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New video by Rainbow Six Esports on YouTube

Dreamhack Winter Day 1



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YEAR 3 ROADMAP

YEAR 3 ROADMAP

In Year 3, the Rainbow Six team will be joined by 8 new operators from Russia, France, Italy, UK, USA and Morocco!
Year 3 Roadmap - Rainbow Six Siege
We’ll keep bringing you new and exciting content across four seasons during Year 3:
  • Season 1 features new Russian and French operators as well as a limited time co-op event called Outbreak
  • Season 2 features two new Italian operators and a brand new map set in Italy
  • Season 3 features new British and American operators as well as a rework of an existing map
  • Season 4 features two new Moroccan operators and a brand new map set in Morocco

YEAR 3 PASS

Extend and enhance your Rainbow Six Siege experience with the Year 3 Pass and get early access to 8 new operators in Year 3!
Year 3 Pass Content - Rainbow Six Siege
GET IT NOW:
With the Year 3 Pass, get access to a 1-year* VIP premium membership which includes:
YEAR 3 OPERATORS AND BONUS DLC
  • 8 new Year 3 operators
  • 8 exclusive headgear and uniforms
  • Meteorite Charm
  • 600 Rainbow Six Credits
VIP PERKS
  • 7-day early access to each season’s new operators
  • 10% discount in the in-game shop**
  • 5% Renown boost
  • +0.3% Alpha Pack boost
*VIP Membership ends January 31, 2019 
**10% discount only applies to purchases made with Renown or Rainbow Six Credits

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New video by Rainbow Six Esports on YouTube

Rainbow Six Pro League - Season 8 Finals - Rio - Aftermovie
Special Thanks to Lenovo Legion for supporting the competition (find out more at : https://ift.tt/2TXYAaD ). The Rainbow Six Pro League finals - the top two teams from each region battled it out for the title of Pro League Champions and a total prize pool of $275,000. The Pro League Season 8 Finals were taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


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NEW MAP: FORTRESS

NEW MAP: FORTRESS

[2018-11-09]New Map: Fortress
Our Level Designers are excited to finally present a fortress map for a game with “Siege” in its name. This large daytime map features a mudbrick kasbah and iconic architecture unique to the southern region of Morocco. The imposing main entrance greets all visitors with its two towers and Kasbah Sehkra Mania written above the archway.
Based on real and existing structures, the many exterior stairs provide unprecedented access to the roof and drop-down points via the towers. Housed within the fortified and bare walls of the Kasbah are two floors of living and training space, each with its distinct rooms and halls. The multiple stairs and a ladder allow for rotations between floors. The map offers a variety of open space, points of cover, and lines of sight for both close and long range engagements.


A section of the Fortress is newly renovated, including the resident Commander’s office, bedroom, and private hammam. Players will find widespread use of decorative ornaments, luxurious furniture, painted ceilings and a massive chandelier. The zellige tilework, mashrabiya woodwork and marble surfaces are just some of the finishing touches to this section. There’s also a room dedicated to all the previous commanders. Their portraits adorn the walls, reminding all of the importance of tradition.
The other section of the Kasbah appears older and has yet to be renovated due to the constant flow of incoming soldiers eager for elite training. Rooms such as the dormitory, cafeteria and briefing room still show the original interior décor and furnishings of the Fortress. The Art Team aimed to make the two sections distinguishable from each other, allowing players to better orient themselves on this new map at any given time.
This is the first map heavily associated with an Operator. As such, the Dev Team created a fortress fit for a commander atop a hill with a 360° view.
Visit our Rainbow Six Twitch Channel on November 17th and 18th for the full reveal of Operation Wind Bastion during the Pro League Finals.

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NEW DEFENDER: KAID

NEW DEFENDER: KAID

[2018-11-13]Kaid Blog

COMMANDER. LEADER. LEGEND.

MEET KAID, THE TRADITIONALIST.

Early in his career with the Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie, he demonstrated natural leadership skills which later led to his promotion as Captain. When the reputable Kasbah Sehkra Mania required a new successor, all eyes turned to Kaid to guide the future of Moroccan Special Forces. The stoic and imposing leader became the 8th Commander at the country’s famed Fortress.
Kaid abides by strict values and he leads by example. Over the years, his teaching methods and leadership style have proven to be effective. The Fortress gained accolades and its reputation continues to rise, making Kaid arguably the most successful resident Commander at the famous Kasbah.


He teaches all incoming soldiers to be self-reliant. This is a skill that his former graduate and the new Attacker on Rainbow Six has taken to heart. Often labelled a “traditionalist”, Kaid firmly believes that over-reliance on technology can be an Operator’s downfall. He’s curious to see how many of Rainbow's specialists can adapt on the field without high tech assistance. However, protecting the Fortress is his top priority and his spider-inspired gadget can complement his security systems. Kaid’s "Rtila" Electroclaw can electrify reinforced walls and hatches, barbed wire, and deployable shields.
Above all, Kaid is the embodiment of dedication and duty, so much so that he sacrificed a personal life for the success of the Kasbah. Moroccan military personnel look up to him, both figuratively and literally as he guides their future from his home and castle.
Jalal “Kaid” El Fassi is the new Defender joining Rainbow Six.
Visit our Rainbow Six Twitch Channel on November 17th and 18th for the full reveal of Operation Wind Bastion during the Pro League Finals.

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THE NEW SIX COLLECTION OPERATOR HOODIE!

CHECK OUT THE NEW SIX COLLECTION OPERATOR HOODIE!

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Ubi Workshop is proud to presents the Six Collection Operator hoodie, a collaborative project with artist Maikon “mKzin” Alves.
This hoodie features a camouflage like pattern, the Six logo embroidered on the chest, and a Six Collection logo Velcro patch on the left arm - which you can swap out for your favorite operators such as Valkyrie, Sledge, Hibana, Jager, and Thermite!


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NEW BUNDLES COMING TO RAINBOW SIX SIEGE - NOVEMBER 27TH, 2018

NEW BUNDLES COMING TO RAINBOW SIX SIEGE - NOVEMBER 27TH, 2018

The Hypothermic and Last Chance Grim Sky are bundles coming to Rainbow Six Siege this week!


[2018-11-27] Weekly Bundles - Y3 Last Min Grim Sky - THUMB

LAST CHANCE GRIM SKY BUNDLES

Time is almost up for you to unlock the limited edition Charms, Weapon Skins and Camo of Operation Grim Sky! Get your hands on the exclusive items from the Grim Sky, Metropolice, Regal Arms, Stirling Lines and Throne Guard bundles before Grim Sky clears up.


HYPOTHERMIC BUNDLE

Embody the brutal nature of the cold with the Hypothermic Bundle. Contains the Hailstorm camo pattern for the uniforms and headgears of Fuze, Glaz, Kapkan, and Tachanka.


We’ve always firmly believed that gameplay content shouldn’t be locked behind a paywall. All customization items, including weapon skins, headgear, uniforms, and weapon charms, are purely cosmetic.

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RAINBOW SIX SIEGE NOW ON SALE!

RAINBOW SIX SIEGE NOW ON SALE!

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Up to 70% off on Rainbow Six Siege.
Enjoy discounts on the Complete Edition and much more!
Valid on select titles. Offer ends November 28, 2018.


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PAYPAL: NEW KEY PARTNER FOR RAINBOW SIX PRO LEAGUE AND MAJORS

PAYPAL: NEW KEY PARTNER FOR RAINBOW SIX PRO LEAGUE AND MAJORS

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Today, we are excited to announce that PayPal is the new official payment platform partner for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Pro League and Majors. This partnership will extend from November 2018 through November 2019 across North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Introduced at the Pro League Season 8 Finals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this partnership will span Pro League Season 9 and 10, as well as the Six Invitational 2019 and the second edition of the Six Major, taking place in Summer 2019 in an undisclosed location. 

“We are honored to welcome PayPal as a key partner for our Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Pro League and Majors,” said Geoffroy Sardin, Vice President Sales & Marketing for Ubisoft EMEA. “This is a clear signal that the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six esports scene is constantly moving forward, attracting new partners who share our enthusiasm for esports. It will be great to see our partnership flourish in our upcoming events, including Rio de Janeiro, Montreal and events throughout 2019.” 

“PayPal is the ultimate upgrade companion for the Rainbow Six: Siege community, allowing players to checkout securely and conveniently so they can worry less and experience more,” said Adriana Bello, Head of Consumer Go To Market, PayPal. “As the top cited preferred way to pay for gaming content, in-game items and content creator subscriptions, we’re excited to collaborate with the Ubisoft team to provide the gaming community with great experiences, including exclusive community events and deals on the Ubisoft Store in the upcoming year.” 

PayPal joins a pool of prestigious key partners, including Lenovo Legion and HyperX. We just announced the renewal of our partnership with the latest.

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2 STEP VERIFICATION RANKED LOCK UPDATE FOR PC

2 STEP VERIFICATION RANKED LOCK UPDATE FOR PC

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Earlier this year, we announced our plans to activate mandatory Two Step Verification for PC players in order to play Ranked. 
We are excited to announce that ranked lock for PC will be activated on December 11th, 2018 in Europe, Middle East, Africa, North America and South America. If you are a PC player playing on the data centers for these regions and you want to play Ranked, you will need to have 2 Step Verification activated on your account by December 11th. For APAC data centers, this lock will happen at a later date.

FAQ

What is 2SV?
2-Step Verification is a system that allows you to add an extra layer of security to your account. You can find more info here.

How do I activate 2SV?
You can find a complete guide of how to activate 2SV on this article or in our Support page.

Why do I need to activate it in order to play ranked?
Account security is very important to us, and this is the next step to ensure that players participating in Ranked have a secured account.

What do I get for enabling 2SV?
Three things:
  • An extra layer of security in your account
  • The possibility to play Ranked after December 11th.
  • A free Thermite bundle if you activate 2SV before December 11th.

Why is the lock not happening in all regions at the same time?
EU and NA have enough players with 2SV enabled to ensure a positive matchmaking experience.

What happens if I don’t enable 2SV?
You will still be able to access the game and play Situations, Terrorist Hunt and Casual, but not Ranked.

I am having issues accessing my account because of 2SV, what do I do?
Make sure that your application is synchronized, here is how.

What if I lose my authenticator and my back up codes?
You will need to get in touch with our Support team.

Can I disable 2SV?
If you need to deactivate 2SV, here is a full guide about how to do it.

I play on console; do I need to activate 2SV to play ranked?
No, this requirement only affects PC players.

Can I get the Thermite skin even if I play on console?
No, this reward is only available for PC players.

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DREAMHACK WINTER SURVIVAL GUIDE

DREAMHACK WINTER SURVIVAL GUIDE

[2018-10-29] DH Winter Announcement
Rainbow Six returns to DreamHack on November 30th! This is your survival guide to all things #DHWR6: where to watch, when to watch, and who’s competing! This weekend, teams from around the world will compete for a collective prize pool of $50,000 and the chance to prove themselves against some of the best Rainbow Six teams in the world.
In addition to the usual DreamHack prizes, the champions of DreamHack Winter will secure a guaranteed spot at the Six Invitational 2019. The team who claims the title of DreamHack Winter Champions will join joining G2, Cloud9, and our Pro League Season 8 finalists.
WHO’S COMPETING?

[2018-11-27] DH Winter TeamsThere are BYOC teams and 10 closed tournament teams competing. The top four teams from the BYOC tournament (taking place on November 30th) will move into the closed tournament. Below is the bracket for the closed tournament.
 
[2018-11-27] DH Winter Groups
 To determine the seeding for the top four BYOC teams, a drawing will occur live on stream (if time permits).
 The groups are as follows:

Group 1
Seed 1: G2
Seed 2: PENTA Sports
Seed 3: BYOC Team
Seed 4: BYOC Team / Bye

Group 2
Seed 1: Mock-it Esports
Seed 2: Team Empire
Seed 3: BYOC Team
Seed 4: BYOC Team / Bye

Group 3
Seed 1: Spacestation Gaming
Seed 2: Millenium
Seed 3: PACT
Seed 4: BYOC Team

Group 4
Seed 1: Team Liquid
Seed 2: CHAOS
Seed 3: ENCE
Seed 4: BYOC Team

WHAT’S THE SCHEDULE?
Please note that the tournament will be running on an accelerated schedule meaning that a match will start as soon as the one prior is completed. Due to the nature of the schedule, not all matches during the Group Stage will be streamed.

[2018-11-27] DH Winter Schedule*Please note that all times are in CET (local time in Jönköping, Sweden) and that all times are subject to change until November 29th, 2018.
 Friday, November 30th
13:00 – Team Empire vs. BYOC Team
16:25 – Millenium vs. PACT
19:50 – Team Liquid vs BYOC Team

Saturday, December 1st  
10:00 – Group Stage Upper Bracket
13:40 – Group Stage Lower Bracket
17:05 – Group Stage Decider’s Match
20:30 – Quarter Finals

Sunday, December 2nd
11:00 – Semi Final #1
14:40 – Semi Final #2
18:15 – Grand Finals
 WHERE CAN I WATCH?
We’ll be streaming in six different languages! Find out where to watch in your language:
Portuguese (Brazil): https://www.twitch.tv/rainbow6BR
 WHO’S CASTING?

[2018-11-27] DH Winter TalentIn addition to veteran casters Parker “Interrobang” Mackay and Michael “Kixstar” Stockley, we’re being joined by Alex “z1ronic” Dalgaard and John “Blu” Mullen on the desk as well.
 ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?
When talking about the event on social media, make sure to use the hashtag #DHWR6! We’ll be retweeting some of our favorite tags throughout the event from the official Rainbow Six esports twitter.
 For the latest information on Rainbow Six esports, follow the official account on Twitter. Also make sure to follow DreamHack Rainbow Six on Facebook and Twitter.

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