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[PC, PS4, XB1] Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Free Weekend Feb 2-5

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[PC, PS4, XB1] Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Free Weekend Feb 2-5
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Clear on 31/01/2017 - 21:02 blog.ubi.com (1255 clicks)

Awesome game having a free weekend of play time from Feb 2-5 on all 3 platforms.

The free version of Rainbow Six Siege offers access to all of the maps, modes, and Operators present in the full version, giving you the full Siege experience over the free weekend. And if you want to keep playing after February 5, you can grab the full version at a 50% discount for a limited time, and keep all the progress you made during the trial period. The fun starts February 2 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (via Uplay and Steam), so gear up and get ready to breach.

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  • Heracles26 on 31/01/2017 - 21:08

    How is the game?

    Also will I need a PS subscription to play online?

    • snuke on 31/01/2017 - 21:44
      +13

      The game is excellent.
      Glad to see you clicked on the link to read the specifics and have your PS+ question answered already.

      • Heracles26 on 31/01/2017 - 21:46

        A simple yes would have sufficed :p thanks! :)

        • snuke on 31/01/2017 - 21:47
          +7

          Yeah I know, but so would a simple read of the info already provided.
          Get this, enjoy it, it's great.

          Edit: that was not me that down voted you. But I understand their sentiment.

        • TheOneWhoKnocks on 01/02/2017 - 06:23

          Smh.

        • Heracles26 on 01/02/2017 - 06:40
          +1

          @snuke:

          It was a joke haha but all good!

        • gasman70 on 01/02/2017 - 07:11
          +2

          @Heracles26:

          It was obviously a joke but unfortunately many go way, way over many members' heads. C'est la vie.

        • magic8ballgag on 01/02/2017 - 09:33
          +2

          @Heracles26:

          Yeah, I sense a bit of seriousness in your comment.

    • Melo on 31/01/2017 - 22:41
      +10

      I can't comment from a console perspective, however this is the best multiplayer I've personally played in years on the PC. I haven't touched Battlefield 1 since picking this up in December and I'm not sure I can ever go back to the likes of Counter-Strike etc. again considering how dynamic the game is. I would describe it as the offspring between Counter-Strike and Payday 2, with the gadgets of Battlefield.

      Multiplayer is a 5v5 affair with everyone picking a unique attacker/defender (operator) - Think MOBA-lite in FPS form as far as gadgets/weapons/skills go, however it's still very much a skill-based FPS. The defender map spawns vary between rounds and the general goal is for the attacker to infiltrate the defended position to defuse, rescue or capture based on the objective. For those wondering, the game is tactical shooter and NOTHING like COD - think more along of the lines of a slower, methodical and realistic Counter-Strike, where thinking/flanking/cover play a far more important role.

      What really makes the rounds great is how you go about attacking or defending with your chosen operators. Some are able to breach fortified walls, others able to defend against it, some operators counter others and generally win-or-lose you have a great time. Vision and cover play a huge role in the game, as well as line-of-sight. The game has heaps of earnable DLC (headgear, weapon skins, costumes, etc) that can be earned with the in game currency you accumulate after every match and nothing "PAY2WIN" like. I would easily recommend this to anyone who has felt the FPS genre has grown stale over the years.

      For a couple negatives, there is the odd matchmaking issue when joining a new game - nothing you can't put up with, and there is the occasional spoilt-brat-raging TKer, however those are minor issues for what I consider is a magnificent game which flew under my radar for a year and I can't wait for the new operators and maps coming out this year.

      • Xoenz on 01/02/2017 - 04:47

        I play on console (PS4) and it's also one of my favourite games! You get no aim assist so you can't be as accurate as PC players, but you won't get any hackers or scripters (although battleye is doing a good job of banning them).

        • Junior on 01/02/2017 - 08:08

          45 second prep phase then 4 minute rounds.

      • Heracles26 on 01/02/2017 - 06:42

        Awesome thanks for the detailed reply! How long do rounds last on average?

        • Melo on 01/02/2017 - 10:27

          Rounds are pretty quick - approximately 3.5-4 minutes. There is the prep phase where attackers need to find the objective and defenders will reinforce their position and try to stop it being discovered too early before the main action begins. Often rounds will go down to the last minute, however it never feels too long waiting to spawn for the next round.

        • Heracles26 on 01/02/2017 - 10:38

          @Melo:

          wow yea that is not too long at all! Cheers I will try it out!

      • superm86 on 01/02/2017 - 06:45

        Nice write up..

      • chriise on 01/02/2017 - 22:38

        Will it fix my counter-strike addiction?

        • superm86 on 02/02/2017 - 11:59
          +1

          what fixed mine was netflix!
          but not sure how to fix new one..

  • TheOneWhoKnocks on 31/01/2017 - 21:10
    +1

    Should include download sizes in the OP.

    • Clear on 31/01/2017 - 21:13

      If you can find the specific download size (posts online are conflicting) I'll happily add them ;)

      • snuke on 31/01/2017 - 21:51
        +1

        The links in the article you link provide that info (ish)
        PS4 says 15.6Gb, however I show a 35.41GB install file size, which would be right as the 4 DLCs would add a lot.
        XBox store says 33.76 GB
        I would expect PC to be similar to the 33-35GB of the consoles.

        • NeggerOfDeals on 01/02/2017 - 04:43
          +2

          Install size is 65.7gb with the HD Texture Pack on PC.

        • chriise on 01/02/2017 - 17:56

          @Dagmar: this is over half of my monthly limit!

  • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2017 - 21:22
    -4

    Free play isn't a whole game…

  • OfTheOverflow on 31/01/2017 - 21:50
    +6

    The game is amazing you guys, everyone should give it a go honestly. Big free content drop soon too!

    • Raynes on 31/01/2017 - 22:04
      -7

      Even with the tremendous downgrades?

      • snuke on 31/01/2017 - 22:17
        +2

        That's Ubisoft. But frankly, if the game played like they portrayed, and I mean game play, not visuals, then it would suck.

        • ozbjunkie on 31/01/2017 - 22:38
          +2

          The visuals in the trailer would interfere with the gameplay as it stands.

          Agreed there was a downgrade, but the gameplay needed crisp visual not blurry filters.

      • OfTheOverflow on 31/01/2017 - 22:37
        +1

        Yes, and somehow people were able to enjoy the game immensely for over a year before crowbcat reminded everyone of said downgrades. I don't really see what your point is. It's a tactical, competitive multiplayer shooter. It doesn't need to impress with technically groundbreaking graphics, as neither Halo/Counter Strike/Overwatch do. Get over yourself.

        • Raynes on 31/01/2017 - 23:06
          -1

          Get over yourself

          lol bit of a strong response, did my response personally affect you in some way???

        • OfTheOverflow on 31/01/2017 - 23:52
          +2

          @BTRaynes:

          Your generic, old-hat shitposting annoys me, yes. Be a more inquisitive person, dig deeper and you'll find it's a fantastic game with graphics at the very bottom of it's priorities.

    • danielh on 31/01/2017 - 22:14
      +3

      I thoroughly enjoyed it and even stopped my WOW subscription so I could focus on it a bit more. Reviews in general seem to give it a solid 4/5 and the IGN Review seems to be a very balanced review of what you should expect. Add the upcoming new characters for season two and it will make the game even better.

      Was there anything in particular that made you think it bombed?

      • ozbjunkie on 31/01/2017 - 22:39

        I think he means 'game is anything but casual, with steep learning curve and a skill ceiling still not reached in pro matches' therefore not appealing to much of the gaming community.

        Game did well, in fact, another year of free dlc says you're wrong bargainist.

    • NeggerOfDeals on 01/02/2017 - 19:08

      Not sure what you're talking about. The game had a peak of 34,000 players in January and that's only counting Steam players. All physical copies unlocked on uPlay. And then you count the copies bought on uPlay. You're talking absolute bollocks.

  • danielh on 31/01/2017 - 22:04

    Great game to try out. Play with four other mates in co-op etc. I'm personally not a fan of PVP so I usually play 3-5 man Terrorist Hunt with my mates or solo (Lone Wolf).

    • Radar on 31/01/2017 - 22:36
      -1

      Doesn't take long for kids to kill the enjoyment of PvP in games like this.

      • ozbjunkie on 31/01/2017 - 22:40
        +3

        PvP is where the fun is at.

        It's a brutal learning curve, but you will learn from every game you play.

        I'm 500 hours in and still getting the hang of certain maps and mechanics.

    • munted on 02/02/2017 - 14:54

      Hey mate, is the single player campaign also playable in 5 player coop? So plenty of hours of fun with friends? I also like to play coop with my mates and was wondering if this would be a good game for us to try out.

  • Bargaingeek on 31/01/2017 - 22:07

    Great game folks, fast paced and intense action. Known for its maps like counter strike so many hiding places.

  • Ozvalue on 31/01/2017 - 22:09

    I hope season 2 passes will be onsale soon

    • danielh on 31/01/2017 - 22:14

      On sale ages ago. I got mine last month.

    • ozbjunkie on 31/01/2017 - 22:41
      +1

      But remember to u u don't need the season pass. All maps are free and all characters available with in game currency.

  • naturaldecay on 31/01/2017 - 22:21

    PSA this game really raises my blood pressure and I'm not exactly an old man. Horror games don't do squat, but when you're the last guy alive on your team and cowering behind thin cover trying desperately to out-think and anticipate the 3 enemies left combing the map for you.. no other game like it. I will say though that it can be punishingly hard and frustrating until you get the knack of the operators and maps

  • WinstonWithAY on 31/01/2017 - 22:23

    4 day weekend? Good on ya Ubisoft

  • StewBalls on 31/01/2017 - 22:34
    +1

    My ADSL is so shite that if I start downloading on the 2nd, I'll be lucky to fire it up before the 5th!

    Bloody NutFlix!!!

    • ShortyX on 31/01/2017 - 23:54
      +1

      It's Nitflux.

      https://youtube.com/watch?v=np-gqrLTfQA

    • chriise on 01/02/2017 - 18:01

      same problem here… do you know if we can download in advance before the 2nd?

      • StewBalls on 01/02/2017 - 19:22

        I don't know, I've kind of given up on these kind of trials for that reason.

        I much prefer the time/chapter limited models like Doom & Unraveled that you can use at your leisure.

        Great for the 23 people across the nation with NBN though I suppose… ;)

  • ozbjunkie on 31/01/2017 - 22:43
    +4

    Warning: free weekend is generally a time when more experienced players troll noobs. But don't be deterred, there are lots of decent folk that will actually teach you to play and will be happy to add you to friends for the free weekend.

    Just have a bloody mic and some headphones or you're not going to have a good time.

    • snuke on 31/01/2017 - 23:00

      Yep, as usual, the posts on the communities such as Reddit are asking long standing players to be nice, to encourage and not annihilate the noobs in a nasty fashion, team mates included.

      • ozbjunkie on 31/01/2017 - 23:16

        I second that vote.

        Some peeps just don't realise that you kill the community by being toxic to new players.

        Sure, be a dick, have a laugh, but encourage rather than discourage or the game dies and we all have to go back to real life.

    • Melo on 31/01/2017 - 23:25

      As a newbie you will likely be reinforcing the wrong walls, accidentally shoot your teammates/destroy their gadgets and will very likely pick Fuze on hostage maps until … it happens :)

      Joking aside, there is a learning curve, however it's well worth it in the end. Just don't go in expecting to run-and-gun like you do in games such as COD/Battlefield. Map knowledge, cover and operator differences play a huge role in this game and knowing when-and-how to proceed is something that will take some time.

      Finally SOUND is so important in this game. Every, shuffle, clang and ding you make reveals to the enemy that you are around and it's probably the most important thing to be aware of when you first start.

    • Bargaingeek on 01/02/2017 - 07:57

      Agreed this game especially is useless without headset, it's all about teamwork. This is not call of duty

  • droninglocust on 31/01/2017 - 22:58
    +3

    I wish we could preload these games for the free weekend. Half the time of the free weekend is spent downloading the damn game!

    • Clear on 31/01/2017 - 22:58

      Gotta get that NBN ;)

    • OfTheOverflow on 31/01/2017 - 23:54

      Agreed, I know the feel! I'm still downloading the For Honour beta which I'm pretty sure is almost over haha

      • fenric on 01/02/2017 - 02:10

        It's been over for a day and a half sadly. My beta key ended up in my spam folder, and by the time i downoaded and installed i only managed to get about 2 ro 3 hours out of it :P

    • fenric on 01/02/2017 - 02:12

      Errrr…. you can. I am downloading it now for PC. I assume PS and Xbox are the same. Instructions are in the link.

      • XCOM v2 on 02/02/2017 - 18:17

        they aren't the same

  • Link on 31/01/2017 - 23:05

    This game seems pretty cheap now, at least $29 at JbHiFi or part of the two for $40 deal. What's peoples thoughts on the multiplayer longevity on Xbox for this title? Seen a number of videos lately and I am keen to play if I can tear myself away from Titanfall 2 long enough. Hoping it might scratch my counter-strike itch.

    • OfTheOverflow on 31/01/2017 - 23:55

      I'd definitely jump on it, on PS4 in particular I can still constantly find matches easily. Its getting a full second year of free content which is keeping the community strong and alive. Have fun!

    • Bargaingeek on 01/02/2017 - 07:59

      Got it for $20 from ebgames few months ago on a special. Due to low price and cult following the player base is growing again. Unfortunately initially the game did poorly sales wise even though it got good reviews

    • Link on 01/02/2017 - 14:33

      Awesome, well I just picked it up as part of the JB HiFi 2 for $40 deal which I split with a mate so $20. See you online!

  • devpress on 31/01/2017 - 23:24

    I wonder if the new clean-up crew mode is included in the free weekend…

  • KenDiaMoi on 01/02/2017 - 02:25

    This and Titanfall 2 are games I really want to play but have no time. Working and playing overwatch and bf1 and cs. No time at all.

    • snuke on 01/02/2017 - 09:53
      +1

      As someone who has put an insane amount of time into Bad Co 2, BF3 and BF4, BF1 fails to get my time over Rainbow 6. BF1 is a millions time prettier, larger etc… but simply fails to be anywhere near as engaging as R6S, or earlier Battlefields for that matter. And I am pretty average at R6S, and always top 3-5 on BF, I do enjoy the challenge.

  • NeggerOfDeals on 01/02/2017 - 04:35
    +4

    Hey all, my name is Dagmar/ThyJebusBeDone and I've played Siege launch. I've clocked over 1300 hours and have loved every second of the game. I am also the owner of the Siege ANZ Discord server. A majority of our community (661 members at the moment) play the PC version. We welcome PS4 and Xbone as well. What the Discord can offer you is;

    • A place to discuss the current state of the game
    • A place to find a team or recruit for your own
    • Keep in the loop of what's happening within the ANZ community
    • Find out all the competitions available to you
    • I'm an ESL Representative for the PC ANZ community and I hope to have 8-12 weeks worth of ESL Community Cups starting next weekend
    • Showcase your YouTube/Twitch/etc
    • We have ESL Representatives (higher up than me) and CyberGamer admins that can help with any query
    • One of our staff members hosts his own Holiday League (separate to CyberGamer and ESL)
    • We also have our own shoutcasters that stream games within the community and its competitions

    We are heavy community oriented and I urge you all to jump in and say hi. We wont bite :)

    Link to the Discord: https://discord.gg/V2eERzb

    • Maz78 on 01/02/2017 - 09:31
      -5

      1300 hours? Mate, you need to get out more…

      • NeggerOfDeals on 01/02/2017 - 15:01

        I study law full-time at the local university, work night shifts, have a fiancee and play this game. I think I get out enough IMO.

        • Maz78 on 02/02/2017 - 10:30

          Lol. Fair enough.. Not sure how you manage to do that considering the games been out for just over a year.. So you play on average 3+ hours a day??? Find that hard to believe..

        • Clear on 02/02/2017 - 11:01
          +1

          @Maz78: Obviously some people are better at time management. I find time to game and post deals even though I work full time, second contracted job, doing a qualification and having a personal life.

  • Stahh on 01/02/2017 - 06:46
    +2

    Alot of talk is about multiplayer has this got good single player or is it only really worth it for the multiplayer.

    • ozbjunkie on 01/02/2017 - 07:52
      +3

      Single player is limited here, its fine to learn the game, but the AI is uninteresting. Nothing beats outsmarting a human opponent.

      • danielh on 01/02/2017 - 21:32

        Agree yet I can't help but play Lone Wolf while waiting for my mates to jump online. One day I will be good enough for Realistic. :-)

  • iamhurtin on 01/02/2017 - 12:45

    Tango Down!

    Definitely going to give this a try.
    I miss playing rainbow six on mplayer.
    Those were the days

    Does this have team death match alongside the terrorist hunt mode?

    • OfTheOverflow on 01/02/2017 - 13:15
      +1

      The game is primarily a PVP experience with three game modes in rotation. Thats where the meat of the experience is, but I've played over a thousand T Hunts (of which there are about 4 game modes) and it's still a blast.

    • NeggerOfDeals on 01/02/2017 - 19:07

      Does this have team death match

      There are 3 objective gamemodes; Secure (1 point), Bomb (2 points) and Hostage. The round ends when either you've secured the objective/defused the bombs or all your team is dead. That's as much TDM as it gets.

      • iamhurtin on 01/02/2017 - 23:36

        Hmm ok.
        Makes sense.
        Gives the game urgency.
        But it sorta sux because every round everyone will be just be meeting up at a location.

        You can choose your outfit still yeah?so I can blend into the snow?
        Fake heartbeat sensor still a thing?

  • LoCure on 02/02/2017 - 10:55
    +1

    Here are the actual release time all in US EST:
    PC from 1:00pm EST on February 2 until 4:00pm EST on February 5
    Play free on PlayStation 4 from 1:00pm EST on February 2 until 1:00pm EST on February 6
    Xbox One from 3:01am EST on February 2 until 2:59am EST on February 6

  • Stahh on 02/02/2017 - 13:51

    Comes up at 59$ on ps4 anyone care to share how to get the free trial downloadmy first time ?

    • snuke on 02/02/2017 - 14:27

      Look at the post above yours, it's not time yet.

    • longtimelurker123 on 02/02/2017 - 14:34
      +1

      Download the demo, don't add to cart.

  • AyjeofSpades on 03/02/2017 - 08:03

    Finally a chance to have some friends try this game.

    Oh, never noticed the HD texture pack..

  • TyronesCheesyEggs on 03/02/2017 - 09:04

    Link on the Ubisoft blog page for PS4 not working for anyone else?

    http://blog.ubi.com/rainbow-six-siege-play-free-weekend/

    • Stahh on 03/02/2017 - 09:16

      Not working no idea how to download this trial on ps4.

      • TyronesCheesyEggs on 03/02/2017 - 09:30

        Think I had a similar issue with the Titanfall 2 free weekend from memory. Figuring out how to download the thing was such a mission.

        You'd think they'd make the process as seamless as possible, but I guess not :(

  • CrazyMexican on 04/02/2017 - 22:57

    Downloaded the demo but all options seem blocked "currently not available. Please check back later"

    • snuke on 04/02/2017 - 23:29

      What platform?

    • Stahh on 04/02/2017 - 23:38

      You have downloaded 6 gig u need to download 33 gig before you can play only thing u can do now is watch the videos

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