Linux Review:

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X

Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X

PROTON TIER: BORKED


Rainbow Six Siege X - ProtonDB Tier: Borked

Rainbow Six Siege X is a tactical team shooter where strategic planning and precise execution are key to victory. Players can access Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

Status Check

Runs via Proton. Status: borked.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

Windows Map Files Missing / Crash on Launch:

  • Problem: Game crashes immediately upon launch with a “Windows Map Files missing” error.
  • Solution: There is no concrete fix identified in the reports.

BattleEye Not Running:

  • Problem: Siege displays a message stating BattleEye is not running, preventing Quick Match.
  • Solution: This is likely a consequence of the unsupported platform. There’s no actionable fix reported.

Launcher Issues/Manual Launch:

  • Problem: Standard launchers (Ubisoft Connect) might fail to launch the game correctly.
  • Solution: Manually install the Ubisoft Connect launcher within the Wine/prefix, and then launch the game through the Wine file explorer.

Offline/Custom Content Limitations:

  • Problem: Ranked and official online play is not functional.
  • Solution: Offline modes, AI challenges, alpha packs, challenge progression, and operator purchases do work. Anti-cheat doesn’t block these offline/custom features.

Verdict

Due to the “borked” ProtonDB tier and reports of crashes and BattleEye issues, Rainbow Six Siege X is not a recommended buy for Linux gamers at this time. While offline content and progression are functional, the lack of ranked and official online play severely limits the experience. Proceed with caution if attempting to play.