Rainbow Six Siege X: Major Updates, Not a New Game

Ubisoft has announced significant updates for Rainbow Six Siege, titled Rainbow Six Siege X, just ahead of the game's 10th anniversary. This announcement has sparked excitement among fans, and more details are set to be revealed at an upcoming showcase in March 2025.

Rainbow Six Siege Showcase in March 2025

Rainbow Six Siege, celebrating its 9th year, is gearing up for substantial gameplay enhancements with Rainbow Six Siege X. Ubisoft made this exciting announcement on February 17, 2025, and promises to share more details during the showcase scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 10:00 am (PDT) / 1:00 pm (EDT) in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will highlight the significant changes coming to the game, promising an immersive experience for players, creators, and developers alike. "This event promises to be an immersive and one-of-a-kind Siege experience, where players, creators, and developers come together as we unveil all the evolutions coming with Siege X, and many more surprises!"

To attend the event in person, fans must purchase a ticket for USD $10, which includes an exclusive long-sleeve shirt and an in-game cosmetic pack. However, attendees must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be a legal resident of the USA and Canada
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a good Rainbow Six Siege account (not banned or sanctioned)

Additionally, Ubisoft is offering VIP packages to two lucky Rainbow Six fans, which include a hotel stay, roundtrip flight, and entry to the Showcase event. This giveaway is also limited to legal residents of the USA and Canada.

The upcoming update for Rainbow Six Siege X promises "new ways to play, deepened tactical gameplay, refined game feel, and major upgrades all around." However, the specifics of these changes will be fully disclosed at the upcoming showcase.

Rainbow Six Siege Upcoming 10th Year Anniversary

Originally launched on December 1, 2015, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, Rainbow Six Siege expanded to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2020. Over the years, Ubisoft has consistently updated the game, maintaining its status as one of the longest-running live-service shooter games across various platforms. The upcoming major update with Rainbow Six Siege X is poised to further extend the longevity of the Rainbow Six franchise.

In a Steam post dated February 17, 2025, Ubisoft introduced a new operator, Aurora, who can deploy bulletproof doors. Alongside this, a new elite skin for operator Aruni and a new reputation system that rewards or penalizes players based on their in-game behavior during a season will be introduced. These features will launch in Season 1 of the game's 10th year, Operation Prep Phase, on March 4, 2025, as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations.

Given the timing of Season 10's launch and the showcase for Rainbow Six Siege X, it appears that the major upgrades will be implemented on the live servers at a later date.