Meet Rainbow Six Siege Steel Wave Operators Ace and Melusi

Ubisoft is presently scheduled to unveil Tom Clancy Rainbow Six Siege's next seasonal update, titled Operation Steel Wave. The side by side update shaking upwardly the tactical shooter marks the arrival of new Operators and a reworked map, delivering the 2d of 4 major expansions on the roadmap for Year 5. And while details surrounding Steel Wave remain scarce, recently securing its first teaser, it appears both new Operators take surfaced online — Ace and Melusi.

While Ubisoft's initial reveal provided a dark silhouette of the latest duo, we've now received a one-minute trailer, spotlighting the new identities for both Operators. Ace appears to be the new Norwegian attacker (and rumored difficult breacher) shown navigating an lift shaft with a background in firefighting or search and rescue. His appearance wraps with a tease of his ability, stating "In that location's no chasm too wide, no wall also thick, that will stop me from bringing yous home."

Melusi channels her African origins in the savanna grasslands, scaling flora and scouting the region. We also see a pulsing visual distortion, seemingly some form of shockwave, which may allude to rumors of a device capable of slowing enemies and tagging gadgets.

The video as well wraps with the reveal date for Steel Wave, seemingly shifted one day after the expected May 17 alive stream. Post-obit the cancellation of the Pro League Season Xi Finals in São Paulo, the original host to the Steel Moving ridge reveal panel, it appears Ubisoft has shifted to Monday, May 18 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT / five PM BST / 6 PM CEST.

If Rainbow 6 Siege Steel Wave remains on schedule, uncertain in electric current times, expect the update to release side by side month. With a reveal on May xviii, followed by effectually three weeks of Exam Server availability, the update should hit PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC effectually June 9, 2022.

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