Rainbow Six Siege — news, patch notes and updates

Rainbow Six Siege is a shooter, tactical game developed by Ubisoft Montreal, released in 2015. Available on Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 5. On this page you'll find the latest news, patch notes, seasons and in-game events for Rainbow Six Siege, tracked and summarized by GameSight so you never miss what matters.

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  • Y11S3 balance changes – Dokkaebi reworked Meta Shift 17 August 2026

    Dokkaebi is getting major changes: her tablet now requires continuous connection to targets and remains detectable by electronic devices. Defenders can interrupt uploads with gadgets or by eliminating her. Your attack strategies must now prioritize positioning and timing over raw capability.

  • Season 3: Operation Split Fire Season Cycle 17 August 2026

    A new season is coming with a new operator, Noor, and new gameplay experiences. Get ready for new tactical possibilities.

  • Season 3: new operator and drone racing Season Cycle 16 August 2026

    Season 3 (Operation Split Fire) arrives with Egyptian operator Noor designed to break the shield meta, plus drone racing. Prepare for major competitive shifts and new gameplay before your next session.

  • Y11S2.3 Balance Changes: Hibana, Maverick, and Fuze Adjusted Meta Shift 11 August 2026

    Hibana, Maverick, and Fuze are getting buffs: X-Kairos detonates faster, Maverick gains fuel for more map breaches, and Fuze deploys charges quicker. These shifts strengthen attacker flexibility.

  • Exclusive Twitch Drop: MP5SD weapon skin for Rengoku event Content Drop 6 August 2026

    An exclusive Twitch Drop is now live: watch Rainbow Six streams for 30 minutes to unlock a unique MP5SD weapon skin for the Rengoku event. Link your Twitch and Ubisoft accounts now to receive the reward.

  • Y11S2.3 Balance Adjustments: Hibana, Maverick, Fuze, and Zoto tweaked Meta Shift 5 August 2026

    Hibana cuts her detonation delay, Maverick gains fuel, Fuze deploys faster, and Zoto shifts her area control. Your breaching build and timing may need adjustment.

  • Keyboard-mouse support on console and 1v1 return with Y11S2.2 Meta Shift 28 July 2026

    Keyboard-mouse support arrives on console in cross-play, strengthening team communication. 1v1 returns with three new maps (Coastline, Consulate, Outback) for faster, fairer matches — prepare to adapt your gameplay.

  • Ranked 3.0 live — major balance and gameplay changes Meta Shift 23 July 2026

    Ranked 3.0 is now live with major competitive meta changes. Your next ranked matches will be affected by balance adjustments and character updates — adapt your strategy.

Rainbow Six Siege — news & guides