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. The source also claims that past temporary events from the original game may not be carried over, with Ubisoft focusing on entirely new events instead. A projected release date is slated for the second season of the game's tenth year of support, placing it around mid-2025.

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

It's crucial to approach this information cautiously. Until official confirmation from Ubisoft, all details remain speculative.

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

The twenty-team competition presents 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 playoff structure would see the top team receiving a first-round bye, the fourth-place team starting in the lower bracket, the remaining teams entering the upper bracket, and the last-place team in each group eliminated.