How long is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 64 h; those who don't, 146 h.

How much does Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege cost?

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is free to play on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions) Processeur : AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel i3-8100 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 65 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers Notes supplémentaires : For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 (64-bit versions) Processeur : AMD Ryzen5 3600 / Intel i5-10400 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 65 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card 5.1 with latest drivers Notes supplémentaires : For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

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Released December 1, 2015

ActionFree-to-play

sample: 497 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)

75/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 82 % · 1,535,093 reviews (« Very Positive »)

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Teamwork and strategy dominate the conversation, with 69 positive mentions out of 106 about gameplay. Overall, the title sits at a Very Positive rating, with 82% of more than 1.5 million Steam reviews favoring it, while post‑release sentiment among recent reviewers is 75% positive.

What it's about: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege est un jeu de tir tactique qui se joue en équipe, où vous devrez allier talent et stratégie.

In-game

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« this gAme is probably the worst game i possibly played but its like a dominate abusive woman so its perfect my teammates are hellen keller and the enemy is johgn wick so ya great game »

👍 anonymous review · 2483 h played312274

« Worst game ever do not download unless u want to end up brain dead and homeless »

👍 anonymous review · 188 h played4211

« ive learned more racial slurs in this game than every other game and my life experience combined. 10/10 would recommend if you're very racist (not me) »

👍 anonymous review · 353 h played3322

« this game is terrible, ubisoft as a dev team is terrible, your teammates are always terrible, the enemies are always calling you every slur you can think of. really toxic and terrible game. 9/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 1036 h played10321

« I love this game the anti cheat is amazing I love playing ranked because the players are so good they can see me through the wall but of course their not cheating cause how could they be cheating there is an anti cheat. Fun game! »

👍 anonymous review · 576 h played911

« The Siege community is the only place where someone will teamkill you, type “my bad” in chat, and then blame you for walking into their bullet. »

👍 anonymous review · 895 h played31

« Almost 600 hours on the game and id rather spend every second with a kaid claw strapped to my testicles »

👎 anonymous review · 560 h played19842

« THIS GAMES SUCKS, played siege for YEARS and over the years they just keep making it worse and its becoming less and less like the rainbow six siege i remember. highly disappointed. »

👎 anonymous review · 19 h played301132

« Don't even bother unless you have friends. This game is the most mind numbing, frustrating and annoying game to play solo. Can be fun once in a while if you have friends. Only buy if you are in perfect mental state. »

👎 anonymous review · 1822 h played1111

« This game sucks. There was a fire going on in my house but I couldn't put it out because I would get disconnected and get penalized in ranked for an hour. »

👎 anonymous review · 75 h played1411

« Matchmaking inherently punishes squads, shadow MMR is unfair, and generally the game is full of cheaters and not really fun anymore. Fix yo stuff ubi »

👎 anonymous review · 1514 h played2111

« The ultimate Stockholm syndrome simulator. You hate the cheating sweats, braindead teammates, and laggy ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ more than your absentee dad, but you'll simp for that next round like a cuckolded incel. 10/10 would play again. »

👍 anonymous review · 1832 h played3332

In players' words

« this gAme is probably the worst game i possibly played but its like a dominate abusive woman so its perfect my teammates are hellen keller and the enemy is johgn wick so ya great game »

👍 anonymous review · 2483 h played312274

« Almost 600 hours on the game and id rather spend every second with a kaid claw strapped to my testicles »

👎 anonymous review · 560 h played19842

« Worst game ever do not download unless u want to end up brain dead and homeless »

👍 anonymous review · 188 h played4211

« THIS GAMES SUCKS, played siege for YEARS and over the years they just keep making it worse and its becoming less and less like the rainbow six siege i remember. highly disappointed. »

👎 anonymous review · 19 h played301132

« ive learned more racial slurs in this game than every other game and my life experience combined. 10/10 would recommend if you're very racist (not me) »

👍 anonymous review · 353 h played3322

👎 anonymous review · 1822 h played1111

👍 anonymous review · 1036 h played10321

« This game sucks. There was a fire going on in my house but I couldn't put it out because I would get disconnected and get penalized in ranked for an hour. »

👎 anonymous review · 75 h played1411

👍 anonymous review · 576 h played911

« Matchmaking inherently punishes squads, shadow MMR is unfair, and generally the game is full of cheaters and not really fun anymore. Fix yo stuff ubi »

👎 anonymous review · 1514 h played2111

« The Siege community is the only place where someone will teamkill you, type “my bad” in chat, and then blame you for walking into their bullet. »

👍 anonymous review · 895 h played31

👍 anonymous review · 1832 h played3332

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

65 % pos · n=106

Multiplayer

32 % pos · n=25

Performance

30 % pos · n=10

Stability / bugs

10 % pos · n=10

Content / longevity

33 % pos · n=6

Value for money

0 % pos · n=4

Interface / UX

0 % pos · n=3

Graphics / art

50 % pos · n=2

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	106	69	11	26
Multiplayer	25	8	2	15
Performance	10	3	1	6
Stability / bugs	10	1	0	9
Content / longevity	6	2	0	4
Value for money	4	0	0	4
Interface / UX	3	0	0	3
Graphics / art	2	1	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 64 h on median; those who dislike it: 146 h.

<2h

100 % (n=5)

2-10h

74 % (n=77)

10-25h

83 % (n=88)

>25h

72 % (n=327)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,7 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

Gameplay is the strongest pillar: 69 positive mentions out of 106 total (≈65% of the discourse).
Players invest heavily: 327 reviewers logged over 25 hours, and 72% of that group rated the experience positively.
The fun factor shows up in the data: the keyword "amusement" appears 20 times, highlighting enjoyment.
Addictive loop noted: 7 mentions of "addiction" suggest strong replay appeal.

Weaknesses

Performance concerns surface frequently: 6 negative mentions out of 10 (60% of performance talks).
Bugs are a major pain point: 9 negative mentions out of 10 (90% of bug‑related discussions).
Multiplayer experience draws criticism: 15 negative mentions out of 25 (60% of multiplayer talks).
User‑interface frustration is unanimous: 3 negative mentions out of 3 total UI comments.

Who is it for?

Fans of tactical, team‑oriented shooters who relish deep strategic planning will find plenty to love. Players tolerant of occasional performance hiccups and willing to invest time in mastering the game will get the most out of it.

Is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 82% of 1,535,093 Steam reviews are positive (player score 75/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is the strongest pillar. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Rainbow Six Siege remains a cornerstone of the tactical shooter genre, buoyed by strong gameplay and high player commitment. Yet technical shortcomings—especially performance and bugs—continue to tarnish the experience for many. If you value strategic depth over polish, the game still rewards dedication.

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