Rainbow Six Siege X Is Free-to-Play (With a Catch)
Rainbow Six Siege X is going free-to-play, but it comes with a notable catch for newcomers to the Ubisoft shooter.
After holding out for 10 years, Rainbow Six Siege is finally going free-to-play (kind of)
As part of the Rainbow Six Siege X update coming June 10, the tactical FPS will enter what Ubisoft calls "free access." The majority of Siege will be free to access, but its two most competitive modes, Ranked and Siege Cup, will remain behind a paywall.
How to play Rainbow Six Siege X beta
To participate in the Siege X closed beta, you just need to watch any Twitch stream with drops. Watch a stream for at least 30 minutes to have a chance of getting the drop. You also have to link your Ubisoft account to your Twitch account. Here’s how to link your Ubisoft account to your Twitch: Click on Get Started.
Rainbow Six Siege X Gets Surprise Beta That You Can Play Today
To gain access to the Rainbow Six Siege X closed beta, you must earn it through Twitch Drops. You must visit the official Rainbow 6 Twitch channel and watch any of the content creator’s Twitchsteams list there. Ensure you have your Twitch account linked, or you will not be able to earn the Twitch Drop reward.
Rainbow Six Siege X update detailed, as game goes free-to-play
With the launch of Rainbow Six Siege X, the game will essentially go free-to-play, with access to Dual Front, Unranked and Quick Play modes and the ability to "earn up to 26 operators through progression", Ubisoft says. The game's Ranked Mode and Siege Cup, as well as access to more operators, will then be part of the game's premium editions.
Rainbow Six Siege is going free-to-play and getting a massive overhaul after 10 years
Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege has been around for nearly 10 years, and now, its developer is setting up a “new era” with Siege X. The game is getting a tremendous visual overhaul and finally going free-to-play, Ubisoft confirmed at a press event last week.
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Rainbow Six Siege X Has the Game Going Free-to-Play But There’s a Catch
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Will Rainbow Six Siege X be free-to-play?
Yes, Rainbow Six Siege X will be free-to-play. This significant change was announced during the official showcase livestream on March 13, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the game's evolution.
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