Operation Brutal Swarm is the twenty-sixth expansion for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. It introduces a new operator, the return of a fan-favorite map, and various gameplay improvements[1]
It was revealed on August 21st, 2022 and was made available on the Test Server on August 22nd, 2022. The expansion was released worldwide on September 6th, 2022.[2]
Features[]
Operator[]
Maps[]
- Stadium Bravo
- Map ban selection increased to 5. Maps will be chosen randomly from those that are not banned.
- Tactical Map displays locations of the found objective or the location of all possible objectives if they haven't been found. Spawn point can be selected by hovering over spawn icon.
Gadgets[]
- Impact EMP Grenade
- Operators now have third secondary gadget option.
- Rook Armor plates grant Withstand ability in DBNO.
- Dead operators are affected by Dokkaebi's Logic Bomb. It cannot be interrupted while dead.
Attachments[]
- Muzzle Brake and Flash Hiders are now available on all weapons.
- Vertical Grip, Angled Grip, Extended Barrel, and Sights are available on more weapons.
- Suppressors no longer have a damage penalty.
- Recoil separated between PC and Console. Further changes will be tailored to the respective platform.
Sanctions[]
- Active Penalities can be checked in Reputation Penalties submenu.
- New Text Chat penality that will automatically mute offender messafw to other players.
- Cheaters can be reported in Match Replay
Miscellaneous[]
- Doktor's Curse: The Returned event
- Snipers Arcade gamemode
- Warden Elite Set
- Battle Pass
- Battle Pass owners have a 10% discount on the in-game shop.
- Battle Pass Premium can be gifted to those whi have been friends for more than 90 days and share the same platform on Ubisoft Connect.
Battle Pass[]
NOTHING PERSONAL
We’re on alert. We can reinforce our perimeter and increase our security, but we can’t turn back time. The security breach exposed Nighthaven’s vulnerabilities, but it also revealed our enemy.
Even a well-planned infiltration leaves a trail, and they left a trail of blood. One I can follow. They’re already wounded. Strike right and you’ll take the fight out of them. I’ll find who. I’ll find why. And I won’t stop until the job is done. If you make yourself an obstacle, I have no problem removing you.
- Grim
The expansion features its own Battle Pass. It was released on September 6th, 2022 and will be available until December 5th, 2022. It is composed of 100 tiers across a Free and Premium track. Each tier rewards players with exclusive customization items, Alpha Packs, Bravo Packs, currency packs, and boosters for a total of 135 rewards.
Free Track[]
The Free track is available for all players. Those who purchase the Premium Track will still unlock rewards in the Free Track.
| Tier | Image | Description |
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Nighthaven Standard Kali Uniform | |
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Orange Mollusk Charm | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Civilized Wilderness Kali Card Background | |
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Carapace Casing Grim Headgear "Hunting is an exercise in patience. Sometimes you need to stay back on the trail and observe, sometimes you blink and it's over. Either way you want to keep the sun out of your eyes." - Grim | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Nighthaven Tech P10 RONI Weapon Skin | |
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Techno-Bee Charm I don't make unnecessary small talk and I don't carry unnecessary tools. Osa's invention is useful and time efficient." - Grim | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Skydiving Pin Charm | |
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High Altitude Specs Ace Headgear | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Hummingbird Pin Charm | |
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Nighthaven Standard Pulse Headgear | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Cloud Jumper Ace Card Background | |
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Beetle Pin Charm | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Komodo Pin Charm | |
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Snake Bite Charm | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Nighthaven Tech 556xi Weapon Skin | |
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Blue Mollusk Charm | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Nighthaven Standard Osa Headgear | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Redacted Operation Nøkk Card Background | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Hunter's Tartan Thatcher Uniform | |
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Alpha Pack | |
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Unknown Guest Nøkk Headgear "My name, my motiviations, my identity: they'd only be a distraction to the mission. They don't matter, so forget it." - Nøkk | |
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Bonus Alpha Pack Earn an Uncommon, Rare, Epic, or Legendary Alpha Pack for every 5 tiers after tier 100. |
The Premium track costs 1200 
and offers a 30% boost to Battle Pass Progression. A Pass Bundle can be purchased for 2670 and automatically unlocks the first 20 tiers.
| Tier | Image | Description |
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Grim Toxin Bundle | |
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Undersea Seaburst Finka Headgear | |
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120 R6 Credits | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Haven Troubleshooter M590A1 Weapon Skin | |
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Entry Rays Smoke Card Background | |
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Monkey Pin Charm | |
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Haven Troubleshooter M590A1 Attachment Skin | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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3 Day Battle Point Booster | |
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Elegans Aurantiacus Spear .308 Weapon Skin | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Fanned Favorite Charm | |
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Nighthaven Standard Kali Headgear | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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120 R6 Credits | |
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Aerated Body Armor Smoke Operator Portrait | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Nighthaven Tech CSRX 300 Weapon Skin | |
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Undersea Sunburst Finka Uniform | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Nighthaven Standard Aruni Headgear | |
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Carapace Casing Grim Uniforms "I guess I'm part of the team now." - Grim | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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Nighthaven Standard Kali Operator Portrait | |
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3 Day Battle Point Booster | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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High Altitude Specs Ace Uniform | |
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QCR-Supplied Wrecker SG-CQB Weapon Skin "My values and Nighthaven's align. Get the job done." - Grim | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Nighthaven Standard Aruni Uniform | |
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Aerated Body Armor Smoke Headgear "If I ask nicely to poke around the lab, I wonder if Osa will give me a tour or set a bot on me. Either option sounds fun." - Smoke | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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Harbored Anchorage Card Background | |
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QCR-Supplied Crossfire SMG-11 Weapon Skin "Joining Nighthaven wasn't an impulse decision, it was a calculated risk. I may get a kick out of high risk situations, but my kid is more important than my amusement." - Smoke | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Rough Skies AK-12 Weapon Skin | |
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Aerated Body Armor Smoke Uniform "I'm willing to test my fists against Grim's in the ring, see if I can shake that calm. Training is going to get explosive." - Smoke | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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3 Day Battle Point Booster | |
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Color Delivery Charm | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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120 R6 Credits | |
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Secured Canister Charm | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Carapace Casing Grim Operator Portrait | |
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Wearable Canvas Ela Uniform | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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High Altitude Specs Ace Operator Portrait | |
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Poisonous Membrane Universal Weapon Skin | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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Wearable Canvas Ela Headgear | |
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Poisonous Membrane Universal Attachment Skin | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Nighthaven Standard Pulse Uniform | |
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Wall-Marker Scorpion EVO 3 A1 Weapon Skin | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Nighthaven Standard Wamai Headgear | |
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Wearable Canvas Ela Operator Portrait | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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Undersea Nebula IQ Headgear | |
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Nighthaven Tech M1014 Weapon Skin | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Street Artist Ela Card Background | |
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Nighthaven Standard Wamai Uniform | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Nighthaven Tech MP5K Weapon Skin | |
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Otter Pin Charm | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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120 R6 Credits | |
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Nighthaven Standard Osa Uniform | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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Elegans Caeruleum AUG A2 Weapon Skin | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Fisherman Dream Thatcher Card Background | |
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Undersea Nebula IQ Uniform | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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Antique Reel Charm | |
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Unknown Guest Nøkk Operator Portrait | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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Compact Intruder D-50 Weapon Skin "Sometimes change is necessary. It's important that I use my skills for the right people and the right reasons. Otherwise things get messy." - Nøkk | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Hunter's Tartan Thatcher Operator Portrait | |
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Enclosed Growth Osa Card Background | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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Keyring Drive Charm "Dig deep enough and you're bound to come across unpleasant truths." - Nøkk | |
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Gwlanen Finish AR33 Weapon Skin | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Nighthaven Standard Osa Operator Portrait | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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Bravo Pack | |
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Hunter's Tartan Thatcher Headgear | |
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Natural Flow Universal Card Background | |
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1 Day Renown Booster | |
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120 R6 Credits | |
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Cloaked Interloper FMG-9 Attachment Skin | |
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Unknown Guest Nøkk Uniform "It doesn't matter how well you hide if you don't have an escape plan. Sooner or later, you'll need to make a move. It's up to you to make the right one." - Nøkk | |
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Cloaked Interloper FMG-9 Weapon Skin | |
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Bonus Alpha Pack Earn an Uncommon, Rare, Epic, or Legendary Alpha Pack for every 5 tiers after tier 100. |
Trivia[]
- The expansion was formally announced on February 20th, 2022 during the Six Invitational 2022.[3]
- During the reveal of Operation Vector Glare, it was announced that the Singaporean map for Y7S3 would be released in Season 4 to give it more development time. Stadium was introduced in the expansion as a permanent addition to compensate for this.
Gallery[]
Videos[]
Rainbow Six Siege- Year 7 Season 3 Operation Brutal Swarm Reveal Panel
Rainbow Six Siege- Operation Brutal Swarm CGI Trailer
Rainbow Six Siege- Brutal Swarm Gameplay Gadget & Starter Tips
Rainbow Six Siege- Be ready for Grim
Rainbow Six Siege- Warden Elite Trailer
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