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gaming18 days ago•31 min saved

Ubisoft Closes Red Storm’s Game Development, Cuts 100+ Jobs

Insider Gaming reports Ubisoft has ended development at Red Storm Entertainment, the studio behind Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon. At the time of layoffs, Red Storm was reportedly working on at least 10 Ubisoft projects — including Rainbow Six Siege seasonal content, a new Ghost Recon title codenamed Project OVR, Brawlhalla, Beyond Good & Evil 2, Slice & Dice, Splinter Cell, Division 2 audio, Division 3 concepts, Watch Dogs Director’s Cut, and another unannounced project — with over 100 staff let go. The studio is shifting to Snowdrop/IT support, and more cost-cutting moves are anticipated.

via Insider Gaming|

#gaming #ghost-recon #layoffs

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Solid Snake Joins Rainbow Six Siege for a Bold Sam Fisher Crossover

Solid Snake from Metal Gear joins Rainbow Six Siege in a new crossover called Operation Silent Hunt, arriving March 3 and uniting him with Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher in a limited-time mode. Snake is a full operator with the Soliton Radar MKIII gadget and an On-Site Procurement ability, and the season’s battle pass unlocks Snake along with new outfits (including Psycho Mantis) as more cross-franchise content is teased.

via Eurogamer|

#crossovers #gaming #metal-gear

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft Takes Rainbow Six Siege Offline Amid Holiday Hack

Ubisoft temporarily took Rainbow Six Siege offline over the holidays due to a hacker attack that caused account bans, credit and skin giveaways, and other disruptions. The game was re-launched on December 29 after rollback and investigation, with ongoing connectivity issues still reported. Ubisoft assured players no penalties would result from the hack and clarified that a separate ban wave was unrelated.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#cybersecurity #hacking #online-outage

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege Faces Repeated Hacks and Breaches

Rainbow Six Siege is experiencing another security issue, possibly a cyberattack, leading to outages and ongoing investigations by Ubisoft, who previously had to shut down the game due to attackers taking control.

via Gizmodo|

#cyberattack #game-outage #rainbow-six-siege

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege Servers Restored After Major Hacks

Rainbow Six Siege servers were temporarily taken offline after an apparent hack that distributed millions of pounds worth of in-game currency to players, prompting Ubisoft to investigate and work on restoring the game while suspending its marketplace. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in online gaming security, especially during peak holiday periods.

via BBC|

#hack #in-game-currency #rainbow-six-siege

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft Temporarily Shuts Down Rainbow Six Siege Servers Amid Security Breach

Ubisoft shut down Rainbow Six Siege servers following a security breach that resulted in players gaining billions of credits and rare skins, leading to a rollback of transactions and ongoing efforts to restore service and ensure account integrity.

via Engadget|

#data-rollback #rainbow-six-siege #security-breach

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege Servers Shut Down After Massive Credit Hack

Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege experienced a significant security breach allowing hackers to ban players, manipulate in-game feeds, and distribute approximately $13.33 million worth of free in-game credits and items. The incident led to the game's shutdown and ongoing investigations, with unverified claims suggesting a larger breach involving Ubisoft's infrastructure and source code theft via a MongoDB vulnerability. Ubisoft has not yet provided detailed public statements or confirmed the full extent of the breach.

via BleepingComputer|

#in-game-currency #mongodb-vulnerability #rainbow-six-siege

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft Takes Rainbow Six Siege Servers Offline After Massive Hack

Ubisoft shut down Rainbow Six Siege servers after hackers gained control, allowing them to ban users, send messages, unlock items, and distribute 2 billion R6 Credits worth approximately $13.33 million, with service still offline as Ubisoft works to resolve the issue.

via The Verge|

#hack #in-game-credits #rainbow-six-siege

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege underperforms amid pricing issues and financial challenges

Rainbow Six Siege underperformed in Ubisoft's recent financial report due to a pricing exploit that allowed players to inflate in-game currency, causing temporary disruptions in player spending. The exploit has been fixed, and Ubisoft remains optimistic about the game's growth potential, despite the setback.

via Eurogamer|

#business #game-performance #in-game-currency

business8 months ago•3 min saved

Ubisoft Restructures Amid Revenue Decline as Assassin's Creed Shadows Hits Milestones

Ubisoft reported lower-than-expected Q1 2025-26 financials, with revenue down 3.9%, and announced a restructuring into 'Creative Houses' to improve focus and autonomy, while progress on a Tencent partnership continues.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#acquisitions #business #creative-houses

gaming10 months ago•6 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege X Launches as Free-to-Play with New Updates and Features

The review of Rainbow Six Siege X highlights that the game maintains its strong fundamentals with engaging modes like Bomb, introduces a new 6v6 mode called Dual Front, and features improved sound design and destructible environments, though some limitations and monetization choices remain. Overall, it’s a promising update that keeps the game fresh and fun for fans, with more evaluation needed on new modes.

via IGN|

#game-update #gaming #multiplayer

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege Fans Outraged Over New $9.99 Subscription Service

Ubisoft's announcement of a $10 monthly subscription service for Rainbow Six Siege, revealed at the Manchester Major esports event, has been met with significant backlash from fans. The R6 Membership, which includes access to the battle pass and other exclusive rewards, is seen as another monetization strategy for a game that is already heavily monetized. Fans are particularly upset because Rainbow Six Siege is not free-to-play, unlike other games with similar subscription models.

via GameSpot|

#esports #fan-reactions #gaming

gaming1 year ago•3 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege Fans Outraged Over New $9.99 Subscription

Ubisoft's announcement of a new subscription service for Rainbow Six Siege has been met with widespread backlash from the community. The $10 monthly or $80 yearly R6 Membership offers battle pass access, level skips, and cosmetic items, but the timing is poor due to a lack of new content in the game's current roadmap. Fans are frustrated with the paywall for new cosmetics in a premium game, leading to calls for a boycott and negative reactions at a recent tournament.

via Kotaku|

#controversy #gaming #gaming-community

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege Fans Outraged Over $10 Monthly Subscription

Ubisoft announced a $10 monthly subscription for Rainbow Six Siege, offering exclusive content and premium battle pass access, but the news was met with boos from fans during the Manchester Major.

via TrueAchievements|

#gaming #gaming-community #rainbow-six-siege

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege Fans Outraged by $10 Monthly Subscription

Ubisoft's announcement of a $9.99 monthly membership for Rainbow Six Siege has been met with significant backlash from fans, who are upset about additional costs in a game that already requires purchase and features microtransactions. The negative reaction was evident during the BLAST R6 Major Manchester 2024 event, where fans booed and chanted against the new membership. Critics argue that the membership offers poor value compared to similar services in other games, leading to calls for a boycott.

via IGN|

#fan-backlash #gaming #membership