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, is reportedly built on a revamped engine, boasting enhanced visuals with updated textures and character models. Furthermore, the leak indicates that temporary events from the original game might not be carried over, with Ubisoft supposedly focusing on entirely new event content. A projected release date falls within 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 downplayed the need for a full sequel, highlighting the ongoing development of the current title. However, this leak suggests a potential shift in Ubisoft's strategy.

It's crucial to approach such rumors with skepticism. Until official confirmation from Ubisoft, this information remains purely speculative.

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

The twenty-team competition marks a unique tournament structure. While Ubisoft might maintain 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 likely 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. The last-place team in each group would be eliminated.