Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X

Is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X a free-to-play game?

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Q.Is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X a free-to-play game?

A.Yes — Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege X is available as a free-to-play “Free Access” edition that lets you play Quick Match, Unranked and the new Dual Front modes with a rotating selection of operators; Ranked, Siege Cup, extra operators and cosmetics are locked behind paid editions or subscription. Ubisoft official page.

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Yes — Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege X is offered as a free-to-play experience under a “Free Access” edition. The Free Access tier lets anyone download and play Quick Match, Unranked and the new Dual Front modes with a selection of operators, while competitive modes and many unlocks require payment or subscription, per Ubisoft’s official announcement. Ubisoft’s Free Access page and the studio launch post note the June 10, 2025 transition to this model. Ubisoft launch news (June 10, 2025).

For clarity, here’s what the Free Access path and paid upgrades look like in practice:

  • Free Access: download and play Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front with a limited selection of operators. Ubisoft store listing
  • Paid options (Elite / Ultimate or Ubisoft+): unlock Ranked/Siege Cup, instant operator unlocks (16 in Elite, 52 in Ultimate), and cosmetic bundles. Owners of the prior Siege retain progression. These distinctions are documented across Ubisoft’s store pages and platform listings, which explain which features remain free and which require purchase or subscription.

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Q.What is included in the Elite Edition of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X?

A.The Elite Edition unlocks the game’s competitive modes and grants an instant 16-operator unlock in addition to the free-access modes (Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front).

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Q.How can I get free access to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X?

A.Download the Free Access edition of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege X from your platform’s store (Ubisoft Connect, Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Xbox, or Amazon Luna), sign in with a Ubisoft account, and you can play Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front for free. Certain features like Ranked, Siege Cup, extra operators, and cosmetics require purchase or subscription.

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Q.Is there a single-player campaign in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X?

A.No — Rainbow Six Siege X does not include a traditional, story-driven single-player campaign. The game is built around multiplayer; single-player content is limited to tutorial/ PvE exercises such as Situations and PvE modes. (See official Ubisoft guide and contemporary reporting.)

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Q.Does Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X have a multiplayer mode?

A.Yes — Rainbow Six Siege X is an online multiplayer-focused tactical shooter. It centers on high-stakes 5v5 attack-vs-defence matches and offers free access to Quick Match, Unranked and the Dual Front modes, with additional competitive playlists gated behind paid editions.

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Q.What is the file size for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X?

A.File size varies by platform and install options; the official Siege X patch ranges from about 32–92 GB depending on platform and whether Ultra HD textures are included (example: Steam ~32.3 GB, Ubisoft Connect ~51.9 GB or 91.53 GB with Ultra HD).

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