Snake Eaters, Welcome to Team Rainbow: Year 11 of Siege is Here!

Ubisoft just wrapped up the Six Invitational in Paris, and they didn't just announce a new season—they changed the game forever. Starting March 3, 2026, Rainbow Six Siege enters Year 11 with the launch of Operation Silent Hunt.

The headline? The legendary Solid Snake is joining the roster as a permanent Attacker. This isn't just a skin; it is a full crossover with Konami’s Metal Gear Solid that brings the world’s most famous spy directly into the tactical 5v5 action.

Operation Silent Hunt: Snake Joins the Fight

Solid Snake arrives with a kit built for pure infiltration. He’s a high-speed Attacker who specializes in recon and stealth:

• Unique Gadget: The Radar Mk. 3, which lets Snake track environmental signals and enemy movement with surgical precision.
• Secondary Weapon: The TACIT .45, his iconic semi-automatic pistol with a factory-integrated suppressor.
• Redacted Event: A limited-time 4v4 mode where Snake and Zero (Sam Fisher) team up to recover stolen data. You can also snag crossover skins like Jackal as Gray Fox and Ash as Meryl, all voiced by the legend himself, David Hayter.

Core Changes and Map Modernization

While Snake is the star, the dev team is doubling down on the "core" Siege experience.

• Dual Front is Ending: After one final MGS-themed event, the Dual Front mode will be retired so the team can focus entirely on 5v5 tactical play.
• Modernized Maps: Oregon, Coastline, and Villa are getting massive visual overhauls and new "destructible elements" to keep the meta fresh.
• 1v1 Arcade: A two-week limited mode will let you test your raw mechanical skills in high-stakes duels.

Looking Ahead: The Year 11 Roadmap

Ubisoft shared a massive vision for the rest of 2026, including a focus on player protection and competitive integrity.

• Season 2: Features a Dokkaebi remaster, transforming her into a high-pressure intel-denial specialist, and the return of the Vegas era with the new Calypso Casino map.
• Season 3: Introduces a new Shield-counter Defender and the Legend Division, a solo-queue-only playlist reserved for the absolute best players.
• Season 4: Unveils the Social HUB, a dedicated space to manage your squad across platforms, and a major rework for the Hostage mode.
• R6 ShieldGuard Secure Platform: A new, deeper layer of PC anti-cheat protection designed to bolster security for the highest levels of play.

Rainbow Six Mobile Launches Globally!

For those who want Siege on the go, the wait is officially over. Rainbow Six Mobile launches globally on February 23, 2026. You can download it on iOS and Android to play iconic maps like Bank and Clubhouse with over 20 classic operators. It’s the full tactical experience, drones, barricades, and all, reimagined for your phone.