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 nine-year-old Rainbow Six Siege. This announcement, made on February 17, 2025, precedes the game's 10th anniversary.
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 detail the substantial gameplay improvements, refined mechanics, and overall enhancements included in Siege X. 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+, with unbanned Rainbow Six Siege accounts. A VIP package giveaway (hotel, flight, event entry) is also running for US and Canadian residents.
What to Expect:
Ubisoft promises "new ways to play, deepened tactical gameplay, refined game feel, and major upgrades." Specific details will be revealed during the March showcase.
10th Anniversary & Season 1: Operation Prep Phase:
Rainbow Six Siege originally launched December 1, 2015, and has seen consistent updates across multiple platforms. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Season 1 ("Operation Prep Phase") launches March 4, 2025, introducing:
- New Operator: Aurora (deployable bulletproof doors)
- New Elite Skin: For Operator Aruni
- New Reputation System: Rewards and penalties based on player behavior.
The timing suggests the major Siege X upgrades will be implemented to live servers after the Season 1 launch. This substantial update promises to significantly extend the lifespan of the Rainbow Six franchise.
