Steam Quietly Makes Massive FPS Free for You to Download and Play
In a surprise move, Ubisoft has made a beloved first-person shooter free to play on Steam, albeit with some limitations. According to a report from Gaming Bible, the 2015 shooter Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege has been updated with a new "Free Access" version, which gives players access to certain game modes and operators.
The new version, dubbed Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X, offers players the chance to try out the game’s Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes, as well as a selection of operators. However, the free version does not include access to the game’s ranked mode, which has been left exclusive to players who have purchased the full version.
As reported by Gaming Bible, the reaction from Steam users has been mixed, with some players expressing disappointment and frustration with the game’s new free-to-play model. The game’s Steam reviews have dropped to a "Mixed" score, down from its overall "Very Positive" score. However, it’s worth noting that some of these reviews appear to be from players who are unhappy about the game being free, or who are experiencing server issues that have since been resolved.
Despite this, the existing Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege community seems to be largely supportive of the move, according to Gaming Bible. On the r/Rainbow6 subreddit, players are viewing the free version as a net positive, as it allows them to continue enjoying the game without being matched with new players. Additionally, the player count in ranked mode is expected to rise as new players try out the game and decide to purchase the full version.
Gaming Bible notes that this move could be seen as a rare example of Ubisoft doing something right. By offering a free version of the game, the company is allowing new players to try out the game and potentially become hooked, before deciding to purchase the full version.
The free version of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is available now on Steam, and players can access it by searching for the game and selecting the "Free Access" option. As Gaming Bible reports, the game’s community is cautiously optimistic about the move, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out in the coming weeks and months.
Ubisoft’s decision to make Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege free to play on Steam is a bold move, and one that could pay off in the long run. As noted by Gaming Bible, the game’s community is largely supportive of the move, and it could help to attract new players to the game. Only time will tell if this strategy will be successful, but for now, it’s a welcome change for fans of the game.
The update to Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is available now on all platforms, and players can access the free version on Steam by searching for the game.
Sources:
https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/steam/steam-massive-fps-free-download-play-265108-20250612
Topics: Steam, Free Games, Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft
