Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege 11 Maps Downloadable for FREE on December Release, Confirms Ubisoft; Closed Beta Officially Begins Today

By Staff Reporter

Sep 24 2015, 12:29 PM EDT

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Beta starts today, September 24 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC which will be open to everyone who had pre-ordered the game. Ubisoft also announced that the game will have a total of 11 maps downloadable for free when the title officially comes out in December.

For those who haven't preordered, IGN is giving away codes to lucky winners of the sweepstakes along with other prizes including an Xbox One console, Gold Editions and Standard Editions of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and Rainbow Six Siege T-Shirts. Those who want to join the contest can register on of their contest webpage.

Gamers can play choose from 14 Operators, exploit 3 Maps, and 2 Multiplayer Game Modes when the free beta launches today for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, notes Hi-Def Digest.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege will have 11 maps when launched in December with all the maps after launch are free to download. PC Gamer gives more information about the game by detailing Ubisoft's email:

"At launch, Rainbow Six Siege will have 11 maps, playable both day or night, all using the full potential of our Real Blast destruction technology. In addition, all post-launch maps will be downloadable for free. We want players to stay with us for the long term and have ambitious post-launch plans that we will detail at a later stage."

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege will be using Ubisoft's AnvilNext game engine. The game will be the latest installment to the Rainbow Six game franchise featuring multiplayer-focused tactical First-Person Shooter focusing heavily on teamplay and realism that's inspired by real world counter-terrorism missions. The game takes players in sieges featuring five-versus-five gameplay between terrorists and counter-terrorist operatives.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Rainbow Six Siege was initially announced E3 last year. The game is originally scheduled for release on October 13 but moved to December 1, 2015 for all regions as the developer needs more time to polish the game. A Closed Beta starts today, September 24.