Rainbow Six Siege enters “new era” with massive CS2-like overhaul

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At the R6 Invitational, a hint about Rainbow Six Siege X was dropped, yet the brief sneak peek of the trailer left no doubt that a major development is on its way for this competitive shooting game.

For years, R6 has distinguished itself with strategic gameplay that no other developer has fully matched, offering players an abundance of options to establish barricades, fire through walls, and utilize each Operator’s unique set of tools for intelligence gathering and gaining an advantage over their rivals.

On the other hand, this complexity brings about a steep learning curve that proves challenging for beginners. Initially, Rainbow Six Siege experienced rapid expansion post-launch, but its growth rate has slowed significantly since then.

To inject fresh life into the game and attract new players, they’re considering a significant revamp for Rainbow Six Siege, which might be named Rainbow Six Siege: X, possibly in celebration of the game’s 10-year anniversary.

Rainbow Six Siege gets massive year 10 changes

By now, it’s been nearly a decade since Siege was launched in late 2015. Despite numerous major upgrades and content additions throughout the years, the core structure of the game feels quite dated.

To ensure the game continues thriving, Ubisoft has unveiled Rainbow Six Siege X, a significant update introducing substantial modifications to the fundamental aspects of the game.

Get ready for a significant update in R6 Siege! Don’t miss the R6 Siege X Showcase live on March 13th.

– Watch it live online.
– Secure your spot in Atlanta to attend in person.

— Rainbow Six Siege (@Rainbow6Game) February 16, 2025

Although it’s not officially a sequel, given Ubisoft’s confidence in its quality, it could very well turn out to be one. They’re hosting a ticketed event on March 13th to reveal the entire game, suggesting high anticipation.

For the past three years, we’ve been working diligently on refining this new version of the game. Rest assured, it’s not a continuation or follow-up; it’s simply an update. The developers have made it clear that they aim to preserve the original concept while adding some additional features for enhanced gameplay.

To set things up, we’ve dubbed the initial stage for this year as the “Preparation Phase.” This phase serves as an introduction, giving us essential insights into the upcoming “new epoch” in Rainbow Six Siege X.

Initial peeks at the update resemble Counter-Strike 2, a title that is merely a sequel in name. Valve’s signature shooter underwent a comparable revamp, preserving the essence of CS:GO while updating it for contemporary times.

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2025-02-17 00:18