A recent leak from an insider known as 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 visuals, including overhauled textures and character models. Furthermore, the source claims that past temporary events from the original game may not return, with Ubisoft focusing on entirely new event content. The game's release is anticipated during the second season of the tenth year of support for the original game, placing the launch around mid-2025.

This news contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege creative director Alexander Karpazis, who previously stated a direct sequel wasn't necessary given the ongoing development of the original. However, this leak implies a potential shift in Ubisoft's strategy.

It's crucial to approach this information with caution. Until official confirmation from Ubisoft, this remains purely speculative.

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

The twenty-team competition represents a unique structure. While Ubisoft might retain a similar format to last year – four groups with round-robin matches between five teams, culminating in double-elimination playoffs – 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, and the remaining teams starting in the upper bracket, with the last-place team in each group eliminated.