COMMUNITY CHECKPOINT #2: Y11S1.2 UPDATES

In the latest Rainbow Six Siege community update, the dev team shared their insights behind important upcoming changes scheduled for the mid-season update of Year 11, Season 1. Topics included improving Ranked map rotation, balancing Operators, helping new players, and strengthening player protection.

RANKED MAP ROTATION CHANGES

Based on player feedback, Ranked map rotation is getting a major shift. Instead of removing maps mid-season, five maps will be added, expanding the pool to 17. With Ranked 3.0, map bans will follow a new structure:

• 2 maps from the competitive pool

• 1 map from a showcased pool

• 2 maps from a seasonal pool

Map rotations will also be influenced by player behavior. Maps that are frequently banned will appear less often, while popular ones will show up more.

MID-SEASON OPERATOR BALANCING

Eight operators are being adjusted to improve fairness and gameplay experience.

Key highlights:

• Smoke gets his Deployable Shield back

• Rauora receives D.O.M. Panel Launcher, D.O.M. Panel, and resource updates

• Jackal gains new vertical tracking potential

Other Operators like Glaz, Clash, Frost, Thunderbird and Grim are also receiving refinement changes. Read the full details on these Operator balancing updates in the {LINK REMOVED}Y11S1.2 Designer's Notes.

YEAR 11 SEASON 2 OPERATOR REMASTER: DOKKAEBI

The Dokkaebi Remaster is a refocus. She’s always been a powerful Operator and we’re keeping it that way. Her changes aim to make her abilities more targeted while ensuring she will remain a strong and impactful attacker.

One more Operator remaster is planned for Year 11.

NEW PLAYER ONBOARDING

A new phased onboarding system is coming to help ease new players into Siege:

1. Bot-only matches

2. Real teammates vs bots

3. Beginner PvP matchmaking

This approach is designed to reduce early frustration and help players learn the game more smoothly.

PLAYER PROTECTION UPDATES

• Mousetrap bans are now active

• Improved chat detection now better recognizes positive behavior

• Helpful communication contributes to Reputation Standing

FEEDBACK MATTERS

Player feedback continues to directly shape updates like Ranked 3.0 and rotation changes, especially though seasonal surveys.

FINAL NOTE

This update focuses on making Siege more balanced, more accessible for new players, and more aligned with the community wants, while keeping the competitive experience strong.

WATCH THE FULL LIVESTREAM

These updates are part of a broader effort to protect players and strengthen Rainbow Six Siege in Year 11. For full details and developer insights, watch the {LINK REMOVED}Community Checkpoint #2 livestream replay and hear directly from our teams.

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