Rainbow Six Siege Y9S2: Release Date, New Operators & More

Rainbow Six Siege is gearing up for its next big update, Operation New Blood. Scheduled for release in June, this update promises to bring significant changes to the game, including the highly anticipated rework of the Recruit operator, balances, and more. This article covers all you need to know about the Rainbow Six Siege Y9S2 update.

Rainbow Six Siege Y9S2 Release Date

Operation New Blood for Rainbow Six Siege is set to release on June 11, 2024, at around 6 am PT/9 am ET/2 pm UTC/2 pm GMT for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, as revealed by Ubisoft.

There is usually a scheduled maintenance downtime before a new season commences, which allows developers to push the update. The downtime usually lasts for around 90 minutes. You should keep an eye on Ubisoft's official social media accounts for updates regarding the scheduled downtime.

New Operators in Operation New Blood

One of the most exciting aspects of the Y9S2 update is the rework of the beloved Recruit operator. Previously a basic option for players, Recruit is now being split into two specialized variants: Striker and Sentry, representing the attacker and defender roles, respectively.

Striker and Sentry are more than just cosmetic changes; they bring new gameplay mechanics to the table. These revamped Recruit operators can now be selected in Ranked Play and can be customized with various cosmetic items, some of which will be available in the Operation New Blood Battle Pass.

Unlike other operators, Striker and Sentry do not have unique gadgets. Instead, they can choose two secondary gadgets to bring into the match. This flexibility opens up new possibilities for solo and team utility compositions previously unavailable.

Marketplace Launch

Operation New Blood will also see the full launch of the Rainbow Six Siege Marketplace. This feature, previously in beta, will allow players at level 25 or higher with Two-Factor Authentication enabled to safely trade using R6 credits.

Operator Reworks & Other Changes

In addition to the Recruit rework, popular defenders like Solis and Fenrir are also receiving updates to improve their balance within the game's ever-shifting meta.

There will also be other significant changes:

• New Rainbow Six Siege Membership system, replacing the Year Pass system.
• Training mode improvements.
• Potential map pool changes.

Summary

Rainbow Six Siege Y9S2: Operation New Blood promises to breathe new life into the game, offering fresh gameplay experiences and improved features. As the release date approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the changes this update will bring to the beloved tactical shooter from Ubisoft.