Ubisoft Announces Delay For Y8s4 On Rainbow Six Siege

Ubisoft’s delay of the Year 8 Season 4 (Y8S4) update for Rainbow Six Siege has caused significant frustration among the gaming community.

This delay, announced on the expected release day, was a surprise to players eagerly awaiting the new content. Complicating matters further, the update accidentally rolled out on Xbox platforms, only to be retracted shortly after, reverting the game to its previous state. This misstep has led to heightened dissatisfaction among fans, particularly due to the lack of a clear new release date for the Y8S4 update.

WHY WAS Y8S4 DELAYED BY UBISOFT?

The reason for the delay wasn’t explicitly stated by Ubisoft, but the mention of needing to set “a new date” implies a significant issue that might take some time to resolve. This is further supported by the extension of the test servers for Y8S4 until December 5, hinting that this might be the earliest possible release date for the update.

In response to these developments, fans have expressed their discontent, with some demanding compensation in the form of R6 credits or free cosmetic packs. However, it seems unlikely that Ubisoft will offer such compensation.

We are aware that the Year 8, Season 4 patch for Rainbow Six Siege has been made available on Xbox despite the delay, and we are currently looking into the best course of action to address this issue. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.

— Ubisoft Support (@UbisoftSupport) November 28, 2023

WHAT’S COMING IN Y8S4?

The Y8S4 update, also known as Operation Deep Freeze, is anticipated to bring substantial changes to Rainbow Six Siege, a game approaching its tenth year. Key features of this update include a new Operator named ‘Tubarao,’ known for a powerful ability that might make him a fan favorite, a new map titled ‘Lair,’ and a series of gameplay changes. These changes include a new playlist to replace THunt, a peer-to-peer marketplace, and various stability and accessibility improvements.

The exact release date for the Y8S4 update remains uncertain, and it will ultimately depend on when Ubisoft decides to roll out the content.