Ubisoft has announced a significant overhaul to the anti-cheat system in Rainbow Six Siege, aiming to further cleanse the game from cheating. The fight against cheaters in FPS games is relentless, but this update marks a noteworthy progress for Rainbow Six Siege.
Even though it was originally launched in 2015, Rainbow Six Siege still captivates a loyal audience, a loyalty sustained by Ubisoft’s unwavering support. In the competitive tactical shooter genre, it faces stiff competition from giants like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant. The fact that Rainbow Six Siege has held its ground this long is a testament to its enduring quality. Its player base remains stable, too, as reflected in SteamDB’s stats over the past few years.
In a recent announcement on X, Rainbow Six Siege detailed some critical adjustments to its anti-cheat measures. From here on out, using bots will result in a permanent ban upon first detection. Previously, the initial ban lasted 15 days, only becoming permanent on a repeat offense. This improvement is attributed to a “better detection system that significantly reduces false positives.” Any player caught cheating during a match will be kicked out immediately, and the match itself will be nullified to preserve fairness. Numerous security updates have also been rolled out, which Ubisoft claims will disrupt major cheat providers significantly. Rainbow Six Siege is already known for having one of the leading anti-cheat systems, and these updates are set to enhance it further.
Getting rid of cheaters in FPS games completely is an ongoing struggle. Even the competitors like Counter-Strike 2 enforce severe penalties against cheats, yet it doesn’t entirely discourage those who are determined to break the rules. It’s a continuous game of catch-up for developers, always trying to stay a step ahead of cheat creators, often with mixed success. Let’s hope that this latest update for Rainbow Six Siege will strike a major blow against cheaters in the game.
As we look forward to 2025, there’s optimism for another strong year for Rainbow Six Siege. Ubisoft is kicking off the year on the right foot. They’ve already launched a new update for January 2025, though it did stir some debate due to changes in some Operators and weapons. Striking the right balance in tactical FPS games is always tricky because accommodating everyone’s preferences is quite the challenge.
