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 graphics with updated textures and character models. Furthermore, the leak indicates that temporary events from the original game may not be carried over, with Ubisoft focusing on entirely new event content. A projected release date falls within the second season of the game's tenth year of support – mid-2025.

This news contrasts with previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege creative director Alexander Karpazis, who expressed that a full sequel wasn't necessary given 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, this information remains purely speculative.

Meanwhile, 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.

The twenty-team competition is unusual. While Ubisoft might retain a similar format to last year – four round-robin groups of five teams, culminating in a double-elimination playoff – alternative structures are also possible.

The anticipated playoff structure likely involves a first-place team receiving a bye in the first round, 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.