Rainbow Siege Six X Breakdown: Release Date, Features, Roadmap

From 03.02.2025 - 16.02.2025, the Six Invitational 2025, one of the most important Rainbow Six Siege tournaments, took place in Boston, USA. The tournament was interesting not only because of the $3 million prize pool but also because of the grand final, which featured a grand announcement. Ubisoft (the developers) announced the release of a new version of the game - Rainbow Siege Six X, which, according to them, will be the next step in the development of Rainbow Six Siege. In this article, we'll tell you everything you need to know about Rainbow Siege Six X Breakdown, including the release date, features and roadmap.

What is Rainbow Six Siege X

Rainbow Six Siege X is not a sequel or a restart of the well-known game, but will be a kind of franchise relaunch. This is evidenced by the position of the developers, who claim that players should expect realistic graphics and sound, as well as improved gameplay in the new project. Here are the words of Ubisoft during the announcement:

Get ready for the biggest transformation in the history of the game, introducing new game modes, in-depth tactical gameplay, and major updates across the board.

There are even rumours among players that the game will be developed on a new engine, which will help it to outperform its competitors in terms of quality.

Rainbow Six Siege X Release Date

After all the bold statements, fans are wondering about one thing—when is the release? During the announcement, Ubisoft stated that a full presentation is scheduled for March 13 at 18:00 CET. In the official livestream, the developers promise to reveal all the details about the game and showcase part of the gameplay.

Here’s another statement they made during their appearance at the Grand Final of the Six Invitational 2025:

The R6 team has been working tirelessly to bring the most significant transformation in the game's history. This evolution is designed to solidify Rainbow Six Siege’s position at the top of tactical first-person shooters by introducing new ways to play, deeper tactical gameplay, improved game feel, and major global changes. To celebrate the dawn of a new era for Siege, we invite you to an exclusive event—the reveal of Rainbow Six Siege X.

R6 Siege X Features

On February 16, 2025, Ubisoft released a 40-second Rainbow Six Siege X teaser on their official YouTube channel. The teaser showcased a brief gameplay snippet from the new version, giving players a glimpse of what to expect.

The anticipated Rainbow Six Siege X features include:

• Upgraded engine with enhanced graphics;
• Updated textures and character models for a more realistic experience;
• Possible removal of older events—only new ones will be featured in Siege X;
• Two new operators and two remastered ones, including Clash.

While Ubisoft has not made an official statement yet, leaks confirm that these improvements will be part of the game. What is certain is that the project is in active development and progressing strictly on schedule.

Ubisoft Plans for Six Siege Future

What are Ubisoft’s long-term plans for Siege X? Will the company focus solely on this new project within the franchise? Based on all official statements, Rainbow Six Siege X is set to become a major esports contender, both in terms of competitive interest and financial success. Stay tuned for more details.

According to insider reports, Rainbow Six Siege X will be a free update for current players. On PC, the game will only support DirectX 12, raising concerns about continued support for PS4 and Xbox One.

Additionally, Ubisoft plans to expand monetization, introducing more premium content purchasable with real money. The first confirmed addition is the exclusive Siege X Bundle, which includes:

• Siege X emblem;
• 2,670 R6 Credits;
• Animated skin for 556XI;
• 12 operators;
• Legendary Ash & Siege X charm set at launch.

Players who have logged into Rainbow Six Siege between 2015 and 2024 will receive the “Siege Veteran” emblem for free. Furthermore, the Siege X Bundle will go on sale on March 13 for $40.

How do you feel about the Rainbow Six Siege X announcement? Will you be waiting for its release?