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

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, resulting in enhanced visuals, including overhauled textures and character models. Furthermore, the source indicates that past temporary events from the original game may not be carried over, with Ubisoft seemingly 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, meaning a mid-2025 launch is anticipated.

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, if this leak proves accurate, Ubisoft's stance appears to have shifted.

It's crucial to remember that these are unconfirmed rumors. Until an official announcement from Ubisoft, all information remains speculative.

Meanwhile, the Six Invitational 2025, the Rainbow Six Siege World Championship, 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 twenty-team competition presents a unique structure. While Ubisoft may retain a similar format to last year—four round-robin groups of five teams, followed by double-elimination playoffs—the possibility of an alternative tournament structure remains. A likely scenario would see the top team receiving a first-round bye, the fourth-place team entering the lower bracket, and the remaining teams starting in the upper bracket, with the last-place team in each group eliminated.