Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Now-Live Rainbow Six Mobile Operation Masquerade

Rainbow Six Mobile Operation Masquerade, the latest seasonal update for the growing mobile Esports title, is now available on iOS and Android. The update expands on core gameplay with a new defensive Operator, rotating modes, ranked format changes, and event-based progression that directly affects match flow and competitive play.

Rainbow Six Mobile Operation Masquerade: New Operator Castle

The update arrived on 23 January 2026, adding Castle to the defender roster with his signature Armor Panel gadget. The panel replaces standard barricades on doors and windows. It demands that attackers use explosives or utility items for their breakthrough attempts.

Castle uses his special ability to block access points and restrict enemy visibility while protecting bomb sites during the final stages of matches, which has altered approaches attackers use to enter rooms since the previous competitive season. Castle is unlocked through the seasonal Battle Pass in Rainbow Six Mobile Operation Masquerade, though players may need to resolve issues like the Rainbow Six Mobile Matchmaking Error 103 before accessing ranked and event-based matches smoothly.

Modes and Weekly Events

New Rainbow 6 Mobile operation Masquerade brings back limited-time modes tied to seasonal rewards:

• Trophy Hunt returns with score-based objectives. Players collect trophies dropped by eliminated enemies, which leads to wandering and attacking from behind and fighting during the match instead of waiting at the objective.
• The season introduces multiple weekly events, which change each week. The three events feature separate match rules and challenge requirements, which players can complete to unlock seasonal rewards.

Battle Pass, Events, and Ranked Play

The Operation Masquerade Battle Pass includes Operator outfits, weapon skins, and progression rewards, which players can earn through their match performance and their completed challenges. Unlock paths require players to participate in events because their playtime in matches does not provide sufficient access to content.

The Rainbow Six Mobile Operation Masquerade update introduces additional content through its new features:

• The Mining Madness Event requires players to complete objectives, which will provide them with Obsidian currency. They can be used to unlock Dark Crystal weapon skins.
• The Best of 7 Ranked Mode operates during weekend hours. The system provides rewards for maintaining steady performance throughout different competition rounds, while it offers temporary experience point boosts as matching rewards.

Earlier seasons focused on balance and map polish, while Rainbow Six Mobile Operation Masquerade changes match flow. Castle forces early utility use, Trophy Hunt increases movement, and Best of 7 ranked adds Siege-style pressure, making coordinated squads often formed through the Rainbow Six Mobile Friend Referral Program more effective.