Ubisoft's popular tactical shooter, Rainbow Six Siege, has been hit by a second major security breach in the space of just one week, plunging the game's community into renewed chaos and forcing servers offline.
A Repeat Offence and a Bizarre 67-Day Ban
The latest incident, which emerged on the evening of January 4, 2026, saw players unexpectedly banned from the game for a precise and unusual duration: 67 days. This follows a previous hack during the week after Christmas, where attackers took control of game systems, manipulated the ban function, and distributed vast amounts of in-game currency.
That initial breach prompted Ubisoft to shut down servers, roll back illicit transactions, and cautiously reopen the game on December 29. The reprieve was short-lived. Social media platforms were quickly flooded with warnings, screenshots, and videos from players documenting the new, mysteriously specific bans.
The 67-day length is widely believed to be a direct nod to the 'six seven' internet meme, which gained viral status throughout 2025. The phrase, famously labelled as 'meaningless, ubiquitous, and nonsensical' by Dictionary.com when it crowned it Word of the Year, has permeated pop culture. It has appeared in games like Fortnite and Overwatch 2, and has even been quoted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Complete Server Outage and Ongoing Investigation
At present, the situation extends beyond just banned accounts. Rainbow Six Siege's official service status page confirms 'unplanned issues' and outages across all platforms. This means that even players who have not received a ban are currently locked out of the game.
Ubisoft has acknowledged that 'some issues are being investigated,' but as of now, the company has not released an official statement on its social media channels regarding this second attack. The official Rainbow Six Siege X account has been silent since its December 29 update concerning the first hack.
It remains unclear if the two breaches are connected. During the first incident, there were fears that player data had been accessed, but Ubisoft later stated this was false and no private information was compromised. Whether player privacy is at risk in this new attack is yet to be determined.
Broader Context and Community Reaction
The consecutive security failures represent a significant blow to the stability and reputation of the long-running live-service game. The community's frustration is palpable online, with the hashtag #RainbowSixSiege trending as players share their experiences.
This ongoing disruption also casts a shadow over other Ubisoft news. Recently, fans uncovered potential evidence pointing to an imminent remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, reportedly titled 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.' A PEGI age rating listing and a newly registered web domain have fuelled speculation of a March 2026 release, though Ubisoft has made no formal announcement.
For now, the focus remains squarely on restoring security and access to Rainbow Six Siege. Players are left waiting for answers and a resolution, hoping this marks the end of a disastrous start to the year for the game's servers.
