Ubisoft has shared many details of Rainbow Six: Siege and it’s Year 5 and Year 6 plans. Over at the Six Invitational Event, we got to see a roadmap for that is to come. It seems like instead of getting 8 operators this year, we might only get 6.
However, Ubisoft plans that the two upcoming years will implement major game updates that will have a direct impact on player experience. This includes both new Operators and map reworks. According to the details, we will be getting a map rework every season of this year.
Year 5 is being called a hybrid season, with the first two seasons following the current format with two new Operators and a map rework. On the other hand, the remaining two seasons will introduce only one Operator per season along with plenty of free content available for all players. This includes a map rework, an LTM, and core gameplay updates. A Battle Pass will also be available each season, starting 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
Ubisoft also showed some gameplay of the two new operators coming in Operation Void Edge. Dutch Attacker Iana and Jordanian Defender Oryx are the two new Operators coming in Operation Void Edge.
While studying for her systems engineering doctorate, Iana pioneered topographical mapping software that allowed her to generate a holographic representation of herself that she can command with her Gemini Replicator. Once she activates her hologram, she directly goes inside and can control it. It can move and produces sound like she would, but it obviously cannot shoot, melee or use secondary gadgets.
Oryx is the unofficial second-in-command at Kaid’s Fortress, maintaining it during his absences, as well as acting as his trusted advisor. Oryx is a heavily trained Operator that does not use a gadget: his Remah Dash has more than one application. Its speed allows him to roam efficiently and cover short distances with unprecedented swiftness. It can also be used to knock down opponents or dash through breakable walls but Oryx will lose health. Finally, Oryx is also able to climb up hatches, giving him a significant tactical advantage over its opponents.
Additional game updates include the following:
- Debris replication tweak
- Changes to attackers’ drone spawn location
- Revamped player hub
- Changes to Lesion and Twitch
- Addition of Caveira Elite set
What do you think of the Rainbow Six: Siege Year 5 and year 6 changes being brought to the game? Also, let us know what you think of Tachanka’s turret changes planned for this season. Post your comments below.
