A recent leak from an insider known as fraxiswinning suggests Ubisoft will unveil Rainbow Six Siege 2 during the Six Invitational 2025, scheduled for February 14-16 at the MGM Music Hall.
This purported sequel, codenamed Siege X, reportedly utilizes an enhanced engine, boasting upgraded visuals with revamped textures and character models. Furthermore, the source claims Ubisoft plans to forgo returning temporary events from the original game in favor of entirely new experiences. A mid-2025 release is anticipated, coinciding with the second season of the game's tenth year of support.
This news contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege creative director Alexander Karpazis, who previously downplayed the need for a full sequel. However, this leak suggests a potential shift in Ubisoft's strategy.
It's crucial to remember that this information remains unconfirmed. Until an official announcement from Ubisoft, consider this a rumor.
Meanwhile, the Rainbow Six Siege World Championship, Six Invitational 2025, is fast approaching. Twenty teams will battle in Boston for a $3,000,000 prize pool and the coveted championship title. Oxygen Esports, victors of the North American Last Chance Qualifier, secured the final qualifying spot.
The twenty-team format is unusual. While Ubisoft may replicate last year's structure – four round-robin groups of five teams, culminating in Double Elimination playoffs – an alternative tournament setup could surprise us. The likely playoff structure will see the top team receive a first-round bye, the fourth-place team entering the lower bracket, and the remaining teams starting in the upper bracket, with the last-place team from each group eliminated.
