Is R6 year 7 deluxe edition worth it?
As a long-time Rainbow Six Siege fan and content creator, I give an emphatic YES – the Year 7 Deluxe Edition is absolutely worth buying for new and existing players alike.
With 16 extra operators from Years 1-2 and all maps/modes included, it packs superb value at around $20-30. You gain more tactical choice and flexibility right from the start, saving both money and unlock grind time.
Deluxe Edition Breakdown – Content & Value
The Deluxe Edition contains:
- Full Rainbow Six Siege base game (all maps/modes)
- 16 operators from Years 1-2
- Year 1: Frost, Buck, Valkyrie, Blackbeard, Caveira, Capitão, Hibana and Echo
- Year 2: Jackal, Mira, Lesion, Ying, Ela, Zofia, Dokkaebi, and Vigil
At around $20-30 depending on platform/sale, that‘s an outright steal compared to the Standard Edition. Those 16 operators would cost you ~$80 if purchased separately! By grabbing the Deluxe, you get loads of extra content for cheap.
And we aren‘t talking useless extras here – these operators see frequent play, even in Pro League matches. Let‘s look at a few standouts:
- Hibana – A must pick for attacking teams. Her hard breaching versatility pairs perfectly with Thermite.
- Valkyrie – Her intel gathering cameras are an absolute menace in the right hands.
- Blackbeard – Still a formidable fragging force despite numerous nerfs.
- Echo – His drone disorientation ability is a powerful denial tool.
Owning these proven and popular Year 1-2 operators right away with the Deluxe Edition is huge. I‘ll expand on why next.
More Options & Tactical Flexibility
With 16 additional operators in your roster, the Deluxe Edition provides far more flexibility in tailoring squad composition and try out new tactics.
As a Diamond-ranked player myself, adaptability and having the right operators for specific maps/objectives is critical. The Deluxe roster better allows you to:
- Fill essential roles (hard breach, intel denial, plant denial etc.)
- Coordinate squad composition & gadget synergy
- Counter enemies based on their lineup
- Have versatile backup options if your main gets picked
Remember – in Siege, proper team composition and coordination often outweighs raw fragging ability. The Deluxe Edition lets you better embrace that from your first match.
Deluxe Sets You Up For Massive Year 7 Content
Beyond providing excellent baseline value, owning the Deluxe Edition sets you up nicely for Rainbow Six Siege‘s upcoming Year 7 content – which promises to be the game‘s biggest year yet.
- 4 new operators per season in Year 7
- New maps, modes, and quality-of-life improvements
- Largest player count ever – over 65 million as of Feb 2023
Rather than needing to unlock older operators, Deluxe owners can focus time and resources on acquiring the hot new Year 7 additions instead. For instance, you‘ll be able to use your hard-earned Renown on the latest OPs if you already have solid Year 1-2 roster.
As someone excited to create content around new Year 7 ops and metas, not needing to worry about older unlocks is invaluable.
And with record-high player counts going into Year 7, there‘s never been a better time to dive into Siege – especially with Deluxe‘s head start!
In Summary – 100% Worth It For All Players
For both new recruits and rainbow veterans, the Rainbow Six Siege Year 7 Deluxe Edition provides stellar value with both short and long-term benefits.
You gain instant access to 16 proven, versatile operators that enable more tactical flexibility right off the bat while saving money. Plus it sets you up nicely to focus your efforts on exciting Year 7 content updates that lie ahead.
So for around $20-30, absolutely grab the Deluxe Edition and join me in taking on Year 7! Let me know your thoughts on our favorite elite operators or what you hope to see next. Now it‘s time to Siege!
