Rainbow Six Siege adds Solid Snake as an operator

Year 11 just turned Siege into a stealth crossover playground, and it kicks off with Solid Snake crashing the Operator party.

Operation Silent Hunt launch details

• Ubisoft previewed Year 11 at Six Invitationals in Paris.
• Season 1, Operation Silent Hunt, drops March 3, 2026.
• Solid Snake joins Rainbow Six Siege as a new Operator.
• Konami collaboration brings Metal Gear Solid into Siege.

Snake and Fisher team-up event

• Solid Snake pairs with Sam Fisher in a 4v4 mode.
• The event centers on infiltrating and reclaiming stolen data.
• Snake’s Tactical .45 pistol enters the weapon pool.
• David Hayter returns to voice Snake.

Redacted event and bonus content

• Joshua Mills outlined the limited-time Redacted event.
• Snake and Zero headline the infiltration scenario.
• Jackal gets a Grat Fox skin, and Ash channels Meryl.
• Last Assignment's mission nods to Metal Gear Solid fans.

Dual Front changes and update cadence

• Dual Front exits when Season 2 begins.
• Season 1 marks its final appearance in rotation.
• Team plans four balance patches per season.
• Ranked play will see two map rotations each season.

Arcade duel mode and future seasons

• Season 1 adds a one-on-one arcade LTM.
• Fast-paced duels focus purely on mechanical skill.
• Season 2 introduces the Calypso Casino map.
• Later seasons add a Defender and a Social Hub.