Rainbow Six Siege X Has the Game Going Free-to-Play But There’s a Catch
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Back in February, Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Siege X, which we didn’t know if it was a sequel, a new season or whatnot. Well, that changes today. Ubisoft invited MP1st to check out Rainbow Six Siege X ahead of today’s launch, and what we saw could change the game forever.
First off, the big news: Rainbow Six Siege X transitions the game to be a free-to-play title. However, it won’t be completely F2P, as Ranked mode and Siege Cup will only be available for premium (read: paid) game buyers. So if you want to play those modes, you’ll have to buy the base game.
According to Ubisoft, Rainbow Six Siege X is “the largest and most transformative evolution in the game’s history,” and will be released on June 10 across all platforms.
Rainbow Six Siege X Introduces Dual Front 6v6 Mode
Siege X will introduce “Dual Front” a new permanent and evolving 6v6 mode.
What is Dual Front About?
In this mode, players must secure three enemy sectors while defending their own across an all-new map called District, designed exclusively for Dual Front. Players will choose from a curated roster of 35 operators, mixing both Attackers and Defenders for the first time in Siege to combine their unique abilities, weapons and gadgets in ways never seen before.
Throughout the match, players can venture into the Neutral Sector to take on time-limited assignments and earn rewards that will help their squad gain an edge over their opponents. While these tasks can alter the course of the match, they also require strategic decision-making, as pursuing them may leave key positions vulnerable to the opposing team.
With the ability to respawn and repick a new operator for tactical adjustments, the new mode offers a more approachable experience for both new and current players, while staying true to the tactical excellence that’s unique to Siege. Dual Front will receive regular updates, with the selection of curated operators rotating twice a season and Neutral Sector assignments changing each season.
Players can check out Dual Front starting today until March 19 in the Siege beta on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S. The beta will include the full Dual Front experience and complete roster of 35 operators. It will also include the additional Siege X updates including destructible ingredients and rappel upgrades as well as custom games.
More info about the Siege X closed beta can be seen here.
Rainbow Six Siege X Enhances Classic Siege Maps, Rappel System and More
Players can expect the following improvements once Siege X rolls around.
- New lighting, shadows and up to 4K textures
- Clubhouse, Chalet, Border, Bank and Kafe will be enhanced at launch
- Three additional modernized maps added each season
- The update will add gameplay features that deepen the game’s tactical core, creating a more dynamic and immersive experience
- New destructible ingredients, including fire extinguishers, gas pipes and metal detectors, will offer players more strategic opportunities to surprise and outplay their opponents, using the environment to their advantage.
- Rappel navigation will be more fluid with improved controls, allowing players to run horizontally and jump around building corners.
The audio experience will be overhauled, including a rework of audio propagation and reverberation, enabling players to gather critical intel through audio cues to better pinpoint the location of enemy players on the map.
The onboarding experience is also being refreshed, and will be designed to help new players master the basics through tutorials and field training before being thrown to the wolves in live matches.
A newly added communication wheel will also be for easier comms with teammates. The updated Pick and Ban system will also add another strag
Rainbow Six Siege X Refreshes Anti-Cheat with R6 ShieldGuard
The update on June 10 will also unveil SheldGuard, the game’s multi-faceted approach to anti-cheat. R6 ShieldGuard will unify all existing anti-cheat initiatives and will introduce new technologies to safeguard the game, including live security updates that will occur without the need for scheduled maintenance, making cheats difficult to create.
Current player protection features, including anti-toxicity initiatives that will improve the reputation system, will also undergo ongoing development and refinement.
Rainbow Six Siege Going F2P Details
New players will be able to access Dual Front, Unranked, Quick Play for free, with the ability to earn up to 26 operators through progression. Players who upgrade to the Premium Edition will be able to unlock Ranked and Siege Cup once they progress to level 50, and it will give immediate access to more operators.
Current players who own the game will retain all previously unlocked content, including operators, inventory and progression. What’s more, they will also receive exclusive veteran rewards based on the year they joined the game.
That’s a lot to take in! Just be ready for a new glut of R6 Siege players entering from June 10 onwards.
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