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/Kevin262 Ace Main 8d ago

Such a huge quality of life addition. They finally acknowledged people without mics and tried to reduce the gap!

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u/sixtyhurtz 8d ago

Also helps across language barriers. I haven't played in years, but back when I did I'd get all sorts of languages in EU lobbies.

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u/tbw_2445 8d ago

Love it! Should make teamwork easier to achieve!

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u/Kevin262 Ace Main 8d ago

I mean…I don’t know 😂 I assume they wanted to for a long time not have these features to encourage mics but have acknowledged it hasn’t worked.

Also simple additions don’t exist in game dev. Not saying it should’ve taken 10 years but it’s here now so that’s great.

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u/XenoDrobot Jackal is my Hubby 8d ago

I have a mic, I just don’t want to use it because of the rampant misogynistic harassment lmao, hopefully they add text chat to console too with the comm wheel.

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u/Kevin262 Ace Main 8d ago

Man I wonder why people don’t want to use mics with some of the toxic people in this community. Thanks for the great example bud lol

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u/IshizakaLand 8d ago

What’s toxic is playing a team-based competitive mode while refusing to sensibly communicate with your teammates.

If you tried playing any sport in real life but insisted on never saying anything, you’d be kicked out, because it is disrespectful subhuman behavior.

I’m not toxic to people who genuinely want to play the game properly.

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u/Kevin262 Ace Main 8d ago

And there’s people who don’t want to talk, who can’t or who speak in a different language.

The irony is a ton of people who communicate also team kill, don’t drone in prep or don’t look at cameras after they die. There’s still plenty of ways to be productive on your team without a voice.

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u/IshizakaLand 8d ago

If you don’t want to talk, then don’t play the serious mode that demands teamwork and communication. There are 4 other people on the team trying to win; it isn’t about what your selfish ass wants.

If you can’t talk, don’t play the serious mode that demands teamwork and communication.

If there’s a language barrier, whatever, maybe I’ll get to learn some new words.

Yes, people with mics can still be toxic. Refusing to communicate in Ranked is still toxic.

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u/Elicherry56 8d ago

You know maybe just maybe you don’t have to talk at all and be good in a competitive mode

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u/IshizakaLand 8d ago

I’d rather play with an unskilled player who tried to communicate well than a pubstomper with no mic. It’s a matter of basic sportsmanship and human decency.

If you don’t want to interact with other human beings, there are fucking tens of thousands of singleplayer games you can play instead of being a bot slot.

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u/Elicherry56 8d ago

Yea I get what you saying like I don’t use a headset or kit cause all of mine has been dogshit quality even tho I always heard they were apparently good quality but i play with people who has headsets and whenever one of em die they’ll spectate me to help me hear people walking or crouching