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

A 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, including overhauled textures and models. Furthermore, the source claims that past temporary events from the original game may not return, with Ubisoft focusing on entirely new content. A projected release date is mid-2025, aligning with the second season of the game's tenth year of support.

This contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege creative director Alexander Karpazis, who downplayed the need for a full sequel. 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 remains purely speculative.

The upcoming Rainbow Six Siege World Championship, Six Invitational 2025, is generating significant excitement. 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 is unusual. While Ubisoft might retain a similar format to last year—four groups with round-robin matches between five teams, progressing to a Double Elimination playoff—alternative structures remain a possibility.

A potential playoff format could see the top 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.