Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege 2: Enhanced Graphics Leak

An insider known as fraxiswinning claims Ubisoft will unveil Rainbow Six Siege 2 during the Six Invitational 2025, held at the MGM Music Hall from February 14th to 16th. This project, reportedly codenamed Siege X, is said to utilize an enhanced engine, boasting upgraded graphics with redesigned textures and models. Furthermore, the leak suggests that temporary events from the original Rainbow Six Siege may not return, with Ubisoft potentially focusing on entirely new events instead. A release date in the second season of the game's tenth year of support—mid-2025—is anticipated.

This news contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege creative director Alexander Karpazis, who indicated a sequel wasn't necessary given the ongoing development of the current game. However, if this leak proves accurate, Ubisoft's plans may have shifted. It's crucial to remember that this remains speculation until officially confirmed by Ubisoft.

The Six Invitational 2025, the Rainbow Six Siege World Championship, is rapidly approaching. Twenty teams will compete 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.

This twenty-team competition presents a unique structure. While Ubisoft might retain the previous year's format—four round-robin groups of five teams, followed by double-elimination playoffs—alternative formats remain a possibility. A potential structure could see the first-place 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.