Rainbow Six Siege has had an incredible year of content, and we appreciate every single one of you who have championed the game since launch and before. The community is the reason why this game is stronger than ever entering Year 2, and we are excited to share details about what is to come in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Year 2, and the Year 2 Pass.

In Year 2, Team Rainbow will be deployed to Spain, Hong Kong, Poland, and South Korea. We’ll be introducing four new maps in these countries, with 8 new Operators from brand new CTU’s. As you can see in the road map below, Year 2 follows a similar format having four seasons with one free map and two Operators releasing each season.



The Year 1 Season Pass will be ending soon and we will be ushering in the new Year 2 Pass on November 29th, with the first 2 operators slated to launch in February 2017. The pass grants you several instant benefits beginning November 29th, including a free Obsidian Weapon Skin if you purchase the Year 2 Pass before February 7th, 2017. Additionally, if you owned the Year 1 Season Pass, you will receive a bonus 600 R6 Credits on top of the 600 that comes with the Year 2 Pass.



Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Year 2 Pass grants access to a one-year** VIP premium membership which includes:

YEAR 2 OPERATORS AND DLC

• 8 new Year 2 operators across 4 Seasons
  
• 8 exclusive headgears
  
• 8 unique uniforms
  
• R6 Carbon charm
  
• 600 R6 Credits

YEAR 2 VIP PERKS

• 7-day early access and instant unlock of each season's 2 new Operators, for a total of 8 Operators throughout Year 2.
  
• 10% discount for the in-game shop
  
• 5% Renown boost to unlock in-game content faster
  
• 2 extra daily challenges

**VIP Membership until Feb 7, 2018

You can pick-up the Year 2 Pass here, starting on 11/29/2016.

If you missed out on the original Season Pass, you can now unlock all 8 of the original Year 1 Operators with the new Legacy Operator Bundle. This bundle instantly unlocks Buck, Frost, Blackbeard, Valkyrie, Capitao, Caveira, Echo, and Hibana. Find the Legacy Operator Bundle available now at the in-game shop for 2400 R6 Credits.

For players who are just getting into the action, Rainbow Six Siege will have two new options:

• Year 2 Gold Edition comes with the full game and the Year 2 pass
  
• Complete Edition comes with the full game, the Year 2 pass, and the Legacy Operator Bundle

More information about Year 2 will be announced at the Six Invitational on February 3-5, 2017. The Six Invitational is the biggest event Rainbow Six Siege will have ever hosted, and will have exclusive Dev interviews, major reveals of Year 2, and much more!



We can’t wait to see you in Year 2, and to continue to grow this amazing community for Rainbow Six Siege. For the latest information, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and you can join the discussion on the official Reddit and Forums.

Rainbow Six Siege has had an incredible year of content, and we appreciate every single one of you who have championed the game since launch and before. The community is the reason why this game is stronger than ever entering Year 2, and we are excited to share details about what is to come in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Year 2, and the Year 2 Pass.

In Year 2, Team Rainbow will be deployed to Spain, Hong Kong, Poland, and South Korea. We’ll be introducing four new maps in these countries, with 8 new Operators from brand new CTU’s. As you can see in the road map below, Year 2 follows a similar format having four seasons with one free map and two Operators releasing each season.



The Year 1 Season Pass will be ending soon and we will be ushering in the new Year 2 Pass on November 29th, with the first 2 operators slated to launch in February 2017. The pass grants you several instant benefits beginning November 29th, including a free Obsidian Weapon Skin if you purchase the Year 2 Pass before February 7th, 2017. Additionally, if you owned the Year 1 Season Pass, you will receive a bonus 600 R6 Credits on top of the 600 that comes with the Year 2 Pass.



Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Year 2 Pass grants access to a one-year** VIP premium membership which includes:

YEAR 2 OPERATORS AND DLC

• 8 new Year 2 operators across 4 Seasons
  
• 8 exclusive headgears
  
• 8 unique uniforms
  
• R6 Carbon charm
  
• 600 R6 Credits

YEAR 2 VIP PERKS

• 7-day early access and instant unlock of each season's 2 new Operators, for a total of 8 Operators throughout Year 2.
  
• 10% discount for the in-game shop
  
• 5% Renown boost to unlock in-game content faster
  
• 2 extra daily challenges

**VIP Membership until Feb 7, 2018

You can pick-up the Year 2 Pass here, starting on 11/29/2016.

If you missed out on the original Season Pass, you can now unlock all 8 of the original Year 1 Operators with the new Legacy Operator Bundle. This bundle instantly unlocks Buck, Frost, Blackbeard, Valkyrie, Capitao, Caveira, Echo, and Hibana. Find the Legacy Operator Bundle available now at the in-game shop for 2400 R6 Credits.

For players who are just getting into the action, Rainbow Six Siege will have two new options:

• Year 2 Gold Edition comes with the full game and the Year 2 pass
  
• Complete Edition comes with the full game, the Year 2 pass, and the Legacy Operator Bundle

More information about Year 2 will be announced at the Six Invitational on February 3-5, 2017. The Six Invitational is the biggest event Rainbow Six Siege will have ever hosted, and will have exclusive Dev interviews, major reveals of Year 2, and much more!



We can’t wait to see you in Year 2, and to continue to grow this amazing community for Rainbow Six Siege. For the latest information, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and you can join the discussion on the official Reddit and Forums.

The two S.A.T. Operators Hibana and Echo of Red Crow Operation are now available! Discover the two new S.A.T. Operators, which you can unlock for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 Credits each.


Born and raised in Nagoya, Japan, Imagawa is an expert at gaining entry in high risk areas. A skilled martial artist, she joined the National Police Academy when she was 18 years old. Nicknamed Hibana due to her explosive leadership on the field, she acquired a rare tactical versatility while training with the FBI SWAT and GIGN. A team player and expert at onrush tactics, she was recruited by the Aichi Prefectural Police Department Special Unit.

Partaking in a Special Operation conference in Jordan, Imagawa met Operator Jordan Trace, a pioneer in Brimstone BC-3 Exothermic experiments. She collaborated with him to develop the “X-KAIROS,” a 40 mm caliber launcher. The X-KAIROS fires explosive pellets that can be detonated simultaneously from a distance. Deliver innovative assaults by creating lines of sights, or new pathways.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-KwF6UGXjI


Known as a natural prodigy in robotics, Masaru Enatsu grew up in Suginami City, Tokyo, the birthplace of several animation studios and technology companies. Enticed to test his devices on the field, he joined the National Police Academy. Specialized in Recon operations, he was recruited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Special Unit before transferring to the Aichi Unit.

Wanting to circumvent ranged weapon limitations, Echo crafted Yokai, an unmanned hovering vehicle. Equipped with an acoustic hailing device, this signature drone can fire ultrasonic bursts that disorient all targets in a given perimeter. Yokai also transmits a video feed to Echo, who keeps his immediate perimeter secure. Embrace the power of technology and embody a turret Defender who can both hold up the siege and support roamers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVnpI-qW6zE

You will find additional information about the Red Crow Operation in our patch notes.

The two S.A.T. Operators Hibana and Echo of Red Crow Operation are now available! Discover the two new S.A.T. Operators, which you can unlock for 25,000 Renown or 600 R6 Credits each.


Born and raised in Nagoya, Japan, Imagawa is an expert at gaining entry in high risk areas. A skilled martial artist, she joined the National Police Academy when she was 18 years old. Nicknamed Hibana due to her explosive leadership on the field, she acquired a rare tactical versatility while training with the FBI SWAT and GIGN. A team player and expert at onrush tactics, she was recruited by the Aichi Prefectural Police Department Special Unit.

Partaking in a Special Operation conference in Jordan, Imagawa met Operator Jordan Trace, a pioneer in Brimstone BC-3 Exothermic experiments. She collaborated with him to develop the “X-KAIROS,” a 40 mm caliber launcher. The X-KAIROS fires explosive pellets that can be detonated simultaneously from a distance. Deliver innovative assaults by creating lines of sights, or new pathways.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-KwF6UGXjI


Known as a natural prodigy in robotics, Masaru Enatsu grew up in Suginami City, Tokyo, the birthplace of several animation studios and technology companies. Enticed to test his devices on the field, he joined the National Police Academy. Specialized in Recon operations, he was recruited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Special Unit before transferring to the Aichi Unit.

Wanting to circumvent ranged weapon limitations, Echo crafted Yokai, an unmanned hovering vehicle. Equipped with an acoustic hailing device, this signature drone can fire ultrasonic bursts that disorient all targets in a given perimeter. Yokai also transmits a video feed to Echo, who keeps his immediate perimeter secure. Embrace the power of technology and embody a turret Defender who can both hold up the siege and support roamers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVnpI-qW6zE

You will find additional information about the Red Crow Operation in our patch notes.

Visit the Operation Red Crow website for the latest news, including an Operator reveal!

Visit the Operation Red Crow website for the latest news, including an Operator reveal!

The website for Operation Red Crow is now live. Check back regularly for updates and more information regarding the upcoming content in Season 4!

See the most recent info here.

The website for Operation Red Crow is now live. Check back regularly for updates and more information regarding the upcoming content in Season 4!

See the most recent info here.

Patch 4.3 will deploy on October 12th for PC.

Improvements to Network Infrastructure
Today we will be updating to our latest internal network library. This upgrade does not come without risks, but is a pivotal steps toward having a more reliable service, as well as give us the tools we need to correct connectivity issues more quickly. While this update will not correct all connectivity problems right now, the update to our infrastructure is aimed more towards preparing us for the road ahead. You will see a reduction in connectivity issues in future patches as we continue to utilize these improvements to positively impact your gaming experience!

As this is new technology that we are experimenting with, there is a possibility that we may be forced to perform a roll back to Patch 4.2. If this is the case, we will correct the issue and deploy the changes below in Patch 4.4, prior to the release of Season 4.

Caveira’s Interrogations
Some players would exploit a bug that would prevent Caveira from successfully finishing an interrogation. She has received additional training and will now complete her interrogations regardless of whether or not an enemy player quits.



The remainder of the patch notes are available here..