Leak: Ubisoft is developing Rainbow Six Siege 2 with improved graphics

A recent leak from an insider, "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 with updated textures and character models. Furthermore, the source claims that past temporary events from the original game may not be carried over, with Ubisoft focusing on entirely new event content. A projected release date is mid-2025, coinciding with the second season of the game's tenth year of support.

This news contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege's creative director, Alexander Karpazis, who previously indicated that a full sequel wasn't necessary given the ongoing development of the current title. However, this leak suggests 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.

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

The twenty-team competition is unusual. While Ubisoft might retain a similar format to last year – four round-robin groups of five teams leading to double-elimination playoffs – alternative formats remain a possibility. A likely playoff structure would see the top team receive a first-round bye, the fourth-place team starting in the lower bracket, the remaining teams entering the upper bracket, and the last-place team in each group eliminated.