What changed in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege in 2026

The SAL Stage 1 robin round begins on June 13th, with matches scheduled until July 12th.

The APL Asia Stage 1 robin round begins on June 10th, with matches scheduled until June 30th.

The NAL Stage 1 robin round starts on June 10th, featuring matches until July 3rd.

The APL Oceania Stage 1 will feature a robin round format starting June 8th, with matches scheduled until June 29th.

The R6 Esports 2026 season kicks off with Stage 1 of the regular season, featuring multiple regional leagues and matches.

Fixed an issue where Twitch's Shock Drone laser visual effect is too bright.

Fixed an issue where location ping is always yellow, regardless of the color setting in Accessibility options.

Fixed an issue where the Hold button icon doesn't appear when a hold action is available.

Fixed an issue where holding both lean buttons when they are set to HOLD results in audio distortion.

Experience a more competitive and rewarding Siege experience with the new Ranked 3.0.

Each week, enjoy unlimited free access to a selection of 6 Operators to try before adding them to your roster.

Fixed an issue where there is a bright light during Montagne's victory dance with MTG MK.II bundle equipped.

Fixed an issue where up and down inputs are unavailable in menu navigation after purchasing an Operator that can be unlocked via Challenges or Clearance level.

Fixed an issue where dropped phones emit a bright flashing light when viewed from different angles.

Fixed an issue where weapon charms appear cropped in locker preview camera.

Fixed an issue where the 'No Trespassing - Get 10 Claymore kills in Quick Match/Ranked Multiplayer' challenge cannot be unlocked.

Fixed an issue where Wolfguard's voice-over is missing when talking with Denari.

The Premium Battle Pass unlocks exclusive rewards and a full seasonal track, giving more value to every match you play.

Fixed an issue where players receive anti-spam warnings when AI teammates use the Smart ping system.

Fixed an issue where the progress indicator for hostage escort ends before completing a full circle.

Fixed an issue where Osa's tablet is too bright during victory dance with Star Child elite bundle equipped.

Fixed an issue where Caveira's voice-over is missing when talking with Denari.

Step into Calypso Casino, now live and built for competition, discover new layouts, vertical gameplay, and fresh strategies.

Fixed an issue where no destruction sound effect plays when destroying any surface.

Fixed an issue where attackers other than Solid Snake are able to pick up OSP Pouches dropped by fallen Operators.

Fixed an issue where Defusers placed inside the Fortress' bathtub cannot be picked up and defused when the wall tiles above it are shot.

Fixed an issue where the walk button on keyboard prevents players from moving if Controller Deadzone is at 45 or higher.

Fixed an issue where Viperstrike's voice-over is missing when talking with Nighthaven.

Fixed an issue where Thorn's voice-over is missing when talking with Denari.

Fixed an issue where Solis' headgear visor is too bright when selecting her from the Operators menu.

Implementation of additional screening procedures for streamer charm candidates.

Introduction of the new streamer charm for the season and return of previous charms.

Expansion of the Ubisoft Creators Program to include TikTok and Instagram for content creators.

Mingo is announced as the new recipient of the streamer charm for this season.

List of returning streamer charms from previous seasons.

An iconic Operator Remaster for Dokkaebi is coming.

Increased TRAX health and deployment speed, reduced total number available, and added movement penalties for enemies.

Added XK23 to Sens' loadout for a distinct alternative.

The most popular playlist has been overhauled with a more competitive and rewarding experience, including no hidden MMR and seasonal placement matches.

Reduced delay for Deimos' tracking after spotting a target to 4 seconds.

Jegeo Payload now requires a valid target to activate, deals 40 HP explosive damage, and spawns an area of fire.

A new assault rifle, the XK23, will be introduced.

Zofia reverted to 2 Health / 2 Speed configuration to enhance mobility.

Major balancing updates are set to be implemented.

Dokkaebi's charge economy expanded, requiring valid targets for activation and introducing explosive damage.

Zofia reverted to 2 Health / 2 Speed configuration to enhance mobility.

Scan distance for Pulse's Cardiac Sensor increased to 10.5m.

Sens' loadout now includes the XK23 as an alternative to the POF-9.

TRAX Stingers now reduce movement speed and leave a blood trail for 10 seconds after being stepped on.

New Assault Rifle added to the game, featuring high damage and moderate rate of fire.

Health of TRAX Stingers increased to 35 HP, requiring more bullets to destroy.

Nomad gains access to all grip options for the AK-74M, improving loadout flexibility.

Inspired by Rainbow Six: Vegas, the iconic Calypso Casino arrives in the game, enhanced for competitive play.

Dokkaebi's charge economy expanded, allowing for more targeted disruption with tangible consequences.

Increased scan distance for Pulse's Cardiac Sensor.

SPEC-IO duration, reload time, and Overclock increased to 17 seconds.

Reduced wait time to target enemies after identifying them.

Nomad now has access to all grip options for the AK-74M, improving loadout flexibility.

Added XK23 to Rauora's loadout for greater flexibility.

Increased Pest capture range for easier drone interception.

Rauora's loadout now includes the XK23 for greater flexibility.

Pest capture range increased to 1.75m for better usability.

XK23 added as a new Assault Rifle available to all players, designed for high damage and moderate rate of fire.

Increased duration, reload time, and Overclock for Solis' SPEC-IO.

The event collection includes new weapon skin kits and operator bundles with exclusive cosmetics available only during the event.

Complete the Rainbow Is Magic event collection to unlock the Memento weapon skin, Strike a Chord, for MK14 EBR.

The whimsical Rainbow Is Magic event returns, inviting players into a vibrant world with playful visuals and chaotic fun.

Players can earn free cosmetic items by participating in the event, including whimsical charms and a playful drone skin.

The event features a reimagined map with bold colors and toy-like props, creating a fun battlefield atmosphere.

Reduced the Argus Camera laser refill time to enable more frequent gadget interaction.

Reduced vertical recoil to improve sustained fire control and weapon consistency.

Fixed the left directional pad button having two simultaneous functionalities when playing as Solid Snake.

Reduced the activation time of the Electroclaw for more responsive counterplay.

Fixed the issue where the Frag Grenade is always highlighted in the Gadget HUD upon spawning as Solid Snake.

Increased Glance Smart Glasses' maximum duration to counter smoke and flash-based executes more reliably.

Fixed the issue where multiple Operators load on top of each other when switching tabs in the Hub screen.

Extended the maximum duration of the ERC-7 to improve his ability to reposition.

Fixed the issue where Defenders are marked as outside when entering the Yacht's second floor kitchen pantry.

Fixed the issue where players cannot navigate to the Shop tab after purchasing Paragon & Elite Masterpiece bundles.

Fixed the inaccurate title and description for Voice Chat Input Sensitivity.

Reduced lateral recoil to provide better predictability and reward controlled burst firing.

Increased Silent Step's maximum duration to enhance flanking potential.

Reduced vertical recoil to make the weapon more manageable during longer engagements.

Fixed the missing sound effect when a fire extinguisher explodes unless Ela or Zofia are in the game.

Fixed the issue where banned accounts can accept invites to custom online lobbies.

Fixed the issue where Lion's EE-One-D screen is blank when using the default model.

Fixed the issue where default defensive barriers are missing in Landmark Drill or Target Drill modes.

Fixed the issue where Operators can vault under the stairs on the Border map using Azami's Kiba Barrier.

Fixed the issue where players can go on the generator for an advantageous line of sight.

Fixed the issue where Oryx's Climb ability can be used alongside a Proximity Alarm.

Dokkaebi's abilities are being refocused to maintain her strength as an impactful attacker.

Eight operators adjusted for fairness, including Smoke regaining his Deployable Shield and Jackal gaining new vertical tracking.

Five maps will be added to the Ranked map pool, expanding it to 17. New map ban structure introduced.

Mousetrap bans activated and improved chat detection for positive behavior.

Introduction of a phased onboarding system including bot-only matches and beginner PvP matchmaking.

Solid Snake's Operator Guide lists the wrong number of Soliton Radar MK. III uses.

Detection & compass issue inside House map.

Glitch visual effect persists on any drone camera after Mute's Signal Disruptor is hacked by Brava's Kludge Drone.

Panel closing time for allies reduced to 1 second (from 3).

Delay to drop the swarm canister increased to 0.6 seconds (from 0.4).

Panel closing for enemies increased to 6 seconds (from 3).

Solid Snake's Soliton Radar Mk. III always displays the top floor when used against a wall at EXT Campfire wood on the Chalet map.

Defender Operator devices occasionally don't lose signal when deployed outside at EXT Old Roof on the Fortress map.

Pistol cocking animation plays while Thermite is idle and equipped with the ITA12S shotgun.

Enemies' footprints are also visible and scannable from below when destroying the ceiling.

Ace's Operator Guide won't play the video when switching through operators.

Panel opening time for enemies increased to 6 seconds (from 3).

The number count for Castle's Armor Panel is not displayed.

Panel opening distance for Drones reduced to 1 meter (from 2).

Range increased to 25 meters (from 15).

Trigger opening time reduced to 0.5 seconds (from 1).

Limping time increased to 70 seconds (from 60).

Added Deployable Shield to Smoke's loadout.

Movement time to reach maximum distortion increased to 15 seconds (from 12).

Taser battery increased to 15 seconds (from 10).

Mute's Signal Disruptor does not affect drones under certain conditions.

OSP Pouches can't be picked up when going down a set of stairs.

Squads are unable to enter playlists except for Enlisted, Field Training, and create Custom games.

Defenders with deployable devices can see a prompt for gadget placement when Osa is holding her Talon-8 Clear Shield.

Resource management changed to fixed amount. All 4 charges are available at the beginning of the round.

Health regeneration increased to 3 hp per second (from 2).

Xbox Friend Request feature is not functional in a custom lobby.

Missing SFX when using Dokkaebi's Logic Bomb.

Delay to drop the swarm canister increased to 0.6 seconds from 0.4 seconds.

Jackal can now detect footprints from lower floors when the ceiling is opened.

Clash's taser battery increased to 15 seconds from 10 seconds.

Movement time to reach maximum distortion increased to 15 seconds from 12 seconds.

Jackal's loadout now includes Frag Grenades.

Frost's limping time increased to 70 seconds from 60 seconds.

Smoke's loadout now includes a Deployable Shield for enhanced defensive utility.

Thunderbird's health regeneration increased to 3 hp per second from 2 hp per second.

Panel opening time for allies reduced to 0.5 seconds; enemies increased to 6 seconds.

Rauora’s launcher range increased to 25 meters from 15 meters, with all charges available at the start of the round.

EML Kickoff Group Stage matches scheduled from March 30th to April 8th.

APL North Kickoff matches scheduled every Friday from March 27th to April 24th.

Prize pool details for APL Kickoff including amounts and SI points.

SAL Kickoff Group Stage matches scheduled from March 31st to April 11th.

Introduction of the BLAST R6 Kickoff 2026 event leading to the Salt Lake City BLAST R6 May Major.

NAL Kickoff Group Stage matches scheduled from April 1st to April 10th.

Prize pool details for EML Kickoff including amounts and SI points.

Prize pool details for NAL Kickoff including amounts and SI points.

Asia Kickoff matches scheduled every Saturday from March 28th to April 25th.

Oceania Kickoff matches scheduled every Sunday from March 29th to April 26th.

Prize pool details for SAL Kickoff including amounts and SI points.

Limited-time bundles for Jackal, Ash, Kaid, and Zero, including uniforms, headgear, and weapon skins.

Experience the METAL GEAR SOLID-inspired Event until April 8, featuring infiltration missions.

Includes an MP5 weapon skin, charm, attachment, and drone skin.

Nighthaven is redesigned with snow-covered ground and elements inspired by Shadow Moses Island.

Unlock every Event bundle to claim the C7E Memento Masterpiece equipped by Jackal.

Fixed - Wamai's Mag-NET still catches throwable devices even after it is destroyed.

Fixed - When playing an online match against AI, the AI Attackers won't rappel.

Fixed - Ram can hide inside and see through her BU-GI Auto Breacher by deploying it on a window frame.

Fixed - Operator's prone movement speed is faster than in previous seasons.

Fixed - Solid Snakes OSP Pouch may highlight two gadgets as selected, making one of them unusable.

Duration increased to 13 seconds (from 10).

Damage increased to 42 hp (from 40).

Fixed - Rebinding the secondary input for Switch Ability Mode causes the selected input to not work.

Fixed - Solid Snake's Soliton Radar MK III can detect the 2nd floor of Oregon map from EXT Dorms Roof.

Reduced delay to exit the drone after triggering the explosion to 1 second (from 2).

Fixed - Missing explosion VFX and SFX for Flores's RCE-Ratero Charge when the Master Assassin ability skin is equipped.

Duration increased to 18 seconds (from 15).

Cooldown reduced to 9 seconds (from 10).

Fixed - Attackers lose control over their drone during the Preparation Phase if another Operator spectates it.

Fixed - Gridlock's Trax Stingers don't get destroyed by Denari's T.R.I.P. Connector.

Fixed - Spectating Solid Snake after he's activated Soliton Radar Mk III will display no information on the radar screen.

Fixed - Shooting Iana's Gemini Replicator in front of smoke causes some of the smoke VFX to disappear.

Activation time reduced to 1.5 seconds (from 2).

Fixed - The time it takes holding the button to deploy the defuser is longer than expected.

Additional health increased to 25 hp (from 20).

Damage increased to 37 hp (from 35).

Fixed - Flickering sky texture in Dual Front.

Bomb objective outline is black for match spectators.

In Dual Front, Maverick's Breaching Torch will start with 1 charge instead of 5.

New modernized maps are included in the season update.

Two gadgets are sometimes highlighted in the HUD when Solid Snake uses the OSP Pouch.

Options overlay doesn't update crossplay status message after changing crossplay settings.

Controller vibration doesn't activate when Solid Snake's Soliton Radar MK. III is overclocked.

A new 1v1 Arcade mode will be introduced later in the season.

Play hub turns black when display resolution is set 3440x1440 on an ultra-wide monitor.

Device switch animation is missing when Solid Snake changes devices using the selection wheel.

Corrupted graphics on the detection screen of Thatcher's EGS Disruptor.

Dropped OSP Pouches have the wrong alliance color when pinged.

Choppy scrolling experience in the Options menu.

Placeholder text present for Finka, Thorn, Iana and Kaid in the Operators section.

Background animation of Solid Snake doesn't play when returning to the Play hub.

In Dual Front, Maverick's Breaching Torch doesn't refill after being fully depleted.

Opening the Customize Replay HUD panel hides the Replay HUD.

Mute chat and mute voice buttons in the player profile don't work when accessed from the lobby of an online Custom Game.

Some deployment and removal animations finish playing before the interaction gauge fills completely.

A fresh 4v4 mode inspired by the Metal Gear Solid universe will be introduced later this season.

Item type icon appears in the preview of the Operator Appearance section.

Soliton Radar Mk. III can detect the 2nd floor when Solid Snake stands on the rooftop near EXT Garden on Emerald Plains map.

Soliton Radar Mk. III can detect the basement floor when Solid Snake crouches at EXT Garage Ramp on Bank map.

Notification to 'Deploy multiple T.R.I.P. Connectors to form a network' is sent to all players when Denari is in the round.

Lobbies are automatically disbanded at the end of an online Custom Game.

Solid Snake's OSP Pouches do not disappear when playing in Clear House Training Mode.

Pickup SFX is only played for host players of a custom local match when OSP Pouches are picked up by Solid Snake.

Attackers walking over Solid Snake's OSP Pouches receive a full device notification.

The new Battle Pass includes Black Ice Packs, early access to the new Operator, weapon skins, and a Psycho Mantis skin.

The thumbnail image of Blackbeard's H.U.L.L. Adaptable Shield cuts off in the Loadout section.

Reassigning the Switch Ability input prevents Solid Snake from opening the OSP Pouch selection wheel.

Solid Snake's knife gets stuck in his hand when repeatedly switching weapons.

In Dual Front, no audio is played when Rauora’s D.O.M. Panel is hit by Thatcher's E.G.S. Disruptor.

Missing subtitle during Solid Snake's intro cinematic.

Enemy icons and field-of-view cones aren't visible on Solid Snake's Soliton Radar MK. III the first time that precision mode is activated.

Operator legs float while rappelling face-down.

A new Operator, Solid Snake, joins the game as part of Operation Silent Hunt.

Operator models don't load if you quickly swap between them in the Operators section.

Reduced deployment time of the Observation Blocker to 1 second.

Introduced Grip attachments to improve F2 usability.

Reduced Shells' health and increased speed, along with reduced shell transfer time and cooldown.

Ballistic Shield operators can no longer break through full-HP barricades.

Increased concussion duration of Ela's Grzmot Mine to 9 seconds.

Increased max resources for Amaru's Garra Hook to 5.

Increased flash duration of Ying's Candela to 1.6 seconds.

Extended tracking period for Alibi's Prisma.

Added T-95 LSW to Flores' loadout for increased gameplay depth.

Secure Boot is added for top ranks to enhance anti-cheat measures.

Regular balancing updates are part of the new season.

New modernized maps are introduced in the season.

A new tier called 'Legend Division' is introduced for top competitors.

The Hostage mode is fully reworked in the new season.

An event inspired by the Metal Gear Solid universe is introduced.

Ranked 3.0 and a new map are part of Year 11 updates.

A new Operator, Solid Snake, joins the game with the Soliton Radar Mk. III gadget.

A new 1v1 Arcade mode is added to the game.

A remaster of the Operator Dokkaebi is included in the updates.

New security measures will include app-based two-factor authentication for Ranked play and the Marketplace.

R6 ShieldGuard has been improved with team expansion and better response capabilities to combat cheating.

Changes to reduce match dodging at higher ranks while avoiding unfair penalties.

New measures will target players who engage in boosting and smurfing to protect competitive integrity.

A new layer of protection using Secure Boot technology will be deployed to enhance game security.

Players using mouse and keyboard on console will be matched with PC players to ensure fair competition.

Improvements to the Reputation System and reporting feedback to further reduce toxic behavior.

The Marketplace is closed for several months to enhance account security and fraud detection.

Includes Patriotic Prestige charm, Payback Leader headgear, uniform, portrait, and Liberty Defender skin.

Featuring Blackbeard as Soldier Boy with exclusive items.

Complete the challenge to win the Blackbeard Bundle Charm: PATRIOTIC PRESTIGE.

AI Operators can continuously use contextual pings with no cooldown.

Increased scanning range from 8m to 12m.

Increased damage to 42 and improved lateral recoil.

Decreased Talon Shield deployment time from 2.3s to 1.8s.

Increased Evil Eye battery life from 6s to 8s.

Freeze For All: Permafrost introduces limited-time bundles for Sledge, Rauora, and Aruni with new skins.

Reduced activation time, increased Shells quantity, slightly reduced lethal range, added survivor penalty.

Increased scan duration from 2s to 3s.

Operators detected outdoors when navigating in 2F Courtyard Corridor.

Increased Yokai drone quantity from 2 to 3.

Unlock every Freeze For All Permafrost bundle to claim a unique AK-74M Masterpiece reward.

Chests in front of a desk block it from being vaulted in 2F Commander's Office.

Hereford Base has been transformed into the Arctic Workshop with snow-covered exteriors and new vantage points.

EMP can't deactivate the metal detectors in 1F Reception.

Fixed missing weapon handling sound effects when performing a melee.

Players can't navigate the Report Player side panel while in game.

PMR90A2 marksman rifle has no maximum firing capacity on vertical recoil.

Freeze For All is back until February 4th with 8 players, no teams, and pure chaos. First to 40 kills wins.

AI Operators fail to pick up the defuser when dropped at the base of a long staircase.

Increased fire burn duration from 10s to 13s.

Added Super Shorty shotgun to Mozzie's secondary weapons.