Cross-play and cross-progression are coming to Rainbow Six Siege on December 6 as a part of the upcoming season Operation Photo voltaic Raid, which additionally brings a brand new map, operator, and extra.
As reported by Eurogamer, Rainbow Six Siege PlayStation and Xbox avid gamers will robotically matchmake collectively and will profit from decrease wait instances because of this, however the setting can be turned off if a participant needs.
PC and streaming platforms resembling Luna might be stored in a separate matchmaking pool, and Ubisoft at the moment has no intention of merging the 2.
Gamers can invite buddies by way of each PlayStation and Xbox platforms, in addition to by way of the Ubisoft join overlay. Voice communications may also work within the new console cross-play system, assuming voice comms are enabled and, in fact, you’re on the identical group.
Participant rank historical past may also be shared between Xbox and PlayStation consoles when utilizing the identical Ubisoft Join account however will once more stay separate from PC and streaming platforms. The participant’s highest rank may also be transferred to every console alongside the furthest Battle Go development.
Credit and Renown might be pooled throughout all platforms, as will packs, operators, boosters, and cosmetics. Penalties for problematic on-line behaviour may also be shared. In-game choices, operator loadouts, and geared up cosmetics in the meantime will stay particular to every console and platform.
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