Rainbow Six Siege appears to be preparing one of its most ambitious crossovers to date. A newly released teaser has sparked widespread discussion across the community, strongly hinting at a collaboration with the Metal Gear Solid franchise — and potentially the arrival of Solid Snake as an in-game Operator.
If confirmed, this would represent a major shift in how Siege approaches crossovers going into Year 11.
Codec Teaser Fuels Solid Snake Speculation
On January 29, Ubisoft shared a short 15-second teaser that immediately caught the attention of long-time Metal Gear fans.
The clip features:
- The unmistakable Metal Gear Solid Codec sound and UI
- A voice call involving Sam Fisher, known in Siege as Operator “Zero”
- A smoke-filled scene revealing a figure in a grey stealth suit, preparing a sidearm
The visual style, sound design, and framing closely mirror classic Metal Gear Solid presentation, making the reference difficult to dismiss as coincidence.
While Ubisoft has not officially confirmed the crossover content yet, the teaser alone was enough to ignite speculation across the Siege community.
Full Reveal Scheduled With Year 11 Roadmap
Ubisoft has confirmed that the full reveal will take place during the Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 showcase, which is scheduled for:
- Sunday, February 15
- 8am PT / 11am ET / 5pm CET
Alongside the crossover announcement, Ubisoft is expected to detail Siege’s full Year 11 roadmap, including upcoming seasons, operators, and long-term gameplay changes.
Rumors Point to Solid Snake as a Full Operator
According to recent leaks circulating within the community, the teased character may not be limited to a cosmetic collaboration.
Instead, reports suggest:
- Solid Snake may arrive as a full Operator
- Codename allegedly listed as “Diamond”
- Planned for Year 11 Season 1, expected in March
The rumored loadout includes hybrid weapons inspired by Metal Gear Solid V, such as:
- A SOCOM MK23-style sidearm
- A variant of the Wu Silent Pistol
- Attachments including suppressor, laser module, and compact optic
These rumored weapon visuals align closely with what is briefly shown in the teaser, adding further weight to the speculation.
Why This Would Be a Major Shift for Siege
Since Rainbow Six Siege launched in 2015, the game has expanded from 20 Operators to 76, alongside numerous crossover events and themed cosmetics.
However, nearly all previous collaborations followed one rule:
- External IPs appeared only as skins
- Full Operators were reserved for Ubisoft-owned characters
Sam Fisher remains the only crossover character to become a playable Operator, largely because Splinter Cell is a Ubisoft property.
If Solid Snake becomes a fully playable Operator, this would mark:
- The first non-Ubisoft video game character added as an Operator
- A significant expansion in Siege’s crossover philosophy
- A potential signal that Year 11 will push collaborations further than ever before
For many long-time players, this would represent one of the boldest creative moves in the game’s history.
What Comes Next
For now, Ubisoft has remained silent on specifics. Whether Solid Snake becomes a full Operator or appears as a premium cosmetic bundle will be confirmed during the Year 11 broadcast.
Until then, the teaser has already achieved its goal — placing Rainbow Six Siege firmly back in the spotlight as players wait to see how far Ubisoft is willing to go with cross-franchise collaborations.
