The ResetEra user backs theories of 'a crossover with a well known franchise,' although unable to confirm if Fisher features. Our most reputable comes via Rainbow Six leakster Kormora, with a proven track record in seasonal exposés throughout Year 4 and Year 5. The team behind Rainbow Six Siege has struggled to contain leaks in recent years, and the upcoming Splinter Cell-themed season is no exception. But thanks to its recent unveiling, we now know Sam Fisher is joining the ranks.

That leaves a majority of context riding exclusively on reputable leaks and data-mined references uncovered through game files. Ubisoft remains tight on details surrounding its new Operator for Shadow Legacy, while already establishing a mysterious persona through its content roadmap.

Rainbow Six Siege Sam Fisher Operator Leak: Zero For Rainbow Six Siege, leaked gameplay footage, data-mined references, and more suggest a similar crossover brewing.

While the last Splinter Cell entry dropped back in 2013, protagonist Sam Fisher has made recent appearances in both Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, and Ghost Recon Breakpoint. The elimination of Nighthaven ties into the Splinter Cell-themed season, linking to the sister Tom Clancy stealth series. But the arrival of Nighthaven is an event on Rainbow, and it will shape some of the stories that are happening behind the scenes.' 'And as of late, the last two weeks or something, we tweaked some things on the narrative that you'll discover, and you'll be pleased with, that does not necessarily strictly link to Nighthaven. We've been working on the narrative and looking at what we want to do,' Del Valle stated. However, Rainbow Six Siege product director, Roy Del Valle states that direct Nighthaven tie no longer applies, speaking to Windows Central in February 2020. Source: Ubisoft (Image credit: Source: Ubisoft)

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