Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is currently the #11 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 108K concurrent players — ▲ climbing (was #15 last week).
Last official update Sep 2, 2026 (4 days ago) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #11 ▲
- Peak (24h)
- 108K
- Genre
- Action, Free To Play
- Developer
- Ubisoft Montreal
- Released
- 1 Dec, 2015
- Price
- Free to Play
- Steam reviews
- 1.25M
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph.
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Latest updates & patch notes
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News
R6S Community Checkpoint - Gamescom Day 4
Join us for a replay of the Rainbow Six Siege Community Checkpoint. Recorded LIVE on Day 4 of Gamescom 2026.
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Patch
Y11S3 PATCH NOTES ADDENDUM
You can find here the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y11S3 Season Test Server. BUG FIXESGAMEPLAYFixed – AI training bots will try to break Azami's Kiba Barriers instead of navigating around them. Fixed – AI training bots do not spawn in the Yacht map of the Clear…
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News
Noor Arrives in Operation Split Fire
Operation Split Fire Is Live Year 11 Season 3 has arrived. Step into Operation Split Fire and experience new tactical opportunities with Noor, Rainbow Six Siege's first Egyptian Defender. Armed with the Horus Lance Launcher, Noor can pressure attackers through walls, floors…
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News
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Tactics Is Revealed
TACTICAL. TURN-BASED. RAINBOW SIX. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Tactics is a single-player, turn-based tactical game set in the iconic Rainbow Six universe. Step into the role of commander, rebuild the unit, and deploy elite operators across dangerous missions worldwide to stop a…
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News
Don't miss Rainbow Six Siege Live at Gamescom!
Rainbow Six Siege takes center stage at Gamescom 2026. Join us for a dedicated afternoon packed with developer insights, community activities, and special guests live from the Ubisoft Community Lounge. Saturday, August 29th • from 4:00 PM CEST to 7:00 PM CEST Rainbow 6 Siege x…
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Y11S3 DESIGNER'S NOTES
In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we'll go into more detail about the balancing changes coming with Y11S3 and share insight into the reasons behind them. WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE AND TOP OPERATOR BANS WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE TOP OPERATOR BANS TOP…
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Operation Split Fire Revealed
Operation Split Fire Operation Split Fire introduces a new chapter for Rainbow Six Siege. From the arrival of Noor to the launch of Legend Division, targeted map updates, and new gameplay experiences, Season 3 expands the tactical possibilities available to every player. Get a…
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Event
Rainbow Six Siege Season 3 adds drone racing, and an operator "to break the shield meta wide open"
The Rainbow Six Siege Year 11, Season 3 update is Operation Split Fire, and it adds Egyptian defense operator Noor to the competitive FPS. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Rainbow Six Siege Season 3 adds drone racing, and an operator "to break the shield meta wide open"
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News
Rengoku Returns: Battle for Glory from August 5 to August 26
Rengoku Is Live From August 5 to August 26, step into a renewed Rengoku experience. Face supernatural forces, seize powerful rewards, and fight for control in battles shaped by myth and legend. A Skyscraper Transformed Fight across a reimagined version of Skyscraper, stripped of…
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Patch
Y11S2.3 PATCH NOTES
See the upcoming changes with the release of Y11S2.3. CHANGES TO OPERATORSHIBANA"Hibana's X-Kairos already offers a high degree of flexibility, but deploying pellets can sometimes leave her exposed for longer than intended. This small adjustment reduces the delay before…
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Rainbow Six Siege Mid-Season Update: Everything You Need to Know
Operation System Override took Rainbow Six Siege by storm when it launched on June 2, bringing a major Dokkaebi rework, the new-yet-familiar Calypso Casino map, and a competitive overhaul with Ranked 3.0. Now, halfway through the season, the development team is implementing…
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DESIGNER'S NOTES: Y11S2.2 MID-SEASON UPDATE
In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we'll take a deeper dive into the balancing changes introduced in the Mid-Season Update. WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE AND TOP OPERATOR BANS WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE TOP OPERATOR BANS TOP OPERATOR BANSOPERATOR…
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About Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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. 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…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions) Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel i3-8100 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 65 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers Additional Notes: For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support…
- Languages
- English * , French * , Italian * , German * , Spanish - Spain * , Czech, Dutch, Japanese * , Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil * , Russian * , Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Thai * languages with…
- Controller
- Full controller support
- DLC
- 5 available on Steam
- Official site
- rainbow6.ubi.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege free to play?
- Yes — Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is free to play on Steam.
- What is the latest Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege update?
- The most recent official update is "R6S Community Checkpoint - Gamescom Day 4" (Sep 2, 2026), categorized as News. Join us for a replay of the Rainbow Six Siege Community Checkpoint. Recorded LIVE on Day 4 of Gamescom 2026.
- How many people play Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege?
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege peaked at 108K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #11 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #15 the previous week).
- When was Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege released?
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege was released on 1 Dec, 2015 by Ubisoft Montreal.
- What kind of game is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege?
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is a Action, Free To Play game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.
📊 Tracked here since Jul 16 · best rank #11 (Sep 3) · 35 days on our charts
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Sep 6, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.