Rainbow Six Siege Operation Deadly Omen: Everything We Know So Far

Discover everything you need to know about Rainbow Six Siege upcoming Operation Deadly Omen in this piece.

Rainbow Six Siege Operation Deadly Omen: Everything We Know So Far
Rainbow Six Siege Operation Deadly Omen: Everything We Know So Far

Ubisoft recently announced the next major update for their popular tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege. Dubbed "Operation Deadly Omen", this new season is set to kick off Year 9 of Siege. While details remain scarce ahead of the full reveal, here's a rundown of everything we know so far.

R6 Siege Operation Deadly Omen Official Reveal and Release Date

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Rainbow Six Siege Operaition Deadly Omen Release Date

Ubisoft will fully unveil Operation Deadly Omen during the Six Invitational 2024 tournament finals on February 24th. They are expected to outline the new season's roadmap, including upcoming operators, maps, and quality-of-life changes.

Though an exact release date hasn't been confirmed, Operation Deadly Omen will likely launch in the second week of March. Siege's competitive season begins on March 11th, so the update should drop shortly before then.

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New Attacker Operator

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R6 Siege Deadly Omen New Operator

The teaser trailer shows an explosive hole in a barricaded wall, hinting at a possible new attacker with breaching capabilities. As Portuguese defender Tubarão joined the roster last season, an attacking operator seems probable for Operation Deadly Omen as well.

Map Reworks

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R6 Siege Deadly Omen Map Reworks

No new maps have been teased yet, but we may see reworks of existing maps. Ubisoft has tweaked the competitive map pool throughout Year 8 to improve balance and playability. Additional map buffs and reworks could be coming in Operation Deadly Omen too.

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Ongoing Changes

Beyond new content, Operation Deadly Omen is likely to push forward ongoing improvements Ubisoft has focused on lately. These updates include: 

  • Operator pick rates
  • Gadget balancing
  • Smoothing out the learning curve for new players.

Quality-of-life changes like improving visibility, reducing visual clutter, and tightening hitboxes may continue as well. The test server Shield rework is also expected to go live with the new season.

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New Cosmetics and Battle Pass

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R6 Siege Deadly Omen Cosmetics

As with every season, Operation Deadly Omen will introduce new weapon skins, uniforms, and other cosmetics. A new 100-tier Battle Pass will be available too, letting players earn exclusive rewards by completing daily and weekly challenges.

Limited-Time Event Mode

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R6 Siege Deadly Omen Events

Special event game modes have become a staple in Siege. From haunted house themes to alien invasions, each season brings a new limited-time mode with unique mechanics and atmosphere. The theme and details of Operation Deadly Omen’s event are still unknown.

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Summary

  • Official reveal on Feb. 24th at Six Invitational finals
  • Expected early March release
  • Possible new explosive attacker operator
  • Map reworks
  • Continued gameplay and balance improvements
  • New cosmetics and a 100-tier Battle Pass
  • Limited-time event mode teased

While specifics remain under wraps for now, Rainbow Six Siege’s 9th year looks to keep building on recent improvements to gameplay and balancing. We’ll have more confirmed details on Operators, maps, and features following Operation Deadly Omen’s full reveal on February 24th. Until then, let the speculation continue!

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Rainbow Six Siege

Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released in 2015, the game features team-based gameplay where players assume the roles of various operators from different counter-terrorism units. Each operator has unique abilities and gadgets, offering diverse playstyles and strategies. Rainbow Six Siege emphasizes destructible environments, strategic planning, and intense combat. The game includes various modes, such as Bomb, Hostage, and Secure Area, providing diverse objectives and challenges. Rainbow Six Siege is praised for its deep gameplay mechanics, regular updates, and vibrant competitive scene, making it a staple in the tactical shooter genre.

Genres
First-Person Shooter (FPS), Tactical
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date
Dec 1, 2015
Price
$19.99
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft
ESRB Rating
M