Rainbow Six Siege writer "incredibly proud" of first transgender operator Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Rainbow Six Siege writer "incredibly proud" of first transgender operator Osa lands with Crystal Guard season update. News by Ishraq Subhan Reporter Updated on 17 Aug 2021 96 comments A writer on Rainbow Six Siege has expressed their pride at the game's first transgender operator, who arrives with the Crystal Guard season update. Narrative writer, Simon Ducharme, said they are "incredibly proud" of developing the character and had "tears of joy" knowing they were "encouraged and supported" to write queer characters. Watch on YouTube Speaking to Gamespot, Ducharme added: "The decision to create a transgender character was made early on, as part of our initiative to have an inclusive roster of Operators. The consultants, all of whom are trans people, wanted to make sure that Osa was presented as authentically and organically as possible. She was written by a queer person and she is voiced by a trans woman - and while her identity is certainly influenced by her gender, who she is in the Siege universe is centered on her talents, her influence on Nighthaven, and her close friendship to Kali." So here it is. Osa is a trans woman, and I'm incredibly proud. I couldn't have done this without the guidance of our amazing consultants, @JadeWhirl, @BirdTickler and @CaptainFluke. I love all three of you, and I thank you for trusting me to write Osa's story. pic.twitter.com/WZR49s3Job- script.slasher (@ScriptSlasher) August 16, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Speaking of her talents, Osa has the ability to deploy or carry a transparent and bulletproof shield, giving her and opponents a clear line of sight. Shields are usually reserved for defenders, so this change could change the dynamics of gameplay. The shield is still susceptible to explosives and can be taken down by shooting a pressurised cylinder on the inside of the shield. The update also brings map changes to Bank, Coastline, and Clubhouse, bringing all three "in-line with today's technical standards". Representation of trans people in video games unfortunately remains scarce. The introduction of trans characters should not be noteworthy, but until it becomes normalised within the industry, it's important to celebrate the small steps of progress. "I'm not gonna promote shit because as proud as I am and as much as I wanna make this about me, it's not. There's work to be done until trans women (and trans people in general) are valued, safe and celebrated as they should be" Simon wrote in a follow-up tweet. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store