Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is currently the #12 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 81K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #11 last week).
Last official update Jul 16, 2026 (6 days ago) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #12 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 81K
- Genre
- Action, Free To Play
- Developer
- Ubisoft Montreal
- Released
- Dec 1, 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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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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Y11S2.2 MID-SEASON PATCH NOTES
See the upcoming changes with the release of Y11S2.2. MOUSE & KEYBOARD SUPPORT ON CONSOLESM&K is coming to consoles! Their use will be allowed in the PC crossplay pool, but will still be forbidden in other pools. Teams with console players will have stronger communication, as…
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MARKETPLACE & ECONOMY: A NEW DIRECTION
Marketplace & Economy: A New DirectionSince its introduction, Marketplace has been a meaningful step forward for trading and player-driven economy in Rainbow Six Siege, but it has also revealed important new challenges, both in player security and in how the in-game economy…
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COMMUNITY CHECKPOINT #3 RECAP: RANKED 3.0, DOKKAEBI UPDATES & MORE
RANKED 3.0: EARLY ADJUSTMENTS & PLAYER FEEDBACKFollowing the rollout of Ranked 3.0, the team addressed several key topics raised by the community, focusing on clarity, fairness, and long-term competitive integrity. Placement Matches & Progression Placements this season were…
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Y11S2.1 PATCH NOTES
BALANCINGDOKKAEBIIntroducing a cooldown will limit the ability to chain activations in quick succession, reducing constant pressure on Defenders. This change creates more defined engagement windows, giving Defenders additional opportunities to reposition between uses. It also…
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M. U. T. E. Protocol Live Now in Rainbow Six Siege
M. U. T. E. Protocol Is Live M. U. T. E. Protocol is live from June 23 to July 14. Enter a fast-paced 5v5 Arms Race mode where every elimination upgrades your weapon. Push through the tiers, reach the final weapon, and secure the objective before your opponents. Momentum is…
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Dead by Daylight & Rainbow Six Siege
Plunge your enemies into fear by equipping Vigil, Nøkk, and Alibi with the most terrifying Dead by Daylight outfits, available now in exclusive bundles. The time has come to unleash the horror. Vigil The Trickster Between spectacle and invisibility, become a presence as…
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R6 Regional Leagues - Stage 1 Has Begun!
The R6 Esports 2026 season is underway as we celebrate our BLAST R6 Salt Lake City champion, DarkZero. We begin Stage 1 of the regular season, and you can find all the information you need from format, schedule, prize pool, and SI points. Stage 1 is also the ticket for EWC as…
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OPERATION SYSTEM OVERRIDE BEGINS NOW
OPERATION SYSTEM OVERRIDE BEGINS NOW The wait is over. Season 2 has begun! Jump in now and experience Ranked 3.0, a more competitive and rewarding Siege experience. NEW MAP Step into Calypso Casino, now live and built for competition, discover new layouts, vertical gameplay, and…
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Y11S2 PATCH NOTES ADDENDUM
Find the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y11S2 Test Server, and check out the full Operation System Override Patch Notes here. BUG FIXESGAMEPLAYFixed – Dropped phones emit a bright flashing light when viewed from different angles. Fixed – Attackers other than Solid…
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Y11S2 Streamer Charm
ANNOUNCING THE NEXT STREAMER CHARM! Each season will bring the release one new charm, as well as the return of streamer charms from previous seasons! Check out this season's newest charm recipient below, and read on for further updates on the Streamer Charm program…
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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
- 6 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 "Rainbow Six Siege Mid-Season Update: Everything You Need to Know" (Jul 16, 2026), categorized as Patch. 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…
- How many people play Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege?
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege peaked at 81K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #12 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #11 the previous week).
- When was Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege released?
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege was released on Dec 1, 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.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jul 22, 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.