One flagship addition comes via a new Replay mode, allowing players to visit past matches, switch up perspectives, and obtain greater insight into gameplay. The developer will explore several quality-of-life adjustments geared for competitive play, given the freed resources once committed to Operator development. With Ubisoft committing additional resources to 'core gameplay features' in 2020, Ubisoft also plans to release two long-awaited features on the Year 5 roadmap. Rainbow Six Siege Replay Mode and Map Bans Tachanka is slated to hit Rainbow Six Siege in Year 5, although a firm season is yet to be confirmed. It appears to take inspiration from an experimental Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle retrofitted with explosive enhancements. The incendiary grenade launcher allows Tachanka to drop fire on unsuspecting attackers, with a bouncing round that explodes upon impact. While the same heavy-hitting impact that defines his absurd firepower, Ubisoft hopes his destructive capabilities will fortify his role as an 'architect' of defense.īut the spotlight falls on his new primary utility, inheriting the spot his mounted turret once filled. The Tachanka rework ditches the mounted turret, instead repurposed as a mobile pan-fed light machinegun. Ubisoft has trialed various adjustments with time, but Year 5 changes Tachanka's fundamentals with a loadout overhaul. While introduced among the original 20 Operators upon release, the stationary nature of the RP-46 LMG ultimately misaligned with how the game has evolved. Year 5 also serves as host to the long-awaited Tachanka rework, adapting Rainbow Six Siege's lovable lord and savior to the current gameplay meta. Tachanka's rework brings a crazy grenade launcher The year wraps with a closing season, highlighting a solo Thai Operator and Chalet rework. Skyscraper also goes under the knife for the seasonal map rework, promising to streamline its vertical gameplay. Ubisoft will transition to its new seasonal template with its third season, dropping one cryptic 'classified' Operator in favor of new core gameplay features and reworks. The map rework brings changes to House, adapting the infamously close-quarters abode with a larger floorplan, improving map flow, and the visual palette. Year 5 Season 2 retains a familiar duo of Operators, introducing talent from South Africa and Denmark. The Battle Pass returns as a future mainstay, set for all upcoming seasons.

The season also promises a mid-season event, as seen in Year 4, and smaller-scale 'Arcade Playlists,' featuring minor modifiers to the gameplay. Iana and Oryx join the playable Operator roster, accompanied by the Oregon map rework. The first two seasons of Year 5 star the usual helping of content, kicking off with the previously-unveiled Operation Void Edge.

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