Ubisoft has announced an increase in Renown currency earnings for Rainbow Six Siege X, aiming to enhance the overall gaming experience. This change comes as a response to player feedback regarding low Renown payouts, which became a significant point of contention following the game’s launch in June.
The release of Rainbow Six Siege X on June 10 coincided with the celebration of the franchise’s 10th anniversary and introduced the Operation Daybreak season. This update, considered the largest to date for Ubisoft’s tactical shooter, successfully attracted a surge of players, with concurrent counts on Steam reaching 142,000 shortly after the launch.
The update featured extensive enhancements in gameplay, quality of life improvements, and five revamped maps. Players also gained access to a new 6v6 mode, directional audio upgrades, a new communication wheel, and various balance adjustments, all designed to address community concerns.
However, many players expressed dissatisfaction with the low Renown payouts, prompting Ubisoft to take swift action. In an interview, creative director Alex Karpazis acknowledged the feedback and confirmed that a buff to the Renown earnings had been implemented.
He noted that the current payouts were nearly 10% lower than those seen before the launch. While the adjustments will not restore payouts to their previous levels, players can now benefit from new Renown rewards through daily and weekly challenges, as well as a new 1,000 Renown reward for leveling up.
Karpazis emphasized that the goal of the Renown buff is not to reduce the grind for unlocking operators but to ensure that all players, regardless of playtime, receive fair rewards for their efforts. Moving forward, there are plans to address XP boosters as the team continues to evaluate how the Renown adjustments impact gameplay.