Ubisoft has announced that a new map, Kona Station, is coming to Rainbow Six Siege. The map is set in a train station in Japan and will be available for free to all players on November 20th.
Kona Station is a symmetrical map that features two main areas: the ticket hall and the train platform. The ticket hall is a large open area with multiple levels and staircases, while the train platform is a long, narrow space with several tight corners.
Kona Station
A new map is coming to Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege with Operation North Star. The new map, Kona Station, is set in an abandoned railway station in Japan.
The map is a medium-sized map that is designed for 3v3 and 5v5 game modes. Kona Station will be released on the PC Test Server tomorrow and will later be available for everyone on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Introduce the map
Kona Station is set in an abandoned railway station in Japan.
How the map looks?
The map features two floors, each with different gameplay opportunities. The ground floor is open and provides plenty of room for positioning and flanking.
There’s also a mezzanine level that gives players enhanced visibility to the ground floor, as well as an additional point of entry from the outside.
What challenges will players face there?
The ground floor is open and provides plenty of room for positioning and flanking. There’s also a mezzanine level that gives players enhanced visibility to the ground floor, as well as an additional point of entry from the outside.
The map is set in an abandoned railway station in Japan, which provides a unique and interesting setting for players to explore.
When can players expect to play it?
Kona Station will be released on the PC Test Server tomorrow and will later be available for everyone on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
What is the background of this map?
We wanted to create a map that was unique and interesting for players. The abandoned setting allows us to do something different from past maps.
Why this update is so important for Siege fans to look forward to?
This map is going to be a great addition with the capture point game mode where each team will have a chance to hold the objective.
Preview of some key areas to watch out for
Each team will have a chance to hold the objective in this map.
How the attackers can win the round?
Attackers can win rounds by holding two of three objectives. After that, it becomes an elimination match until one team wins three rounds.
How the defenders can win the round?
The defenders can win by either stopping the attackers from capturing two of three objectives or eliminating them all. If the defenders hold two of three objectives, it becomes an elimination match until one team wins three rounds.
What you think players will find most challenging about this map?
Players will find the open layout of the ground floor to be challenging, as it provides plenty of room for flanking and positioning. There’s also a mezzanine level that gives players a good view of the ground floor.
What was the biggest challenge in creating the new map?
Finding a balance between ample cover and exciting gameplay opportunities. Ensuring there were enough entrances to buildings, yet keeping them closed off so they wouldn’t give attackers too much access.
This map is going to be a great addition with the capture point game mode where each team will have a chance to hold the objective.
Conclusion
Get ready for the new challengers coming to Siege with Operation North Star! Players will be able to get hands-on with Kona Station tomorrow on the PC Test Server.
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