Ubisoft is bringing the chill this holiday season with the Permafrost Event in Rainbow Six Siege. From an exciting new game mode to festive cosmetics and map reskins, there’s plenty for players to enjoy. Here’s everything you need to know about this limited-time winter celebration.
Event Duration
The Permafrost Event is already live across all platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. It runs until January 6, 2024, giving players ample time to experience the festive fun.
New Game Mode: Freeze For All
The highlight of the Permafrost Event is the Freeze For All mode, which brings fast-paced free-for-all gameplay to Rainbow Six Siege. Here’s what you can expect:
- Gameplay: Face off against seven other players in a snowy battleground with no teammates to rely on.
- Scoring: Earn points by defeating enemies and collecting bonus points from their corpses. The first player to reach 40 points, or the highest scorer when time runs out, wins.
- Strategy: Caution is key as every corner hides potential threats.
Reimagined Map: Arctic Workshop
Ubisoft has given the fan-favorite Hereford Base a festive makeover. Now known as the Arctic Workshop, this map features a winter wonderland aesthetic designed specifically for the Freeze For All mode. If you’re a fan of seasonal maps, this icy locale is a must-play.
Festive Cosmetics
Ubisoft is offering a plethora of winter-themed cosmetics during the event, with multiple ways to unlock them:
- Weekly Challenges: Complete in-game challenges to earn items like the Frost Bundle.
- Twitch Drops: Watch Siege streamers to unlock the exclusive Grim Bundle and other rewards.
- Freeze For All Packs: Earn these packs through gameplay or receive one free pack by logging in during the event.
Highlight Items
Some of the standout items include:
- Weapon Skins: Glacial Revelation (R4-C), Ice Forged (Mira), and Better Not Cry ’24 (Vigil).
- Uniforms: Winter’s Wrath (Finka), Ice Age (Mira), and Toy Crafter ’24 (Ash).
- Headgear: Ice Gheist (Mira), Wisent Warrior (Finka), and Glacial Wrath (Thermite).
- Universal Cosmetics: Eternal Ice charm and Numbing Reality card background.
Permafrost Shop Bundles
In addition to the rewards earned through gameplay, several exclusive bundles are available for purchase in the in-game shop. These include holiday-themed bundles for popular operators like Ash, Thermite, Dokkaebi, Vigil, Mira, and Thorn. Prices range from 1,200 to 1,680 R6 Credits per bundle, so act fast if you want to collect them before the event ends.
Conclusion
The Permafrost Event offers something for everyone, whether you’re chasing exclusive cosmetics or testing your skills in the new Freeze For All mode. With the event live until January 6, there’s plenty of time to dive in and enjoy all the winter festivities.
Don’t miss your chance to claim these limited-time rewards and experience the snowy spectacle of Rainbow Six Siege in 2024!
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