In a rather understated announcement, Ubisoft has revealed that Steam achievements are now available for Rainbow Six Siege. This development, while seemingly mundane, marks a significant milestone as it took a full decade for the game to receive this feature. The news was shared with a simple message on Steam: “We are pleased to announce that Steam Achievements are now available for Rainbow Six Siege!”
What makes this update particularly appealing is the retroactive granting of achievements. Players will not need to replay previous challenges to earn these accolades; any achievements previously unlocked through Ubisoft Connect will automatically be recognized on Steam during the next login.
While Ubisoft did not elaborate on the reasons behind this long-awaited addition for a game that originally launched in 2015, it reflects a broader trend within the company. After experimenting with exclusivity on the Epic Games Store, Ubisoft has gradually returned to Steam, where it has been revitalizing its older titles by incorporating features like achievements.
A Short and Not Necessarily Comprehensive History of Ubisoft Taking Way Too Damn Long to Add Achievements to its Games on Steam, in Chronological Order:
In this context, the arrival of Steam achievements for Rainbow Six Siege after ten years is not entirely surprising. However, it does raise eyebrows, and it is undoubtedly a positive development for both players and achievement hunters alike. After all, who can argue against the joy of collecting more achievements?
