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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Aug 16, 2026
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Operation Split Fire Revealed

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New Egyptian Defender Noor arrives with the Horus Lance Launcher alongside the new Legend Division rank and a targeted rework for Villa.

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Key Changes

  • 1New Defender Noor added, featuring the Horus Lance Launcher to counter shield strategies.
  • 2Legend Division introduced as the new highest competitive rank above Champion.
  • 3Villa map received a targeted update with layout changes and a relocated bomb site.
  • 4New limited-time 3v3 Arcade mode launched.
  • 5Modernized versions of Stadium Alpha, Stadium Bravo, and House maps.
  • 6Modernized Tutorials and Shooting Range features.
  • 7Major balancing updates for Operators, weapons, and gadgets.

All Changes

👥Operators(2)

  • newNoor: Added Noor, the first Egyptian Operator, as a new Defender.
  • newHorus Lance Launcher: Introduced the Horus Lance Launcher, which fires piercing projectiles that attach to surfaces and shields to emit flames.

🏆Ranked(1)

  • newLegend Division: Introduced Legend Division as a new competitive tier above Champion for the highest-skilled players.

🗺️Maps(4)

  • changeVilla: Received a Targeted Map Update with a relocated bomb site and permanent layout changes.
  • changeStadium Alpha: Modernized version of the map introduced.
  • changeStadium Bravo: Modernized version of the map introduced.
  • changeHouse: Modernized version of the map introduced.

🎮Game Modes(1)

  • new3v3 Arcade: New limited-time 3v3 Arcade mode featuring faster, lower-commitment matches.

🎯Training(2)

  • changeTutorials: Modernized version of the Tutorials system introduced.
  • changeShooting Range: Modernized version of the Shooting Range introduced.

⚖️Gameplay(1)

  • changeGameplay: Major balancing updates implemented for various Operators, weapons, and gadgets.

Summary

Operation Split Fire Overview

Operation Split Fire (Season 3) introduces Noor, an Egyptian Defender designed to counter shield strategies using her Horus Lance Launcher. This piercing gadget attaches to surfaces and shields to emit flames, providing new area denial and site control capabilities.

Competitive & Maps

A new competitive tier, Legend Division, has been introduced as the highest rank above Champion. Additionally, the Villa map has received a targeted update featuring a relocated bomb site and permanent layout changes to refresh tactical play while maintaining its core identity.

Additional Content

Players can participate in a new limited-time 3v3 Arcade mode for faster matches. Several maps and training features have been modernized, including Stadium Alpha, Stadium Bravo, House, Tutorials, and the Shooting Range. The season also brings major balancing updates across Operators, weapons, and gadgets.

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