Rainbow Six Siege X director says free currency gain has been 'buffed' after complaints: 'The goal wasn't to make it a harder grind for players'

Rainbow Six Siege X's Renown currency is getting a boost following complaints about slower gains since the Siege X transition. Longtime players noticed the smaller Renown rewards soon after Siege X launched earlier this month, with payouts for lost matches taking a particularly huge hit.

The squeeze on Renown, a non-premium currency used to unlock new operators and many skins for free, coincided with Siege going free-to-play and the introduction of a new $50 tier of cosmetic bundle (purchasable only with premium R6 Credits...