As Rainbow Six Siege players will know by now, Year 7 kicks off with Operation Demon Veil, a new map for the first time in three years, and the introduction of new Japanese operator Azami. However this is just the tip of the iceberg of what's coming in Y7S1 and if you want to know everything on the agenda, we suggest you follow the link. Looking further ahead, Ubisoft Montreal has today revealed their plans for the rest of the year, with a 2022 roadmap chock full of improvements to a game that recently surpassed the 80 million player milestone. Here's a look at everything coming to the game in the Rainbow Six Siege 2022 Roadmap.
Siege Year 7 Roadmap Key Features
All in all, Year 7 looks to be a massive 12 months for the game, with several important features and improvements. Broadly speaking the key tentpoles of the next year can be divided into 5 different areas, this includes:
- New Seasonal Content
- New Player Behavior and Reputation System Features
- New Console Features
- Improved Onboarding Features For New Players
- New Content, Balancing, and Playlist Updates
The seasonal content is largely what players come to expect every year, with plenty of new operators and maps spread across each season, but the rest of the features are worth exploring in more detail. Keep reading to learn more, with some quotes direct from Ubisoft.
PLAYER BEHAVIOR & REPUTATION SYSTEM
CONSOLE GAMEPLAY
ONBOARDING FEATURES
BALANCING AND PLAYLIST UPDATES
Crossplay & Cross Progression
In addition Rainbow Six Siege will be adding cross-play and cross-progression towards the end of 2022. It was
Siege Y7S1 Overview
- Operator: Defender From Japan (Azami)
- New Map: For Competitive
- Battle Pass: Event & Arcade Features
- Player Behavior / Anti Cheat Features: Privacy Mode, Griefing & Disconnect detection immprovements
- Reputation System Features: NA
- Console Features: Match Replay
- New Content: Shooting Range
- New Content: Operator Tips
Siege Y7S2 Overview
- Operator: From Belgium
- New Map: For Team Deathmatch
- Battle Pass: Event & Arcade Features
- Player Behavior / Anti Cheat Features: March Cancellation Improvements
- Reputation System Features: Friendly Fire Sanctions, Early Reverse
- Console Features: Aim Control, Personalisation, New Controller Input Presets, FoV settings
- New Content: Shooting Range
- New Content: Operator Tips
Siege Y7S3 Overview
- Operator: From Singapore
- New Map: For Competitive
- Battle Pass: Event & Arcade Features
- Player Behavior / Anti Cheat Features: Reports from Replays
- Reputation System Features: Reputation Score Display Beta, Early Restriction on Voice & Chat
- Console Features: Aim Control, Personalisation, New Controller Input Presets, FoV settings
- New Content: Ranked 2.0
Siege Y7S4 Overview
- Operator: From Colombia
- Battle Pass: Event & Arcade Features
- Reputation System Features: New Reputation System
- Console Features: Aim Control, Personalisation, New Controller Input Presets, FoV settings
- New Content: Permanent Arcades
- Crossplay & Cross Progression System Launches
How Much Does The Siege Year 7 Pass Cost?
From tomorrow players will be able to purchase the limited-time Year Pass for $40 or the Premium Year Pass for $60. This will be available to purchase until March 21.
The Year Pass unlocks the four seasonal Battle Passes – which includes a 14-day early access to new Operators when they launch – while the Premium Year Pass unlocks four Battle Passes, the early access to new Operators, exclusive Exotic weapon skins, VIP credits, and more.
Players who purchase the Premium Year Pass will also unlock 20 extra Tiers out of 100, receiving rewards quicker.
