Snake Strikes Back: Rainbow Six Siege's Operation Silent Hunt and the Metal Gear Crossover

Solid Snake slithers into Rainbow Six Siege’s tactical fray for the first time since 2016 as Operation Silent Hunt launches March 3, 2026. Ubisoft’s Siege X directors confirmed the crossover during a February 15 reveal, stating: 'It’d Be a Shame if These Characters Only Stayed in Siege for All This Time.'

The update introduces Solid Snake as an attacking operator with Soliton Radar MKIII (floorplan visibility) and On-Site Procurement (scavenging gadgets).

A new [REDACTED] mode pairs him with Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher, though no lore details were shared. Dual Front mode retires post-launch, with balancing changes affecting Skopos speed and Ela’s Grzmot.

Ubisoft addressed two hacking incidents in late 2025/early 2026, temporarily shutting servers. Operation Silent Hunt arrives on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with cross-play enabled.

Community speculation hints at a potential single-player return for Snake within the mode.

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