Hackers Disrupt Rainbow Six Siege with $13.3M Worth of In-Game Tokens

Ubisoft suspended Rainbow Six Siege’s online services after a massive hack distributed billions of R6 coins and rare items to players, affecting gameplay and marketplace integrity.

Summary

Ubisoft halted Rainbow Six Siege’s online services on December 28, 2024, after hackers exploited a breach to give every player 2 billion R6 coins valued at around $13.33 million. The intrusion, confirmed via X on December 27, also awarded rare in-game items and allowed hackers to manipulate messaging and issue bans. Ubisoft paused both servers and the in-game marketplace while fixing the exploit.

Terms & Concepts
  • R6 Coins: Premium digital currency in Rainbow Six Siege used to purchase in-game items and customizations.
  • Marketplace: In-game virtual store where players trade or purchase items using digital currency.