Ubisoft has recently announced the roadmap for Rainbow Six Siege Year 9, showcasing exciting updates and additions for players to look forward to. The reveal took place at the Six Invitational event, setting the stage for a year filled with new content and improvements.
In Year 9 Season 1, players can anticipate the introduction of Deimos, a new attacker operator equipped with a unique gadget called the DeathMARK Tracker. This gadget allows Deimos to track targets with precision, providing live location pings until the gadget's duration expires or the target is eliminated. Notably, Deimos marks the first villain to become a playable operator in Rainbow Six Siege, adding an intriguing dynamic to the game's lore.
Season 1 will also bring significant changes to shields, focusing on enhancing their tanking capabilities rather than damage output. Additionally, updates to attachments and ADS mechanics are expected to alter combat strategies, along with the introduction of the Locker feature for streamlined cosmetic management.
Season 2 will feature a remaster of the Recruit operator, aiming to revamp this basic standard operator to align with the game's evolving landscape. The release of the Reputation System, map filters, new maps, and Target drills in the Map Training Playlist are among the other highlights of this season.
Season 3 will introduce a new operator from Greece, offering players fresh gameplay experiences and the Siege Cup event for competitive tournament participation. Improvements to the versus AI mode and the introduction of a badge system for player achievements are also on the horizon.
Wrapping up the year in Season 4, an American operator will undergo a rework, and the expansion of cross-play between PC and console platforms will be implemented. This move is expected to enhance the gaming experience for players across different platforms, potentially with separate queues based on input devices.
Throughout the year, players can anticipate ongoing balancing updates aimed at promoting a more tactical gameplay style and emphasizing the strategic use of equipment. The development team's goal is to steer Rainbow Six Siege back to its roots as a tactical shooter, fostering a dynamic and engaging environment for all players.
