Rainbow Six Siege Y11S3: Operation Split Fire Overview

New Operator: Noor

Noor is the new defender in Rainbow Six Siege. He is classified as a 2-Speed and 2-Health operator. His primary role involves crowd control and anti-entry capabilities. The Horus Lance Launcher allows him to fire projectiles through walls, floors, ceilings, and hatches, creating zones of fire that block space or push attackers away. This makes him an effective tool for defending key points and countering shield operators.

Villa Map Update

The Villa map receives a targeted update that alters its structure without a full rework. The main changes focus on the basement area:

• New Bomb Site: The Living Room and Library are moved into a redesigned basement.
• Garage Change: The garage area transforms from an exposed outdoor section to an interior area.
• New Routes: New paths connect attackers and defenders with the updated basement.

Additionally, the following maps receive Siege X visual modernization this season: Stadium Alpha, Stadium Bravo, House, Shooting Range, and Tutorial.

New Modes and Events

During the Operation Split Fire season, two limited-time game modes are scheduled:

1. 3v3 Arcade Mode: Runs from September 8 to September 21. This is a fast-paced Bomb format without operator bans. Winning teams cannot use the same operators in subsequent rounds.
2. Wasteland Circuit: Takes place from September 23 through October 13. This is a competitive drone racing event where players earn points based on finishing positions. Tracks feature obstacles like item balloons.

Legend Division: New Mode for Top Players

Legend Division is a new solo queue mode exclusively for high-level players (Champion rank). It will open in the middle of the season. Access is strictly regulated:

• Requirements: Players must reach Champion rank in the current season and finish the previous season at Platinum or higher.
• Security: Entry requires security confirmation, including Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, Windows Memory Integrity, and app-based two-factor authentication.
• Regional Lock: After entering, a player chooses one region for the entire season. Switching servers is prohibited to maintain leaderboard integrity.

The reward for the Top 100 players in Legend Division is a numbered charm for the next season. To keep the number, players must hold a Top 100 position.

Balance Changes and Operator Prices

During Operation Split Fire, Ubisoft will implement several changes to weapon balance and operator prices:

• Price Reductions: Operators Ram, Skopos, and Denari will become cheaper (10k/240 CR, 15k/360 CR, and 20k/480 CR respectively).
• Weapon Nerfs: SMG-12 damage is reduced to 16 with a magazine size of 22 rounds. AR-15.50 damage drops to 59 with increased recoil.
• Improvements: Kali's bolt cycle drops to 0.8 seconds, and switching V-Lance no longer cancels ADS. Dokkaebi's Jegeo Payload now requires a continuous connection.
• Restrictions: Tubarão and Aruni lose access to the Muzzle Brake for MK14 EBR.

Quality of Life and Anti-Cheat

The season includes quality-of-life improvements: Adaptive Render Scaling is active by default on PC, hold actions receive a circular progress indicator, and the vote/surrender interface is redesigned. A new system detects repeated recoil macros instead of single suspicious inputs.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Y11S3 start? September 1, 2026.
What is the season name? Operation Split Fire.
Who is the new operator? Noor (Defender, Egypt).
Is Villa getting reworked? It receives a targeted update moving Living Room and Library to the basement.
What is Legend Division? A mid-season solo queue for Champion players with regional leaderboards.