# Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege changelog > Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph. - Vendor: Ubisoft Montreal - Category: Games - Official site: http://rainbow6.ubi.com/ - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/tom-clancy-s-rainbow-six-siege) - Harvested from: Steam (app 359550) - Entries below: 4 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### OPERATION SYSTEM OVERRIDE BEGINS NOW - Date: 2026-06-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/359550/view/694261777025729813 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/tom-clancy-s-rainbow-six-siege/releases/steam-694261777025729813 - **added** — Ranked 3.0 provides a more competitive and rewarding experience - **added** — Calypso Casino map is now live with new layouts, vertical gameplay, and fresh strategies - **added** — Premium Battle Pass unlocks exclusive rewards and a full seasonal track - **added** — Weekly free trial access to 6 Operators with three Attackers and three Defenders rotating each week ##### OPERATION SYSTEM OVERRIDE BEGINS NOW The wait is over. Season 2 has begun! Jump in now and experience Ranked 3.0, a more competitive and rewarding Siege experience. ##### NEW MAP Step into Calypso Casino, now live and built for competition, discover new layouts, vertical gameplay, and fresh strategies. ##### GET THE NEW BATTLE PASS Push your progression further. The Premium Battle Pass unlocks exclusive rewards and a full seasonal track, giving more value to every match you play. [Shop now](https://rainbow6.com/seasonal-packs style=button) ##### TRY OPERATORS FOR FREE Each week, enjoy unlimited free access to a selection of 6 Operators to try before adding them to your roster. Three Attackers and three Defenders will be available for one week before a new selection rotates in. [Discover now](https://rainbow6.com/y11s2_rotating_trial style=button) ### OPERATION SILENT HUNT BEGINS NOW - Date: 2026-03-03 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/359550/view/494969252845979822 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/tom-clancy-s-rainbow-six-siege/releases/steam-494969252845979822 - **added** — Added Solid Snake as a new Operator - **added** — Added balancing updates - **added** — Added 1v1 Arcade mode later in the season - **added** — Added new modernized maps - **added** — Added Battle Pass with Black Ice Packs, weapon skins, Delta & Alpha Packs, and Psycho Mantis skin from Metal Gear Solid collaboration - **added** — Added new in-game event inspired by the Metal Gear Solid universe with a 4v4 tactical espionage mode coming later in the season ##### SIEGE WELCOMES A LEGEND A legend joins Siege as Operation Silent Hunt gets underway. A man shrouded in mystery, the new Operator is none other than Solid Snake. ##### DISCOVER OPERATION SILENT HUNT Aside from Solid Snake, this new season brings tons of new features, including balancing updates, a 1v1 Arcade mode later in the season, new modernized maps and more! ##### GET THE NEW BATTLE PASS This season's Battle Pass comes with brand new Black Ice Packs, an early access to the new Operator, tons of weapon skins, Delta & Alpha Packs, a Psycho Mantis skin coming from our METAL GEAR SOLID collaboration, and much more. [Discover it now!](https://rainbow6.com/battlepass style=button) ##### READY FOR THE ACTION? Introducing , a new in-game event inspired by the Metal Gear Solid universe coming later this season. It's a fresh 4v4 mode brings tactical espionage action to Siege. Stay tuned, more information will soon be shared on the event's start date. [Discover it now!](https://rainbow6.com/yt_panel_silenthunt style=button) ### Operation Tenfold Pursuit is now live - Date: 2025-12-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/359550/view/617684105911338798 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/tom-clancy-s-rainbow-six-siege/releases/steam-617684105911338798 - **changed** — Thatcher's gadget changed from EMP to the EGS Disruptor - **added** — Thatcher gains access to the PMR90A2 DMR - **added** — PMR90A2 DMR added to Capitão, Nøkk, and Hibana's arsenal - **changed** — Ranked matchmaking improved for smoother and fairer matches - **changed** — Two maps modernized - **changed** — Operator balancing updates to refresh gameplay and open new strategies - **security** — Player protection strengthened through smarter moderation - **added** — Daily in-game rewards available for 10-year anniversary celebration - **added** — Exclusive Twitch Drops available for 10-year anniversary celebration - **changed** — Anti-cheat updates implemented A Thatcher remaster, Fortress rework, ranked matchmaking improvement, anti-cheat updates, and more await you. [LEARN MORE](https://rainbow6.com/tenfoldpursuit style=button) ##### A MONTH OF CELEBRATION Rainbow Six Siege is celebrating 10 incredible years and 100 million players! To thank you for a decade of tactical mastery, we’ve lined up daily in-game rewards and exclusive Twitch Drops. Log in every day and start claiming your surprises, don’t miss out! [LEARN MORE](https://rainbow6.com/10y-free-rewards style=button) ##### GET THE NEW BATTLE PASS Get an early access to the new weapon, Delta and Alpha Packs, exclusive skins, R6 Credits and a whole lot more!1200 R6 credits perfectly spent. [DISCOVER THE NEW BATTLEPASS](https://rainbow6.com/battlepass style=button) ##### DISCOVER THE NEW THATCHER The original EMP king is back with a twist. Thatcher now wields the EGS Disruptor, a cutting-edge gadget designed to shake up enemy electronics like never before. And that’s not all, his arsenal just got deadlier with the PMR90A2, a powerful new DMR built for precision and impact. [LEARN MORE](https://rainbow6.com/y10s4-gadget-tips style=button) ##### DEEP DIVE Operation Tenfold Pursuit brings impactful updates: balancing evolves to spark creativity and excitement, focusing on fun, engaging changes that refresh gameplay and open new strategies. On top of that the PMR90A2 joins Capitão, Nøkk, and Hibana’s arsenal in addition to Thatcher's. Player protection is also strengthened through smarter moderation, ranked matchmaking gets smoother and fairer, and 2 maps being modernized make familiar battlegrounds feel exciting again. Get the full picture by clicking below. [DISCOVER MORE](https://rainbow6.com/tenfoldpursuit style=button) ### Operation High Stakes: Denari joins the fight - Date: 2025-09-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/359550/view/519723193024381602 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/tom-clancy-s-rainbow-six-siege/releases/steam-519723193024381602 - **added** — Introduce Denari, a new 3-speed defender operator with the T.R.I.P. Connector gadget that creates laser networks to damage and electrify enemies - **added** — Add Glaive-12 slug shotgun as Denari's unique secondary weapon for precise line-of-sight creation and obstacle clearing - **added** — Modernize Lair, Nighthaven Labs, and Consulate maps with enhanced lighting, textures, and new destructible elements like gas pipes - **changed** — Remove magnified scopes from Defense Operators Doc, Rook, Frost, Echo, Castle, Tachanka, and Goyo to limit long-range engagements and encourage balanced positioning - **changed** — Improve ShieldGuard's live-update system to enhance anti-cheat effectiveness - **added** — Deploy next major iteration of MouseTrap detection system focused on recoil tampering later in the season Rainbow Six Siege kicks off Year 10 Season 3 with a high-impact update that brings fresh content, strategic gameplay changes, and a new operator that’s set to shake up the meta. ##### Meet Denari: the new defender Denari is a 3-speed defense operator specializing in area denial. His gadget, the T.R.I.P. Connector, creates laser networks that damage and electrify enemies who cross them. With a unique secondary weapon, the Glaive-12 slug shotgun, Denari can open precise lines of sight and clear obstacles from a distance. His loadout includes the Scorpion EVO3, FMG9, and utility gadgets like the Deployable Shield and Observation Blocker. Unlock Denari instantly with the Premium Battle Pass, or purchase him in-store two weeks post-launch. ##### Explore Three Modernized Maps In Season 3, Lair, Nighthaven Labs, and Consulate return to the Siege X map pool in their modernized versions, bringing the total to eight upgraded maps. These maps feature enhanced lighting, textures, and destructible elements like gas pipes, offering new tactical opportunities. ##### R6 ShieldGuard Gets Smarter Ubisoft continues its fight against cheating with updates to ShieldGuard, including major improvements to the live-update system. In addition, the next major iteration of MouseTrap, focused on detecting recoil tampering, is set to arrive later this season Together, these changes aim to restore trust and improve the overall player experience. ##### Defense Scope Balancing Magnified scopes are being removed from Defense Operators (Doc, Rook, Frost, Echo, Castle, Tachanka, Goyo), excluding DMRs and slug shotguns. This change is intended to limit long-range engagements for Defenders and encourage more balanced positioning during rounds. [Discover all the updates on the official Rainbow Six website](https://rainbow6.com/highstakes). ##### Battle Pass & Membership The Seasonal Battle Pass features 100 tiers of rewards, including skins, Bravo Packs, R6 Credits, and exclusive bundles. Players who purchase the Premium track get instant access to Denari, plus a 10% store discount and bonus items like boosters and Bravo Tickets. [Get your Battle Pass](https://rainbow6.com/battlepass) The R6 Membership offers even more value with monthly drops that include: - Epic bundles - Legendary items - Bravo packs - 10 Battle Pass levels Available as a monthly or yearly subscription, the Membership is perfect for players looking to maximize their seasonal rewards and unlock premium cosmetics with high visual appeal and rarity. [Discover the Membership](https://rainbow6.com/membership)