A recent leak from an insider, "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 a revamped engine boasting enhanced visuals, including overhauled textures and character models. The source also claims that temporary events from the original game might not be carried over, with Ubisoft focusing on entirely new event content. A projected release date is slated for mid-2025, 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, emphasizing the ongoing development of the current iteration. However, this leak implies a potential shift in Ubisoft's strategy.
It's crucial to approach such rumors cautiously. Until official confirmation from Ubisoft, this information remains speculative.
Meanwhile, the Six Invitational 2025, the Rainbow Six Siege World Championship, 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 competition presents a unique structure. While Ubisoft may retain a similar format to last year—four groups with round-robin matches among five teams, followed by double-elimination playoffs—alternative formats remain a possibility. A likely scenario would see the top team receiving a first-round bye, the fourth-place team entering the lower bracket, the remaining teams starting in the upper bracket, and the last-place team from each group eliminated.
