The current season of Rainbow Six Siege X (R6 Siege) is Y11S3 Operation Split Fire. It has been running since 1 September 2026 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, and as of 20 October 2026 Ubisoft has not announced when it ends. It brought the Defender Noor, Legend Division above Champion, a rebuilt Villa and modernised Stadium and House maps. On top of that, the Doktor’s Curse event runs until 2 November 2026. This guide reflects the verification date and we will update it when the next season arrives.
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Year 11 seasons at a glance
Year 11 has three seasons so far. As of the verification date, Ubisoft has not revealed the name or date of the fourth.
| Season | Name | Start | Key additions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y11S1 | Operation Silent Hunt | 3 March 2026 | Solid Snake |
| Y11S2 | Operation System Override | 2 June 2026 | Ranked 3.0, Calypso Casino map |
| Y11S3 | Operation Split Fire | 1 September 2026 | Noor, Legend Division, Villa |
Noor: the new Defender
Noor is a Defender and, according to Ubisoft, the first Egyptian operator in the game. The Horus Lance Launcher gadget fires five projectiles that pierce shields and destructible surfaces and then burn. That makes Noor a counter to shield Attackers.
Loadout according to the official season page:
- primary weapon: Commando 9 or ALDA 5.56,
- secondary weapon: 1911 TACOPS or Bailiff 410,
- gadget: Deployable Shield or Barbed Wire.
The mid-season update on 15 October 2026 buffed Noor: drilling into shields and surfaces takes 1.5 s instead of 2 s, and impact damage against an operator went up from 50 to 80 (see the patch notes). How to unlock your first operators and what their roles mean is covered in our guide to beginner operators.
Legend Division
Split Fire added Legend Division, a tier above Champion. The playlist is SoloQ only, opens in the middle of the season and players lock in a region. Access is open to players who are currently Champion, reached at least Platinum last season, have a positive reputation and meet the security requirements. The top 100 players get a charm with their placement in the following season. On PC that means TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and Memory Integrity, with details in our Siege ranked guide.
Villa and modernised maps
Villa received the first Targeted Map Update, a focused rework of a single map. The bomb site moved to the basement and the garage is now inside the building. If you learned Villa in earlier seasons, expect both attack and defence on that site to look different.
Stadium Alpha, Stadium Bravo and House were modernised as well.
Operator and weapon changes
The season launch brought changes to Dokkaebi and to weapons including the Mk 14 EBR, SMG-12, AR-15.50 and SPSMG9. The Y11S3.2 mid-season update on 15 October 2026 then adjusted, besides Noor, these operators: Tachanka, Solid Snake, Valkyrie (Glaive-12), Capitão, Clash, Osa and others. The exact numbers for each change are in the Ubisoft patch notes, this is just the overview.
Season Battle Pass
The season has its own Battle Pass. Ubisoft also offers a Battle Pass Bundle with the Premium Battle Pass, 25 Tier Skips and a 7-day Renown Booster. We do not list the current price of the Battle Pass or the bundle, so check it directly in the in-game store. Battle Pass progress carries over between platforms thanks to cross-progression, more in our guide on whether Siege is free.
Events in Split Fire
| Event | Dates | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| 3v3 Arcade | 8–21 September 2026 (ended) | three-versus-three matches |
| Wasteland Circuit | from 23 September 2026 | drone races |
| Doktor’s Curse | 15 October – 2 November 2026 | Hide & Seek mode, free Event Pack |
The 3v3 Arcade event ran in September and has ended. Ubisoft launched Wasteland Circuit on 23 September 2026 as the first event built around drone racing.
Doktor’s Curse is back from 15 October to 2 November 2026. It uses the Hide & Seek mode and you can claim an Event Pack for free. If you want the event rewards, make sure you play before 2 November.
Join our Discord to team up for Doktor’s Curse and ranked in the new season: GamersTogether Discord.
FAQ
As of 20 October 2026 it is Y11S3 Operation Split Fire, which started on 1 September 2026.
As of 20 October 2026, Ubisoft has not announced the end of the season or the name of the next one.
The new Defender from Split Fire and the first Egyptian operator. The Horus Lance Launcher fires five projectiles that pierce shields and destructible surfaces and then burn.
From 15 October to 2 November 2026. It uses the Hide & Seek mode and the Event Pack is free.
Villa received the first Targeted Map Update. The bomb site moved to the basement and the garage is now inside.
Information verified on 20 October 2026. More guides are in our Rainbow Six Siege section.