Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six Siege came out on December 1, 2015 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Google Stadia. It is developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- December 1, 2015
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
- Developer
- Ubisoft Montreal
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
- Genres
- Shooter, Tactical
- Critic rating
- 74/100
Rainbow Six Siege release date history
Every date change IGDB has recorded, checked daily since Nov 2, 2026.
| Platform | Region | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| PC | North America | December 1, 2015 |
| PlayStation 5 | Worldwide | December 1, 2020 |
| Xbox Series X|S | Worldwide | December 1, 2020 |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | December 1, 2015 |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | December 1, 2015 |
| Google Stadia | Worldwide | September 30, 2021 |
How much is Rainbow Six Siege?
Free to play
Free to play on Steam.
Source: Steam, checked . In-game purchases, if any, are not counted.
Rainbow Six Siege PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions) | RecommendedWindows 11 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor | MinimumAMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel i3-8100 | RecommendedAMD Ryzen5 3600 / Intel i5-10400 |
| Memory | Minimum8 GB RAM | Recommended8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumNvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB | RecommendedNVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 12 | RecommendedVersion 12 |
| Network | MinimumBroadband Internet connection | RecommendedBroadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Minimum65 GB available space | Recommended65 GB available space |
| Sound Card | MinimumDirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers | RecommendedDirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card 5.1 with latest drivers |
| Additional Notes | MinimumFor an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology. | RecommendedFor an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology. |
- Languages (16)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, ThaiFull audio in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil and Russian
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About Rainbow Six Siege
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical first-person shooter focused on close-quarters combat between teams of five. Players select from a roster of operators drawn from counter-terrorism units around the world, each with unique gadgets and abilities. One team attacks objectives such as defusing bombs or rescuing hostages, while the other team fortifies and defends. The game emphasizes destructible environments, with players able to breach walls, ceilings, and floors to create new lines of sight. There is no respawning within rounds, making each player's survival critical. The title has no single-player campaign but includes training modes and cooperative scenarios against AI opponents.
Storyline
Three years after the Rainbow Program's disbandment, a surge in global terrorism from a group called the White Masks prompts its reactivation under a new leader codenamed "Six." She assembles elite operatives from special forces units across multiple nations to confront this threat. After a chemical attack on a university is thwarted, Team Rainbow expands its operations worldwide, recruiting specialists from dozens of countries. Over the following years, leadership changes hands, internal conflicts arise when a private military company called Nighthaven is invited to join, and a rogue former operative named Deimos orchestrates a campaign of violence against Rainbow itself, forcing the team to hunt him down while defending their own existence.
Screenshots
Rainbow Six Siege: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did Rainbow Six Siege come out?
Rainbow Six Siege came out on December 1, 2015 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Google Stadia.
Is Rainbow Six Siege out yet?
Yes. Rainbow Six Siege came out on December 1, 2015 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Google Stadia.
How much does Rainbow Six Siege cost?
Rainbow Six Siege is free to play on Steam (as of November 2, 2026). Optional in-game purchases, if any, are not counted here.
What platforms is Rainbow Six Siege on?
Rainbow Six Siege is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Google Stadia.
Is Rainbow Six Siege on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Google Stadia.
What are the Rainbow Six Siege PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Rainbow Six Siege as AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel i3-8100, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB, with 65 GB available space. The recommended spec is AMD Ryzen5 3600 / Intel i5-10400, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Rainbow Six Siege?
Rainbow Six Siege is developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.
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