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At the Six Invitational 2020, plans for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Year 5 and Year 6 were unveiled! The basic rundown includes core gameplay updates, new release cadence, major in-game events and Arcade Playlists. The next two years will focus on major game updates that directly impact player experience – including map and Operator reworks – as well as in-game events for players to always have something new to discover within Rainbow Six Siege.
Transitioning to this new model kicks off with a hybrid Year 5: the first two seasons will use the current format with two Operators and a map rework. The second half of the year will be the Year 6 format, with one new Operator each season and free content for all players: a map rework, a limited-time event, along with major core gameplay updates. Each season will also have a Battle Pass available, beginning with Operation Void Edge.
CORE GAMEPLAY CHANGES
For the future, the focus is on the core gameplay of Siege, fundamental elements that have a direct impact on every player. The following points will be the priority target:
- Get players more invested int the preparation and support phases
- Expand player agency
- Reinvest in existing content such as maps and operators
- Create content and rework existing content that effects the way players engage with the environment and other players
A smart ping system will be implemented for smoother gameplay by improving communication in the team to accommodate players who can’t or prefer not to use voice chat. More secondary gadgets will be made available to all Operators. Many updates are currently in testing as well, to be released during Year 5 and Year 6.
OPERATOR REWORKS
Reworks mean major changes to how Operators are utilized, redefining their gameplay. Year 6 will see Tachanka as the first Operator getting completely reworked, with others to follow in the upcoming seasons.
IN-GAME EVENTS
Year 4 saw Rainbow is Magic, Showdown, Doktor’s Curse and Road to SI in-game events. Both Year 5 and 6 will also see one major in-game event during each season. Experience unique gameplay shifts for a refreshing and innovative experience to all players. Weekend-only Arcade Playlists will also be coming to the game. The first, Golden Gun, will happen during Y5S1 with more planned come Y5S3.
Other changes for Year 5 and 6 have already been announced:
- Map ban, to offer players a better control on the map they will play
- Reputation system, a transparent system where player can get rewards or sanctioned based on their behaviors in-game
Look forward to the coming updates in Rainbow Six Siege‘s Year 5 and 6!
