Sam Fisher is currently a hot topic in connection with the tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege. There is a specific reason for this, and it is not just because both games bear the name Tom Clancy. However, there is one topic that should be even more interesting: a new gadget.
Why is everyone talking about Sam Fisher? The “Third Echelon” intelligence operative was announced yesterday, on August 11, with a new teaser as a new operator in Rainbow Six. Fisher will carry the codename “Zero” in Rainbow Six.
He is set to appear with the upcoming Season 3 of Year 5, titled “Shadow Legacy,” although the start date has yet to be revealed. Currently, Season 2 has been running since June 16. Seasons typically last about 3 months, meaning Zero’s release would be around early September.
We have embedded the trailer here for you:
Who is Sam Fisher? Sam Fisher is actually the protagonist of Splinter Cell, a famous game series that revolves around covert operations. The games are considered the flagship series of Ubisoft, along with Assassin’s Creed.
Splinter Cell is a stealth shooter, and Fisher uses many gadgets that help him remain undetected while simultaneously tracking down enemies. What exactly he can do is still unknown, but a leak has already revealed Zero’s abilities:
- Ability: Sticky Camera that can be shot with the pistol and drill into walls
- Primary Weapons: SC3000K (Assault Rifle) / MP7 (Submachine Gun)
- Secondary Weapon: 5.7 USG (Pistol)
- Equipment: Frag Grenade / Claymore
Zero’s announcement is currently generating a lot of buzz, but it is not the coolest thing that Rainbow Six is expecting in the near future.
A gadget is more important than the new operator
What kind of gadget is this? A few days ago, Ubisoft announced that the “Mini Breach Charge” will be released (via GameStar). This is a new device that several operators can equip. Who exactly, we do not know yet.
The charge can blow holes in reinforced walls. They are not big enough to pass through, but you can shoot through them. Furthermore, they provide visibility and thus information that is particularly important for victory.
Why is this so cool? Actually, only four operators in Rainbow Six can open reinforced walls:
- Hibana
- Thermite
- Maverick
- Ace, a new operator from Season 2
In many matches, especially at higher levels, two of these operators are often banned in a match when the map allows a strong setup with reinforced walls. This has previously forced players to switch to one of the other operators they might not be as proficient with.
However, with the new gadget, it is possible to completely disregard those operators in favor of more reconnaissance, more firepower, or hindering the opponent. The “Mini Breach Charge” could shake up the meta in Rainbow Six.
When is it coming? The gadget has only been announced for Year 5 so far. However, there are only two seasons left, and since so much is already known about it, it could be introduced with the upcoming Season 3. However, this is not certain yet.
Also planned for Year 5 is a revision of one of the oldest operators: Tachanka. He is also one of the weakest according to his stats. This is one of the reasons why Ubisoft is now completely overhauling him. A small group of hardcore fans of the “Lord” is not very happy about this.
