A leak from an insider, "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 graphics, including overhauled textures and models.

The source claims that past temporary events from the original game may not reappear, with Ubisoft supposedly focusing on entirely new events. A projected release date is mid-2025, aligning with the second season of the game's tenth year of support.

This contradicts previous statements by Rainbow Six Siege creative director Alexander Karpazis, who downplayed the need for a full sequel, emphasizing the ongoing development of the current title. However, this leak suggests a potential shift in Ubisoft's strategy.

It's crucial to approach this information cautiously. Until official confirmation from Ubisoft, this remains purely speculative.

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

The twenty-team competition presents a unique structure. While Ubisoft may retain a similar format to last year – four round-robin groups of five teams, followed by a double-elimination playoff – alternative formats remain a possibility. The anticipated playoff structure would see the top team receive a first-round bye, the fourth-place team entering the lower bracket, and the remaining teams starting in the upper bracket, with the last-place team from each group eliminated.