Summary
- New operator, Rauora, and reputation system debut in Rainbow Six Siege Year 10.
- Operation Prep Phase introduces Rauora with unique gadgets and rewards based on player ratings.
- Dynamic matchmaking system 1.0 and measures against exploits and cheating are part of the update.
Ubisoft has officially unveiled Rainbow Six Siege‘s Year 10 Season 1, including the debut of the new operator Rauora and the reputation system. Rainbow Six Siege has been getting regular updates since its launch, with some bringing new seasons and features to attract new players and keep veterans engaged.
The most recent Rainbow Six Siege season is Operation Collision Point, which was released in December 2024. The main part of the update is the Blackbeard remaster, giving one of the shooter’s veteran operators a complete revamp of his abilities. This same season saw the addition of new cross-play between console and PC, new measures to protect and improve the player experience, and various balances. Now, Ubisoft’s shooter is preparing for what’s next.
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Rainbow Six Siege Year 10 has been officially unveiled, the first season being Operation Prep Phase. The highlight of the update will be the debut of Rauora, a new Rainbow Six Siege attack operator who will be first available via the battle pass, and later, via Renown or R6 Credits. For the first time in the game’s history, a character will have a Reaper MK2 pistol as her secondary weapon. Her unique gadget is the Deployable Omnilink Mesh (D.O.M.), a launcher that deploys bulletproof panels on doorways. With them, Rauora can block her opponents’ line of sight and obstruct their movement.
Rainbow Six Siege Year 10 Season 1 New Features
- New attack operator Rauora
- Reputation system
- Dynamic matchmaking 1.0 system
- New measures to reduce exploits and cheating
In addition to Rauora’s debut, Ubisoft confirmed the arrival of the reputation system. As a result, players with a Respectable rating and above in Rainbow Six Siege Year 9 Season 4 will receive an Alpha Pack as a reward. On the other hand, players with a Disruptive or Dishonorable rating will be restricted from playlists and unlocking certain rewards. The update will add new mechanisms to reduce exploits and cheating, and a new matchmaking system. From Operation Prep Phase, the devs plan to optimize matchmaking based on the volume of server requests with the inclusion of dynamic matchmaking 1.0, guaranteeing better matches even at peak times.
While players wait for more news about next year’s first season, big news is coming. Rainbow Six Siege has announced a showcase for March, at which the devs plan to unveil the new Rainbow Six Siege X game. The game is eagerly awaited, as initial details suggest that it will have greatly improved graphics, paired with new events and features that have yet to be revealed.
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December 1, 2015
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood, Drug Reference, Strong Language, Violence