Rainbow Six Siege crossed 85 million registered accounts and generated roughly $3.8 billion in lifetime revenue through October 2024, making it Ubisoft’s second-highest earning franchise behind Assassin’s Creed. Ten years after launch, the tactical shooter still holds around 30 million monthly active users. Here is a full breakdown of Rainbow Six Siege statistics covering player counts, revenue, esports, and streaming data heading into 2026.
Top Rainbow Six Siege Statistics in 2026
- Rainbow Six Siege has over 85 million registered accounts worldwide.
- Monthly active users have held steady at approximately 30 million for four consecutive years.
- Lifetime revenue reached $3.8 billion (EUR 3.5 billion) from 2016 through October 2024.
- The Six Invitational 2024 peaked at 521,374 concurrent viewers, the highest in R6 esports history.
- The Siege X update pushed Steam concurrent players to 141,309 on launch day in June 2025.
How Many People Play Rainbow Six Siege?
Ubisoft reported 30 million monthly active users for Rainbow Six Siege during its FY2024-25 earnings, a figure that has remained consistent since FY2021-22. The company also noted that roughly 3 million new accounts were created each month during the first half of fiscal year 2024-25, even with the game being a decade old. After the Siege X update in June 2025, unique players were up by double digits year-over-year.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Registered accounts | 85+ million |
| Monthly active users | ~30 million |
| New accounts per month (H1 FY2024-25) | ~3 million |
| Available operators (2025) | 73+ |
Source: Ubisoft FY2024-25 Earnings Report
Rainbow Six Siege Steam Player Count (2024 to 2026)
Steam is the primary public metric for PC player activity. The all-time concurrent peak on Steam was 200,476 in March 2024. The Siege X launch on June 10, 2025 produced a 57.48% month-over-month spike, reaching 141,309 peak players and making Rainbow Six Siege the fifth most-played game on Steam during that week. By late 2025, numbers dropped before recovering to 46,733 average players in January 2026.
| Month | Avg. Players | MoM Change | Peak Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 46,733 | +16.91% | 88,076 |
| Dec 2025 | 39,975 | +25.40% | 67,233 |
| Nov 2025 | 31,877 | -9.49% | 51,335 |
| Oct 2025 | 35,219 | -31.40% | 63,002 |
| Sep 2025 | 51,339 | -16.73% | 93,669 |
| Aug 2025 | 61,650 | -16.85% | 100,140 |
| Jul 2025 | 74,145 | -7.83% | 111,052 |
| Jun 2025 | 80,447 | +57.48% | 141,309 |
| May 2025 | 51,085 | -17.62% | 88,409 |
| Apr 2025 | 62,010 | -22.96% | 105,998 |
| Mar 2025 | 80,495 | +33.58% | 145,490 |
| Feb 2025 | 60,259 | +7.57% | 100,940 |
| Jan 2025 | 56,016 | +17.88% | 95,600 |
Source: Steam Charts
Steam accounts for an estimated 40 to 50 percent of the total PC player base. Ubisoft Connect holds a separate share, and console players are not reflected at all, so these numbers underrepresent total activity by a wide margin.
Rainbow Six Siege Revenue and Financial Performance
Rainbow Six Siege earned EUR 3.5 billion (approximately $3.8 billion) in cumulative revenue from 2016 through October 2024. That is a single game competing with Assassin’s Creed, a franchise that spans 15+ titles and has earned roughly EUR 4 billion over a much longer period. In Q3 FY2024-25, Ubisoft reported that monthly average revenue per paying user hit an all-time high.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cumulative revenue (2016 to Oct 2024) | EUR 3.5 billion (~$3.8B) |
| Q3 FY2024-25 monthly ARPPU | Highest in game history |
| Q4 FY2024-25 Battle Pass conversion | Record high |
| Membership base (end Mar 2025) | Record high |
Source: Ubisoft H1 FY2024-25 / Q3 FY2024-25 Earnings
In the first half of FY2025-26, Ubisoft noted softer trends due to a post-Siege X cheating surge that hurt both player activity and spending. The company confirmed it had added staff and allocated new resources to fix anti-cheat problems.
Rainbow Six Siege Esports Viewership Statistics
The R6 competitive scene, operated by BLAST since 2023, hit record viewership in 2024. The Six Invitational 2024 in Sao Paulo peaked at 521,374 concurrent viewers, more than double the 232,000 peak from the 2023 event. Co-streaming drove a large share of that audience. Across the wider esports scene, R6 remains one of the more-watched tactical shooters.
| Event | Date | Peak Viewers | Hours Watched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Invitational 2024 | Feb 2024 | 521,374 | 13.04M |
| BLAST R6 Major Manchester | May 2024 | 162,000 | — |
| BLAST R6 Major Montreal | Nov 2024 | 172,704 | — |
| Six Invitational 2025 | Feb 2025 | 379,375 | 16.22M |
| BLAST R6 Major Munich | Nov 2025 | 109,992 | 4.05M |
Source: Esports Charts, Stream Hatchet
The Six Invitational 2025 in Boston posted lower peak viewership at 379,375 but generated 16.22 million hours watched, a 24% increase in total watch time over the 2024 event. The total R6 all-time prize pool stands at $59.86 million across 1,206 tournaments.
Rainbow Six Siege Twitch and Streaming Activity
On Twitch, Rainbow Six Siege averaged between 7,000 and 16,000 concurrent viewers on non-event days in 2025. The Munich Major pushed peak Twitch viewership to 206,000 during its final. Nearly 470,000 unique creators streamed the game within a 90-day window in 2025, and 20 esports partner teams participated in the R6 Share program for the season.
| Metric | Figure | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Twitch viewers | 15,500 | April 2025 |
| Off-season daily range | 7,000 to 16,000 | 2025 |
| Peak Twitch viewers (Munich Major) | 206,000 | November 2025 |
| Unique creators (90-day window) | 469,533 | 2025 |
Source: PlayerCounter, HotSpawn
What Did the Siege X Update Change?
Siege X launched on June 10, 2025 as the largest content update in the game’s history. It added redesigned 5v5 maps, a visual and audio overhaul, a new 6v6 mode called Dual Front, and a free-access entry point for new players. Within hours, Steam concurrency spiked to 142,025. Ubisoft reported that June 2025 MAU was the third-highest monthly figure ever, behind only the COVID-era peaks of 2020.
The free-access model came with a cost. A wave of cheating followed the update, and Ubisoft acknowledged in its November 2025 earnings call that the cheating surge had impacted both activity and spending. Additional anti-cheat resources have since been deployed.
What Is Next for Rainbow Six Siege in 2026?
The Six Invitational 2026 is scheduled for Paris, with regional last-chance qualifiers already completed in January 2026. Rainbow Six Mobile remains on the release roadmap for FY2025-26. Ubisoft has signaled that FY2026-27 and FY2027-28 will see growth driven by its largest brands, including Rainbow Six. On Steam, January 2026 posted a 16.91% recovery to 46,733 average players, suggesting the game is finding its footing after the post-Siege X decline.
FAQ
How many players does Rainbow Six Siege have in 2026?
Rainbow Six Siege has over 85 million registered accounts and approximately 30 million monthly active users, a figure that has held steady since FY2021-22 according to Ubisoft.
How much revenue has Rainbow Six Siege generated?
Cumulative lifetime revenue reached EUR 3.5 billion (about $3.8 billion) from 2016 through October 2024, making it Ubisoft’s second-highest earning franchise.
What was the peak viewership for R6 esports?
The Six Invitational 2024 in Sao Paulo hit 521,374 peak concurrent viewers, the highest in Rainbow Six esports history.
Is Rainbow Six Siege free to play?
The Siege X update in June 2025 introduced a free-access entry point, allowing new players to try the game at no cost alongside the existing paid version.
How many operators are in Rainbow Six Siege?
Rainbow Six Siege has over 73 playable operators as of 2025, with new operators added through seasonal content updates.
