How to Claim Siege X: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start

Siege X — the updated, rebranded version of Rainbow Six Siege — launched with a free-to-play model and a wave of platform-specific claiming processes that left a lot of players confused. Whether you're a returning veteran or picking up the game for the first time, the process of actually claiming Siege X varies more than most announcements made clear. Here's what's actually going on and what shapes your specific experience.

What "Claiming" Siege X Actually Means

Siege X isn't a traditional paid purchase. It transitioned to a free-to-play model, meaning the base game is claimable at no cost across supported platforms. However, "claiming" it isn't always as simple as hitting a download button. Depending on your platform, your existing account history, and your region, the steps involved — and what you actually receive — can differ significantly.

The claim process generally involves:

• Locating Siege X on your platform's storefront (PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, or PC via Ubisoft Connect / Steam)
• Adding it to your library at no charge
• Linking or creating a Ubisoft account, which is required regardless of platform
• Launching the game and going through any initial setup tied to your account status

For players who already owned Rainbow Six Siege before the Siege X transition, there's an additional layer: legacy ownership often comes with bonus content, cosmetics, or early access perks that need to be claimed separately through Ubisoft Connect.

Platform-by-Platform Breakdown 🎮

The claiming experience isn't uniform. Your platform determines which storefront you use, what content is included by default, and whether any additional steps are required.

One consistent requirement across every platform: a Ubisoft Connect account. If you don't have one, you'll create it during setup. If you do have one from previous Ubisoft titles, linking it unlocks any history-based rewards.

Legacy Players: Claiming Your Carry-Over Content

If you played Rainbow Six Siege before it became Siege X, Ubisoft introduced a system to recognize that history. The specifics of what carries over — operators, cosmetics, currency, progression — depend on:

• When you owned the game (which edition, and whether you purchased or received it through a subscription)
• Which platform you played on and whether your Ubisoft Connect account was properly linked at the time
• Whether cross-progression was active on your account before the transition

To claim legacy content, the general path is:

1. Log into Ubisoft Connect (web or app)
2. Navigate to your game library or rewards section
3. Look for Siege X-specific legacy reward prompts
4. Accept and sync — content should populate the next time you launch the game

Some legacy rewards are time-gated, meaning they must be claimed within a specific window after the Siege X launch. Missing that window can mean losing access to certain bonus items permanently.

Common Reasons the Claim Process Fails

A few friction points trip up a large portion of players:

Account linking issues — If your platform account and Ubisoft Connect account were never properly linked, the system won't recognize your history. Fix this through Ubisoft Connect's account settings before attempting to claim.

Region restrictions — Siege X's rollout wasn't simultaneous globally. If you're in a region where the listing hasn't appeared yet on your storefront, the claim option simply won't be visible.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) — Ubisoft requires 2FA on accounts for certain rewards and purchases. If yours isn't enabled, some claim prompts will be blocked until it is.

Pre-existing bans or restrictions — Accounts flagged for prior violations may have claiming limitations applied. This is less common but worth knowing.

What You Actually Get for Free vs. What Costs Extra

Free-to-play doesn't mean everything is free. Siege X's base claim gives you access to the game itself and a rotating selection of operators. The broader roster, cosmetics, and premium content sit behind: 🔓

• The Battle Pass — seasonal content with free and paid tiers
• Operator bundles — individual or grouped operator unlocks
• In-game currency (R6 Credits) — purchased separately, used for cosmetics and premium operators
• Legacy Edition content — only for players who meet the historical ownership criteria

Understanding this distinction matters before you claim, because the experience of a player who owned the Year 1 edition years ago is meaningfully different from someone downloading Siege X fresh today.

The Variable That Determines Your Actual Starting Point

What Siege X looks like when you first load in — which operators you have, what content is waiting, what you're starting with — is directly tied to your account's history and how cleanly your platform and Ubisoft accounts are connected. Two players claiming the exact same "free" game on the same console can log in to very different starting libraries.

Your platform, your account history, your region, and whether 2FA is set up all interact in ways that make the claiming experience genuinely personal. Running through the Ubisoft Connect account settings before you even touch the storefront listing tends to smooth out most of the friction — but what you find there will depend entirely on what's already attached to your account.