| Rainbow Six Siege | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| December 1, 2015 (PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One) December 1, 2020 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Shooting, Strategy | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$19.99 (PC, Epic Games) $39.99 (PlayStation) Xbox Game Pass Required (Xbox) |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Ubisoft Montreal | Ubisoft |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-10 (5v5 Online PvP) | ESRB Mature 17+ PEGI 18 |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 25-30 Minutes (per Match) | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Rainbow Six Siege |
Rainbow Six Siege Latest News
⚫︎ After holding out for 10 years, Rainbow Six Siege is finally going free-to-play (kind of) (PC Gamer)
⚫︎ 'Siege 2 was never on the table': Rainbow Six Siege X director explains why the 10-year-old FPS doesn't need a sequel (PC Gamer)
⚫︎ Enter a new era with R6 SIEGE X, the biggest evolution in Siege’s history, coming June 10 (Official Rainbow Six Siege X Page)
⚫︎ Access the limited-time R6 Siege X Closed Beta (Official Rainbow Six Siege Website)
⚫︎ Ubisoft apologizes for 'oversight' in Rainbow Six Siege's upcoming new operator after people notice the New Zealand-born character's birthday is the same date as the 2019 Christchurch mosque killings (PC Gamer)
Rainbow Six Siege Overview
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft, originally released on December 1, 2015, for PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. A next-generation version launched exactly five years later on December 1, 2020, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The game features intense, 5v5 attack-and-defend skirmishes across a variety of maps, requiring players to outthink, outmaneuver, and outgun their opponents. With a roster of unique operators, each equipped with specialized gadgets and customizable weapons, Rainbow Six Siege emphasizes strategic team-based gameplay. The addition of partially destructible environments further enhances tactical depth, allowing players to reshape the battlefield and create new opportunities during combat.
Rainbow Six Siege is the latest mainline entry in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six series, following the cancellation of Rainbow 6: Patriots. Unlike its predecessors, which focused on narrative-driven gameplay, Siege shifts towards fast-paced, 5v5 tactical skirmishes and a seasonal content model.
Designed around individual operator playstyles and dynamic engagements, Siege emphasizes strategic team coordination over traditional story-driven missions, offering an evolving competitive experience with regular updates and new content.
| Steam |
Epic Games |
PlayStation |
Xbox |
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| $19.99 | $39.99 | Game Pass Only | |||||||||
Rainbow Six Siege Gameplay
Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical first-person shooter where players take turns as Attackers and Defenders, competing to secure or defend an objective. Players assume the role of Operators, elite soldiers from various global military forces, each equipped with unique high-tech gadgets and weapons.
Each match consists of multiple rounds, beginning with an operator selection phase where players choose their character and spawn locations. This is followed by the drone phase, where Attackers deploy unmanned drones to scout the map while Defenders reinforce walls, set up barricades, and deploy traps to secure their position. Once the preparation phase ends, the siege begins, with Attackers breaching entry points and engaging the enemy team.
Victory conditions vary depending on the game mode. Attackers may need to retrieve and extract a hostage or plant a device while preventing Defenders from disabling it. Alternatively, a team can win by eliminating all opponents before the round ends.
Each Operator has a unique gadget, ranging from shields, traps, and sensors to explosives, mounted weapons, and surveillance tools. Additionally, players can customize their loadouts with grenades, reinforcements, armor packs, and weapon attachments to tailor their strategy and playstyle.
What truly sets Siege apart from the rest of the Rainbow Six series is its focus on individual operators as characters and how they operate in isolated, team-based environments instead of sweeping engagements across far less iconic settings.
Rainbow Six Siege Announcement Trailer
Rainbow Six Siege E3 2014 Gameplay World Premiere [US]
Rainbow Six Siege Trivia
⚫︎ At 25 years old, Mute is the youngest operator in Rainbow Six Siege. At the other end off the spectrum is Kaid, who is 58 years old, making him the oldest.
⚫︎ Finka, whose name means Knife
in Polish, earned her callsign from a facial scar she received during a sparring match with fellow operator Kapkan, who accidentally cut her with a combat knife.
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