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. This announcement, made on February 17th, 2025, precedes the game's 10th anniversary.

A Dedicated Showcase

A dedicated showcase for Rainbow Six Siege X is planned for March 13th, 2025, at 10:00 am PDT / 1:00 pm EDT in Atlanta, Georgia. This event promises an immersive experience for players, creators, and developers alike, revealing the extensive changes coming with Siege X and other surprises. In-person attendance requires a $10 ticket, including an exclusive shirt and in-game cosmetic pack, and eligibility is limited to legal residents of the USA and Canada, 18 years or older, with a good standing Rainbow Six Siege account. A VIP package giveaway, including travel and accommodation, is also available for two lucky fans.

Extensive Gameplay Enhancements

Siege X boasts "new ways to play, deepened tactical gameplay, refined game feel, and major upgrades all around," though specifics remain under wraps until the March showcase.

Celebrating 10 Years of Siege

Rainbow Six Siege, initially released on December 1st, 2015, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC (later ported to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S), is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Season 1 of Year 10, titled "Operation Prep Phase," launches on March 4th, 2025, introducing a new operator, Aurora (with deployable bulletproof doors), a new elite skin for Aruni, and a revamped reputation system.

Timing of the Siege X Update

Given the launch date of Season 10 and the Siege X showcase, the major Siege X upgrades will likely be implemented on live servers at a later date.