Board games creator Mythic Games has launched a Siege had accumulated 50 million players; the tactical shooter eclipsed 70 million s this past February.
Thus, Rainbow Six as a series is in superb health, with another new entry set to touch down in September 2021. cross-platform play will hit PlayStation and Xbox platforms in early 2022. Now Siege fans have something else to look forward to in the future.
Today, June 22, Mythic Games launched a Siege Operators, such as Castle, Fuse, IQ, Jäger, and Thermite. One double-sided board, four armor standees, two gas overlays, 15 cardboard obstacles, and much more also fill out the package. Plus, Year 1 - 5 expansions are on the docket, along with two separate map packs priced at $19 apiece.
With 6: Siege - The Board Game, Mythic Games aims to provide a "fast-paced asymmetrical" experience, wherein players stand on the side of the Attackers or Defenders. To successfully complete mission objectives, players must tactically coordinate their squad of Operators. Some Operators will prove more useful than others on certain maps; thus, akin to Rainbow Six: Siege itself, Operator selection will serve as a crucial step.
Given how quickly 6: Siege - The Board Game eclipsed its funding goal, it's clear to see that fans are excited for a new way to experience Rainbow Six's tactical mechanics. How the tabletop game will appeal to players once the full release becomes available remains to be seen, though.
Rainbow Six: Siege originally hit PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2015. Regular content updates have kept the live-service going for several years, of course. And free next-gen upgrades went live in December 2020, offering PS5 and Xbox Series X|S s boosted frame rates and enhanced resolution options.
Rainbow Six: Siege's board game is expected to ship in June 2022.
Source: Kickstarter
