Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege X: A Major Update, Not a New Game
Ubisoft recently unveiled Rainbow Six Siege X, not as a new game, but as a significant upgrade to the existing Rainbow Six Siege experience, celebrating the game's upcoming 10th anniversary. The announcement, made on February 17, 2025, promises major gameplay enhancements and refinements.
March 2025 Showcase:
A dedicated showcase is planned for March 13, 2025, at 10:00 am PDT / 1:00 pm EDT in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will offer an in-depth look at the changes coming with Siege X, including "new ways to play, deepened tactical gameplay, refined game feel, and major upgrades." Limited in-person tickets ($10 USD, including a shirt and in-game cosmetic pack) are available to legal residents of the USA and Canada, aged 18 or older, with a clean Rainbow Six Siege account. A VIP package giveaway, including travel and accommodation, is also underway.
Pre-X Updates:
Even before the Siege X rollout, several additions are planned for the game's 10th-anniversary Season 1, "Operation Prep Phase," launching March 4, 2025. These include:
- New Operator: Aurora, with deployable bulletproof doors.
- New Elite Skin: For operator Aruni.
- New Reputation System: Rewarding positive and penalizing negative player behavior.
Long-Term Vision:
Originally released in December 2015, Rainbow Six Siege has enjoyed a long run across multiple platforms. This substantial update aims to further extend the game's lifespan and enhance the overall player experience. While the showcase will detail the Siege X changes, the major upgrades are expected to be implemented on live servers at a later date.
Stay tuned for the March 13th showcase for a complete unveiling of Rainbow Six Siege X.
