Ubisoft is once again dealing with a major security incident, as reports indicate that Rainbow Six Siege has been hacked for the second time within a week. This time, the issue has sparked widespread confusion after players began logging in to discover their accounts were automatically banned for exactly 67 days, despite not violating any community rules.
The incident occurred just days after Ubisoft brought Rainbow Six Siege servers back online following an earlier hacking attempt on December 27, when the company was forced to temporarily shut down the game’s infrastructure. It remains unclear whether this latest issue is the result of a new breach or lingering vulnerabilities from the previous attack.
Rainbow Six Siege Players Report Unjustified 67-Day Bans
According to cybersecurity-focused X (formerly Twitter) account vx-underground, Rainbow Six Siege servers appear to have been compromised again. Players across multiple platforms reported receiving ban notices citing a “Harassment Offense”, even though they claim no violations were committed.
What has drawn even more attention is the specific duration of the ban: 67 days. The number is widely recognized online as a reference to the viral “6 7” meme, leading many in the community to believe the bans were intentionally triggered by attackers rather than Ubisoft’s moderation systems.
Server Status Confirms Widespread Issues Across All Platforms
Further evidence supporting a security breach can be found on Ubisoft’s official server status page. At the time of writing, Rainbow Six Siege is experiencing multiple unplanned outages on every platform.
- Connectivity: Degraded
- Authentication: Down
- In-Game Store: Down
- Matchmaking: Down
In addition, numerous players report encountering a “synchronization failed” error when attempting to log in, preventing access to their accounts entirely.
Second Major Hack Within a Single Week Raises Concerns
This is not the first incident Rainbow Six Siege has faced recently. On December 27, Ubisoft took servers offline after hackers reportedly interfered with the game’s marketplace. During that breach, some players unexpectedly received massive amounts of in-game credits, while unreleased or developer-only cosmetic items briefly appeared in circulation.
Ubisoft later rolled back all unauthorized transactions and removed the illicit credits. Notably, no players were punished for spending the hacked currency, suggesting the company acknowledged the fault lay with its systems rather than the community.
Servers were restored on December 28, though players soon noticed longer login queues and slower authentication times. Now, just one week later, the emergence of forced bans suggests the situation may not have been fully resolved.
Ubisoft Yet to Issue an Official Statement
As of now, Ubisoft has not publicly commented on the latest hacking reports or the sudden wave of 67-day bans. However, based on past responses, it is widely expected that affected players will have their bans lifted once the issue is confirmed internally.
Given the unusual nature of the ban duration and the lack of verified misconduct, most players believe the penalties are automated side effects of the breach rather than legitimate disciplinary actions.
Poor Timing Amid Attack on Titan Collaboration
The latest Rainbow Six Siege hack comes at an especially unfortunate moment. Ubisoft recently launched a high-profile Attack on Titan crossover, allowing players to equip Amaru with a Mikasa Ackerman-themed outfit.
At the same time, the game’s Operation Tenfold Pursuit event is live, offering exclusive rewards such as Roister and Great Consequence cosmetics for completing daily challenges. Players affected by the current ban wave risk missing out on these limited-time rewards, increasing pressure on Ubisoft to resolve the issue quickly.
Community Frustration Grows Over Server Security
Rainbow Six Siege remains one of Ubisoft’s most successful live-service titles, boasting over 50,000 concurrent players on Steam alone, even nearly a decade after launch. While hacking attempts are not uncommon for long-running online games, two major breaches in such a short time frame have raised serious concerns about server security and infrastructure resilience.
Unless Ubisoft acts swiftly and transparently, player trust could take a significant hit—especially among competitive and long-term fans.
Final Thoughts
While it is highly likely that unjustly banned Rainbow Six Siege players will regain access to their accounts, the incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities within Ubisoft’s online ecosystem. With live events underway and a massive player base affected, all eyes are now on Ubisoft’s next move.
