**Ubisoft Sends Out Compensation to Rainbow Six Siege Players Over Hack**
It's been a tumultuous few weeks for Rainbow Six Siege players, who have had to deal with the aftermath of a massive hack that compromised the game's marketplace and voice chat. The holiday season was supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but instead, it turned into a nightmare for Ubisoft's community.
The hack, which occurred over the holiday season, resulted in billions of credits being dumped into the community. To prevent further damage, Ubisoft had to shut down the marketplace and roll back affected accounts. While the fixes are still in progress, the company is now taking steps to make amends with its players.
**Compensation for Affected Players**
In a recent social media update, Ubisoft announced that any Rainbow Six Siege player who logs in between January 16-25 will receive compensation. The gifts include:
- A selection of in-game items and currencies
- Other unspecified rewards for affected players
The compensation package is a welcome gesture from Ubisoft, but it's clear that the company still has a lot of work to do to restore trust with its community. The marketplace, which remains disabled, won't return until a later date in Year 11, and account rollbacks are still ongoing.
**What's Next for Rainbow Six Siege?**
As Ubisoft continues to address the aftermath of the hack, fans of Rainbow Six Siege are eager to know what the future holds. In a recent interview with GameSpot, creative director Alexander Karpazis hinted that there's no immediate reason for Ubisoft to move forward with Rainbow Six Siege 2. However, with the success of Siege X, which brought back a decade-old fan base, it's likely that we'll see more updates and expansions for the game in the future.
**Voice Chat and Beyond**
One feature that's still missing from the game is voice chat. While Ubisoft has confirmed that voice chat continues to be a key priority for the team, fans are still waiting for its return. The lack of voice chat has been particularly frustrating for players who rely on it for coordination and communication during matches.
**Looking Ahead**
As Rainbow Six Siege continues to navigate this challenging period, Ubisoft must take steps to prevent similar hacks in the future. With the return of former creative director Xavier Marquis, who is now working on a new 4v4 tactical multiplayer free-to-play game called March of Giants, there's hope that Ubisoft can rebuild trust with its community and continue to deliver high-quality updates for Rainbow Six Siege.
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