Rainbow Six Siege X has faced a tumultuous period following a major hacking incident. The beloved game was temporarily taken offline after players experienced various disruptions, including unexpected in-game currency inflations and account bans. However, Ubisoft has worked diligently to restore order, and the servers are now back online for all players.
Servers Resume Operations
Ubisoft has turned its Rainbow Six Siege X servers back online to all players after it was targeted by hacks over the weekend. The breach led to an influx of in-game currency and technical issues, prompting a temporary shutdown. On December 27th, Ubisoft acknowledged the breach, quickly disabling public access to the game and Marketplace, and rolling back transactions. Quality control tests followed, leading to a soft relaunch for a select number of players, and now the game is widely accessible again, although Marketplace activities remain suspended.
Player Impact and Ongoing Investigations
Many players shared that they were unexpectedly credited with billions in R6 Credits and Renown, along with unlocked cosmetic items. Reports also surfaced about widespread account bans and unbans, alongside custom messages being displayed during matches. Ubisoft clarified that the displayed messages were not triggered by its systems and confirmed a separate R6 Shield Guard ban wave, which was unrelated to the hack. The developer has reassured players who spent credits during the breach that they will not be banned and continues investigations to resolve lingering issues. It has stated that corrections will be made over the next two weeks for affected players.
Community Reactions and Future Outlook
As the dust begins to settle, the gaming community is keeping a close eye on Ubisoft’s responses and updates. Players affected by changes between December 27th and 29th are awaiting resolution, while those not involved during this period remain unaffected. With the situation slowly stabilizing, Ubisoft’s next steps will be crucial in regaining player trust and ensuring a seamless gaming experience moving forward.