Ubisoft’s tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege is expanding its roster with a high-profile addition: Solid Snake, the legendary protagonist from Konami’s Metal Gear series. The crossover arrives with Season 1 of Year 11, launching March 3, introducing a new 4v4 infiltration mode, and restructuring the game’s update cadence.
The partnership between Ubisoft and Konami merges two franchises known for stealth and tactical gameplay. Snake joins Siege’s operators not just as a playable character but as a cornerstone of a limited-time Redacted event, a 4v4 mode where he and Zero lead teams in recovering stolen data. His iconic Tactical .45 pistol with suppressor is also available in the game’s arsenal, blending Metal Gear’s signature weaponry with Siege’s tactical mechanics.
Beyond Snake’s addition, Season 1 introduces two major gameplay shifts
- Dual Front’s farewell: The mode, a staple of Siege’s competitive scene, will be removed at the start of Season 2, consolidating the game’s focus on other formats.
- A new 1v1 LTM: A stripped-down duel mode emphasizes pure skill-based combat, offering a faster-paced alternative to traditional Siege matches.
- Faster updates: Season 1 will feature four balancing patches and two ranked map rotations, doubling the frequency of previous seasons.
Ubisoft’s Joshua Mills, now creative director of Siege, highlighted the collaboration’s significance: Bringing Snake into Siege isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about redefining how operatives work together in infiltration scenarios. The reveal also includes exclusive skins, such as Jackal as Grat Fox and Ash as Meryl, and David Hayter’s return to voice Snake, preserving the character’s iconic presence.
Looking ahead, Year 11’s roadmap includes
- Season 2: The return of Calypso Casino, a nostalgic map from Siege’s early days.
- Season 3: A new Defender operator joining the roster.
- Season 4: A Social Hub, offering players a non-combat space to interact.
The changes signal a more dynamic update cycle, with Siege’s development team prioritizing both content and technical refinements. For long-time fans, Snake’s arrival and the new modes represent a blend of tradition and innovation—a rare opportunity to see two stealth legends operate side by side.
The full Season 1 launch, including Snake’s debut and the new LTM, arrives March 3.
