Ubisoft is launching their latest major Rainbow Six Siege update tomorrow, September 4.
Operation Grim Sky is another large expansion for the popular shooter, which will be arriving on PS4, Xbox One and PC at different times.
Scheduled maintenance has been announced for all platforms, before the launch of the new reworked map and operators.
As many fans will already know, the next major update for R6 will add two new operators to the game, as well as a number of important bugfixes and tweaks.
The game remains extremely popular on PC and other platforms, a lot of this down to expansions like Grim Sky.
Clash and Maverick are the new operators being launched tomorrow, who are “Experts in mob behaviour and high-precision strikes respectively, they’ll also assess the new training facilities at the reworked Hereford Base.”
Fans can expect Rainbow Six Siege Grim Sky maintenance to begin at different times for each platforms, with exact timings listed below:
- PC: 9:00am EDT / 13:00 UTC
- PS4: 10:00am EDT / 14:00 UTC
- XB1: 11:00am EDT / 15:00 UTC
The new downtime is expected to last around 30 minutes on each platform.
When it comes to new features, R6 Year Three Season Three will include bug fixes to address weapon sights misalignment, an adjustment with the Operator Idle Pick, and improvements to dynamic resolution scaling on consoles.
Hatches are also getting a rework which will improve their destruction. Finally, in addition to the gameplay and technical fixes, expect a map buff on Consulate.
Details on the new Clash and Maverick operator loadouts can be found below, along with news about the Hereford Base rework.
Maverick is a fast attacker with access to both Claymores and smoke grenades, with a primary loadout of the AR15 and M4.
SPECIAL GADGET: EXOTHERMIC-S “SURI” TORCH
Maverick’s D.I.Y. blowtorch can breach any surface, including reinforced walls and hatches. It requires a steady hand and knowledge of the environment to create small holes and lines of sight. Maverick must be in close range to use his gadget on the chosen surface. This torch makes almost no sound, but it runs out of fuel quickly. Nevertheless, the high precision of this gadget makes it a very creative tool to use hands-on without relying on digital technology. Using the Exothermic-S Torch can be risky, but the team can reap high rewards with efficient use and skill.
Clash is a low-speed defender with access to barbed wire and impact grenades, she’s also the first defender to wield a shield as her primary.
SPECIAL GADGET: CCE SHIELD
The CCE Shield is her primary weapon; she can swap to her secondary at any time, but to do so, she needs to put her shield away first. Her bulletproof extendable shield has the ability to slow down opponents by using a high voltage Charged Field Generator (CFG) that emanates directly in front of the shield in a cylindrical shape. Opponents caught in the CFG also sustain low damage over time. Effective use of the shield allows Clash to block entry points, and to prevent or delay a push by the Attackers.
NEW REWORKED MAP: HEREFORD BASE
“The aim of this rework is to make serious adjustments to the map to address previously encountered gameplay issues and to raise the standards of what’s expected for competitive play. Overall, the map will still feel familiar, but this new Hereford Base contains many twists and should be treated as a new map.
“The current map as we know it was the first to be prototyped for Rainbow Six Siege, so it only makes sense for this map to be the first rework. Rarely does a Dev Team get to revamp an existing map, let alone a location as iconic as Hereford. Thanks to your continued support and feedback, the Dev Team collected a good amount of data to make the required fixes, pushing Hereford Base to the next level.
“Players can expect a new layout, and the map as a whole will be bigger, meaning that each floor will have a larger surface area. Level Designers have also added new stairs to improve movement between each floor, increasing the viability of rotations. However, the new Hereford Base will still retain its “soul,” making multiple nods to the old base. Level Artists also took this opportunity to update the map’s visual identity and colour palette, giving each floor more personality.”