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Do you need PS Plus to play Rainbow Six Siege?

PlayStation users are wondering whether they need PS Plus to play Rainbow Six Siege in 2024. PS Plus is a subscription service available to PlayStation owners that allows access to multiplayer features across several titles and exclusive content. Since Rainbow Six Siege is a first-person shooter from Ubisoft that features both PvP and PvE game modes, the requirement for a PS Plus comes into the spotlight.

The straightforward answer is yes, players must subscribe to PS Plus to play Rainbow Six Siege. However, there is more to Siege than meets the eye, and Non-PS Plus subscribers should not worry yet. In this article, we shall take a look at which game modes of Rainbow Six Siege players can access with and without a PS Plus subscription on their PS4/PS5.


You need PS Plus to play Rainbow Six Siege PvP

Players need PS Plus to play Rainbow Six Siege PvP game modes (Image via Ubisoft)
Players need PS Plus to play Rainbow Six Siege PvP game modes (Image via Ubisoft)

The game features both PvP and PvE game modes along with the ability to create custom matches both online and offline. To play the multiplayer game modes, PS Plus is necessary. This includes game modes like Quick Match, Standard, Ranked, and all available Arcade options.

However, offline game modes like Local Custom Game, Shooting Range, Versus AI, Map Training, Tutorials, Landmark Drill, and anything PvE should be accessible without the requirement of a PS Plus subscription.


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Price of Rainbow Six Siege on PlayStation store

Offline game modes available in Rainbow Six Siege (Image via Ubisoft)
Offline game modes available in Rainbow Six Siege (Image via Ubisoft)

Currently, Rainbow Six Siege offers three editions on the PlayStation store, all of which can be used to play the game either on a PS4 or a PS5. All the editions and their listed price are as follows:

  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege Deluxe Edition - $39.99
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Operator Edition - $79.99
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Ultimate Edition - $99.99

The difference between each edition is the number of Operators that are available upon game launch, along with a few exclusive cosmetics offered in the Ultimate Edition.

Rainbow Six Siege Ultimate Edition in the PlayStation store (Image via Sony)
Rainbow Six Siege Ultimate Edition in the PlayStation store (Image via Sony)

Deluxe Edition offers:

  • Rainbow Six Siege PS4 & PS5
  • All 16 Operators from Years 1-2

Operator Edition offers:

  • Rainbow Six Siege PS4 & PS5
  • All 16 Operators from Years 1-2
  • All 34 Operators from Years 3-8

Ultimate Edition offers:

  • Rainbow Six Siege PS4 & PS5
  • All 16 Operators from Years 1-2
  • All 34 Operators from Years 3-8
  • Disruptor Pack - 4 cosmetic bundles

Among the tiers of PS Plus subscriptions available, players can subscribe to any plan of PS Plus to play Rainbow Six Siege and access all its multiplayer game modes. Essential, Extra, and Premium all allow you to play the PvP modes and experience the true thrill of Rainbow Six Siege.


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