How Did Rainbow Six Siege Became A Household Name?

While it may not have had as explosive of a launch compared to other esports titles, over the course of many years, both Ubisoft and the community have built up Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege into the highly acclaimed FPS title beloved by many around the world.

A major factor in the success of Rainbow Six Siege as a mainstream title is closely linked to the growth of its esports scene, which began in 2016.

In this video, explore the origins of Ubisoft and ESL's partnership to develop the game into an esports juggernaut and overcome the challenges of launching a first-person shooter in a crowded market. This the story of Rainbow Six Siege.

Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:15 Overview

2:01 Operators

3:25 Professional Players

5:12 Pro League

7:30 PC Pro League

9:19 Pro League Expansion

11:47 Current Schedule