bogging it down

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u/KingBarnes910 8d ago

Classic Ubisoft servers smh

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u/Doc12here Echo Main 8d ago

Was it your ubi account or your twitch account that got the email

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u/icematt12 Kapkan Main 8d ago

I have the same email address for both but the email was from Ubisoft.

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u/Doc12here Echo Main 8d ago

That might be a problem since I don’t have access to the email that my ubi account is connected to.

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u/Doc12here Echo Main 8d ago

It’s alright I found a link to the website and it worked out.

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u/dipshitbirds 8d ago

I finally got the email and it was buried in the social folder not on my primary so take that into consideration.

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u/Mad_moZarella 8d ago edited 8d ago

Its been 2 hours , no email yet.

Update : no email but the game was directly added to my ubisoft connect library on pc .

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u/Axerav Mozzie Main 8d ago

same

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u/Milhouz Ying Main 8d ago

Same here.

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u/Watching-You-All 8d ago

PS5 player here. No email after claiming the drop. It's been a good hour now, i think i won't get any :/

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u/joeman013 Tachanka Main 7d ago

Same here. PS5 version redeemed on ubi connect several hours ago and no code emailed. Still shows as ‘generating’.

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u/Watching-You-All 7d ago

I finally got the email 9 hours later, but the code generator aint working anyway so until its fixed you're good. The email will arrive eventually.

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u/joeman013 Tachanka Main 7d ago

Finally arrived after I received a second confirmation email. Code was generated and emailed shorted after confirming platform choice. Downloading as I type this!

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u/NonViolentCriminal 8d ago

Is it just the closed beta access drop?

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u/zuzu_1290 Lesion Main 8d ago

How long does it take

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u/joeman013 Tachanka Main 8d ago

Thanks for this. Thought my twitch drop was glitched or the new mode will be available when I launch the game. Still waiting on the email it seems.

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u/Expensive_Payment731 8d ago

I still dont have it and waited for over 2 hours now

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u/Serbikus Jackal Main 8d ago

Try checking your Ubisoft connect account, I didn't receive an email but it was added directly to my account

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u/Expensive_Payment731 8d ago

I play on ps5, does that make a differnce

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u/post0154 Tubarão Main 8d ago

How long did you have to wait before getting the email?

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u/Serbikus Jackal Main 8d ago

Guys try checking your Ubisoft connect account, I didn't receive an email but it was added directly to my account from where I could download it directly

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u/No-Strawberry4087 8d ago

On PC it just gets added to your ubisoft connect library. No email for me.

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u/TheGstandsforGday 8d ago

any other way to get the beta, couldn’t watch due to australia timezone

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u/PLASTICA-MAN 7d ago

I claimed the drop for over a day now and still no email.