A recent leak from an insider known as fraxiswinning suggests Ubisoft will unveil Rainbow Six Siege 2 at the Six Invitational 2025, scheduled for February 14-16 at the MGM Music Hall. This purported sequel, codenamed Siege X, is reportedly built on a revamped engine boasting enhanced visuals, including overhauled textures and character models.
The leak further indicates that past temporary events from the original game may not return, with Ubisoft potentially focusing on entirely new event content. A projected release date places Siege X in the second season of the game's tenth year of support, around mid-2025.
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 game. However, if this leak proves accurate, Ubisoft's strategy appears to have shifted.
It's crucial to approach such rumors with skepticism. Until official confirmation from Ubisoft, this information remains purely 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 is a notable departure from typical formats. While Ubisoft may retain a similar structure to last year – four groups with round-robin matches between five teams, culminating in a Double Elimination playoff – 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 in each group eliminated.
