Rainbow Six Siege Still Struggling After Ubisoft Briefly Shut Down Game Following Third-Party Hack
Rainbow Six Siege is still reeling from a recent third-party hack that forced Ubisoft to briefly shut down the game. The incident, which occurred in the last 24 hours, has left many players frustrated and concerned about the security of their in-game accounts.
The hack, which was carried out by a third-party group, gave out "billions" in in-game currency to unsuspecting players. This has led to a surge in reports of random bans and in-game currency theft.
Ubisoft was forced to take action and briefly shut down the game to prevent further damage. The company has since apologized for the inconvenience and is working to resolve the issue.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of online games and the need for better protection against third-party hacks. Rainbow Six Siege players are advised to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to Ubisoft.
The game's community is still reeling from the incident, with many players taking to social media to express their frustration and concern. Ubisoft has promised to take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The hack has also highlighted the importance of game security and the need for better protection against third-party threats. Rainbow Six Siege players can expect to see changes to the game's security measures in the coming weeks.
In related news, Steam's best-selling PC games list for 2025 has been released, showing that Arc Raiders was the top-selling game of the week of Christmas, followed closely by Battlefield 6. [1]
The incident has also sparked a wider conversation about game security and the need for better protection against third-party threats. As the gaming industry continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that game developers prioritize security and take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Rainbow Six Siege players can expect to see changes to the game's security measures in the coming weeks. In the meantime, players are advised to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to Ubisoft.
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[1] Rainbow Six Siege still struggling after Ubisoft was forced to briefly "intentionally" shut it down following third-party hack
[2] Steam's best selling PC games list show 2025 was wild