Rainbow Six Siege X Operation Silent Hunt—Start Date, Release Times & All Content, Explained

Rainbow Six Siege X is ready to kickstart its eleventh year of content with Operation Silent Hunt, and it’s building up to be a major release.

From a brand new Operator who’s widely recognized as a gaming icon, to big map and balancing updates, Year 11 of Rainbow Six Siege X could be one of the most exciting the game has seen yet.

If you’re looking to get involved, here’s when you can expect Operation Silent Hunt to launch in Rainbow Six Siege X, as well as what content you can expect.

When Will Operation Silent Hunt Begin In Rainbow Six Siege X?

Operation Silent Hunt will launch on March 3, 2026, in what will be the first of four major seasons for Year 11.

Rainbow Six Siege X is a free-to-play title, so the arrival of Operation Silent Hunt should spell a perfect time for both newcomers and returning fans to dive into the espionage action.

That being said, the update is bound to bring with it the usual server downtime, so make sure you don’t plan to log in when that’s scheduled.

Operation Silent Hunt Exact Release Times

As things stand, no release time has been confirmed for Operation Silent Hunt, though Rainbow Six Siege X updates typically roll out within the same release windows.

Assuming that Ubisoft stick to their pretty consistent update schedule, you can expect Operation Silent Hunt to launch at 6 AM PT, followed by the usual hour-long server downtime. Below you’ll find the timings adjusted for various time zones.

All Content Coming With Operation Silent Hunt In Rainbow Six Siege X

The standout new addition to Rainbow Six Siege X with Operation Silent Hunt is undoubtedly Solid Snake as an attacking operator.

The Metal Gear Solid protagonist marks the 39th attacker to be introduced to Rainbow Six Siege X, and he will have the following pieces of kit:

• Speed Rating: 3/3
• Armor Rating: 1/3
• Primary: F2/PMR90A2
• Secondary: Tacit.45
• Primary Gadget: Soliton Radar MK3
• Secondary Gadget: OSP Pouch

Snake specialises in reconnaissance, with his Primary Gadget allowing you to see enemy positions, as well as their vision cones. Additionally, he comes with a unique Secondary Gadget that lets you pick up five different Secondary Gadgets off of dead players, offering some of the most versatile loadouts in the game.

As exciting as it is to see another Licensed IP character in the game, Operation Silent Hunt still has plenty more in store for you to uncover, and every new feature is listed below:

• New Operator: Solid Snake
• New Secondary Weapon: Tacit.45
• New Black Ice Skins: Green, Pink, Purple, Red
• New In-Game Event: [REDACTED]
• New Arcade Mode: 1v1
• New Modernized Maps: Villa, Coastline, Oregon
• Dual Front Update: Final season before permanent removal
• Numerous Balancing Changes

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