Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Windows PC: Download Guide, Tips and Features

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Ready to breach and battle in a tactical showdown? Picture yourself as Sledge, smashing through walls, or Kapkan, trapping foes in a high-stakes 5v5 clash.

You will be able to download Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege on Steam, Ubisoft Connect, or Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11, launched December 1, 2015, with the Dual Front Update adding a 6v6 mode and the District map.

It’s also on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass, with no mobile version yet.

From Ubisoft Montreal, it’s got a ‘Mostly Positive’ Steam rating (78% positive recently) and a thriving esports scene.

As fans, we love its strategic depth and evolving operators in 2025.

This guide covers installing it on Windows, its key features, and tips for new players.

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How to Install Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege on Windows 11 and 10

To play Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege on your Windows PC, download it from Steam, Ubisoft Connect, or Microsoft Store. Here’s how:

Method 1: Steam
1. Head to the Steam page: Steam.
2. Click Add to Cart ($19.99, often discounted).
3. Log into your Steam account or create one.
4. Finish the purchase and hit Install in your Steam Library.
5. Wait for the download (about 61 GB with updates).
6. Launch it from your Steam Library or desktop.
Method 2: Ubisoft Connect
1. Visit: Ubisoft Connect.
2. Search for Rainbow Six Siege, buy it ($19.99).
3. Log in or sign up.
4. Install via the Ubisoft Connect app.
Method 3: Microsoft Store
1. Go to: Microsoft Store.
2. Buy it ($19.99) or use Game Pass.
3. Install through the Store app.

Quick Tip: 💡 Reinforce walls as a defender; it slows attackers down fast.

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What is Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege About?

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, launched December 1, 2015 by Ubisoft Montreal, is a tactical shooter for Windows 10 and 11, consoles, and Game Pass, where elite operators tackle intense 5v5 battles in destructible environments.

Core Gameplay: Master 5v5 matches or the Dual Front 6v6 mode (added later), pick from over 70 operators, and outsmart foes on maps like District. The Dual Front Update brings bigger team fights and respawns for non-stop action.