Ubisoft Overhauls Siege Security in Year 11 — Marketplace Offline, Secure Boot & Console M+K

Ubisoft pledges major security and anti-cheat fixes for Rainbow Six Siege X as marketplace stays offline

This caught my attention because Rainbow Six Siege has long been a competitive anchor in tactical shooters – and persistent cheating, account theft, and the fallout from a recent cyberattack have put the game’s economy and high-rank integrity on the line. Ubisoft’s Year 11 plans lean hard into hardening accounts, tightening anti-cheat at the system level, and rebuilding trust in the in-game marketplace – but those fixes come with trade-offs and a multi-month wait.

Key takeaways

• Marketplace remains offline for “several months” while inventories are restored and stronger fraud protections are implemented.
• New security steps: app-based two-factor authentication for key features, expanded Shieldguard team and tools, and a Secure Boot-based Shieldguard Secure Platform for a competitive Top of the Ladder playlist.
• Console players get official mouse-and-keyboard support – users will be matched in a PC-input pool and spoofing will be cracked down on.
• Moderation and anti-toxicity measures are expanding, and Ubisoft is considering stricter penalties for boosters, smurfing, and account-sharing.

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Publisher|Ubisoft
Release Date|15 February 2026
Category|Year 11 roadmap / Security & Anti-cheat update
Platform|PC, PlayStation, Xbox
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What Ubisoft announced — the facts

Ubisoft confirms inventories affected by a recent cyberattack have been restored and says there’s no evidence players’ personal data or source code were compromised. Still, the in-game marketplace will remain disabled for “several months” while the developer adds stronger account security, enhanced fraud detection, and refined economy management. App-based two-factor authentication will be introduced for sensitive features such as ranked play and the marketplace.

On anti-cheat, R6 Shieldguard is being beefed up through staffing and tooling. Ubisoft is adding a Secure Boot-based Shieldguard Secure Platform to validate player systems at a low level; that platform will first be trialed in the new Top of the Ladder playlist (midseason Year 11, Season 2) for players who reach Champion rank. Console official mouse-and-keyboard support will route those users into a PC-input matchmaking pool to limit input spoofing. Moderation improvements, better reporting feedback, and steps targeting boosters and smurfing round out the plan.

Analysis — why these moves matter (and what could go wrong)

First: the good. App-based 2FA is a sensible, low-friction safety win that directly reduces account takeover risk — especially important given the recent breach and the marketplace’s suspension. Restoring inventories while keeping the marketplace disabled is prudent: it prevents hot money flow while Ubisoft rebuilds trust and anti-fraud systems.

Second: system-level anti-cheat via Secure Boot makes sense for elite competitive play. Where Vanguard, Riot, and others faced controversy is in kernel- or boot-level anti-cheat requiring deep system access. Ubisoft’s phased approach — limited tests in a Champion-only playlist — is smart: it lets the company measure detection rates, stability, and player acceptance before wider rollout. If successful, expect Secure Platform to expand to other modes, but be prepared for pushback from privacy-focused players and potential technical headaches on older rigs.

Console mouse-and-keyboard support is overdue and honest: by putting those players into a PC-input pool Ubisoft signals it won’t tolerate input spoofing. That’s a clear integrity improvement, though it may frustrate players who hoped to queue with friends using different inputs.

Where Ubisoft will be tested is moderation and anti-toxicity. Better reporting feedback and visibility into moderation are welcome, but enforcement against boosters, smurfers, and account-sharers requires precise signals to avoid false positives. Reputation systems and live moderation can improve the experience, but they need transparency and appeals to maintain player trust.

What this means for players

• If you rely on the marketplace, expect disruption for months — inventories are restored, but trading is paused until fraud and security are stronger.
• Competitive players should prepare for stricter anti-cheat in Top of the Ladder: Secure Boot checks could mean hardware or software incompatibilities for some.
• Console players can look forward to official mouse-and-keyboard support, but using it changes matchmaking pools and exposes spoofing behavior to harsher penalties.
• Better moderation visibility is positive — but watch implementation details and appeal processes to ensure fair outcomes.

TL;DR

Ubisoft is prioritizing security and competitive integrity for Rainbow Six Siege X in Year 11: marketplace offline for months while inventories are restored and fraud protections added, app-based 2FA arriving, Shieldguard expanded and trialing a Secure Boot-based anti-cheat in a Champion-only Top of the Ladder playlist, plus console mouse-and-keyboard support and moderation upgrades. These are the right technical directions — but expect a tense rollout with trade-offs around privacy, compatibility, and short-term marketplace access.

I’ll be watching the Feb 15 roadmap reveal — Solid Snake’s cameo sounds promising, but the security work is the real story for players who care about fair play and a stable in-game economy.