Rainbow Six Siege 'can't do anything' about mouse and keyboard on console

Unauthorized mouse and keyboards continue to upset Rainbow Six Siege, but Ubisoft remains unable to contain the issue.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege witnesses unparalleled success as it nears half a decade on the market, securing a player base over 55 million strong through robust tactical gameplay. Ubisoft continues to deliver regular free updates via tri-monthly seasons, balancing its complex multiplayer sandbox, and tacking pressing community issues.

Rainbow Six Siege overcame constant hurdles in 2019, combating cheaters, boosting, exploits, DDoS attacks, and general toxicity — even receiving our "Best Ongoing Game" award. But for console users, the growing prevalence of mouse and keyboard users has consistently impacted gameplay.

While Ubisoft doesn't formally support mouse and keyboard for Rainbow Six Siege, the rise of third-party adapters has enabled an unauthorized controller alternative on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. These devices facilitate full mouse and keyboard sup...