Rainbow Six Siege X Launches Free with 6v6 Dual Front Mode, Map Overhauls, and Massive Year 10 Changes

Siege X Ushers in a New Era for Rainbow Six Siege with Free Access, Dual Front 6v6 Mode, and the Biggest Overhaul in the Game’s History

Ubisoft has officially launched Siege X, the most ambitious and transformative update in the 10-year history of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. Available now for free on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC (Steam), and Amazon Luna, Siege X brings sweeping changes to maps, gameplay, graphics, and the very core of how Rainbow Six Siege is played.

This isn’t just a seasonal update — it’s a reimagining of Siege for a new generation of players, offering free access, a groundbreaking 6v6 Dual Front mode, and a host of features designed to expand, modernize, and redefine the tactical shooter.

Dual Front: 6v6 Tactical Chaos with Respawns and Sector Control

The headline feature of Siege X is Dual Front, a permanent new 6v6 game mode that mixes Attackers and Defenders on both teams for the first time in Siege history. In this mode:

• Teams fight to control enemy sectors while defending their own
• Players can respawn, change operators mid-match, and take on rotating Neutral Sector assignments
• The mode introduces dynamic objectives and more aggressive, strategic gameplay

Dual Front is designed to blur the line between classic Siege defence tactics and modern objective-based warfare, bringing Siege closer to the competitive dynamism of other top-tier multiplayer shooters while retaining its signature tactical depth.

Visual and Audio Overhaul: A Modern Siege Experience

With Siege X, Ubisoft is rolling out a multi-system modernization of Rainbow Six Siege that touches nearly every aspect of the player experience.

Updated Maps:

Five fan-favourite maps have been visually overhauled at launch, with new lighting, shadow rendering, and resolution upgrades:

• Clubhouse
• Chalet
• Border
• Bank
• Kafe Dostoyevsky

Ubisoft has confirmed that three additional modernized maps will roll out with each new season going forward.

Destruction Gets Tactical:

New destructible elements like gas pipes, fire extinguishers, and metal detectors can be used to outplay opponents, trigger distractions, or even expose hidden flanks. Siege’s legendary destructibility is now more strategic than ever.

Movement and Rappel Upgrades:

• Rappelling now allows horizontal sprinting along walls
• Players can swing around building corners, adding a new dimension to vertical play and rotations

Realistic Audio Enhancements:

A total audio overhaul now gives players realistic reverberation and sound propagation, allowing for precise sound-based intel. You'll be able to locate enemies by the type of room they’re in, a subtle but powerful edge in tactical situations.

New Onboarding, Pick & Ban, and Anti-Cheat Measures

To make Siege more accessible than ever:

• A brand-new onboarding experience will guide new players through essential skills
• A revised Pick and Ban system gives Ranked and Cup play a fresh meta layer
• The introduction of R6 ShieldGuard, a comprehensive anti-cheat framework, aims to keep gameplay fair and competitive

Free Access and Edition Breakdown

Starting today, new players can access Siege for free, including:

• Base game
• Unranked and Quick Match
• Dual Front mode
• A limited roster of operators

For those who want the full experience, Rainbow Six Siege is available in two premium editions:

Elite Edition (C$ 26.99):

• All game modes (including Ranked and Siege Cup)
• 16 additional operators

Ultimate Edition (C$ 54.99):

• All game modes
• 52 additional operators
• Disruptor Pack with exclusive cosmetics and bonuses

Current players will keep all unlocked content and receive exclusive veteran rewards based on when they first joined the game.

Operation Daybreak: Season 2 Launches with Clash Remaster and Balancing Changes

Coinciding with Siege X, Operation Daybreak — the second season of Year 10 — has also gone live. Key features include:

Clash Operator Remaster:

• CCE Shield is now deployable, letting Clash control its taser remotely while anchoring an area

Gameplay Balance Updates:

• Electricity no longer damages operators
• Reduced limb damage improves survivability
• Operators Jackal, Sledge, Thunderbird, Jäger, and Blackbeard all receive balancing tweaks

Siege X Is Rainbow Six Reborn!

After a decade of dominance in the tactical shooter genre, Rainbow Six Siege is entering a bold new chapter. With free access, a permanent new 6v6 mode, upgraded maps, and modernized movement, Ubisoft is inviting both new and veteran players to rediscover Siege — reimagined for 2025 and beyond.