In our latest R6 ShieldGuard and Anti-Toxicity update, our teams will unveil key insights into Y10S2, along with actionable plans for both the current season and what's ahead.

R6 SHIELDGUARD

• Status Overview

• Exploits

• R6 ShieldGuard Security

• Live Security Updates

• Account Related Bans

ANTI-TOXICITY

• Standing Distribution Update

• Reputation System Sanctions

• Text and Voice Chat Moderation

• Abandonment Penalties

• Privacy Settings

The R6 ShieldGuard team is here to give an update on Anti-Cheat in Siege X. Today we'll look at the status since the release of Siege X and R6 ShieldGuard, and cover what's coming in the future. Check out the team's plans below.

Since the launch of Siege X, it's clear that there has been a surge in cheater reports. The share of matches featuring players who receive 4 or more cheater reports within that single game has risen from an average of 1.8% to 2.5%. This spike is tied to the evolution of in-game exploits and the ongoing development of cheat programs. We know the impact that this has had on the enjoyment of the game for many and we are very actively working on solutions.

We've deployed several fixes since launch, though some of the improvements needed to strengthen R6 ShieldGuard will require longer-term development. Our goal is to make meaningful progress throughout Season 3 and beyond, ensuring we protect the game's integrity and improve your overall experience.

With the release of Siege X and the increased number of players, bugs were found in the game that could be used to gain an unfair advantage over other teams and players. These exploits are also a form of cheating.

With the help of our community, we've been able to address several major exploits as part of our most recent patches, including multiple teleportation glitches, legitimate external overlay applications providing an unfair visual advantage, impossible defusing spots or impossible use of weapons and gadgets, and crashes caused by specific operators. We have also identified and are actively fixing additional issues, with updates rolling out as soon as they're ready.

We want to sincerely thank everyone who has contributed - content creators, players, and those who have submitted reports via R6Fix. Your input has been crucial in helping us reproduce and resolve many of these exploits. To further prevent new exploits, we're working on a global solution that includes stricter tolerances in given situations to prevent similar exploits. We continue to monitor the situation closely.

Throughout Operation Daybreak, we have deployed several updates to our underlying in-house obfuscation technology which hides and protects game code. These updates are strengthening our defenses, and while we're already seeing some positive trends, more updates will be coming with every patch and hotfix. We're also constantly investing in reducing and stopping new gameplay violations, while improving our detections, targeting specific cheat features and providers.

You may have noticed that Siege X occasionally requires a game restart and update. This is part of a new prevention system which has strengthened our anti-cheat defenses overall. While the system has been effective, we've identified bugs that have caused some players to be disconnected from matches or unable to reconnect. We understand how frustrating this can be and sincerely apologize for the disruption. Our team is actively working to resolve these issues so that players can benefit from enhanced protection without any unintended side effects.

We're actively developing new tools that detect accounts linked to previously banned cheaters. If a banned player attempts to return, they're flagged and removed as soon as suspicious behavior is detected. In addition, we're working on systems to hold players accountable if they knowingly squad up with cheaters. This is part of our broader effort to protect the integrity of the game at every level.

Check out the last 12 months of perma-ban data, including new data for April to July. We can see here that the number of monthly bans has remained steady since the launch of Operation Prep Phase, with over 11,000 permanent bans issued on average per month. With a rise in cheaters being felt during the month of July however, investigation were started into whether our systems were still banning with the same effectiveness as previous months. This investigation led to adjustments being made to R6 ShieldGuard, which resulted in an additional ban wave being completed in early August.

Keeping your account secure helps keep the game fair for everyone. That's why we strongly recommend enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), especially using a mobile authenticator app if possible. By turning on 2FA, you're not just protecting your progress, you're helping us to fight cheating and keep the community safe. For more information on 2FA, check our self-help article.

In-game reporting continues to be the best way to get your reports to us, helping us to identify potential cheaters and take action.

Your in-game reports help by:

• Feeding our automated systems while combining with additional information.

• Aiding the manual review process allowing cross reference for specific actions.

• Providing an understanding of player perception on the current state of cheating at a global scale.

Protecting the game from cheaters and exploit abusers remains one of our top priorities.

Throughout July, the team has consistently delivered fixes and improvements. In order to release stable solutions, some of the fixes may take more time, but our commitment to act quickly and effectively when issues arise continues. Elements of our future R6 ShieldGuard updates are also already underway, with more to be revealed soon.

We're not slowing down. Our focus is clear: keep Siege X fair, secure, and fun for everyone.

The Anti-Toxicity team is here to share a look at how the Reputation System has been performing in the time since its full rollout. Right now, the system is helping to shape a healthier, more respectful Siege experience and in this update, we'll share highlights on key features, ongoing improvements, and what's next.

The Reputation System was released from Beta in Y10S1, and this means that we now have more data than ever on its impact on players. Since its full activation, the amount of Dishonorable and Disruptive players has dropped by 81% and 54% respectively. Conversely, the number of players in Exemplary has increased by 114% with Esteemed increasing by 45%. It's clear that players have been adapting their behavior and rising to higher Reputation Standings, in turn making the game better for everyone.

STANDINGS - Y9S4 to Y10S2

Our Anti-Toxicity systems are scaling with Siege X and continue to protect players from disruptive behaviors. We are now seeing a reduction of communication reports per match, with a -14% for Textchat and -27% for Voice Chat. This is also partly thanks to the new Chat Wheel, which allows players to communicate quickly and easily without friction. We can see below that exposure to negative actions dropped significantly with the release of Siege X.

Since March 2025, we have temporarily banned over 4600 players who had completed an excessive amount of negative actions, accruing a critical number of negative Reputation Units. We can share that these temporary bans have worked well however, with 3 of 5 players adapting their behavior and not going on to offend again.

The Reputation System is now active in Dual Front and positive and negative actions completed in this mode now impact your Reputation. Dual Front initially released without integration into the Reputation System, though thanks to your feedback, we were able to adapt our plans and bring the activation forward.

Textchat Moderation went live in December 2024, and since then we've worked to ensure the feature evolved with player feedback. The system is now working well, though we are aware that false detections can sometimes occur, often due to lack of context in a conversation.

From Y10S3 we will be implementing functionality which will enable players with a Reputation Standing of Respectable and above to report detections which they believe to be incorrectly flagged. This, as well as our ongoing behind-the-scenes updates, will help to fine tune the system, reducing the chances of your messages being falsely flagged.

In Y10S3 we will be introducing the next step of chat moderation in Siege in the form of Voice Chat moderation. With this addition, players flagged by the system will receive a warning and be subsequently muted if flagged again. In more extreme cases, offenders may find themselves being muted immediately and without warning. In all cases, any flags will carry a Reputation Standing impact, though as with Textchat, players with a positive standing will be able to report false voice communication flags.

We'll be utilising our experience with the Text Chat Moderation feature to bring balance to this new system. And, as we did with Text Chat Moderation, we'll be giving this feature close attention, ensuring that any false flags can be learned from with changes made to the system quickly.

Abandonment penalties, although necessary, can be a source of great frustration for those who receive them unfairly. This season we've already lessened the length of penalties, though there is more to come. We are actively working to implement a system that will target repetitive patterns over a longer period and subsequently enable us to reduce frustration for others.

Privacy Mode is making its way to console in Y10S3. With this release, we'll be making some important updates to Privacy Mode across all platforms. Starting next season, nicknames will be auto assigned, removing the possibility of bad actors creating toxic usernames.All players will also have their nicknames removed at the end of a match, revealing their true usernames.

We are very proud of the evolution that we’ve made with your feedback, together fostering a more positive environment. The Reputation System is working well in Siege X, helping to protect new and current players. We are devoted to our goal of making Siege a fun and safe game for everyone, and our work will continue through Y10S3 and beyond.

Your feedback and support will always be key. Stay positive and let’s continue to make the game better!

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Stay tuned for the Operation High Stakes full reveal, happening on Sunday, August 17th at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET on YouTube and Twitch.

We'll also share additional updates on the R6 ShieldGuard & Anti-Toxicity systems, giving you a first look at what's coming in the new season, so don't miss it!

Channel your inner warrior and enter the mystical battlegrounds of Rengoku!
In this event, gun skills might get you far but only those who master their kunai will truly ascend. Dive now into fast-paced 5v5 action and earn the favors of the gods.


All players share a shotgun loadout, however each Operator gets to use a set of kunai with unique effects. Pick one that matches your playstyle and show off your kunai throwing skills.


Rengoku takes place in a modified version of Skyscraper, where both teams fight for the control of ancient altars. Score points by spending time on the objective or by eliminating opponents.


The Event collection includes three brand-new Operator bundles, alongside four variant bundles and a Signature bundle, all available in the store or on the web. You can also use Rengoku Collection Packs for a chance to unlock any individual item from those bundles, without duplicates! Log in during the event and claim a free Collection Pack. Additional ones can be acquired with R6 Credits or Renown.

And for collectors, completing the Rengoku Event Collection comes with a special reward: the limited-time Masterpiece G36C Memento, an animated weapon skin for Ash and Iana!


Two bundles for Fuze and Osa can also be unlocked for free through weekly challenges and Twitch Drops.

There's a Vault that needs to be found, time to get to work in all-new crossover event: Borderlands x Rainbow Six Siege X. Gear up IQ as the Firehawk and Mozzie as a Psycho in a pack out of this world. Borderlands Bundles are now available in-game and on https://rainbow6.com/ingameitems.


Gear up IQ as Lilith from Borderlands. This comes with The Firehawk charm, the A Vermillion Bucks headgear, uniform and operator portrait, the Phasewalk Special weapon skin for the 552 Commando, along with the Chosen One's Arrival background.


Get Mozzie just as unhinged as a Psycho Bandit with the Meat-Seeking Missile headgear, uniform and operator portrait, the Salt the Wound weapon skin for the Commando 9, the Shining Emblem charm, as well as The Ecstasy of Loot operator background.


Complete 10 matches in Quick Match, Unranked, or Ranked where your team deactivates hidden psycho masks by damaging them to receive a Borderlands-themed charm.

See the upcoming changes with the release of Y10S2.3.

• Added operators: Nokk, Jager, and Aruni.

• Removed operators: Bandit, Vigil, and Castle.

 

FIXED - Cannot rappel on a section of the wall located at B3 Exterior, in Dual Front.

FIXED - Attackers can rappel through the roof on Outback.

FIXED - Players are able to crash ongoing games with Castle's Armor Panel.

FIXED - Some surfaces and hatches on the first floor are not removed in Caster Cam view.
           

FIXED - Reload UI remains on HUD for the entire round after canceling the reload animation.

FIXED - The Equip and Favorite buttons are missing in the fullscreen victory celebrations view.

FIXED - The entire INSPIRATION elite bundle automatically equips after equipping the elite skin on Mira's Black Mirror gadget during the selection phase.

FIXED - The entire PANZERSTARKE elite bundle automatically equips after equipping the elite skin on Blitz's G52-Tactical Shield during the selection phase.

FIXED - The entire MTG MK.II elite bundle automatically equips after equipping the elite skin on Montagne's Le Roc Shield during the selection phase.

FIXED - Bans from the first phase are not displayed when joining a Custom Pro League Playlist match during the second ban phase.

FIXED - Sound effects are missing when the 2F Kitchen floor is destroyed by an operator in Dual Front.

FIXED - Sound effects don't play when a drone is destroyed.

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See the upcoming changes with the release of Y10S2.2.

• The health of a downed Operator is now 50.

FIXED - Clash's CCE Shield can stop Dokkaebi's Logic Bomb when equipped.

FIXED - Thermite's Exothermic Charge and the Hard Breach Charge are not destroyed by electricity if they're deployed before electricity is active.

FIXED - Explosives injure Operators through drone vents protected by metal sheets.

FIXED - Operator gets stuck on the window frame after trying to rappel through while an ally is placing a barricade.

FIXED - Passive healing resets after securing an enemy sector in Dual Front.

FIXED - Skopos's Idle Shell blocks players from reinforcing a wall from inside.

FIXED - Rappelling through a window doesn't kill enemy Operators in online Custom Games.

FIXED - Clash's leg clips through her CCE Shield while crouched.

FIXED - PlayStation® players receive a free weekend expired error while trying to access Siege X.

FIXED - Tactical map spawn locations during the Planning Phase can't be selected.

FIXED - Climb and Rappel action reminders are present while Clash's CCE Shield is expanded and the taser is active.

FIXED - Wamai's elite Director of Acquisition's badge is displayed in badge list when bundle is unowned.

FIXED - Clash's elite Honor-Bound Shield badge is displayed in badge list when bundle is unowned.

FIXED - The hostage icon appears in the scoreboard for every player that is killed while carrying the hostage.

FIXED - Missing thumbnail for M249 Filigree Blaster weapon skin.

FIXED - Change Operator button in Shooting Range doesn't work.

FIXED - FPS drops to 1 on modernized maps during transition between rounds.

FIXED - Stuttering during gameplay for users with Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs.

FIXED - SFX for Valkyrie's paragon Quintessence of Form victory celebration's plays in the background while scrolling through the bundle content in fullscreen view.

FIXED - Level of detail issues in the District map of Dual Front.

FIXED - Lighting issues in the District map of Dual Front.

FIXED - First time booting Siege starts in a borderless window that behaves like fullscreen when the monitor's resolution is higher than 1600x900.

FIXED - Alibi's elite Sophisticated Veneer ability skin has morphing level of detail issues.

FIXED - Play again button for Field Training has a missing graphic in the Play hub.

FIXED - Motion sensors in 1F Visa Office of Consulate map don't make sound when an Operator passes through them.

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Encountering a bug? Report your experience at R6Fix.

Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 1.53 GB

• Steam: 1.53 GB

• Xbox One: 4.9 GB

• Xbox Series X: 1.34 GB

• PlayStation®4: 2.24 GB

• PlayStation®5: 1.25 GB

FIXED – Unstable animation hen opening or closing Rauora’s D.O.M. Panels.
FIXED – The prompt to enter windows disappears after exiting rappel, preventing completion of the tutorial.
FIXED – Clash appears upside down in all Play hub backgrounds.
FIXED – An incorrect reload animation plays when the player reloads the Golden Gun.
FIXED – Blackbeard’s Mk17 scope abruptly tilts left when aiming down sights (ADS).
FIXED – Players don’t receive Assist score points when an enemy they pinged is killed by an ally.
FIXED – Hostage’s hands are not visible when being escorted in 1st person view.
FIXED – Corrupted and distorted textures appear during a Dual Front match.
FIXED – Corrupted map textures appear after being knocked down by Nomad’s Airjab ability into the metal fence at A1-2F Bunks Hallway.
FIXED – Graphical glitches occur during a Dual Front match on certain configurations when using Ultra graphics options.

FIXED – A small box is visible near the Clearance Level.
FIXED – Iana’s Solar Raid uniform patches look too dark.
FIXED – The flag on Iana’s Collision Point uniform is too dark.
FIXED – The patches on Zofia’s, Fuze’s, Glaz’s and Thatcher’s Collision Point uniforms look too dark.
FIXED – Patches and insignias on multiple Operators appear too dark when the Deadly Omen uniform is equipped.
FIXED – The patches and insignias of multiple Operators are too dark while the Demon Veil uniform is equipped.
FIXED – The recharge circle overlaps with the fuel gauge in the Breaching Torch UI.
FIXED – Ying’s Augmented Reality headgear appears on the Augmented Reality uniform thumbnail.
FIXED – A message appears while piloting a drone in a newly captured enemy point after the player has died.
FIXED – Azami’s default headgear appears overly exposed due to lighting.
FIXED – Patches on multiple Operators appear darker than the rest of their uniforms while wearing the Crystal Guard uniform.
FIXED – Esports championships with invalid dates are incorrectly marked as completed.
FIXED – Placeholder tiers and titles are incorrectly displayed in the Recommended Challenges section in the Play hub.
FIXED – A player’s Operator icon appears twice.

FIXED – Goyo’s Volcan Canister explosion sound effects phase during detonation.

If you encounter any bugs during your gameplay, please report them or add your experiences to existing reports on R6Fix.

Siege X introduces a thrilling 6v6 mode, modernized maps, enhanced movement, and exclusive veteran rewards to thank you for your loyalty. Access is free, with all your progression, inventory, and game modes carried over seamlessly. And there’s even more waiting for you in-game.

Veteran Rewards are now available for Siege’s most dedicated players, offering exclusive recognition and cosmetics. Based on your years of service in Rainbow Six Siege, you’ll unlock unique rewards including skins, exclusive badges, and more to showcase your loyalty. The longer you've been with us, the more you’ll earn.

• MODERNIZED MAPS
  New lighting, shadows, and 4K textures make maps more realistic than ever in Rainbow Six Siege X. Five fan-favorite maps have been modernized: Bank, Kafe, Chalet, Border, and Clubhouse.

• IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
  Destructible ingredients like fire extinguishers, gas pipes, and metal detectors create a more dangerous environment while introducing new strategic opportunities.

• REINFORCED ANTI-CHEAT & TOXICITY INITIATIVE
  R6 ShieldGuard is our unified anti-cheat initiative, now strengthened with live security updates and an enhanced reputation system. Season 2 brings even more improvements to keep the game fair for everyone.

• GAMEPLAY REDEFINED
  Run horizontally and jump around building corners with advanced rappel navigation, and pinpoint enemy positions thanks to the audio overhaul. Discover fresh tactical options with the communication wheel and the updated pick and ban system.

Learn more about all the features!

Engage in intense battles where teams push to capture enemy sectors while defending their own. For the first time, attackers and defenders unite on the same team, allowing you to create lethal combinations from 35 playable operators and face off on the biggest map yet. Respawns are also available, so be ready for anything.

Siege X kicks off with Year 10 Season 2, bringing a full remaster of Clash and her upgraded CCE Shield MK2, now enabling remote crowd control and enhanced mobility. Key Operators like Jackal, Sledge, Thunderbird, Jäger, and Blackbeard receive balancing updates, while gameplay evolves with changes to electricity mechanics and limb damage.

This loaded Battle Pass is packed with Year 10 Bravo Packs featuring brand-new skins, alongside Alpha Packs, R6 Credits, an Operator Voucher, and more. Ash, Sledge, and Rook are among the Operators receiving exclusive Battle Pass cosmetics this season!

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Join Siege X fully decked out. There's still time left to pick up this tailor-made skin for Ash bundled with an animated weapon skin, 2,670 R6 Credits and other goodies in the Siege X Pack. You won't be able to buy it later!

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You can find here the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y10S2 Season Test Server. For the full Operation Daybreak Patch Notes, follow the link below. Operation Daybreak Season Patch Notes

Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect : 51.9 GB - with Ultra HD Textures: 91.53 GB

• Steam : 32.3 GB - with Ultra HD Textures: 39.1 GB

• Xbox One : 37.6GB

• Xbox Series X|S : 57.6 GB

• PlayStation®4 : 48.63 GB

• PlayStation®5 : 41.37 GB

FIXED - No access to text chat for console players outside of the US.

FIXED - The AirTEP and helicopter disappear from the player's screen (host or client) when extracting the hostage after a Join-In-Progress (JIP) session.

FIXED - Game server crashes when a player in support mode attempts to deploy a drone immediately after pressing the respawn key.

FIXED - The sabotage kit obstructs player visibility when entering DBNO at the start of sabotage.

FIXED - Ace's S.E.L.M.A. Aqua Breacher can successfully breach electrified walls, bypassing electrical defenses.

FIXED - The pulse animation in the minimap has been removed and now only appears in the headers when the player opens the menu or after dying.

FIXED - Game crashes when Anti Aliasing is set to 4x.

FIXED - Vaulting over a door barricade should result in consistent landing placement, whether or not the player has a shield equipped.

FIXED - If the defuser is planted on a Kiba Barrier, it will be destroyed when that barrier is removed.

FIXED - Enabling AMD FSR 2.0 causes the screen to turn black during gameplay.

FIXED -Playlists are locked after exiting a 6 player squad.

FIXED - A number placeholder briefly appears during the first boot while security measures are being downloaded.

FIXED - The hostage extraction animation will unexpectedly appear during gameplay.

FIXED - Attacking bots can be drawn indoors through combat, causing the remaining bots to stay outside for extended periods.

FIXED - The free look prompt should not be visible while free look mode is active.

FIXED - Player will plant instead of barricading when facing a door or window inside the objective room.

FIXED - The vignette effect that appears during healing is active at the same time the player enter the objective room.

FIXED - Attackers from Team B are not affected by Thatcher's EMP grenades from Team A.

FIXED - The metallic middle bar of a deployed Alibi Prisma does not appear on IQ's electronic detector when viewed from below.

FIXED - Oryx's Remah Dash will destroy the fire extinguishers without activating the smoke and concussion effects.

FIXED - Ram's BU-Gi appears with a placeholder texture in the operator menu.

FIXED - "Too many squadmates" error message will appear if the player leaves a custom online lobby.

FIXED - The lobby becomes unresponsive when the lobby owner closes the title.

FIXED - Squad members remain in the After-Action Report (AAR) when the leader exits to the main menu, with the option to bring them along.

FIXED - Player enters DBNO after falling to the ground.

The Year 10 Roadmap has been revealed! Live from the RE:LO⁣:AD Esports event in Rio de Janeiro, the Reveal Panel covered all the content launching with SIEGE X on June 10, as well as Seasons 3 and 4 coming later this year.

Explore the whole YEAR 10 ROADMAP.

The biggest evolution in Siege’s history launches on June 10. Bring your squad in with Free Access and experience the new era of Siege with modernized maps, a new 6v6 game mode, advanced rappel, overhauled audio, weapon inspection, and so much more!
For all current players, make sure to claim your Veteran Rewards to highlight your years of engagement in the game, and don’t worry, all your existing progression and inventory will be carried over naturally.

Read more about Season 2 in the latest Patch Notes.

The third season will continue bringing more modernized maps, as well as a brand-new Defense Operator, a new weapon, more updates to Siege Cup and Dual Front, and further Player Protection features.

As we are wrapping up this year of Siege, a new Operator Remaster will be introduced, paired with a new cross-Operator weapon, new modernized maps and a full Map Rework which will be added directly to Ranked Mode. In Season 4, Siege will also be celebrating its 10-year Anniversary with a special in-game event. Stay tuned for more info…

Reload is not just another competition—it’s an intense battle of strategy, risk-taking, and skill. With a unique format that rewards bold moves and punishes hesitation, every match counts. Will teams play it safe and manage their resources carefully, or take bold risks in pursuit of glory — and their share of the €480,000 prize pool?

At the heart of Reload is the Bullet system—but don’t be mistaken, “Bullets” aren’t in-game ammunition! In this competition, Bullets are a strategic scoring resource that influence a team’s ranking, standing, and survival. Managing them wisely is just as important as winning matches.

Adding another layer of strategy, teams have access to special Cards that can influence the course of the competition. Some provide additional Bullets, others help teams navigate challenging matchups, and a few enable bold, game-changing decisions. Knowing when and how to use these Cards could be the key to advancing to the Playoffs.