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. The purported project, codenamed "Siege X," is said to utilize a revamped engine, boasting enhanced visuals with updated textures and character models.

This insider information also indicates that past temporary events from the original game might not return, with Ubisoft reportedly 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 news contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege creative director Alexander Karpazis, who previously downplayed the need for a full sequel, citing the ongoing development of the current game. 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, all details remain speculative.

Separately, the Rainbow Six Siege World Championship, Six Invitational 2025, is rapidly approaching. Twenty teams will compete in Boston for a prize pool of $3,000,000 and the coveted championship title. Oxygen Esports, victors of the North American Last Chance Qualifier, secured the final qualifying spot.

The twenty-team competition represents a unique format. While Ubisoft may retain a similar structure to last year's event—four round-robin groups of five teams, leading into a Double Elimination playoff—alternative formats remain a possibility. A likely scenario 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.