Earlier this month, Ubisoft confirmed Rainbow Six Siege’s next expansion would be called Operation Wind Bastion. Now, we have a comprehensive outline of how the upcoming expansion’s two new operators, Nomad and Kaid, will function.
Rainbow Six Siege Wind Bastion Operator Breakdowns
Operation Wind Bastion includes two new playable operators from Morocco’s GIGR (Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Royale) anti-terrorism organization. The first new operator in Operation Wind Bastion is a grizzled Defender, Kaid. In terms of gameplay, Kaid comes equipped with a very unique signature gadget. Kaid’s deployable Electroclaws can be attached to virtually any surface, including floors and ceilings. When placed, each Electroclaw electrifies up to three nearby metallic objects, making Kaid an excellent alternative to existing operator Bandit.
At first glance, Kaid appears to render Bandit completely obsolete, but Kaid has lower speed than Bandit. The Electroclaws also require a few seconds of activation time, so Bandit is still better for countering certain Attacker operators. If the enemy team has a Hibana or Thermite, Bandit might still be the better choice.
Working alongside Kaid is Operation Wind Bastion’s new Attacker operator, Nomad. Nomad’s unique gadget is the Airjab Launcher which fires special non-lethal concussion mines that knock enemies flat on the ground. Knocked over enemies must spend time recovering, and Nomad’s Airjab Mines can also decimate soft walls with their blasts.
Since Airjab Mines can be placed as proximity traps, Nomad is an excellent counter for roamers. However, the Airjab Launcher’s distinct yellow laser sight also gives away Nomad’s position, so it has to be used wisely. Also, the Airjab Launcher attaches to Nomad’s primary weapons, which means she can’t take a stabilizing grip attachment.
Along with the two new GIGR operators, Operation Wind Bastion also comes with a new map called Fortress. Ubisoft hasn’t announced a release date for Operation Wind Bastion, but it should arrive before the end of the year. Meanwhile, Ubisoft has been busy fixing major exploits from Siege’s last expansion, Operation Grim Sky.