Rainbow Six Siege’s Newest Updates: Operation Shadow Legacy and North Star
Rainbow Six Siege has been around for years, but it continues to thrive with the addition of new seasons and updates. The latest seasons, Operation Shadow Legacy and North Star, bring exciting changes to the game, including new operators, maps, and gameplay updates. In this article, we’ll dive into what you can expect from these new seasons and how they will change the game.
Operation Shadow Legacy: The Biggest, Most Game-Changing Season Yet
Operation Shadow Legacy is the newest season for Rainbow Six Siege, and it’s been described as the game’s “biggest, most meta-game changing season” yet. Here’s what you can expect:
New Operator: Sam Fisher as ‘Zero’
The new season introduces Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher as ‘Zero’, a new playable operator with unique abilities that will change the way you play the game. His gadget, the Argus Launcher, shoots cameras that can see through walls and mark targets in real-time.
Chalet Rework
The Chalet map has been reworked with changes to the layout and design. This will give players a fresh experience and new challenges to overcome.
New Scopes
The new season also includes new 1.5x, 2.0x, and 2.5x optics to give players more options when it comes to aiming and taking down enemies.
Ping 2.0
The Ping feature has been updated with Ping 2.0, which allows players to ping on drones and highlight equipment and gadgets in the same way they can in person. This feature is still being refined to prevent balancing issues in high-tier play.
North Star: Thunderbird, Map Reworks, and Gameplay Updates
North Star is the latest season for Rainbow Six Siege, and it brings some exciting changes to the game. Here’s what you can expect:
New Operator: Thunderbird
Thunderbird is a new defender operator who has a unique healing gadget. Her Kóna Stations can be deployed around the map to heal damaged operators and temporarily over-heal full health operators. She is a high-speed, low-armor operator with a Spear .308 or SPAS-15 primary weapon and Bearing-9 or Q-929 sidearm.
Map Reworks: Favela
The Favela map has been reworked to be more navigable and interconnected. Most exterior walls are now indestructible, changing the way attackers approach the map.
Gameplay Updates
Several game updates have been made with North Star, including the ability to destroy Mira’s Black Mirrors and Maestro’s Evil Eyes with melee strikes, and the ability to destroy Melusi’s Banshees with bullets. Smoke’s toxic gas has also been updated to be more translucent and spread more naturally.
Free Weekend and Game Pass
Rainbow Six Siege is offering a free weekend from June 17-20 on Xbox. Any progress made during the free weekend will carry over if you decide to purchase the game. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Deluxe Edition is also available with Xbox Game Pass for members to play.
Conclusion
Operation Shadow Legacy and North Star are bringing exciting changes to Rainbow Six Siege. With new operators, map reworks, and gameplay updates, players have a lot to look forward to. So hop in and experience the new seasons for yourself.
FAQs
1. Will Sam Fisher be a game-changer in Operation Shadow Legacy?
Sam Fisher, or ‘Zero’, has the potential to be a game-changer with his unique abilities and gadgets that can change the way players approach the game.
2. How do I get Thunderbird in North Star?
Thunderbird is available now as part of the Year 6 Season 2 Battle Pass, or you can purchase her with R6 credits in two weeks.
3. Can I get Rainbow Six Siege with Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Deluxe Edition is available with Xbox Game Pass for members to play.
4. When is the free weekend for Xbox players?
The free weekend for Xbox players is from June 17-20.
5. What else can I expect from North Star?
In addition to Thunderbird and the Favela map rework, North Star includes gameplay updates that affect all players, including changes to bullet holes and bodies.
