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," is reportedly built on a revamped engine, boasting enhanced visuals with updated textures and character models.

The leak further indicates that temporary events from the original game may not be carried over, with Ubisoft allegedly focusing on entirely new event content. A projected release date falls within the second season of the game's tenth year of support, placing it around mid-2025.

This contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege creative director Alexander Karpazis, who expressed skepticism about the need for a full sequel, citing 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 caution. Until an official announcement from Ubisoft, this information remains speculative.

Separately, the Rainbow Six Siege World Championship, Six Invitational 2025, is fast 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 format is unusual. While Ubisoft might retain a similar structure to last year's tournament—four round-robin groups of five teams, culminating in a double-elimination playoff—alternative formats remain a possibility. A likely playoff structure would 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.