Rainbow Six Siege Y7S1 Yakuza crossover: Leaks hint towards a new Echo skin bundle, weapon skins, and more

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Crossovers are a common occurrence in the world of video games, and Ubisoft has joined the trend with Rainbow Six Siege. Games like Fortnite and Call of Duty often have unique crossovers, and Ubisoft's shooter is no different.

According to the latest reports, the game’s next big crossover will be based on Yakuza, a popular Japanese game series loved by many. After the previous Rick and Morty crossovers, a shift to the Yakuza franchise feels natural as the first season of R6S’s Year 7 focuses on Japan.

This article will provide information on the leaks regarding Rainbow Six Siege’s potential upcoming crossover and what players can expect from it.

The existence of gangsters and criminal organizations goes way back in history. However, these terms have their own meaning in Japanese culture. Yakuzas are known to be gangsters who follow their own code just like samurais did in their era.

These facts about Japanese crime organizations have been beautifully portrayed through Sega’s famous Yakuza series, and Rainbow Six Siege may soon collaborate with the franchise.

Year 7 Season 1 Demon Veil heavily focuses on Japanese culture, and Ubisoft’s decision to make a Yakuza crossover fits right in. The following is a list of things known about the upcoming crossover via leaks:

The iconic Kazuma Kiryu is popular among Yakuza fans, and many meme enthusiasts may recognize him from the song Bakamitai. In the Rainbow Six Siege universe, Echo will be cosplaying as this character and looks awfully similar.

This bundle will also include a unique weapon skin called Drogon of Dojima, which follows a red and white color scheme.

Kaoru Sayama will be another character who makes a debut in the crossover. The beautiful private detective is also a fan