Rainbow Six Siege Hits 100M Players

- *Rainbow Six Siege* had a rocky start after its December 2015 launch, with weak initial sales and criticism for its lack of content at a time when most shooters included a single-player campaign. The game's player base grew substantially only after Ubisoft adopted a "games as a service" model, consistently adding new operators, maps, and content for free. - The recent "Siege X" update in June 2025 introduced the game's biggest evolution, adding a permanent 6v6 mode called "Dual Front" with respawns and a new map, alongside visual overhauls for classic maps like Clubhouse and Bank. The free-to-play version grants access to this new mode, Quick Match, and Unranked playlists, with up to 26 operators available through progression. - Access to the competitive Ranked mode and the full roster of operators requires upgrading to a paid version of the game, such as the Elite or Ultimate editions. - The partnership with Tencent involved a €1.16 billion investment from the Chinese tech giant for a 25% stake in Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary created to oversee the Rainbow Six, Assassin's Creed, and Far Cry franchises. This collaboration is expected to leverage Tencent's expertise in live service games and expand the game's presence in China. - The game has a significant esports presence, culminating annually in the Six Invitational, which is considered its world championship tournament. Ubisoft established a formal competitive scene with the Rainbow Six Pro League as early as 2016 in partnership with ESL. - The mentioned *Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition* launched on February 24, 2026, as a title for the Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first time the *Fallout* series has officially appeared on a Nintendo platform. This edition bundles the base game, its six expansions, and over 150 pieces of Creation Club content.