Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Released Dec 2015
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph.
82% positive · 1.6M reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Rainbow Six Siege launched on December 1, 2015 and has operated as a continuously evolving live service for over a decade. The game is currently in Year 11, Season 3 (Operation Split Fire), which launched on September 1, 2026, introducing Noor — the game's first Egyptian Defender — along with a new competitive tier called Legend Division (the highest rank above Champion), a targeted map update to Villa, and a seasonal Battle Pass. A limited-time 3v3 Arcade mode ran from September 8 to September 21, 2026.
The store description explicitly describes a free-to-play model where Ranked playlists, additional operators, and cosmetics require payment — a hallmark of a live service structure. The DLC list includes a Y11S3 Battle Pass Bundle and a Y11S3 Premier Pack, both released in September 2026, confirming the ongoing seasonal monetization cycle.
Year 11's full content slate was outlined in a February 16, 2026 developer post, promising Ranked 3.0, a new map, a Dokkaebi remaster, a new Defender, and a Hostage mode rework. All of these commitments have now shipped across the three seasons of Year 11 so far. A separate game — Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Tactics — was revealed on August 27, 2026, though this is a distinct standalone title and does not indicate any change in Siege's own development trajectory.
With an eleven-year history of quarterly seasonal updates, an active live service monetization model, and developer communications as recently as September 2026, there is no indication that content support will conclude.
Evidence
Operation Split Fire (Year 11, Season 3) launched with new Defender Noor, Legend Division competitive tier, Villa map update, seasonal Battle Pass, and a 3v3 Arcade limited-time mode.
Battle Pass Bundle for Year 11 Season 3 released September 1, 2026, confirming the active seasonal monetization cycle.
Content
11 of 11 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ubisoft
Achievements
48
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is the undisputed reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph.
Enjoy free access to Quick Match and Unranked game modes with a selection of operators.
Certain features like Ranked playlists, Siege Cup, additional operators, and cosmetics require payment to unlock.
On defense, transform your surroundings into fortified strongholds. Reinforce walls, set up barricades, and deploy traps to control enemy movement. Use surveillance tools to gather intel and anticipate their approach. Hold your ground, adapt to their tactics, and outplay the attackers at every turn.
On attack, gather intel on enemy positions and the bomb site using your observation drones. Coordinate with your team to breach reinforced defenses, bypass traps, and create unexpected openings. Take your enemies by surprise with vertical plays – striking from above, below, or making a daring entry through windows by rappel. Plan your assault, execute, and defuse every situation.
Destruction is more than chaos: it is a key tool for your success. Use the environment to your advantage – turn walls into windows of opportunity. Use state-of-the-art technology to track enemy movements, shatter walls to create new lines of sight, and manipulate your surroundings to secure the tactical advantage.
Access to the game is free; certain features, including competitive game modes, operators, and cosmetics require payment to unlock.
Enjoy free access to Quick Match and Unranked game modes with a selection of operators.
Certain features like Ranked playlists, Siege Cup, additional operators, and cosmetics require payment to unlock.
HIGH STAKES 5v5 ATTACK VS. DEFENSE
Alternate between attack and defense, adapting your approach to each operator and map. Feel the thrill and intensity of the action as you leverage next-level destruction and gadgetry to outsmart and outplay your opponents in every round.On defense, transform your surroundings into fortified strongholds. Reinforce walls, set up barricades, and deploy traps to control enemy movement. Use surveillance tools to gather intel and anticipate their approach. Hold your ground, adapt to their tactics, and outplay the attackers at every turn.
On attack, gather intel on enemy positions and the bomb site using your observation drones. Coordinate with your team to breach reinforced defenses, bypass traps, and create unexpected openings. Take your enemies by surprise with vertical plays – striking from above, below, or making a daring entry through windows by rappel. Plan your assault, execute, and defuse every situation.
TOOLS OF DESTRUCTION
Destruction is more than chaos: it is a key tool for your success. Use the environment to your advantage – turn walls into windows of opportunity. Use state-of-the-art technology to track enemy movements, shatter walls to create new lines of sight, and manipulate your surroundings to secure the tactical advantage.
FROM RECRUIT TO ELITE
A solid onboarding journey for new players, including a new clearance level path that helps you learn the basics progressively and build the skills and confidence you need before jumping into tactical action.CONSTANTLY EVOLVING
Every season brings major updates, with new content and features for renewed tactics and gameplay.HIGHLY COMPETITIVE
Join a massive online community of over 80 million players. Watch top-tier pro teams battle for supremacy in the prestigious Rainbow Six Siege Esport Competition.Access to the game is free; certain features, including competitive game modes, operators, and cosmetics require payment to unlock.
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Last evaluated Sep 17, 2026
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