Rainbow Six Siege Players Face 67-Day Bans Following Latest Hack Incident

After a hack over the Christmas weekend, Rainbow Six Siege players are facing bans due to another exploit linked to the bizarre and viral 6-7 meme. Reports indicate that an unknown entity is dishing out 67-day bans, with players taking to social media to share that their accounts have been flagged for an unclear “harassment offence,” resulting in suspensions from matchmaking. Content creator VarsityGaming, who has been humorously commenting on the situation since it unfolded on January 4, confirmed the 67-day ban on social media, hinting that Siege might be down for a couple more days. Even after 16 hours post-hack, Rainbow servers are still struggling.

In a twist, VarsityGaming, who received the “67” day ban, explained how he can still access matchmaking despite the supposed ban. Ubisoft’s status page for Rainbow Six Siege highlights the ongoing issues, stating that all platforms are facing “unplanned issues” affecting connectivity, the in-game store, and matchmaking. The page notes that some of these problems are under investigation, with a thank you to players for their patience during this unusual period.

While a 67-day ban seems outrageous—especially in VarsityGaming’s case, where it humorously extended to “67676767 days”—the number is a nod to the 6-7 meme. This meme gained traction in March 2025, partly due to rapper Skrilla’s song “Doot Doot (6 7)” and NBA player LaMelo Ball, who stands six feet seven inches tall. The combination of these numbers went viral, largely thanks to Maverick Trevillian, known as the “67 Kid.” This absurdist joke holds no real meaning, making it a popular way for younger audiences to poke fun at adults.

This latest hack follows a previous incident where Rainbow Six Siege was offline for two days after Christmas, as reported by various sources. During that time, the marketplace was inundated with in-game currency valued at millions. Ubisoft announced that “investigations and corrections” would take place over the following weeks, leaving it uncertain whether this current hack is connected to the earlier one.

Last year, Rainbow Six Siege underwent a significant rebranding, becoming Rainbow Six Siege X. This overhaul introduced numerous enhancements and attracted a wave of new and returning players, peaking at 142,000 concurrent users on Steam on June 10, 2025. While this figure doesn’t surpass the all-time high of 201,933 from May 17, 2024, it remains an impressive feat for a decade-old game.