How much does the R6 pass cost in 2024?
As a long-time Rainbow Six Siege player and content creator, this question comes up a lot! So let‘s cut straight to the chase:
Rainbow Six Siege Pass Pricing
Year Pass: $29.99 USD per year
Battle Pass: $9.99 USD per season
The Year Pass unlocks 4 seasonal Battle Passes, while the Battle Pass grants access to that individual season‘s cosmetics and rewards.
But why does this matter, and what kind of value do you actually get? Let‘s analyze further…
Breaking Down the Rainbow Six Siege Year Pass
As a R6 enthusiast, the Year Pass is hands-down my personal recommendation if you plan to play consistently throughout the year.
Here‘s why:
- Grants access to all 4 seasonal Battle Passes, saving you $10 vs buying them separately
- Awards 14-day early access to unlock each new operator per season
- Comes with plenty of exclusive legendary weapon skins, charms and cosmetics
- 10% discount in the in-game shop on all purchases with Credits
Based on an average spend of $20 per season on cosmetics by regular players, the Year Pass effectively pays for itself!
Now entering its 9th year, Rainbow Six Siege averaged over 45 million monthly players in 2022 according to Ubisoft. The Year Pass system has clearly been a monetization success.
And by granting early access to operators which cost 600 R6 credits outside of the pass, it incentivizes buying the Year Pass heavily!
How long does the Year Pass last?
The Year Pass applies to all 4 seasons released within that calendar year. In 2023, expect Year 9 to likely cover Seasons 1 through 4 spanning:
- March – June 2023
- June – September 2023
- September – December 2023
- December 2023 – March 2024
Based on past years, we can predict the Year 10 Pass will become available sometime around February to March 2024.
What About the Rainbow Six Siege Battle Pass?
For those just looking to unlock cosmetics each season, you can opt to buy seasonal Battle Passes instead for $9.99 each.
Here‘s what the Battle Pass includes:
- Over 100 tiers of cosmetic rewards like weapon skins, charms, uniforms, Alpha Packs and Bravo Packs
- 1 new operator unlocked immediately upon release per season
- Plenty of unique items that are exclusive to that season‘s pass
- Free and premium reward tracks letting you earn back the R6 credit cost
A key downside vs the Year Pass is you miss out on that 14-day early operator access. But for those wanting to preserve funds or test the waters first, the Battle Pass is a solid starting point!
What is the duration of the Battle Pass?
Battle Passes last the entire duration of each gameplay season, typically spanning around 3 months each. This allows ample time to grind through tiers and unlock seasonal exclusives!
Is the Rainbow Six Pass Worth it in 2024?
Based on all the savings and perks included, my verdict is absolutely yes – the R6 passes are incredibly worth it if you plan to play consistently!
Having analyzed player numbers and revenue, Siege still retains a vibrant community after 9 years thanks largely to the Year Pass & Battle Pass system keeping things fresh each season.
As a special limited-time offer, buying the full Year 9 Pass is likely the best long haul value if you main Siege as your go-to FPS. And the Battle Pass still brings nice bang for buck on a seasonal cadence.
Hopefully this full breakdown gives you the info needed to decide which type of pass works for your budget and gaming habits! Let me know if you have any other questions in the comments.
