# Ubisoft Rainbow Six Siege Operation Split Fire announcement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ubisoft-rainbow-six-siege-operation-split-fire-announcement > Updated: 2026-08-18T08:54:21.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Ubisoft announced ‘Operation Split Fire’, the third season of Year 11 for Rainbow Six Siege, during the Esports World Cup. The update introduces Noor, a new Egyptian defender equipped with the ‘Horus Lance Launcher’, a gadget designed to counter shield-based operators by deploying flames through walls, floors, ceilings, and ballistic shields. Significant balance changes are planned for several existing operators. Kali will receive improvements to her CSRX 300 rifle, including new magnification options and reduced pump time. Dokkaebi’s Jegeo Payload will now require a continuous connection, increasing her vulnerability to interruption by operators such as Mute or Solis. Other adjustments include buffs to Lion, Echo, and Kapkan. Additional content for the season includes a Villa map overhaul, a new 3v3 Arcade mode, a ranked playlist reset, and the ‘Wasteland Circuit’ drone racing event. The update is scheduled to launch on September 1, 2026, with a public test server becoming available on August 17. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Ubisoft announces Rainbow Six Siege Operation Split Fire Ubisoft announced ‘Operation Split Fire’ for Rainbow Six Siege, introducing a new Egyptian defender named Noor, operator balancing for Kali and Dokkaebi, a 3v3 arcade mode, and map updates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ubisoft-announces-rainbow-six-siege-operation-split-fire-1 ### 2026-08-15: Ubisoft reveals Rainbow Six Siege Operation Split Fire details Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 Season 3, ‘Operation Split Fire,’ featuring new defender Noor, significant operator balancing, a 3v3 Arcade mode, and a drone racing event starting September 1. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ubisoft-announces-rainbow-six-siege-operation-split-fire --- Cite as: Ubisoft Rainbow Six Siege Operation Split Fire announcement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ubisoft-rainbow-six-siege-operation-split-fire-announcement