Rainbow Six Siege 2 Leaks Hint Enhanced Visuals

A credible 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. Furthermore, the source indicates that past temporary events from the original game may not return, with Ubisoft seemingly focusing on entirely new event content. A projected release date falls within the second season of the game's tenth year of support, placing it around mid-2025.

This news contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege's creative director, Alexander Karpazis, who previously dismissed the need for a full sequel, citing the ongoing development of the current iteration. However, this leak suggests a potential shift in Ubisoft's strategy.

It's crucial to approach such rumors with skepticism. Until official confirmation from Ubisoft, all information remains speculative.

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 championship title. Oxygen Esports, victors of the North American Last Chance Qualifier, secured the final qualifying spot.

The twenty-team competition is unusual. While Ubisoft might retain the previous year's format—four round-robin groups of five teams, culminating in Double Elimination playoffs—an alternative structure remains a possibility.

The anticipated playoff structure likely involves a first-place team receiving a bye in the first round, fourth place starting in the lower bracket, the remaining teams entering the upper bracket, and the last-place team in each group being eliminated.