A few years ago Rainbow Six: Siege became a real bomb in the world of e -sports: dozens of teams, many leagues appeared, and all this successfully supports Ubisoft. We have already been to the grandiose tournament in Rio de Janeiro, and this time we went to Montreal to admire the game of professional e-sportsmen and evaluate the fresh Burnt Horizon update.
Big game
Invitational – The most significant event is for everyone who is passionate about the Rainbow. From year to year, Ubisoft spends more and more money on it so that the sight for fans is grandiose. This time, the teams fought for a prize fund of two million dollars, and the tournament was held at one of the Jackbit sister sites largest sports areas of Canada – The Place Bell.
The show was really spectacular: a huge screen in the middle of the popular hockey arena was surrounded by dozens of spotlights and other illumination, and at the opening ceremony of the tournament and before the final fight, the symphony orchestra played the title theme of Rainbow Six: Siege.
You have ever seen a screen size in the entire ice arena?
The organizers did not forget about the people who are behind the game: developers, content makers and commentators. They made separate documentary videos about them, where they talked about how they connected their lives with the project. It turned out inspiring.
And the organizers also built a real exposition from which it was possible to learn a lot about the process of developing a "rainbow". Introduced concept arts, sketches, notes of gear. They did not even shy to show a video with gameplay very (very, very!) early versions of the game
Meet – Australia!
By tradition, invitational, ubisoft announced the next update. Burnt Horizon adds to the game not only new operatives and Australian map, but also significant gameplay improvements.
On the location of Outback fighters, the battle is waiting for a battle in a colorful roadside institution in the middle of the highway. Here you can find everything that is sweet to the heart of a true Australian: a bar, signs with a kangaroo, a garage with a derby machine and even a stuffed big shark!
In terms of gameplay, the card is very variable: there is full of space for a vertical battle, many points for assaulting rooms, there are enough shelters and shots. But the main thing is that all the main outback sectors have their own color palette so that it is easier for players to navigate! And it works great.
A small video showing all the beauty outback
Two new operatives call Mozzie and Gridlock. The first is a reckless biker and defender. His chip is Pest Launcher, a device that hacks enemy drones with spiders robots. He can mark the attackers, essentially turning the advantages of the enemy against himself. An armed with Mozzie with a powerful assault rifle and a quick-firing submachine gun, which makes it a serious threat to both near and at a long distance.
Biker's best girlfriend and partner-Gridlock, an amateur mechanic, and part-time-a seasoned operative. Strong in spirit and body, she operates a machine gun M249, with the help of which she pours the enemy with almost endless fire. And her special skill, Trax stingers, can cover the entire room with rods from thorns. Every time the enemy steps on a thorn, a characteristic sound is heard. Great selection if you want to block the enemy by the way to your back or flank. Well, or you can fill the room with a key goal with spikes, then the enemy will have to choose from two evils – destroy the barrier, light himself up and lose time, or look for a bypass and, probably, fall under the machine -gun queue.
In addition to operatives and maps, the game will receive other equally significant innovations. Fans can rejoice-after three years, the competitive mode finally leaves open beta testing. From now on, rating battles will play in a professional manner, with a bank of operatives and other innovations.
For achievements in the season, players will receive intra -game awards
In addition, the developers do not forget about beginners. Now the “siege” has many fighters, maps and modes, which is why neophytes have a hard time. It is for them that Ubisoft creates a special playlist in which they will be able to play selected cards in the classic “Bomb” mode. It will be open only to users from the first to fifty levels.
Remembers Ubisoft and the fight against toxic players. If before the war was waged against insults in chat, now the developers took up lovers to shoot in allies. Now, after one murder of a comrade, all subsequent fire will be transferred straight to the traitor by its own. So look where you shoot!
Invitational introduced the first short film by Rainbow Six. It was told about the relationship of Thatcher and Dokkaebi
And finally, the developers showed the calendar of updates for 2019, the fourth in the history of Rainbow Six: Siege. In addition to the Australians, we will meet six more operatives from America, Denmark, Mexico, Peru, Kenya, and India. The maps of the "cafe" Dostoevsky "," Canal "and" Luna Park "will be processed and improved. And new e -sports tournaments are also planned! Finals R6S: pro-league This year will be held in Milan and Asia, the major will be in the USA, and the next Invitational will still be in Montreal in early 2020. In other words, Ubisoft has grandiose plans.
The developers presented all their plans for a year by such infographics
For the glory of "Empire"
Well, in the invitational matches themselves there was something incredible. The fans of the "Rainbow" forced The Place Bell to walk a shake. It is understandable – the strongest players in the world came to the tournament! But the guys from Russia shouted most of all, because the team went to the playoffs Team Empire. I didn’t even come out – I burst. And demolished her opponents one after another.
Opponents of the "Imperials" came across worthy. Immortals And Team Liquid from Brazil, as well as SpaceStation Gaming From America. The latter, by the way, was knocked out in the semifinals Evil Geniuses , finalists of the past Invitational. But our guys overshadowed almost everyone.
"Imperials" reached the finals, where their rival became G2 Esports , multiple champions of the main meaggers "siege". Previously, they were in the organization Penta Sport , which brought trophies from Invitational 2018, Pro League 2017 and other large tournaments. We can say that those who like to be on the side of the winner were sick for her. But Team Empire also supported a lot of fans, and not only from the CIS. After all, the team went from the bottom to the most important tournament. In between matches, the guys gathered crowds of people who wanted to get autographs. And the commentators respectfully called them a "Russian machine".
It's nice to see how warm players relate to fans. Nobody left without autographs
The finale was played by the type “Best of 5”, up to three victories on the maps. Another feature was an endless overtime. Already on the first map, the match went down in history. Instead of the usual fifteen rounds, the confrontation dragged on up to twenty -two! More than one tournament will be remembered for such a difficult and long battle.
Ultimately, the G2 still could beat the "Imperials" with a score of 3-0 on cards, but each had to knock out each other with great difficulty. Europeans once again raised the Hammer of Slaj, the unique trophy of Invitational, and accepted the appliances of the arena of the arena under the falling confetti.
But the favorites for many were not G2, but the same "Russian car"! Team Empire gained thousands of fans and showed magnificent team work. The number of murders among the players exceeded the enemy’s indicators several times, and the skill of imperial scorers was repeatedly noted by commentators.
We were able to talk with the guys from Team Empire and ask them a couple of questions about the tournament.
How sensations after the final?
Daniel "Joystick" Gabov: They took the second place – in fact, a good result in the world tournament. They could take the first card, everything could go differently, but, unfortunately, they lost. Twenty -two rounds fought – it was sweaty. And then (I don’t know whether it was noticeable) we lost a little self -confidence, began to make critical mistakes and handed over the next two cards.
If you take a tactical pause, which is discussed on it?
Dmitry "Scyther" Semenov: Usually the coach tells us that it is wrong. If the peaks and banks are not the ones we counted on, we have to review tactics. For example, in the Joystick attack on the "eyes" moved, we changed the peak to adapt to the enemy. They did not lose.
Which of the teams you played seemed to be the most serious opponent?
D . WITH .: I think SpaceStation Gaming. They, in principle, work harmoniously, they have excellent communication. Only now the cards choose badly. Of course, there were rounds that we gave by mistake, a lot of stupid. Nerves also affect. You need to "feel" your game, and there it will go.
And if you choose a specific player, whom you would singlery as the most dangerous?
D . WITH .: Wokka from Nora-Rengo. I have heard that he has an excellent understanding of the game, good shooting, but most importantly – he is unpredictable. It is not to predict his movements, and it is important to reckon with this. For example, if he plays for a Valkyrie, which is scattering the cameras, and his camera was destroyed, he can lean out of the same window where he scattered and catch you. This cannot be predicted. But if it is closed on both sides, he will do nothing. Can only count on luck.
The following plans are the PRO-League and Maighores? You will go to the USA?
D.G: If we take the first or second place in the pro, then they will invite us, and we will be happy to go.
Daniil, we heard you study at the Department. And what is happening there at all?
D.G.: Well, they are mainly taught not to play, but they teach the organization of tournaments and so on. I went there because I wanted to join the e-sports party, and then somehow everything spun around, and I was drawn into the Rainbow.
What will you advise the guys who want to join professional e -sports?
D.G.: Well, first you need to find your team so that there is a good atmosphere, so that everything is played on the same level, and then move together. It is difficult when someone alone drags the command to the bottom or, conversely, breaks forward. In general, people who are asking for easily on the shelves are a little annoyed, how to play. This is not a job as a consultant – there should be a lot of factors here. But if you really want something, you will definitely achieve this. I advise you to watch the streams of professional players to notice any chips for themselves, and everything will work out.
The hammer was smashed in the forge of Montreal. Possess them is a great honor!
Invitational 2019 presented many positive emotions. There really was something to see. It is nice to see how relatively young discipline from year to year develops and collects a huge audience. It is even more pleasant to watch the Russian team occupying the leading places in it. But the main thing is that the “siege” awaits a rich and long life. Ubisoft plans more and more and more and more events, meaggers and other tournaments, simultaneously developing the game itself. But, according to the developers, at the start of the project, few believed. Now they are firmly stated, Rainbow Six: Siege is a big e -sports!