Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Ubisoft Shanghai

Rank: #3 / 7
Released: 2015
Studio: Ubisoft Shanghai
Genre: tactical shooter, first-person shooter

At a glance

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical team shooter built around five-versus-five attack and defense rounds. Teams alternate roles: defenders reinforce walls, set barricades and traps, and use surveillance tools, while attackers use observation drones to find enemy positions and coordinate breaches. Destruction and gadget use shape how players approach a map and its defenses. The game supports multiplayer, online PvP, co-op and online co-op, as well as single-player. It has full controller support, including DualShock support, and includes in-app purchases. Quick Match and Unranked are available for free with a selection of operators; Ranked playlists, Siege Cup, additional operators and cosmetics require payment to unlock. Listed platforms include Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S, while the Steam listing specifies Windows. Ubisoft Shanghai is listed as developer, Ubisoft as publisher, and its release year is 2015.

Who it is for

It suits players who enjoy tactical team rounds built around planning, gadgets and coordinated attacks or defenses. Players wanting Ranked playlists, Siege Cup or additional operators should note those require payment to unlock.

What is good

Free access to Quick Match and Unranked
Five-versus-five attack and defense rounds
Full controller and DualShock support
Online PvP and co-op options

What to know first

Ranked playlists require payment to unlock
Additional operators and cosmetics require payment
In-app purchases are listed

Verdict

Rainbow Six Siege focuses on tactical team play, with distinct attacking and defending tools and destructible environments. Free access covers Quick Match and Unranked with selected operators; other listed content requires payment.