By Sagar V. Mankar 
Ubisoft has officially announced “Rainbow Six Siege X“, a major update to their tactical shooter that promises “major evolution” while maintaining the core experience players love.
The announcement came during the Rainbow Six Invitational 2025, where FaZe Clan emerged victorious against Team BDS in the championship finals.
Rather than creating a entirely new game, Ubisoft chose to evolve their existing platform with what they’re calling “the biggest transformation in the game’s history.”
According to developers Alex Karpazis and Joshua Mills, this update represents more than just routine improvements. “It is not Siege 2, and it’s not just another update. It’s a major evolution,” Mills explained during the event. “We’re expanding and reinforcing the very foundation of Siege to ensure it remains the pinnacle of tactical PvP first-person shooters.”
The development team has been quietly working on this massive update for three years, managing to keep it under wraps without any leaks. As reported by Insider Gaming, the update will introduce enhanced graphics and audio, refined gameplay mechanics, and new ways to experience the game while preserving the strategic elements that made Rainbow Six Siege successful. Additionally, Dexerto noted that YouTube’s trailer description mentions “new ways to play,” suggesting the introduction of new game modes, Operators, or significant gameplay mechanics.
“It is such a significant leap forward that we can’t possibly do it justice here at the Six Invitational,” Alex Karpazis stated, emphasizing the scale of the update.
The timing of this announcement appears strategic as the game enters its tenth anniversary year. This rebranding signals Ubisoft’s commitment to refreshing the game for years to come rather than replacing it with a sequel.
To prepare players for these upcoming changes, Ubisoft has dubbed this year’s first Operation as “Prep Phase.” This serves as an introduction to what they’re calling the “new era” of Rainbow Six Siege. The developer’s blog suggests these improvements will address one of the game’s persistent challenges: the steep learning curve that often intimidates new players.
The full reveal of Siege X will take place at a special showcase event in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 13, 2025. This ticketed event will bring together players, content creators, and developers to demonstrate the new features and improvements. While the release date remains unannounced, more details are expected during this showcase.
Early previews have already generated excitement within the Rainbow Six community. Several prominent content creators who received early access have expressed enthusiasm about the changes, though specific details remain under embargo.
The announcement puts to rest previous speculation about a potential Rainbow Six Siege 2. Instead of splitting their player base with a sequel, Ubisoft has chosen to build upon their existing foundation, suggesting confidence in their current game architecture and community.
The gaming world now eagerly awaits the March showcase, where Ubisoft will finally reveal the full scope of changes coming to this long-running tactical shooter.