Rainbow Six Siege’s Year 8 ushers in its final season with “Operation Deep Freeze.” This update is a significant one, promising exciting new content including a new operator, an intriguing map, balance changes, and more. Let’s dive into what this season has to offer, as we eagerly anticipate its launch on November 28, 2023.
Launch Date and Time Zones
Operation Deep Freeze is set to go live at 6 pm PT on November 28, 2023. Here are some common time conversions for players around the world:
- 10 am in Brazil
- 6.30 pm in India
- 5 am PT
- 8 am ET
- 1 pm GMT / UTC
New Operator: Tubarão from Portugal
Season 4 introduces a new defender from Portugal, Tubarão. While details about Tubarão’s abilities are still under wraps, the anticipation is palpable among the community.
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The Lair Map: A Strategic Battleground
“Operation Deep Freeze” brings a brand new map called Lair, situated in Deimos’ base in Portugal. This map has three distinct floors, each with its unique theme. Lair is expected to challenge players with its strategic layout, full of exits and corners that can significantly impact the round’s outcome. Lair will be available in all Playlists.
We're in our villain era 😈
🗺️ Check out the new map, Lair, coming in Y8S4! pic.twitter.com/RhxZGJxLSB
— Rainbow Six Siege (@Rainbow6Game) November 25, 2023
Operator Balancing: Key Changes
- MIRA: Mira’s Black Mirror’s bulletproof glass can now be shattered by projectiles that explode from the inside.
- OSA: Smoke Grenades replaced with Frag Grenades.
- CAPITÃO: Addition of EMP Impact Grenade as a third option.
- LION: EMP Impact Grenades replaced with Frag Grenades and removal of the Gonne-6.
- GRIM: Breach Charge replaced with EMP Impact Grenades.
- IQ: Introduction of Frag Grenades.
- BLACKBEARD: EMP Impact Grenades replaced with Frag Grenades.
- SENS: Addition of Frag Grenades and removal of the Gonne-6.
- MAESTRO: Bulletproof glass can be shattered by drilling projectiles, with adjustments in active and cooldown times, and an increase in the number of Evil Eyes.
Weapon Balancing
- 552 COMMANDO: Adjusted damage and recoil.
- FRAG GRENADE: Modified cooking mechanism and fuse times.
A Fresh Challenge in R6 Siege
Operation Deep Freeze introduces significant changes that are set to alter the strategic landscape of Rainbow Six Siege. The new operator, map, and balancing updates promise a refreshing and challenging experience for both new and veteran players.
As we count down to the launch, the excitement within the Siege community is at an all-time high, with players eager to explore and adapt to these new elements in the game.