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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 Jun 2, 2026 (yesterday) · 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
1.24M

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

  1. News

    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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  2. Patch

    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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  3. News

    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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  4. News

    Y11S2 Designer's Notes

    In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we'll go into more detail about the balancing changes coming with Y11S2 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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  5. News

    Operation System Override is coming

    SEASON 2 UNVEILED The upcoming season brings new energy to old favorites, featuring an iconic Operator Remaster and an overhaul of the most‑played playlist. Take a first look at what’s coming next. RANKED OVERHAUL The most popular playlist has been overhauled with a more…

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  6. Event

    SALT LAKE CITY MAJOR

    The BLAST R6 Salt Lake City Major is almost here! As the first global stop in the 2026 season, the world's best teams are heading to Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America, to battle for Six Invitational Points, prize money, and international glory. Here's everything you…

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  7. News

    Rainbow Is Magic Returns With Colorful Rewards

    Rainbow Is Magic Is Back! The most whimsical event in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege makes its grand return. Rainbow Is Magic flips Siege on its head with playful visuals, chaotic fun, and a completely unique tone you won’t find anywhere else. Available for a limited time, the…

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  8. Patch

    Y11S1.3 PATCH NOTES

    See the upcoming changes to Rainbow Six Siege with the release of Y11S1.3. BALANCINGThese are small adjustments that don’t aim to alter an Operator’s overall power level or flexibility. Instead, they focus on polishing gameplay details, improving consistency, and enhancing…

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  9. Event

    Salt Lake City Major Kicks Off This May

    Make Your Predictions Think you can read the field better than the rest? Predictions are now open, and the stakes are worth the call. Head to r6esports.com/predictions before the first match begins to lock in your picks. Guess correctly for a chance to earn a very rare and…

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  10. Patch

    COMMUNITY CHECKPOINT #2: Y11S1.2 UPDATES

    In the latest Rainbow Six Siege community update, the dev team shared their insights behind important upcoming changes scheduled for the mid-season update of Year 11, Season 1. Topics included improving Ranked map rotation, balancing Operators, helping new players, and…

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  11. Patch

    Y11S1.2 PATCH NOTES

    See the upcoming changes with the release of Y11S1.2. BALANCINGRAUORAD. O. M. PANEL LAUNCHERRange increased to 25 meters (from 15). Resource management changed to fixed amount. All 4 charges are available at the beginning of the round. D. O. M. PANELTrigger opening time reduced…

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  12. News

    Y11S1.2 Designer's Notes

    In the Y11S1.2 Designer’s Notes, we take a deeper look at the upcoming balancing update, with insights into each major change. 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
4 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 "OPERATION SYSTEM OVERRIDE BEGINS NOW" (Jun 2, 2026), categorized as News. 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…
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: Jun 4, 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.