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Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Rainbow Six Siege X free to play? Price, editions and access explained
Rainbow Six Siege X is officially out, and Ubisoft has now made it partly free to play. Instead of creating a sequel, the developers have completely revamped the original game. Players still get the core gameplay and classic operators, but everything feels more modern. The Dual Front mode brings a fresh 6 versus 6 experienc,e and several maps have been updated to fit the new direction. New visual upgrades, audio design, destructible objects and better movement mechanics round out the changes. Ubisoft wants to support the game for the next 10 years. But to do that, they have made some parts of the game free while locking competitive features behind paid editions. If you want to try Siege X without spending money, you can. Just don't expect to access every mode unless you pay or already own the old game. What you get with free access Come celebrate the launch of Rainbow Six Siege X and chat with Game Director Joshua Mills live now on Players on PlayStation, Xbox and PC can download Rainbow Six Siege X for free. This version gives you access to: Quick Match mode Unranked mode Dual Front mode 26 unlocked operators You need an internet connection and a Ubisoft account to play. Dual Front mode is not supported on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. Elite Edition – ₹1,665 (19.99 USD) If you want to play Ranked mode and the Siege Cup, you must upgrade. The Elite Edition includes: Ranked and Siege Cup modes 16 extra operators from the early years All Free Access content Ultimate Edition – ₹3,330 (39.99 USD) The Ultimate Edition is the best version for newcomers who want everything unlocked. It includes: 52 additional operators from all nine years 4 cosmetic bundles from the Disruptor Pack Ranked and Siege Cup modes All Free Access content Ubisoft Plus – ₹1,500 (17.99 USD per month) Players can also access the full premium content by subscribing to Ubisoft Plus. It gives you everything included in the Ultimate Edition, plus access to other Ubisoft titles. Is the free version enough? Kick off the Siege X launch with some fresh new gear! Get premium Battle Pass access and member-exclusive skins 🔥 While you can enjoy a good amount of content for free, the competitive side of Rainbow Six Siege X is not available unless you pay. Many players have shared mixed reactions online, as some modes are locked behind a paywall. Ubisoft confirmed that anyone who owned the original Siege before June 10 already gets Premium Access with all past progress included. So yes, Siege X is free, but only to a point. If you want to compete and unlock the full roster quickly, be ready to spend a little more.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rainbow Six Siege X free vs premium: What should you really get?
(Image via Ubisoft) Rainbow Six Siege X, a tactical juggernaut of Ubisoft, has finally arrived, marking a massive shift for tactical titan. The major shift has further introduced the title's free access for players, allowing anyone to jump into action. If one doesn't wish to pay upfront for premium tiers, this new model is perfect. But what's actually included for free? What demands to spend? To understand the tiers, it is important for the new recruits to decide how deep they can dive within the revamped action. Rainbow Six Siege X free vs premium version core differences Siege X has fundamentally changed how the players can enter the game. The free tier has opened the door quite wide. Through it, a player can get immediate access to the core multiplayer experience of the game—unranked modes, Quick Match, and even the brand-new 6v6 Dual Front mode that's available on some supported platforms (current-gen/PC). Crucially, you get to start with 26 operators who are ready for deployment and offer you the intense core experience of Siege. Many more operators can be earned via Rainbow Six Siege X gameplay. Note: While the free access offers a substantial taste of the intense and tactical gameplay, players can even learn maps, grasp fundamentals without spending any dime, and experiment with the gadgets here. The premium access to the game, on the other hand, unlocks a complete competitive spectrum. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo It comes with high-stakes Ranked playlists and Siege Cup. Quite crucially, it grants operators access to a much larger roster that's beyond the initial 26. The existing owners of the game automatically before June 10th had premium, and they get to keep all the progress. Rainbow Six Siege X operators advantage The operators' access is one of the key differentiators in the game. The free players have 26, including Pathfinders, Recruit, and other early-year ops, while they continue to try and unlock others. But the premium version gives players a massive head start. The Elite Edition can unlock 16 additional Operators right away, with Ultimate Edition granting 52 extra Operators instantly, along with the cosmetic bundles. Rainbow Six Siege X: Launch Trailer The instant roster expansion serves as a major perk for players who want maximum tactical flexibility right from day one. It removes any grind barrier to access a wide range of specialized roles and abilities that are crucial for advanced strategies. Rainbow Six Siege X free vs premium: What to choose? For brand-new players or some casually curious ones, Free Access is definitely a fantastic start. Here, players get to learn many more things, including grasping the unique tactics of Siege, without spending a dime. It is perfect to know the core gunplay and understand the game's strategies to see if the game clicks before any funds are committed. The serious players or the veterans, however, must choose a premium version. It offers access to the Ranked, which is non-negotiable for anyone who seeks a high level of progression and competition. The instant operator unlocks here are also a major time-saver. They offer deep strategic flexibility right away. So, if your aim is Siege Cup or if you crave a complete roster, a Premium version of the game is essential for you. Consider Ultimate or Elite Rainbow Six Siege X editions for the bundled operators.
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege ® X Update Now Available
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Ubisoft ® announced that Siege ® X, the largest and most transformative update in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege's 10-year history, is now free to access on PlayStation ® 4, PlayStation ® 5, the Xbox One family of consoles, Xbox Series X | S, and Windows PC, including on Steam, and Amazon Luna*. The game is also available on Ubisoft+, Ubisoft's subscription service*. Siege X brings Dual Front**, a brand-new permanent 6v6 mode. Dual Front will mix both Attackers and Defenders for the first time to seize enemy sectors while defending their own. During matches, players can respawn and change their selected operator and take on time-limited Neutral Sector assignments. Siege X also brings significant upgrades and overhauls to graphics, gameplay, and audio, such as: Five modernized 5v5 maps at launch with new lighting, shadows, and resolution upgrades: Clubhouse, Chalet, Border, Bank, and Kafe. Three new 5v5 maps will be modernized in each future season. Deepened gameplay features like the all-new destructible ingredients, including gas pipes, metal detectors and fire extinguishers, which players can strategically interact with to outplay their opponents; and rappel navigation and momentum movement have been improved, providing more fluid controls that allow players to sprint horizontally along walls on rappel and maneuver around building corners. An audio overhaul of propagation and reverberation in Rainbow Six Siege will now sound even more realistic, enabling players to gather critical intel through audio cues and pinpoint the location and type of rooms where enemy players are situated on the map. A new onboarding experience designed to build skills and confidence. Other changes bring quality of life improvements, a new Pick and Ban system, and R6 ShieldGuard, the game's multifaceted approach to anti-cheat. Starting today, through Free Access ***, new players can play the base game with a selection of operators as well as Unranked, Quick Match, and Dual Front, for free. Rainbow Six Siege is also available with purchases of the Elite Edition ($19.99) and Ultimate Edition ($39.99): The Elite Edition grants access to all game modes, including Ranked playlists and Siege Cup, and 16 additional operators The Ultimate Edition grants access to all game modes including Ranked playlists and Siege Cup, 52 additional operators and the Disruptor Pack Current players will retain all previously unlocked content and receive exclusive veteran rewards based on the year they joined the game. Ubisoft also announced that the second season of Rainbow Six Siege Year 10, Operation Daybreak, launched today with an operator remaster for Clash. Clash's CCE Shield is now deployable, allowing her to strategically place it in a stationary position while operating its taser remotely. The season also introduces other gameplay and operator balancing changes: electricity will no longer damage operators, and limb damage will be reduced. Jackal, Sledge, Thunderbird, Jäger, and Blackbeard have all received balance updates. For the full list of Operation Daybreak content, please visit Ubisoft News. To learn more about Rainbow Six Siege, including Siege X, please visit For more information about Year 10, visit For the latest news on other Ubisoft games, please visit *Ubisoft+ on Luna requires account linking and a Multi-Access plan. Territorial restrictions apply. **Dual Front will be available only on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S ***Certain features like Ranked playlists, Siege Cup, additional operators, and cosmetics require payment to unlock. About Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Developed by Ubisoft Montreal* and with more than 85 million registered players, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both Attackers and Defenders have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. In 2025, Rainbow Six Siege celebrates its 10-year anniversary with Siege X, the biggest evolution in the game's history. This milestone adds a brand-new 6v6 permanent game mode, Dual Front, modernized maps, visual and audio improvements, and much more. *Associate Ubisoft studios include Barcelona, Blue Byte, Bucharest, Kyiv, Red Storm, Reflections, Saguenay, Shanghai, and Toronto. About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players' lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft's global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin's Creed ®, Brawlhalla ®, For Honor ®, Far Cry ®, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon ®, Just Dance ®, Rabbids ®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six ®, The Crew ® and Tom Clancy's The Division ®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion. To learn more, please visit: © 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.
