If you thought Rainbow Six Siege was just about tactical wall-breaching and methodical corner-checking, Ubisoft is about to blow your digital mind all over again. The tech-heavy, neon-infused nightmare is back, and it’s shinier—and bloodier—than ever.
Ubisoft has officially dropped the brand-new gameplay trailer for its highly anticipated limited-time event, M.U.T.E. Protocol: Flesh & Metal, and it looks like an absolute cybernetic fever dream.
Check out the high-octane trailer breakdown below!
The War for the Tower’s Brain
This isn’t your standard hostage rescue. The Flesh & Metal event plunges players into a brutal, neon-lit war zone pitting two heavily stylised factions against each other: the Organic vs. the Robotic.
The event brings back a hyper-stylised version of the Tower map, but this time, the stakes have evolved. Players will dive headfirst into a frantic, fast-paced Arms Race mode. The objective? Eliminate your opponents, climb through increasingly powerful weapon tiers, seize the ultimate weapon, and fight your way directly to the Tower’s Brain to lock down a victory.
What We Learned From the Trailer
Guns, Lots of Guns: The retro-futuristic Arms Race mechanic means your loadout is constantly mutating. Staying adaptable is the only way to survive as you cycle through weapon tiers on the fly.
Flesh vs. Metal Aesthetics: The cosmetic game is incredibly strong here. Expect radically overhauled, sci-fi-inspired skins for your favourite Operators, blending organic elements with sleek, cold cybernetics.
Pure Vertical Chaos: The Tower map has always been known for its verticality, but the trailer hints at accelerated, chaotic movement mechanics that turn the familiar tactical shooter into a twitch-reflex arcade experience.
Play It Before It’s Gone!
Like previous M.U.T.E. Protocol iterations, Flesh & Metal is a limited-time event. The event is live now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, running through October 1.
If you want to step away from the stress of ranked queues and experience Siege at its absolute weirdest and fastest, you won’t want to miss this one. Load up, pick your side, and go claim the Tower.
Are you fighting for humanity’s flesh or the purity of the machine? Let us know your thoughts on the new trailer in the comments below!
Ubisoft and Ivory Tower are keeping the pedal to the metal in The Crew Motorfest, and their latest teaser is a certified treat for fans of precision engineering and lightweight performance. The newly released Alpine Elite Bundle Trailer has officially dropped, showcasing a gorgeous pairing of French automotive art designed to dominate the streets of O’ahu.
If you have a need for speed and an appreciation for track-focused agility, this is a pack you’ll want to keep on your radar.
The Irresistible Attraction of Lightness
While previous Elite Bundles focused on raw, heavy American muscle or ultra-exclusive hypercars, the Alpine Elite Bundle shifts the spotlight toward a different philosophy: extreme weight reduction and cutting-edge aerodynamics.
The trailer highlights two stunning vehicles that players will soon be able to add to their virtual garages:
Alpine A110R Ultime: The absolute pinnacle of the modern A110 lineup. This track-honed monster is built for razor-sharp handling, combining carbon fibre components with a finely-tuned setup made to slice through winding coastal roads and tight street circuits alike.
Alpine Alpenglow: Moving from production excellence to futuristic fantasy, the Alpenglow concept car is a striking, hydrogen-powered hypercar vision. With its glowing light signatures and aerodynamic silhouette, it looks less like a traditional car and more like a spacecraft designed for the tarmac.
When Can You Drive Them?
Release Date: Mark your calendars for July 8th!
The Alpine Elite Bundle will officially become available in-game on all supported platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (as well as via Ubisoft+).
Whether you’re looking to shave seconds off your best time in the latest Summit events or simply want to cruise the vibrant Hawaiian landscape in style, these two French powerhouses offer a stark, refreshing contrast to the usual grid.
Check out the official trailer over on Ubisoft’s channels to see these two machines in action, and get ready to experience the “irresistible attraction of lightness” next month!
Ubisoft has officially dropped the narrative cinematic trailer for The Division 2: Into the Dark, and it’s safe to say that Washington D.C. is about to get a whole lot bloodier. If you thought the capital was finally stabilising after pushing back the Black Tusk, think again. The vacuum has been filled, and an old enemy is back with a terrifyingly potent upgrade.
Check out the trailer breakdown and what this means for your next drop into the capital.
The Hyenas Have a New Addictive Edge
The narrative cinematic sets up a bleak new reality on the streets. With the Black Tusk presence weakened, the chaotic Hyena faction has seized the opportunity to tighten their grip on Washington D.C.
How? They’ve weaponised a brand-new, highly volatile variant of “Spice.” This isn’t just a street drug anymore; it’s a chemical compound recovered right out of the Dark Zone that makes their fighters hyper-aggressive, incredibly resistant to pain, and brutal to bring down. Civilians are going missing, chaos is spreading, and the streets are slipping back into total anarchy.
“To push them back, you must return to the most dangerous place in Washington D.C.—The Dark Zone.”
Redefining the Dark Zone Experience
This season places the Dark Zones directly at the heart of the endgame narrative, and Ubisoft is backing it up with a massive gameplay overhaul. Whether you are a hardcore PvP sweeper or a PvE player who usually avoids the DZ like the plague, Into the Dark has something for you:
The Toxic Dark Zone (PvE Variant): A seasonal, 12-agent shared space designed for players who want high-stakes extraction tension without the constant threat of rogue PvP players. You’ll fight waves of buffed Hyenas, manage severe “Toxicity” mechanics, and extract Sample Cannisters to disrupt the Spice supply line.
The Balanced Dark Zone (PvPvE): For the purists. This zone features high-level normalisation based on Conflict rules. SHD Watch and Expertise bonuses are completely disabled here, levelling the playing field so that tactical skill—not just hours gritted into a build—determines who wins a gunfight.
PvP Rebalancing:Ubisoft is kicking off a long-term campaign to overhaul PvP, starting with massive tweaks to overperforming and underused Weapon and Gear Talents to diversify the meta.
High Stakes, High Rewards
If you’re brave enough to step into these updated zones, the loot table upgrades are massive. Exotic Component drop rates from Landmark Chests have been bumped up significantly (up to 40% in PvP DZs and 25% in the Toxic DZ), meaning optimising your endgame builds is about to get a lot smoother.
Coupled with a fresh Season Pass, an upcoming Incursion later in the season, and two new Classified Assignments (Conspiracy Zone Hideout and McMillan Reservoir Assault), Into the Dark is shaping up to be one of the most intense, high-stakes updates the game has seen in years.
The Into the Dark update is live right now. Lock and load, Agents—it’s time to head back into the shadows.
Are you ready to face the upgraded Hyenas, or will you be sticking to the light? Let us know your thoughts on the new cinematic and the PvE Dark Zone in the comments below!
Ubisoft has just dropped the official Solid Snake Elite Trailer for Rainbow Six Siege, and it is everything tactical stealth fans could have ever dreamed of.
If you’ve been living under a camera feed, the legendary infiltrator from Konami’s Metal Gear Solid franchise joined the Team Rainbow roster earlier this year as a permanent Attacking Operator in Operation Silent Hunt. Armed with his game-changing Soliton Radar Mk. III and a voice provided by the iconic David Hayter, Snake completely altered the tactical landscape.
Now, he’s getting the ultimate upgrade. The brand-new Elite Set is officially live, and it’s a brilliant nod to tactical espionage history.
What’s Included in the Solid Snake Elite Set?
The trailer showcases a bundle packed with nostalgic items and sleek designs that seamlessly blend the gritty world of Siege with the tactical espionage action of Metal Gear. Here is exactly what you get with the Elite Set:
The Elite Uniform & Headgear: Embody the legendary operative with an old-school, “Old Man” inspired aesthetic that looks incredibly sharp in the field.
The Victory Dance: Keep your eyes peeled for an MVP screen animation that pays homage to classic MGS style.
Gadget Skin: A customised skin for the Soliton Radar Mk. III, bringing the classic tactical look right to your fingertips.
Weapon Skins: Exclusive tactical weapon skins tailored for the F2 assault rifle, the PMR90A2 DMR, and his trusty TACIT .45 sidearm.
Elite Charm & Operator Cards: Complete your profile look to intimidate Defenders before the round even begins.
A Match Made in Stealth Heaven
Seeing Solid Snake trade banter with Sam “Zero” Fisher inside the Rainbow Six universe has been an absolute treat for long-time stealth gaming fans. The Elite trailer perfectly captures that gritty, high-stakes military atmosphere while honouring the legacy of a character who practically invented the genre.
Whether you’re scanning the floor plan for soft walls with the radar’s Precision Mode, or using his On-Site Procurement ability to scavenge discarded secondary gadgets from fallen operators, you can now do it in absolute style.
The Solid Snake Elite Set is available right now in-game via the shop. Drop into Siege, grab your gear, and remember: a cornered fox is more dangerous than a jackal!
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Agents, it is time to recalibrate your builds and restock your ammo. Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have officially dropped the launch trailer for The Division 2: Into the Dark (Year 8, Season 2), and it is completely flipping the script on how we look at Washington D.C.’s most dangerous sectors.
With Black Tusk temporarily pushed back, a familiar enemy has stepped into the power vacuum with a terrifying upgrade. The Hyenas are back, and they are flooding the streets with a highly potent, pain-resistant formula of “Spice.”
Check out the breakdown of what the brutal new launch trailer reveals, and why you’ll want to log back into the grid immediately.
Watch the Official Launch Trailer
Welcome to the Toxic Dark Zone (Yes, a PvE DZ!)
For years, the Dark Zone has been a hotbed of high-stakes extraction tension and Rogue Agent betrayals. Into the Dark is shaking up that foundational formula by introducing rotating Dark Zone rulesets, headlined by the community’s long-requested feature: a dedicated PvE Dark Zone experience.
Known as the Toxic Dark Zone, this seasonal variant deactivates Rogue protocols entirely. Player-versus-player damage is turned off, meaning up to 12 Agents can share the space and work together as a unified front.
But don’t expect a walk in the park:
The Toxicity Mechanic: The entire zone is covered in a hazardous contamination that builds up debuffs the longer you stay inside.
Buffed Hyenas: You’ll face hyper-aggressive Hyena factions jacked up on Potent Spice, making them faster, tougher, and much harder to bring down.
The Objective: Infiltrate, survive the rising environmental toxicity, and secure Sample Canisters to disrupt the Hyena operation.
For the purists, don’t worry—the Balanced Dark Zone (featuring high-level normalisation with SHD Watch/Expertise disabled for pure skill-based PvP) and the traditional Classic Dark Zone are rotating right alongside it.
High-Tier Loot Updates & Exotic Economy Buffs
If you love hunting for Exotics, Into the Dark is giving you plenty of reasons to grind. Massive is significantly buffing the economy and reward systems:
Exotic Component Drop Rates: Landmark chests in the PvP Dark Zones now boast a massive 40% drop chance for Exotic components (25% in the Toxic PvE DZ). Furthermore, Heroic Landmark bosses in PvP zones now feature a whopping 48% drop rate for Exotics.
New Weapons & Gear Sets: Keep an eye out for the new Ortiz: Reficere gear set (built heavily around rapid-application nanite healing) and two brand-new Exotics: the Caduceus Assault Rifle and the Underboss SMG.
Quality of Life Updates: Dark Zone spawn points now feature a brief invulnerability window to put a definitive end to toxic door-camping.
Agent Note: Later this season, players can also look forward to a brand-new Incursion titled Steel Creek, plus two fresh Classified Assignments to expand the narrative.
The Verdict
The Division 2 continues to prove that it isn’t just surviving seven years in; it’s actively evolving. By introducing structural PvP overhauls alongside an unpredictable, highly contaminated PvE Dark Zone loop, Into the Dark gives both solo survivalists and hardcore PvP squads a fresh reason to brave the capital.
The update is live right now. Grab your squad, watch your toxicity levels, and don’t let the Hyenas take the capital.
Are you diving straight into the Toxic PvE Dark Zone, or testing your builds in the balanced PvP brackets? Let us know your thoughts on the new trailer in the comments below!
If you thought the battlefields of Heathmoor were already stressful enough with light-spamming Orochis and unblockable heavy attacks, think again. Ubisoft has dropped a brand-new trailer confirming the return of one of the most unexpected, blood-pumping crossovers in the game’s history.
Survivors of the Fog—the iconic Dead by Daylight collaboration—is officially back for a limited-time throwback run, and the trailer promises pure, unadulterated chaos.
Check out the breakdown of what’s waiting for you in the mist from June 11th to July 2nd, 2026.
Watch the Event Trailer
The trailer sets a chilling mood: the familiar, eerie ambience of Dead by Daylight bleeds directly into For Honor’s Cinder Mill map. But instead of generators to repair while helpless, our battle-hardened Knights, Vikings, Samurai, and Outlaws are doing what they do best—fighting back. Well, trying to, anyway.
The Trapper Hunts the Heroes
For those who missed the event’s original debut, this isn’t your standard standard standard Dominion match.
The Mode: A frantic 4v4 PvP mode without the usual standard minions.
The Twist: Replacing the minion lane is The Trapper, Dead by Daylight’s signature poster-boy killer, controlled by a ruthless AI.
The Objective: Two teams compete for capture points while avoiding the Trapper’s bear traps and massive cleaver. He roams the map aggressively, attacking anyone in sight regardless of faction.
Pro-Tip: If your team manages to take down the Trapper, you will earn a massive chunk of hard points to help push the enemy team into breaking—and the hero who lands the final blow gets a full health restore. But beware: he hits like a literal truck.
Fresh Loot and Throwback Rewards
It wouldn’t be a For Honor event without some incredible cosmetic drops. By playing during the event window, you can progress through a Free Event Pass to unlock:
Mask of Carnage (Elite Outfit)
Mask of the Oni (Mood FX)
Demonic Mask (Ornament)
Even better, Ubisoft has updated the system so that daily orders in other game modes will also reward event pass points. So even if you need a break from the spooky atmosphere, you can still grind out that sweet, horror-themed loot.
Perfectly Timed for Title Update 1
The timing of this throwback event couldn’t be better. It perfectly complements the launch of the newest Sohei Hero Skin: The Oni’s Wrath. Stalking through the dark fog as a corrupted, demonic Samurai entity? Yes, please.
Furthermore, this update brings a massive anti-gank rework with damage scaling adjustments, alongside balance reworks for Ocelotl, Jormungandr, Pirate, and Tiandi.
Final Verdict: Face Your Fears
Survivors of the Fog successfully blends the tension of a survival-horror game with the complex, mechanical combat of For Honor. Will you dominate the leaderboard, or will you end up caught in a bear trap while a Lawbringer top-heavies you into oblivion?
Drop into the fog now—before the entity claims the Cinder Mill for good on July 2nd.
Are you brave enough to take on the Trapper, or will you be sticking to Duels? Let us know your thoughts on the trailer in the comments below!
Get your running shoes on and perfect your wind-up punches, because a gaming icon is making a massive comeback. Ubisoft has officially announced that Rayman Legends Retold is set to launch on October 1!
Whether you’re a long-time fan who remembers saving Teensies on the original hardware, or a newcomer ready to experience one of the greatest platformers of all time with a fresh coat of paint, your autumn gaming schedule just got a whole lot brighter.
Where Can You Play It? (Spoiler: Everywhere)
Ubisoft is making sure absolutely no one gets left out of the glade. On October 1, Rayman Legends Retold will be dropping across an incredibly wide array of platforms, including next-gen hardware and cloud streaming services:
Consoles: PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2™.
PC Stores: Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
Subscription & Cloud: Available day one on Ubisoft+, as well as GeForce Now and Blacknut.
Whether you want to play natively on a powerful rig, on the go with Nintendo’s next-gen handheld, or stream it directly to your TV via the cloud, Ubisoft has you covered.
Why We’re Hyped for the “Retold” Treatment
While Rayman Legends was already a masterclass in rhythm, level design, and gorgeous 2D art, the Retold edition promises to elevate the experience for modern hardware.
We’re expecting buttery-smooth framerates, crisp modern resolutions, and hopefully some brilliant modern quality-of-life updates to those notoriously chaotic musical stages (looking at you, Castle Rock). Plus, seeing how the game utilises the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2™ is going to be a major highlight for handheld fans.
Mark your calendars: October 1 is the day the glade wakes up.
Are you ready to jump back into the musical madness? Let us know in the comments which platform you’ll be picking this up on!
Agents, lock and load. It is time to secure your gear and head back to where the collapse originally began—well, almost.
Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft have just unleashed a surprise “Battle for Brooklyn” Celebration Teaser Trailer for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. Marking exactly one year since the game’s highly anticipated Brooklyn DLC expansion dropped in May 2025, this anniversary event promises to breathe some chaotic new life into the tactical looter-shooter.
Whether you’re a hardened veteran who has been farming exotics for years or an agent looking for a reason to reactivate, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming celebration running from May 21 through June 4.
What’s Packed into the Celebration Event?
The new teaser trailer gives a fast-paced look at a city still very much on the edge, teasing fresh endgame challenges and plenty of tactical loot. Far from just a simple retrospective, the celebration brings tangible changes and rewards to the map.
Here is the breakdown of what is dropping over the two-week event:
1. The Brooklyn Celebration Event Pass
Running for the duration of the event, a brand-new, Brooklyn-inspired Event Pass will be active. All agents can progress through the pass naturally by simply playing the game and earning Season XP.
The Loot: You’ll be able to unlock exclusive cosmetics, including outfits inspired by notorious New York bosses and factions like the LMB Boss, Danvers, the Cleaners Boss, and the infamous Rat Queen.
Premium Track: If you have 1,000 Premium Credits burning a hole in your stash, you can opt into the premium track for extra cosmetic rewards.
2. A Deadly New Threat: The Phoenix Hunter
Think Brooklyn is safe just because you cleared the mini-campaign last year? Think again. The teaser confirms that starting May 26, strange audio anomalies and new enemy activity have been detected beneath the city streets. Agents who dare to investigate will come face-to-face with a terrifying new Stalker: the Phoenix Hunter. Defeating this threat at the climax mission will reward players with the brand-new Whiplash Exotic Pistol, complete with a unique custom skin.
3. The “Corrosive Shell” Global Event
Starting May 26, things are going to get highly volatile. A new Global Event called Corrosive Shell will take over, fundamentally changing how you engage hostile factions:
Enemy factions will be protected by a purple aura called a Corrosive Shell, which deflects standard bullet damage.
To shatter the shell, you must hit them with Status Effects (Bleed, Burn, Blind, Ensnare, or environmental hazards).
Breaking the shell triggers a corrosive explosion. If you land the finishing blow on a corroded enemy, you will trigger Corrosive Momentum, granting a massive buff: +50% Weapon Damage, +25% RPM, +25% Status Effect speed, and +50% Reload Speed for 10 seconds.
A Perfect Excuse to Re-Enter the Dark Zone
When the Battle for Brooklyn expansion originally launched, it brought a lot of nostalgic charm but faced a somewhat mixed reception on Steam due to punishing solo balancing. This anniversary celebration looks like Massive’s way of refining the experience, offering powerful gameplay-loop modifiers like Corrosive Momentum to give players an absolute power trip.
Alongside the in-game event, Ubisoft is also running a Twitch Drops campaign from May 21 to May 28, meaning you can score extra vanity items just by watching your favourite Division 2 streamers take on the new content.
TechMash Verdict: With The Division 3 confirmed to be somewhere on the horizon, updates like this prove Massive Entertainment isn’t letting D.C. or New York fall anytime soon. Grab your squad, stack your Status Effect builds, and go hunt that Phoenix.
The Division 2: Battle for Brooklyn Celebration event is live right now across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One (playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S via backward compatibility).
Are you ready to face the Phoenix Hunter, or has your Agent permanently retired from the field? Let us know your builds for the Corrosive Shell event in the comments below!
Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/the-division/the-division-2
Skull and Bones is officially charting a course into its third year, and Ubisoft has just dropped a brand-new Smuggler Pass trailer for Year 3 Season 1: Shattered Seas.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to dust off your captain’s hat and dive back into the treacherous waters of the Indian Ocean, this latest season—and the massive loot haul accompanying it—might just do the trick. Ubisoft is making an aggressive push to reshape the endgame, and the cosmetics this season are dripping with a darker, battle-hardened vibe.
Check out the breakdown of what the new Smuggler Pass brings to the table and why Shattered Seas is shaping up to be one of the game’s biggest shakeups yet.
New Cosmetics, New Rewards, New Ways to Rule the Sea
The new trailer gives players a slick look at the battle pass progression system for the season. As always, the Smuggler Pass allows captains to climb through tiers by earning Merits from completing challenges and smuggling high-value cargo.
This time around, the rewards are heavily themed around the dark, intense atmosphere of a sea torn apart by war and mythical threats. Players can look forward to:
Exclusive Captain Outfits: Show off your Infamy with some incredibly detailed, weathered gear sets.
Ship Customisation Sets: From intimidating hull colours and torn sail patterns to unique figureheads, your fleet will look terrifying on the horizon.
Premium Pass Exclusives: Upgrading to the Premium Smuggler Pass unlocks two full premium cosmetic sets spanning both your Captain and your favourite ships, along with extra premium currency.
Why Year 3 Season 1 is a Total Game Changer
The Smuggler Pass isn’t the only thing dropping. Year 3 represents a fundamental shift in how power and progression work in Skull and Bones. Ubisoft has listened to community feedback, leaning heavily into high-level naval combat and deeper RPG mechanics.
Here is what you’re actually playing for when you level up your pass and build power this season:
1. The Galleon Finally Arrives
Nicknamed “The Oppressor,” the iconic Galleon is finally here as a usable large ship. Boasting more broadside gun ports than any other ship currently in the game, this massive vessel is built for high-DPS, close-range destruction.
2. A Massive New Seasonal Mastery Tree
Progression has been overhauled with a massive new Seasonal Mastery Tree. This new system allows players to push their build power well past the previous limits, scaling ship ranks from Rank 13 all the way up to 30. It introduces build-defining perks like Reactive Bulwark (which triggers a massive explosion after bracing) and Deadly Medicine (which converts your healing output into extra damage for your next attack).
3. Escalating World Tiers (Bring on the Kraken!)
Your upgraded power will be put to the test across two brand-new, unforgiving World Tiers once you reach Kingpin status:
World Tier 3 (Rogue Storms): Enemies gain up to three random combat affixes, introducing unpredictable mechanics and strengthened foes.
World Tier 4 (Brutal Tempest): The ultimate endgame challenge. Enemies roll up to five strengthened affixes, and this tier is home to the legendary Kraken and exclusive Mythic World Events.
4. Mythic Ascension and Reforging
To survive the upper World Tiers, players can utilise the new Mythic Ascension and Mythic Reforge systems. These allow you to apply Mythic Mods to your gear, like Wildfire, which spreads burning damage to all targets within a 300-meter radius when an enemy is set ablaze.
Final Thoughts: Is It Time to Set Sail Again?
With a heavy emphasis on deeper RPG mechanics, higher difficulty scaling, and the introduction of fan-requested large ships like the Galleon, Skull and Bones is kicking off Year 3 with a lot of momentum.
The Y3S1 Smuggler Pass is live right now across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Store).
Are you planning to jump back behind the helm for Shattered Seas? What do you think of the new Galleon? Let us know in the comments below!
Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/skull-and-bones
Ubisoft has officially dropped the trailer for Maverick’s Elite Set, “Hotshot Welder,” and it is a massive treat for players who love a bit of grit, history, and tactical style. If you’ve been waiting for the hard-breaching, blowtorch-wielding attacker to get the premium treatment, your time has finally come.
Let’s break down everything revealed in the trailer and what you get when you unlock the bundle.
Going Back to His Roots
Maverick (Erik Thorn) has always been one of the more enigmatic operators in the Rainbow roster, boasting a dark backstory involving years spent undercover in Kabul. His Elite skin leans heavily into his veteran lore.
Ditching his standard modern tactical gear, the Hotshot Welder uniform sports a classic, rugged military look. With rolled-up sleeves, traditional combat trousers, and a vintage welder’s cap paired with heavy-duty safety goggles, Maverick looks less like a sleek operative and more like a battle-hardened combat engineer who isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.
What’s Inside the Bundle?
As with all premium Elite sets, you’re getting a massive overhaul for the operator. Buying the bundle unlocks a complete cosmetic overhaul:
Uniform: Hotshot Welder
Headgear: Maverick’s Elite Goggles and Cap
Victory Animation: A unique, torch-flaming MVP celebration
Operator Card: Custom Elite artwork for the loading screens
Chibi Charm: Elite Maverick Chibi
Weapon Skins: Custom retro finishes for his entire arsenal:
AR-15.50 DMR
M4 Assault Rifle
1911 TACOPS Pistol
That Victory Dance, Though
Easily the highlight of the reveal trailer is the brand-new MVP victory animation. If you manage to top the leaderboard, your team will be treated to Maverick stepping up to the camera, firing up his signature Suri Torch, and sparks flying as he casually cuts through a metal barrier right in front of the screen. It perfectly encapsulates his quiet, dangerous persona.
Our Take: Maverick remains one of the most versatile attackers in the game for opening up line-of-sight holes in reinforced walls. Giving him an Elite skin that looks this clean while burning through hard walls is bound to make him even more popular in Ranked play.
Availability
The Maverick Elite Set is available now in the in-game store and can be purchased using R6 Credits.
Are you going to be picking up the Hotshot Welder bundle, or are you holding out your R6 credits for another operator? Let us know in the comments below!
Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/rainbow-six/siege
The BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake has wrapped up, and Ubisoft is already steering the tactical shooter into its next massive era. Dropping on June 2, 2026, Year 11 Season 2—officially dubbed Operation System Override—is completely shifting the meta.
Following the cinematic chaos of Operation Silent Hunt and Solid Snake’s debut, Ubisoft is shifting the focus inward to the core 5v5 experience. We are getting a massive operator remaster, a brand-new map with a nostalgic pulse, the arrival of Ranked 3.0, and a sleek new bullpup rifle.
If you want to hit the ground running when the update drops on the live servers, here is everything you need to know about the new gameplay mechanics, gadgets, and essential starter tips.
The Headliner: The Dokkaebi Remaster & The “Jegeo Payload” For years, Dokkaebi has been the bane of defenders, forcing the entire enemy team to buzz and vibrate simultaneously. In Operation System Override, she is getting a complete rework. She can no longer globally hack every defender at once. Instead, her logic bomb has evolved into a hyper-targeted tool of destruction: The Jegeo Payload.
Old Dokkaebi: Global map disruption, universally annoying. New Dokkaebi: Precise, targeted hunter. Devastating punishment if ignored. How the Jegeo Payload Works Instead of a blanket call, Dokkaebi must now target an individual defender. If she successfully pulls off the call, the defender faces a brutal choice. They can stop and reset their phone, or ignore it. If they choose to ignore it, the phone detonates, dealing 40 damage.
But the physical damage is only half the problem. If a defender’s phone explodes or is hacked:
Observation Block: That defender loses complete access to all cameras and observation tools until they are eliminated or the round ends.
Gadget Brick: If the defender relies on their phone to operate their unique gadget, that gadget is bricked for the rest of the round. > Bricked Gadgets Include: Mozzie’s stolen drones, Maestro’s Evil Eye lasers, Echo’s Yokai sonic bursts, Fenrir’s F-NATT Dread Mines, and Skopós’s ability to swap between her pantheon shells.
Remote Phone Hacking Dokkaebi hasn’t lost her ability to hack the cameras of dead defenders. In fact, it’s received a massive buff. She can now hack dropped phones from a distance and through walls. The catch? The intel takeover is now temporary. You have to time your camera pushes perfectly.
The New Arsenal: The XK23 Assault Rifle To help Dokkaebi play aggressively off her targeted hacks, Ubisoft is handing her a brand-new primary weapon: the XK23 assault rifle.
This sleek bullpup rifle provides excellent short-to-medium-range versatility, offering a much-needed aggressive alternative to the MK 14 EBR marksman rifle and the high-risk, high-reward BOSG shotgun. Best of all? The XK23 is also being added to Sens and Rauora’s loadouts, and it will be completely free for all players at the start of the season.
Welcome to the Calypso Casino Pack your bags; we are heading back to Sin City. Inspired by the legendary Rainbow Six: Vegas, the new Calypso Casino map is built from the ground up for modern, high-level competitive Siege.
Perched like a luxury casino boat atop a Vegas high-rise, the map features a massive central atrium, an aquarium area, tight corridor sightlines, and insane verticality. Attackers can utilise a new rooftop crane for instant vertical entry, or scale up the casino’s facade from a secure basement spawn.
Alongside Calypso, expect to see modernised visual updates (featuring 4K textures, improved shadows, and better lightning) for Kanal, Emerald Plains, and Outback.
Compete Fairly: Ranked 3.0 Ranked is getting its most requested overhaul yet. Ubisoft is stripping away the confusing “hidden MMR” system. Your Rank is now officially your Skill. Key Features of Ranked 3.0:
Placement Matches return: Every player will complete 5 high-impact placement matches at the start of the season to calibrate their rank based on past performance and current skill.
Strict Squad Restrictions: To prevent boosting and wildly unbalanced lobbies, squadmates must be within three ranks of each other (and within two ranks for Diamond and Champion tiers).
The Champion Ladder: Champion rank is now broken down into divisions (Champion I through V), with Champion I crowning the absolute best.
Play-to-Earn Rewards: You now progress along a seasonal rewards track just by playing matches (a win nets you 2 points, a loss nets you 1). You’ll unlock competitive coins, alpha packs, and seasonal headgear along the way.
Essential Starter Tips for Operation System Override
If Dokkaebi Calls, Breathe and Reset If you are playing a heavy intel anchor like Maestro, Echo, or Fenrir, ignoring Dokkaebi’s call is effectively throwing the round. Taking 40 damage and losing your main utility permanently will cause your team to lose the site. Find a safe corner, call for a roamer to cover you, and hang up the phone immediately.
Guard Dropped Phones Intellectually Because Dokkaebi can now hack phones through walls and from a safe distance, defenders can no longer just leave a dead teammate’s phone sitting on the floor safely. If a teammate dies in a high-traffic area, treat that phone as a hazard. Be prepared to shoot it, or bait it to catch an attacking Dokkaebi trying to remote-hack it.
Watch for the New “Limp” Meta Gridlock received a massive buff this season. Her Trax Stingers deploy faster, have their health boosted to 35 HP (making them much harder to quickly shoot out), and stepping on one now inflicts a 10-second limping effect. If you are a roaming defender, you can no longer casually sprint through her spikes without becoming a sitting duck.
Abuse the Calypso Drone Vents Calypso Casino features an incredibly intricate, expanded network of drone vents. Spend time in the Discovery playlist (which runs exclusively from June 2 to June 9) learning these vents. Because the map has massive verticality and a central atrium, getting your drones into the ceilings and vent cracks will give your attackers unparalleled intel.
Operation System Override launches on all platforms on June 2, 2026. Keep your eyes peeled for the mid-season update later this year, which will finally bring native Mouse & Keyboard support on consoles exclusively for the PC crossplay pool!
Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/rainbow-six/siege
Ubisoft has officially pulled back the curtain on Year 11 Season 2: Operation System Override, and tactical shooter fans are getting a massive blast from the past. The headline of the reveal? A brand-new map trailer for Calypso Casino—a sprawling, high-stakes battleground heavily inspired by the iconic, fan-favourite setting of 2006’s Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas.
If you spent the mid-2000s rappelling through neon-lit, slot-machine-filled corridors, get ready to feel right at home.
Check out everything you need to know about the new map trailer and what it means for the meta.
Welcome Back to Sin City
Calypso Casino marks the first fully original map to hit Rainbow Six Siege since Operation Deep Freeze’s Lair. Based on the newly dropped trailer, Ubisoft is leaning hard into the glitz, glamour, and structural chaos of a premium Vegas resort.
The map is built across three distinct floors (including a basement level) and features a brilliant contrast between tight, claustrophobic service corridors and grand, wide-open tourist spaces.
Key Map Highlights from the Trailer
The Atrium / Main Hall: The trailer heavily showcases a massive, multi-tiered central hall. This is shaping up to be one of the largest single rooms in Siege history. Attackers can rappel in from multiple high-ground entry points, making vertical control and cross-map sightlines absolutely critical.
A “Rat’s” Paradise: Early hands-on impressions from the community suggest that while the map is vast, it features a lot of “dead space,” tight rooms, and unexpected flanking routes. If you love playing under the radar or setting up devious defender roams, Calypso is going to be your playground.
Drone Heaven: The trailer highlights a generous layout of drone holes and entry points, meaning attackers should have an easier time gathering intel before breaching the casino floor.
TechMash Take: Large maps like Tower or Lair usually face an uphill battle with the community at launch, and Calypso Casino will likely require a steep learning curve. However, the nostalgic nod to Rainbow Six: Vegas gives it an immediate charm that old-school tactical fans will love.
More Than Just a New Map
Calypso Casino isn’t the only thing arriving when Operation System Override launches on June 2, 2026. Ubisoft is bundling the new map with a massive suite of game-changing updates:
The Dokkaebi Remaster: Her global logic bomb is gone. It is replaced by the Jegeo Payload, a targeted hack (similar to Deimos’ tracker) that causes a single defender’s phone to overheat. If they don’t answer it quickly, the phone literally explodes, dealing 40 HP of damage and leaving a small fire on the ground.
Ranked 3.0: A complete overhaul of the competitive ecosystem, bringing back placement matches and a soft MMR reset to make the climb feel more transparent.
Native Console MnK Support: Arriving mid-season, console players using a mouse and keyboard will natively be placed straight into PC matchmaking lobbies to ensure a level playing field.
When Can You Play?
The Test Servers for the Operation System Override are officially live as of today (Monday, May 18), with the full public drop scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Time to polish your strategies, stack your chips, and get ready to storm the casino floor.
Are you excited to revisit the Vegas vibes in Rainbow Six Siege, or do you think the map looks a bit too massive for Ranked play? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/rainbow-six/siege
Ubisoft is pulling out all the stops for Rainbow Six Siege, and if you thought the tactical shooter was slowing down, think again. To mark a massive turning point in the game’s lore, Ubisoft has dropped a breathtaking new anime-styled cinematic trailer that has sent shockwaves through the tactical shooter community.
The headline? Bishop is back.
If that name just unlocked a core memory, you aren’t alone. Here is everything you need to know about the trailer and what it means for the future of Team Rainbow.
A Blast from the Past: Who is Bishop?
For the veteran tactical shooter fans out there, Bishop is royalty. He was the main protagonist of 2008’s Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, one of the most beloved entries in the entire franchise.
Historically, Bishop’s appearance and gender were fully customizable by the player. However, in this brand-new cinematic, Ubisoft has canonised Bishop as a grizzled, veteran male operative. After the initial disbandment of the Rainbow Program following the Patriots Incident, Bishop reportedly stepped away from the frontlines—even spending time as a football coach.
But as he says in the new teaser: “Things must be bad if you’re calling me.”
The Anime Trailer: Style Meets Gritty Lore
Ubisoft has dabbled in gorgeous, high-octane anime trailers before (such as the Nighthaven and Rauora shorts), but this latest cinematic raises the stakes.
The trailer acts as a massive lore bridge. The Rainbow Program is in shambles, and the shadowy Keres Legion has seemingly achieved its goal of fracturing the operators. With the threat level spiking globally and a vacuum of leadership tearing the remaining factions apart, a legendary commander is exactly what the doctor ordered.
The anime style perfectly captures the kinetic intensity of Siege‘s close-quarters combat. We see sleek, beautifully animated sequences of familiar gadgets, high-stakes breaching, and intense CQC. But more than just eye candy, the trailer establishes Bishop as the heavy-hitting tactical mind who is stepping up to drag Team Rainbow out of the ashes.
What to Expect Next:
A Massive Lore Shakeup: Bishop isn’t just coming back for a cameo; he is taking the lead to reconstruct a broken program.
Vegas Connections: Fans are already speculating whether Bishop’s return will mean more callbacks to the Vegas series, potentially influencing future map designs or seasonal themes.
A New Playable Operator? While he is currently acting as a narrative powerhouse in the lore, the community is desperately hoping to see how his iconic leadership style translates into in-game abilities.
The Verdict
Bringing back a legacy character like Bishop via a stunning anime cinematic is a brilliant, nostalgic masterstroke. It honours the 20-year history of the Tom Clancy franchise while injecting fresh energy into Siege.
Things are looking dire for Team Rainbow, but with Bishop on the board, the counter-terrorist unit might just have the winning strategy.
What did you think of the anime trailer? Are you excited to see a classic Vegas character return to the fold? Let us know in the comments below!
Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/rainbow-six/siege
Ubisoft has officially dropped the CGI trailer for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege: Operation System Override, and it is a breathtaking masterclass in cinematic tension. As Year 11 Season 2 approaches its June 2 launch, this slick new trailer gives us a dark, cyber-centric look at the massive technical and tactical overhaul coming to the tactical shooter.
If you haven’t watched it yet, prepare for crisp, industrial color grading, surgical drone choreography, and an ominous tone that shifts the meta away from simple gunplay and directly into the digital warzone.
Here is what the CGI trailer signals for the future of Siege, and what you can expect when the update goes live.
The Digital Threat Takes Center Stage
The trailer opens in a meticulously detailed city environment, trading explosive chaos for a slow-burning, high-tech disruption. We see drones humming through the air, sirens blaring in the distance, and emergency lights casting an urgent, warm glow over cool blue shadows. It’s a beautifully realized near-future setting that highlights a highly sophisticated threat landscape where networked systems, surveillance, and countermeasures intersect.
For the tech enthusiasts, the visual fidelity here is stunning. On current-gen hardware like the PS5, the trailer leans hard into enhanced polygonal detail and micro-textured tactical gear, delivering an atmospheric immersion that feels incredibly grounded despite the high-tech narrative.
Beyond the visuals, the trailer’s core theme is systemic disruption—which perfectly mirrors the absolute chaos Dokkaebi is about to unleash on the game’s defenders.
The Dokkaebi Remaster: Say Goodbye to Your Phone
The cinematic heavily channels the spirit of the season’s headline feature: the comprehensive Dokkaebi Remaster.
In Operation System Override, Dokkaebi’s classic logic bombs are being replaced by the terrifying new Jegeo Payload. This isn’t just a nuisance call to give away a defender’s position; it’s a targeted cyber-attack that turns an operator’s smartphone into a lethal weapon.
How the Jegeo Payload Works:
The Target: Works via a precise tracking system similar to Deimos’ DeathMark, targeting one Defender at a time.
The Penalty: If targeted, a unique, aggressive ringtone alerts you. If you don’t dismiss it immediately, the phone overheats and explodes.
The Damage: The explosion instantly chunks your HP and leaves a localized patch of fire, forcing you to move out of cover.
The Catch: While it’s quicker to dismiss than her old calls and only targets one person, Dokkaebi now has more charges and faster cooldowns.
The Ultimate Tech Penalty: If a Defender’s phone is successfully blown up, they lose access to all observation tools (cameras) for the rest of the round. Even worse, tech-reliant operators like Mozzie, Maestro, Echo, Fenrir, and Skopós will completely lose the ability to use their primary electronic gadgets.
To help her play off this aggressive new playstyle, Dokkaebi is also receiving a brand-new primary weapon: the XK23 Assault Rifle, a versatile short-to-medium range rifle that will also be added to Sens and Ram’s loadouts.
Returning to a Classic: Calypso Casino
While the trailer leans into a modern cyber-threat vibe, the season is also feeding our nostalgia. Operation System Override introduces a brand-new map: Calypso Casino.
Inspired by the iconic setting from Rainbow Six: Vegas, Calypso has been rebuilt from the ground up for modern competitive Siege. Expect three floors of high-stakes verticality, sprawling atrium angles, a massive aquarium rotate, and a new drone vent network designed to test your map knowledge from day one.
Ranked 3.0 and Modern Polish
The cinematic underscores coordination and precise execution, which is fitting considering competitive play is getting a massive structural update. Ranked 3.0 launches with this season, completely removing hidden MMR in favor of a transparent, skill-equals-rank system. Placement matches are back, squad rank gaps are tighter, and elite players can now fight through five distinct tiers of the Champion rank.
Furthermore, console players can look forward to native Mouse & Keyboard support arriving mid-season, which will safely place them into the PC cross-play matchmaking pool.
Final Thoughts
Ubisoft’s Operation System Override CGI trailer reminds us why Siege has survived and thrived for over a decade. It isn’t just about who has the faster trigger finger; it’s about information control, electronic warfare, and outsmarting the enemy’s setup.
When the system overrides on June 2, make sure you answer Dokkaebi’s call—or your gadget might just blow up in your face.
Are you ready for the tactical shake-up in Operation System Override? Let us know your thoughts on the new Dokkaebi remaster in the comments below!
Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/rainbow-six/siege
The horizon is looking a lot more crowded. Ubisoft has officially dropped the launch trailer for Skull and Bones: Year 3 Season 1, “Shattered Seas,” and it’s clear they aren’t pulling any punches for the 2026 roadmap.
If you thought the Indian Ocean was getting quiet, think again. With a massive focus on “Sails of Power,” Year 3 is introducing the kind of heavy-hitting content players have been requesting since day one.
The Big One: The Galleon Finally Joins the Fleet
The star of the trailer is undoubtedly the Galleon. As the game’s first true large-scale DPS ship, it brings a terrifying 40 gunports to the water. In a meta that has been dominated by smaller, agile vessels, the Galleon is a floating fortress designed to turn enemy fleets into splinters.
New Features at a Glance:
Mythic Ascension: A new gear tier that allows you to push your favourite weapons and armour beyond previous limits.
The Mastery Tree: Over 500 nodes of seasonal progression to fine-tune your captain’s specialisations.
World Tier 3: Introducing “Rogue Storms” and “Brutal Tempest” difficulty levels for those who find the high seas a little too calm.
New Threats: The Dragon and the Deep
The trailer gives us a glimpse of the new seasonal boss and environmental hazards. We aren’t just fighting rival pirates anymore; the Shattered Seas update introduces dynamic weather patterns that can sink an unprepared ship faster than a broadside volley.
The introduction of Seasonal Affixes means that elite enemies will now spawn with random buffs—think increased fire damage or reinforced hulls—forcing you to actually look at your loadout before engaging.
2026: The Year of the Pirate?
Ubisoft’s commitment to Skull and Bones into 2026 is impressive. Along with the Y3S1 launch, the trailer confirms:
Steam Deck Verification: Play your pirate empire on the go with full optimisation.
The “Junk” & “Fluyt”: Two more ship classes arriving later in the year.
Faction Safeguard: A new defensive game mode to protect your hard-earned manufactories.
“Year 3 isn’t just about more loot; it’s about more power. The Galleon changes the verticality of naval combat entirely.” — Ubisoft Developer Insight
Verdict: Is it Time to Set Sail?
With the Shattered Seas update, Skull and Bones feels like it’s finally hitting its stride. The addition of deeper RPG mechanics through the Mastery Tree and the sheer scale of the Galleon give veteran players a real reason to grind.
Whether you’re a seasoned Kingpin or a fresh deckhand, Y3S1 is the perfect time to reclaim your territory.
Skull and Bones Year 3 Season 1 is live now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Will you be upgrading to the Galleon, or are you sticking with your nimble Brigantine to outrun the new threats? Let us know over on our socials!
Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/skull-and-bones
The dust has barely settled on the global launch of The Division Resurgence, but Ubisoft isn’t letting the streets of New York City stay quiet for long. Season 1: Phase 2 is officially live as of May 12, 2026, bringing a fresh wave of tactical challenges, high-end loot, and competitive events to your mobile device (and PC via Ubisoft Connect).
Whether you’re a First Wave veteran or a new recruit, here is everything you need to know about the latest update hitting the Big Apple.
New Classified Ops Pass: Gear Up
A new phase means a new Classified Ops Pass, and this one is packed with 50 tiers of rewards. Whether you’re sticking to the Free track or diving into the Premium rewards, there’s plenty to grind for.
Free Tier Highlight: Keep an eye out for the Strawberry Milkshake Exotic Weapon and its accompanying Tactical Augmentation Model. Don’t let the name fool you—it packs a punch.
Premium Tier Highlight: Those who pick up the Premium pass can unlock the Pyromaniac Apparel Set and the Hot Rod weapon cosmetic, alongside essential resources like SHD Keys and Encrypted Data.
Race Against Time: Speedrun Events
Think your build is the fastest in the city? Phase 2 introduces three major Speedrun Events. You can tackle these solo or as a team, with separate leaderboards for both.
Event Name
Mission/Activity
Dates
MM04 – A New Enemy
Main Mission 04
May 15 – May 19
OW Nest – Derelict Store
Open World Nest
May 29 – June 2
MM06 – Take the Castle
Main Mission 06
June 12 – June 16
Pro Tip: Top-ranking players on the leaderboards will receive exclusive rewards, so start optimizing those DPS builds now!
High Stakes in the Dark Zone
The infamous Dark Zone is getting some extra love this phase. From May 12 to June 7, agents can participate in a special Dark Zone Quest.
By completing specific activities within the contaminated walls of the DZ, you’ll progress through a dedicated event pass. It’s the perfect excuse to risk an extraction for that high-end gear. Just watch your back—Rogues are everywhere.
How to Play
If you haven’t jumped in yet, The Division Resurgence is a free-to-play AAA mobile shooter that brings the full “Division” experience—open-world exploration, cover-based combat, and deep RPG progression—to the palm of your hand.
iOS & Android: Available now on the App Store and Google Play.
PC: Available via early access on Ubisoft Connect.
The fight for New York is far from over. Secure your gear, find your squad, and we’ll see you at the extraction point.
Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/the-division/resurgence
