Lorene Melone
How To Install Rainbow Six Siege Elite Edition on PC for Game Pass Users
If you’re trying to get Rainbow Six Siege X Elite Edition on your Windows machine through the Xbox app, yeah, it’s kinda straightforward but there’s a few quirks. Sometimes the game shows up fine, other times it’s like hunting down a ghost. Not sure why, but here’s what’s worked for some folks and might help you avoid wasting a bunch of time.
Step 1: Confirm You’ve Got an Active Game Pass
First off, you really wanna make sure your Game Pass subscription is active. That’s the whole point — without it, kinda pointless to even try. It helps because then the game’s in your library, ready to install. If your subscription lapses, the game might disappear or refuse to install altogether.
Step 2: Fire Up the Xbox App
Open the Xbox app on Windows. If it’s not there, just grab it from the Microsoft Store. Sometimes, on certain Windows versions, the app doesn’t pop up right away, which is kind of annoying. Also, update the app if it’s been a while — because of course, Windows has to make it harder than it should be.
Step 3: Search for Rainbow Six Siege X Elite Edition
In the search box, type in “Rainbow Six Siege X Elite Edition“. The game should appear in the results if your subscription’s active and game pass is working. If not, double-check your account is logged into the right profile and your subscription is still valid.
Step 4: Start the Download
Head over to the game’s page, hit the Install button. If you don’t see it, sometimes closing the app and reopening helps. On some setups, the install button might work okay the first time, then not so much — try again after restarting your PC, just in case.
Note: The Xbox app sometimes takes a moment to load the store links or refresh your library, so don’t freak out if it seems unresponsive at first.
Step 5: Get Ubisoft Connect Set Up (If Needed)
If Ubisoft Connect isn’t already installed, the Xbox app should prompt you to get it. Just click Install Ubisoft Connect. If it’s already there, it’ll launch automatically. Sometimes, the install process tries to do everything in the background, but a reboot might be needed if nothing’s happening after a few minutes.
Pro tip: Check your system tray or desktop for the Ubisoft icon, and make sure it’s running. If it doesn’t launch, look for crashes or errors and try to manually start Ubisoft Connect and log in.
Step 6: Approve Permissions & Configure Settings
When prompted, click Yes to give Ubisoft permission to make changes. Sometimes, on certain boots, this prompt doesn’t appear right away, so if the install stalls, try restarting Ubisoft Connect. When it opens, you might see language options and maybe an optional Ultra HD pack; choose your settings, but don’t sweat it if you skip the extras.
Step 7: Wrap Up and Monitor Download
Once everything’s set, click Continue and then Accept and Continue. Expect the download to kick off, and you can watch progress in Ubisoft Connect under your game library. If things freeze or the download stalls, a restart of Ubisoft Connect or your PC often fixes it.
Sometimes, for no clear reason, the game just refuses to start downloading the first time. Rebooting usually clears out stubborn stuck states.
Extra Troubleshooting Tips & Common Pitfalls
- Make sure your internet isn’t acting up. Bad connections will make the install keep restarting or fail outright.
- If the game refuses to show up or install, check that your PC meets the minimum specs. Disappointing, but truth.
- On some systems, you might need to run the Xbox app or Ubisoft Connect as administrator — just right-click and choose Run as administrator.
- Clear your cache if things get weird: close the Xbox app, then navigate to
%localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCacheand delete everything inside. - Be extra cautious if you’re running antivirus or firewall software — sometimes they block Ubisoft or Xbox app from installing or updating.
Finished! And now what?
The game should be downloading in Ubisoft Connect, and once it’s done, you can launch directly from there or through the Xbox app. Sometimes, the game doesn’t install correctly on the first try, especially if Windows or Ubisoft is updating in the background. Give it some time and check your download queue often.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Rainbow Six Siege without Xbox Game Pass?
Nope, you need the subscription if you’re going through Xbox — unless you buy it separately outside the Xbox ecosystem, then you can install via Steam or Uplay, but that’s a whole different story.
What if the installation stalls or errors pop up?
Check your internet connection, make sure Ubisoft Connect is running properly, try running both as admin, and verify you’ve got enough space on your drive. Sometimes, a quick reboot of the PC helps reset stuck states.
Is Rainbow Six Siege X Elite Edition worth it?
If tactical shooters and multiplayer chaos are your thing, then yeah, it’s a good spend. The Elite version packs a bunch of extras, but the core gameplay is solid even if you skip the upgrades.
Summary
- Make sure Game Pass is active and your subscription is current
- Open Xbox app and search carefully — updates can break stuff
- Install Ubisoft Connect if needed, and run as admin if it gets stuck
- Check your permissions, storage, and internet connection
- Patience when downloading — sometimes Ubisoft’s servers are slow as molasses
Hopefully this shaves off a few hours for someone. Good luck and happy gaming!