Ubisoft presented the final season of Rainbow Six Siege Year 9 called “Operation Collision Point“. The new season reaches new heights with significant improvements in player protection and anti-cheat, PC and console crossplay, a Blackbeard remaster, the Siege Cup beta on all platforms and further quality-of-life updates.
Player protection and anti-cheat measures will receive several updates this season, including improved cheat detection to ensure fairness. With the introduction of PC and console crossplay, players will be forced to join the PC matchmaking pool for 90 days with a Mouse Trap Penalty. If crossplay is turned off, these players will not be able to participate in matchmaking until they re-enable this option. Additionally, matches with a revealed cheater will be automatically canceled with no effect on the matchmaking rating (MMR). These changes reflect Rainbow Six Siege’s ongoing commitment to player protection.
Furthermore brings Year 9 Season 4 Another long-awaited Rainbow Six Siege update: PC and console crossplay! Players now have the opportunity to seamlessly connect with friends across other platforms. Console players now have the option to join the PC player pool, and squads with a PC player will automatically be moved to the PC matchmaking pool. PC players will still not have the opportunity to join the console matchmaking pool. Console players who play ranked with crossplay active will receive a PC rank that is separate from their console rank.
“Operation Collision Point” also reveals the new and improved Blackbeard and his HULL Adaptable Shield gadget. It can be lengthened and shortened for use on foot and rappelling, and Blackbeard’s revamped gadget gives him protection and the ability to break through walls. Blackbeard is a Speed 1 and Health 3 operator.
With the introduction of Siege Cup Beta, players can now create their squad across platforms. This challenging playlist is open to everyone above level 50. The Siege Cup Beta allows teams of five to compete in skill tournaments for ranked coins that can be used to unlock exclusive skins every two weeks.
In addition, the new season brings changes to Ballistic Shields as well as balance updates for attacks against Operators Ying and Sens. For example, the number of hits required to suppress Shield Operators has been reduced to increase the effectiveness of suppressive fire and to improve the counterattack behavior of the Shield Operators. In this way, suppression can begin earlier and last longer. Additionally, Operators do not take damage from melee attacks as long as they are protected by a shield, although the intensity of protection from melee attacks remains the same. Additionally, Ying’s Rush has been changed to promote more precise gameplay, in addition to Sen’s ROU Projectors update, which allows for even more flexible and creative play.
Additional season updates include additional player protection changes that strengthen the Rainbow Six Siege experience. The Reputation Center has also been overhauled to provide a clearer overview of how different actions affect player statistics and thresholds for receiving warnings or penalties. Account-related information such as rank, reputation and match replays will also be bundled into the new Carrer Hub, with account statistics coming soon. And finally, players can now present their achievements in the game. Each time they complete a new set of challenges, they receive a badge that recognizes their skills and effort and can be displayed on their Operator Card.
Jaxon Reed: I believe the Blackbeard remaster will create new dynamics in gameplay. For professionals, it could lead to innovative strategies, while casual players might find it easier to engage with the character. Do you think the new quality-of-life updates will attract more players back to the game?
Ubisoft announced the final season of Rainbow Six Siege Year 9, Operation Collision Point, which brings significant improvements to player protection and anti-cheat measures, PC and console crossplay, a Blackbeard remaster, the Siege Cup beta on all platforms, and further quality-of-life updates. We had the opportunity to interview two guests, Eliza McCloud (MMORPG player with over 10,0000 hours in Rainbow Six Siege) and Jaxon Reed (esports pro coach with experience in various FPS titles), to discuss these changes:
Eliza McCloud: Hello everyone, my name is Eliza McCloud, and I am an avid Rainbow Six Siege player. As a passionate player, I’m thrilled about the new season’s focus on player protection and anti-cheat measures. How do you feel about the changes coming to the game? Do you think they will make it more enjoyable for casual players like me or just professional players like Jaxon here?
Jaxon Reed: Hello Eliza, it’s great to be here. As an esports pro coach, I definitely appreciate the effort Ubisoft is making to improve the game’s fairness and competitive integrity. The new anti-cheat measures and PC/console crossplay are definitely a plus for everyone. However, the 90-day mouse trap penalty for console players joining PC matchmaking might deter casual players from trying it out.
Eliza McCloud: Absolutely, I can understand that concern. Speaking of crossplay, it’s exciting news that console players will now be able to join the PC player pool. Have you experienced any issues in the past with cheaters on console ruining games?
Jaxon Reed: Unfortunately, yes. It’s been a big problem in Rainbow Six Siege and many other games. Having a unified player pool should help alleviate this issue and provide a more consistent experience across all platforms. I wonder if Ubisoft will extend the PC/console matchmaking feature beyond ranked play in the future. That would be even better.
Eliza McCloud: That’s a good point. I also love the addition of Blackbeard and his HULL Adaptable Shield gadget. It seems pretty cool that it can be length
