Rainbow Six Siege faces new hacking chaos as players report 67-day bans
Rainbow Six Siege faces new hacking turmoil as players report 67-day bans, with Ubisoft silent and concerns growing over game security.
Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege has once again been hit by a serious hacking incident, barely a week after the publisher worked to recover from a major breach that forced the game offline and disrupted its in-game economy. The latest issue has left players frustrated and confused as reports grow of unexpected and apparently illegitimate account bans lasting exactly 67 days, a number seemingly chosen as a direct reference to the game itself.
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The fresh disruption arrives at a time when Ubisoft is still dealing with the consequences of the earlier attack, leaving the community worried about the game’s overall stability and the security of player accounts. The lack of clear communication from the company has only increased speculation and concern across social media platforms and community forums.
Another hacking incident disrupts the game
The situation follows an earlier breach on 27 December, when hackers accessed Rainbow Six Siege systems and distributed large amounts of in-game currency, rare weapon skins, and premium items to players. The chaos forced Ubisoft to take the game offline while servers were rolled back to a previous point in time, removing the illegitimate content and stabilising the platform. At the same time, the in-game Marketplace was shut down while the company began its investigation.
Just days after those problems, players are now facing a very different issue. Users have started reporting sudden bans on their accounts under the “Harassment Offense” category, with penalties lasting exactly 67 days. The strange duration quickly became a talking point online, especially after popular streamer VarsityGaming discovered live on stream that he had been hit with the same punishment. The incident has spread rapidly through the community, turning the problem into a meme while still raising serious concerns.
Ubisoft’s communication remains limited
At the time of writing, Ubisoft has not posted an official update acknowledging this latest situation, despite reports suggesting that the company has been aware of the issue since 4 January. The official X account for Rainbow Six Siege has not been updated since 29 December, when it reassured players that queue times were improving following the previous disruption. There has also been no new information about the Marketplace or whether it has returned to normal operation.
When asked previously about the December attack, Ubisoft stated, “We’re still investigating what’s happened and can only direct you to the official X account for the game for updates at this time.” However, the lack of fresh communication has left players with little clarity. At the same time, rumours and speculation continue to spread across platforms such as Reddit and X, with claims that the game’s source code was stolen resurfacing. However, there is currently no confirmation to support these assertions.
Concerns grow over ongoing security and player trust
For many players, the most worrying aspect of the situation is the possibility that the vulnerability used during the December breach may still be active. The return of serious issues so soon after the previous attack has raised questions about whether the security problems have been fully addressed and whether player information could be at risk. Ubisoft has not yet issued any additional clarification or responded to fresh requests for comment.
Beyond the technical concerns, the repeated outages and disruptions could not come at a more difficult time for Ubisoft. Rainbow Six Siege remains one of the company’s most important live service titles, and instability of this scale risks damaging both player confidence and revenue. With the earlier Rainbow Six issues already reported to have affected financial expectations in mid-2025, another prolonged period of uncertainty is unlikely to help the publisher’s standing with its community or investors.
As the situation continues, players are left waiting for clear answers. Many want reassurance that the game is secure, their accounts are safe, and normal service will return soon. Until Ubisoft provides a detailed update, speculation is likely to continue, and frustrations across the community may only grow further.
