Solid Snake will become a hero in Rainbow Six Siege X

On March 3, the online shooter Rainbow Six Siege X by Ubisoft will launch its next season, titled Silent Hunt. Ubisoft employees have already revealed its features: several updated maps, a few new modes including arcade duels, and a hero once created by game designer Hideo Kojima for the Metal Gear Solid series. The famous mercenary and spy doesn't have much health, but he can detect hidden objects and move quickly, using silent takedowns of enemies.

Solid Snake's main weapon in R6 is the suppressed Tacit .45 pistol, allowing for victories without noise or dust. Additionally, the agent can 'see through' walls with the Soliton Mk. III tactical gadget. This is a type of radar that shows not only the enemy's location behind cover but also the direction they're facing. However, there are significant limitations: the effect is temporary and only works on the same floor where the hero is located. If the target is above or below, the device simply won't detect them. The operative also has the 'Weapons in Place' ability: with it, he can collect gadgets from defeated opponents — then they'll supplement the set of grenades and special equipment in Snake's own pockets.

The developers report improvements to the Littoral, Villa, and Oregon maps — mainly changing terrain details and the lighting system. Also, with the release of 'Silent Hunt,' users will gain access to an arcade mode with duels and online matchmaking, though it will only be playable from April 16 to 30. Another important change will be the optimization of the replay camera: it will allow free movement, slow-motion recording, and effects like masking customization settings. Finally, some operatives will receive balance adjustments.