Rainbow Six Siege Heads Into Year 6 With Operation Crimson Heist
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- September 22, 2022
Operation Crimson Heist is the first major update of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege’s sixth year. The operation introduces a new attacker, Flores, and a new defender, Mira. A rework to the Kanal map is also included in the update.
Flores is a three-speed, two-armor attacker hailing from Argentina. He is equipped with the RCE-Ratero charge, a unique gadget that can be used to breach walls and destroy enemy gadgets. Flores’ primary weapons are the 5.7 USG and the AR33.
Mira is a three-speed, three-armor defender from Spain. She comes equipped with the VCOG 6x scope, which increases her already long-range capabilities. Mira’s primary weapons are the Vector .45 ACP and the R4-C.
The Kanal map has been completely reworked as part of Operation Crimson Heist. All of the map’s key locations have been completely redesigned, and a new objective, Bomb, has been added.
Operation Crimson Heist is available now for all Rainbow Six Siege players on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
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Rainbow Six Siege Heads Into Year 6 With Operation Crimson Heist
Operation Crimson Heist – New Operators
Ubisoft has just announced the first details of their next season of content for Rainbow Six Siege, titled Operation Crimson Heist. This season introduces two new Operators, both of which are from Argentina. The first is a Defender named Flores, who comes equipped with aunique gadget called the RCE-Ratero.2 remote control car. This car can be used to deliver C4 charges to enemy locations, making it perfect for taking out objectives. The second new Operator is an Attacker named Mira, who comes equipped with a special gadget called theBlack Mirror. This gadget allows her to see through walls, making her perfect for countering Defenders who are camping in corners.
In addition to the new Operators, Operation Crimson Heist will also introduce a new map called Villa. This map is set in an abandoned mansion in the Argentine countryside, and it looks like it will be a blast to play on. Operation Crimson Heist is set to launch on March 3rd, so mark your calendars and get ready for some intense Rainbow Six action.
Operation Crimson Heist – New Maps
With the release of Operation Crimson Heist, two new maps are now available in Rainbow Six Siege. Here’s a quick overview of the each of the new maps.
The first new map is called Villa. It’s set in an abandoned vineyard in Italy and it’s a three-story map with a lot of open space. There are also a lot of windows, which makes it a great map for long-range weapons.
The second new map is called Outback. It’s set in an abandoned mining town in Australia and it’s a three-lane map with a lot of verticality. There are also a lot of places to hide, making it a great map for close-quarters combat.
Operation Crimson Heist – New Weapons
As the new season of Rainbow Six Siege, Operation Crimson Heist, gets underway, two new weapons have been added to the roster. The first is the Luison, a high-powered revolver that can take down enemies with a single headshot. The second is the Bailiff 410, a shotgun that fires non-lethal rounds. These new weapons will help players in the new season as they take on the role of the attacker in the new season.
Operation Crimson Heist – Conclusion
The first ever season of Year 6 for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, “Operation Crimson Heist” has just wrapped up and it was a doozy! Packed with new content, features, and changes, there’s a lot to unpack and discuss. So, let’s jump right in and take a look at what the season had to offer.
The biggest addition this season was the new Operator, Flores. Hailing from Argentina, Flores is a two-speed, three-armor Operator who comes equipped with the RCE-Ratero Charges. These charges can be used to breach walls and floors, making him a very versatile Operator. In addition to Flores, two new maps were also added this season. Capote and Border were both added to the game and both are great maps that offer a lot of variety.
This season also saw the return of the popular limited time mode, “Terrorist Hunt”. This mode pits players against AI enemies in a variety of different maps and scenarios. It’s a great way to practice your skills or just take a break from the competitive scene.
A lot of changes and additions were made to the game this season and there’s a lot to be excited for in the future. Rainbow Six Siege is heads into Year 6 with a lot of momentum and we can’t wait to see what the next season has in store.
