What changed in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege in 2017

Access to 8 new operators from Russia, France, Italy, UK, USA, and Morocco.

Includes 8 exclusive headgear and uniforms for Year 3 operators.

Year 2 Pass owners receive a bonus of 600 R6 Credits on top of the 600 that come with the Year 3 Pass.

10% discount in the in-game shop for Year 3 Pass holders, applicable to purchases made with Renown or R6 Credits.

Extend and enhance your Rainbow Six experience with the Year 3 Pass, granting early access to 8 upcoming operators.

Includes 8 exclusive headgear and uniforms for Year 3 operators.

Receive the R6 Meteorite Charm as part of the Year 3 Pass.

Access to 8 new operators from Russia, France, Italy, UK, USA, and Morocco.

Owners of the Year 2 Pass receive an additional 600 R6 Credits on top of the 600 from the Year 3 Pass.

Year 3 Pass includes a 5% Renown boost and a +0.3% Alpha Pack Boost.

Includes 7-day early access to new operators, 10% discount in the shop, 5% Renown boost, and +0.3% Alpha Pack Boost.

Extend and enhance your Rainbow Six experience with the Year 3 Pass, providing early access to 8 upcoming operators.

New charm included with the Year 3 Pass.

Climb your way to victory in Operation White Noise, available now!

Hide from cameras with Vigil.

Fire both concussion and impact ammunition with Zofia.

New operators Dokkaebi, Vigil, and Zofia introduced.

Hack enemy devices with Dokkaebi.

Two new Operators from the 707th Special Mission Battalion join Team Rainbow.

A new free map featuring vertical gameplay and diverse tactics.

New synchronization logic for grenade trajectories to improve gameplay.

Visual indicators added for buffs and debuffs on the HUD.

Dokkaebi and Vigil from the 707th Special Mission Battalion are now available.

Pistol animations changed for better player comfort and increased rate of fire.

A new free map, Mok Myeok Tower, is introduced for diverse multilevel tactics.

Numerous gameplay bugs fixed including issues with drones, projectiles, and matchmaking.

Players can no longer receive damage from claymores while behind barricades.

New seasonal weapon skins including Tiger Claw, Feral, and others are available.

Resolved issues with breaching charges not being placed correctly when jammed.

Numerous gameplay bugs fixed including issues with projectiles, animations, and matchmaking.

Pistol animations changed for better aiming and increased rate of fire.

Players can no longer receive damage from claymores while behind barricades.

New weapon skins including Tiger Claw and Feral available until the end of the current season.

New synchronization logic for grenade trajectories to improve gameplay experience.

Introduction of visual indicators for buffs and debuffs on the HUD.

Fixed issues with breaching charges not being placed correctly.

Season 3 will feature two Operators from Scotland Yard and Delta Force, along with a complete rework of an existing map.

Ubisoft announces a third year of content and support for Rainbow Six Siege, including four seasons and eight new operators.

Ubisoft announces a third year of content and support for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, including four Seasons and eight new operators.

Year 3 kicks off with Operation Chimera featuring two biohazard specialists from France and Russia.

Season 2 will introduce two new Italian GIS Operators and a new map set in Italy.

Season 4 will introduce two new operators from the Moroccan GIGR and a new map set in Morocco.

Season 2 will introduce two new Italian GIS Operators and a new map set in Italy.

Season 3 will feature operators from Scotland Yard and Delta Force, along with a complete rework of an existing map.

The first major coop event, Outbreak, will be free-to-play for Rainbow Six Siege owners and will feature exclusive cosmetics.

Season 4 will introduce two new operators from the Moroccan GIGR and a new map set in Morocco.

Year 3 kicks off with Operation Chimera, featuring two biohazard specialists from France and Russia.

Launching the first major coop event, Outbreak, which will be free-to-play for owners and feature exclusive cosmetics.

Vigil, a defender from the Republic of Korea's 707th Special Mission Battalion, joins the roster with unique abilities.

Vigil joins the roster as a defender with unique abilities and a backstory tied to the 707th Special Mission Battalion.

Introducing Dokkaebi, an attacker from the Republic of Korea with unique abilities.

Introducing Dokkaebi, an attacker from the Republic of Korea's 707th Special Mission Battalion.

Refined spawn point design based on lessons learned from previous maps, focusing on balance and player engagement.

Kafe map encourages vertical gameplay across multiple floors, enhancing player awareness and use of audio cues.

The roof spawn point was removed due to balance issues, allowing for a more strategic approach to entering the building.

An interior elevator shaft was cut from the Kafe map for balance reasons.

Incorporation of close quarters combat areas in Kafe to maintain continuity with other maps.

The roof spawn point was removed due to balance issues, as it provided no risk when approaching the building.

Kafe encourages vertical gameplay across multiple floors, enhancing player awareness and use of audio cues.

A new map named Kafe has been introduced, featuring thematic luxury restaurants and a museum.

Kafe includes sections designed for close quarters combat, maintaining continuity with other maps.

An interior elevator shaft was cut from Kafe for balance reasons.

Detailed insights into the design process of the Kafe map, including thematic elements and gameplay styles.

Introducing the Mok Myeok Tower, a communications and observation tower in Seoul, South Korea, featuring a mix of traditional and modern architecture.

Introducing Mok Myeok Tower, a new communications and observation tower map set in Seoul, South Korea.

New weapons to be introduced for more choices in gameplay.

A pristine observation tower high above Seoul’s skyline will be added.

Two new Operators are joining Team Rainbow, one attacker and one defender.

Two new Operators joining Team Rainbow, one attacker and one defender.

New weapons introduced to provide more choices for players.

A new map set in a pristine observation tower high above Seoul’s skyline.

Renown will now be earned based on time spent playing instead of total score.

Kapkan now carries 5 Entry Denial Devices that deal 60 damage each and are harder to see.

Numerous bugs fixed for specific operators including Tachanka, Jäger, and Ying.

The Flying Ace Elite set for Jäger includes new cosmetics and animations.

Kapkan now carries 5 Entry Denial Devices that deal 60 damage each and are harder to see.

Fixed various user experience issues including audio and animation glitches.

Multiple network improvements including latency alignment and pawn-to-pawn physics.

Ela's SMG recoil has been increased, and she now has only 3 Grzmot Mines instead of 4.

The Flying Ace Elite set for Jäger includes new customization options.

Multiple gameplay bugs fixed including issues with shields and smoke grenades.

Blitz can now sprint while keeping his shield extended for better protection.

Blitz can now sprint while keeping his shield extended for better protection.

Fixed various user experience issues including animation glitches and audio sync problems.

Ela's SMG recoil has been increased, and she now has 3 Grzmot Mines instead of 4.

Numerous gameplay bugs fixed including issues with shields and smoke grenades.

Fixed multiple level design issues across various maps.

Various bugs fixed in multiplayer and custom game modes.

Various network improvements including latency alignment and pawn-to-pawn physics.

Fixed various bugs across multiple maps including Skyscraper, Theme Park, and more.

Fixed bugs related to operators including Tachanka, Jäger, Ying, and others.

Reduces the upper limit on latency required for extra hit validation steps.

Removes processing delay from the displayed ping value for a more accurate representation.

Introduces icons to monitor client, server, and network connection status.

Ping value displayed in menus will no longer include processing delay for a more accurate representation.

Implementation of icons to monitor client, server, and network connection status.

Addresses issues with players teleporting behind shield users, particularly with Montagne.

Addresses issues with players teleporting behind shield users, particularly with Montagne.

Optimizing action replication for a more responsive experience and reduced latency.

Adjustments to allow the server to mirror the reaction time of shooters with unstable connections more accurately.

Reduction of the upper limit on latency required for extra hit validation steps.

Adjusts server timing to better mirror the reaction time of players with unstable connections.

Optimizes action replication for a more responsive experience and reduced latency.

Adjustments to recoil patterns based on player feedback from TTS testing.

Adjustments to recoil patterns based on player feedback to improve gun handling and reduce randomness in bullet spray.

The offset that caused alignment issues between the weapon and the reticle has been removed.

Weapons have been categorized into families with similar recoil patterns to maintain a balance between variety and skill.

The recoil system has been revised to remove weapon offset and implement multi-stage recoil for better bullet control.

The recoil system has been completely reworked to improve accuracy and control over bullet trajectory.

A new multi-stage recoil system allows for precise control over bullet trajectories, eliminating RNG dependency.

The updated recoil system will be available for testing on the TTS starting September 20th.

Weapons have been categorized into families with similar recoil patterns for easier learning.

Introduced a multi-stage recoil system allowing for precise control over bullet placement during automatic fire.

The updated recoil system will be available for testing on the TTS starting September 20th.

A new free map, Theme Park, is introduced for players to explore.

Improved reflection quality in materials through shading model updates.

Reduced total number of maps in the Ranked map rotation for Season 3.

Fixed issue where debris hindered gadget deployment.

Complete pass on Operators' textures for consistent memory usage and slight quality improvements.

Enemy ID event now only triggers from successful scans.

Revamped smoke grenades for consistency; reduced amount to 2 per operator.

A new free map, Theme Park, where players can engage with the criminal organization.

Streamlined handling of Hibana's net objects to reduce desync issues.

The full Operation Blood Orchid update will deploy on live servers on September 5th.

Standardized damage falloff values across weapon categories.

Reduced total number of maps in the Ranked map rotation for Season 3.

Streamlined handling of Hibana's net objects to reduce desync issues.

New servers will improve stability, connectivity, FPS, rubberbanding, and overall performance.

No 2 or 3 speed Defenders can use ACOG sights; only heavy armored ones may receive them.

Alive players have priority over dead players for camera controls.

Increased magazine sizes for several weapons.

Reworking textures and meshes to reduce memory footprint on Kafe Dostoyevsky.

Fixed exploit allowing defenders to spawn kill from specific windows.

Introducing Liu Tze Long, codenamed Lesion, as the latest addition to Team Rainbow.

Alive players have priority over dead players for camera controls.

Resolved issues with debris visibility between players.

Introducing Siu Mei Lin, codenamed Ying, as the latest addition to Team Rainbow.

Enemy ID event now only triggers from successful scans.

Reworked exposure handling on all maps for better lighting effects.

Explore an abandoned theme park on the shores of Hong Kong, featuring unique gameplay elements influenced by its reconfigured layout.

Shooting feedback systems now consistent with real bullet trajectories.

Improved facial rigging for more consistent facial reactions.

Lesion will wield the T-5 SMG and SIX12 SD as primary weapons, and the Q-929 as a secondary weapon.

Reworking textures and meshes on Kafe to reduce memory footprint.

No 2 or 3 speed Defenders will have ACOG sights; only heavy armored ones may.

Complete pass on Operators' textures for consistent memory usage and slight quality improvements.

Removed mechanic where crosshairs turned red when spotting enemies.

New servers will improve stability, connectivity, FPS, and reduce rubberbanding.

Resolved issue where debris visibility varied between players.

Red filter removed for defenders when outside.

Introduction of image based HDR skies for better ambient lighting control.

Shooting feedback systems now consistent with real bullet trajectories.

Increased magazine sizes for various weapons.

Reworked exposure handling on all maps to enhance lighting consistency.

Introduction of image based HDR skies for improved ambient lighting.

Aligned first-person camera position with third-person view.

Fixed issues where debris hindered gadget deployment.

Removed red filter for defenders when going outside.

Introducing Liu Tze Long, codenamed Lesion, as the latest addition to Team Rainbow.

Explore an abandoned theme park on the shores of Hong Kong, featuring unique gameplay elements influenced by its reconfigured layout.

Smoke grenades revamped for consistency; reduced to 2 per operator.

Improved consistency in facial reactions for Operators.

A new free map, Theme Park, where the new Operators will raid a criminal organization.

Lesion will wield the T-5 SMG and SIX12 SD as primary weapons, and the Q-929 as a secondary weapon.

Removed mechanic where crosshairs turned red when spotting enemies.

Attackers can now deploy a second drone without destroying the first.

The full Operation Blood Orchid update will deploy on live servers on September 5th.

A new free map, Theme Park, where the new Operators will raid a criminal organization.

Standardized damage falloff values across weapon classes for better understanding.

Introducing Siu Mei Lin, codenamed Ying, as the latest addition to Team Rainbow.

Shading model updates for better reflection quality in materials.

Aligned first-person camera position with third-person view.

Attackers can now deploy a second drone without destroying the first.

Fixed exploit allowing defenders to spawn kill from specific windows.

Hong Kong season pushed back to August, South Korea to November, and Poland no longer has a dedicated season.

The number of new maps reduced to three this year to prioritize game health.

Hong Kong season moved to August, South Korea to November, and reduction of new maps to three this year.

A dedicated initiative to improve game health over the next three months.

Dedicated three months to improving game health, pushing back the Hong Kong season.

Panel discussion on Operation Health scheduled for May 21st.

New matchmaking system to be released first on Technical Test Server, then on PC, followed by consoles.

New matchmaking system to be released first on Technical Test Server, then on PC, and finally on consoles.

Players can have both the live client and the Technical Test Server client installed on the same computer.

Details on the qualification process for teams to enter the Challenger League and Pro League.

A new division in the competition program allowing teams to train and compete for a spot in the Pro League.

First phase of the Technical Test Server will focus on a complete rework of the matchmaking system with One Step Matchmaking.

A new Technical Test Server will be available for select PC players in Western Europe to test new features.

The first phase of the Technical Test Server will focus on implementing One Step Matchmaking, allowing players to navigate menus while matchmaking occurs.

The Technical Test Server will have limited slots, potentially causing 'Ubisoft services are unavailable' messages when at capacity.

Introduction of a Technical Test Server for testing new features in a controlled environment.

Schedule for North American and European Challenger League competitions.

Matchmaking will occur in a bubble, allowing players to navigate menus freely while waiting.

Details on how teams qualify for the Challenger League and Pro League through open qualifiers.

Schedule for North American and European Challenger League competitions.

All items and Operators will be unlocked for use on the Technical Test Server, allowing players to test freely without purchases.

Introduction of the Challenger League as a new division in the competition program for Rainbow Six esports.

Glaz's scope now provides thermal visual feedback when aiming down sights through smoke.

Introducing Twitch’s Maquis Elite set, featuring a new design for her offensive drones.

Reticle sizes for these sights have been made smaller for better precision.

Damage dropoff for Caveira's Luison improved at medium range.

Fixed issue where weapons become invisible during revive animations.

Recoil of Jackal's C7E increased for balance.

C7E's recoil has been increased to make it harder to control.

Maximum trigger rate for DMRs has been lowered to prevent rapid firing.

MP5SD2 damage increased at medium range.

Fixed issue where kill cam showed headshot without proper bonus points.

Corrected hit registration and kill cam discrepancies for headshots.

Feedback for cooking a Frag Grenade not replicated in support mode.

Maximum trigger rate for DMRs has been lowered to prevent rapid firing.

Fixed several clipping and visibility issues in Bartlett University map.

Shields not protecting Operators from explosive damage fixed.

Blitz can now fire his weapon immediately after triggering Shield Flash.

MP5SD2 now deals 29 damage from 0 to 15 meters.

Recoil on Thermite's 556XI made easier to control.

Multiple issues with Echo's Yokai drone fixed.

Introducing Twitch's Maquis Elite set, featuring a new design for her offensive drones.

Multiple issues with Mira's One Way Mirror fixed.

Multiple level design issues across various maps fixed.

Doc’s overheal effect increased from 120 to 140 HP.

Doc's unique gadget now provides an overheal of 140 HP, up from 120.

Buck's Skeleton Key gadget now has an extra magazine.

Frost can now place her traps near windows.

Crouching under a deployable shield while placing it can cause clipping.

Resolved issue with smoke grenade effects passing through floors.

Reduced the delay before Blitz can fire his weapon after triggering his Shield Flash.

Caveira's Luison now has a less severe damage dropoff at medium range.

Resolved an exploit causing zero MMR points after a win.

Multiple user experience issues fixed.

Reticle sizes have been made smaller for better precision and vision.

Weapons became invisible during revive animation interruptions.

Fixed multiple issues related to Mira's One Way Mirror interactions.

PARA-308's recoil has been adjusted for better control.

Compass does not move or shows wrong direction while rappelling.

Extraction animation caused AI to remain stuck running in place.

Players could not detonate Nitro Cell if DBNO and revived.

Sledge's model corruption during gameplay fixed.

Recoil on Capitão's PARA-308 made easier to control.

Camera clips through Operator when going down stairs in prone.

Buck's Skeleton Key gadget now has an additional magazine.

Resolved various user experience issues including functionality and loading problems.

Placement ranked matches not counting towards total placements fixed.

Jackal sometimes did not activate Nitro Cell when near it.

Glaz’s scope now includes thermal visual feedback when ADS’ing through the scope.

Players can now detonate a Nitro Cell after being revived from DBNO.

Smoke grenade effect passes through floors.

Resolved an exploit causing winning teams to receive zero ranked MMR points.

Montagne could shoot his pistol with shield extended fixed.

Frost unable to place traps near a window fixed.

Recoil for Thermite's 556XI has been tweaked for better control.

Players can access all maps, modes, and Operators during the free weekend.

Players can purchase the full version at a 50% discount after the free weekend.

Mira joins Team Rainbow as a G.E.O. Operator with unique abilities.

A new free map set in Ibiza, Spain, designed for the Operation Velvet Shell.

Introducing Mira, a new G.E.O. Operator with unique abilities and a background in physical defense and residential security.

A new free map set in Ibiza, Spain, introduced in Operation Velvet Shell.

A new free map set in Ibiza, Spain, designed for Operation Velvet Shell.

A new free map set in Ibiza, Spain, designed for Operation Velvet Shell.

Introducing Jackal, a G.E.O. Operator with a focus on counter drug smuggling operations.

Jackal joins Team Rainbow as a new G.E.O. Operator with unique abilities revealed during the Six Invitational.

A vivid new multiplayer map set in Ibiza, Spain, available in PVP and PVE modes.

A vivid new multiplayer map set in Ibiza, Spain, designed for both PVP and PVE gameplay.

Introducing the vivid new multiplayer map 'Coastline' set in Ibiza, Spain, available in both PVP and PVE modes.

Introducing the vivid new multiplayer map 'Coastline' set in Ibiza, Spain, available in PVP and PVE.

Announcement of the second full year of competition alongside new content for the game.

A new intermediate level for up-and-coming competitors, with 8 teams competing for $5,000 each season.

Xbox One will now have a Major League and weekly Go4R6 tournaments with a $5,000 prize pool per region.

PlayStation 4 joins the competitive program with a Major League and weekly Go4R6 tournaments.

All matches in the PC Pro League will now be played in Best of 3 format to improve the experience.

New intermediate level for competitors on PC, allowing 8 teams to compete for $5,000 each season.

Weekly tournaments will be held for all players to compete for R6 Credits and exclusive charms.

All matches in the PC Pro League will now be played in a Best of 3 format.

The prize pool for each Pro League season has been increased to $100,000.

The Pro League will adopt a new dual tournament format to enhance competition.

Weekly tournaments will be held across all platforms, allowing players of all levels to compete.

The prize pool for the Pro League has been increased to $100,000 per season.

Xbox One will have a Major League with 8 teams per region competing for $5,000 each season.

The Pro League will now exclusively be held on PC with a larger prize pool and more teams invited.

Introduction of PlayStation 4 to the competitive program with a Major League and weekly Go4R6 tournaments.

The Pro League will adopt a new 'dual tournament' format to enhance competition.

Announcement of the second year of competition alongside new content for the game.