Leak: Ubisoft is developing Rainbow Six Siege 2 with improved graphics
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, reportedly utilizes a revamped engine boasting enhanced visuals, including overhauled textures and character models. The source also claims that past temporary events from the original game may not return, with Ubisoft focusing on entirely new event content. A projected release date places the game's launch in the second season of the game's tenth year of support, sometime in mid-2025.
This news contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege creative director Alexander Karpazis, who previously downplayed the need for a full sequel, highlighting the ongoing development of the current iteration. However, this leak indicates a potential shift in Ubisoft's strategy.
It's crucial to approach this information with caution. Until official confirmation from Ubisoft, all details remain speculative.
The upcoming Rainbow Six Siege World Championship, Six Invitational 2025, is rapidly 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 participation of twenty teams presents a unique tournament structure. While Ubisoft may retain a similar format to last year—four round-robin groups of five teams, culminating in a double-elimination playoff—alternative formats remain a possibility. A likely scenario involves a first-place team receiving a first-round bye, fourth-place teams entering the lower bracket, the remaining teams starting in the upper bracket, and the last-place team in each group being eliminated.
