Is Rainbow Six Siege X free to play? Price, editions and access explained

Rainbow Six Siege X is officially out, and Ubisoft has now made it partly free to play. Instead of creating a sequel, the developers have completely revamped the original game. Players still get the core gameplay and classic operators, but everything feels more modern. The Dual Front mode brings a fresh 6 versus 6 experienc,e and several maps have been updated to fit the new direction. New visual upgrades, audio design, destructible objects and better movement mechanics round out the changes.

Ubisoft wants to support the game for the next 10 years. But to do that, they have made some parts of the game free while locking competitive features behind paid editions. If you want to try Siege X without spending money, you can. Just don¡¯t expect to access every mode unless you pay or already own the old game.

What you get with free access

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Players on PlayStation, Xbox and PC can download Rainbow Six Siege X for free. This version gives you access to:

• Quick Match mode
• Unranked mode
• Dual Front mode
• 26 unlocked operators

You need an internet connection and a Ubisoft account to play. Dual Front mode is not supported on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

Elite Edition ¨C ?1,665 (19.99 USD)

If you want to play Ranked mode and the Siege Cup, you must upgrade. The Elite Edition includes:

• Ranked and Siege Cup modes
• 16 extra operators from the early years
• All Free Access content

Ultimate Edition ¨C ?3,330 (39.99 USD)

The Ultimate Edition is the best version for newcomers who want everything unlocked. It includes:

• 52 additional operators from all nine years
• 4 cosmetic bundles from the Disruptor Pack
• Ranked and Siege Cup modes
• All Free Access content

Ubisoft Plus ¨C ?1,500 (17.99 USD per month)

Players can also access the full premium content by subscribing to Ubisoft Plus. It gives you everything included in the Ultimate Edition, plus access to other Ubisoft titles.

Is the free version enough?

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While you can enjoy a good amount of content for free, the competitive side of Rainbow Six Siege X is not available unless you pay. Many players have shared mixed reactions online, as some modes are locked behind a paywall. Ubisoft confirmed that anyone who owned the original Siege before June 10 already gets Premium Access with all past progress included.

So yes, Siege X is free, but only to a point. If you want to compete and unlock the full roster quickly, be ready to spend a little more.