Is it possible to get banned for using a keyboard and mouse in Rainbow Six Siege? Microsoft has denied the rumors, saying that the Xbox 360 doesn’t support the mouse and is a “platformer” that doesn’t allow it. Then again, a lot of competitive shooters allow the mouse and keyboard, so it might be hard to be banned if you only play them.
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XIM cheaters
Using keyboard and mouse is not considered cheating in XIM. The XIM system works by turning the KBM output into fake controller input. It works with the XIM4 and XIM APEX. The main difference between these two types of cheating methods is the way they work. A controller gives a player a significant advantage over a keyboard and mouse user.
Aside from the keyboard and mouse, players can also use an aim assist keyboard and mouse. It is not cheating if you use keyboard and mouse on PS5, because the game does not require a PS+ subscription to play. However, it will get you banned if you do it, since cheating with aim assist is considered a technical violation by the developers of the game. The keyboard and mouse are available on PC and Xbox One, and you can download it for free via Ubisoft Connect.
In R6, a keyboard and mouse will not get you banned if you use XIM, but it will help you to use your keyboard to aim. A keyboard and mouse allows you to be much more accurate than a controller. However, if you use a keyboard and mouse on PS4, you risk getting banned from the game and may even get punished with a permanent ban.
Cross-platform play in Rainbow Six Siege
One of the biggest benefits of Rainbow Six Siege is its cross-platform play. This feature enables players to join matches and form teams regardless of platform, and it will also allow gamers to interact with each other. If you’re unsure about whether or not your friends and family members will be able to play the same game on your platform, cross-platform play is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re always in the right place.
To take advantage of cross-platform play, you will need to connect your Ubisoft account and log into the game on both platforms. The game’s rank will not automatically transfer over between platforms. That means that a PC player’s platinum ranking won’t automatically transfer over to their console equivalent. You’ll have to reset your character and complete all of the game’s missions from the beginning, but once you’ve completed the campaign, the game will be available on your console.
This feature is not yet live on consoles, but it’s on the way. Ubisoft Montreal previously promised that Siege cross-platform play would be available in June 2021. While they initially aimed for an early release of the game, the cross-platform feature has been pushed into Year 7’s Season 4 update, which will be the last major update of 2022 and will release in the fall.
Bans for using keyboard and mouse in Rainbow Six Siege
The question has arisen as to whether players who play Rainbow Six Siege with a keyboard and mouse will be banned from the game. While the developers of the game have said that using a keyboard and mouse is not considered cheating, it still may not be permitted for competitive purposes. It all depends on the specific rules of the game servers, which could be different for each platform. The answer is no, but we can hope that the game will continue to support the use of keyboard and mouse.
There are several ways to avoid getting banned from the game. The Rainbow Six Siege team has previously said that they are working on adding more restrictions to the Ranked mode. Currently, Ubisoft is manually banning cheaters, but that’s unlikely to be the primary means. It would be difficult to scale this method. Instead, the developers hope to introduce an automated system. But before implementing such a system, the company should consider the concerns of console and mouse users.
In a recent AMA, Ubisoft developers addressed a range of concerns and questions regarding the game’s use of the keyboard and mouse. Topics covered included cheating and playlists. The developer said that they have dedicated team members who work on making the keyboard and mouse input compatible with the game on consoles. However, the developers did not say if they would ever implement the option in the game.
