Rainbow Six Siege Upgrades Unveiled

Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege X: A Major Update, Not a New Game

Ubisoft recently unveiled Rainbow Six Siege X, not as a new game, but as a significant upgrade to the existing Rainbow Six Siege. This major overhaul, announced February 17th, 2025, will be detailed at a showcase event.

March 2025 Showcase:

The Rainbow Six Siege X showcase is scheduled for March 13th, 2025, at 10:00 am PDT / 1:00 pm EDT in Atlanta, Georgia. This immersive event will feature the extensive gameplay changes, promising "new ways to play, deepened tactical gameplay, refined game feel, and major upgrades." In-person attendance requires a $10 ticket (including a shirt and in-game cosmetic pack) and meeting eligibility requirements: US or Canadian residency, 18+ years of age, and a good standing Rainbow Six Siege account. A VIP package giveaway (hotel, flight, event entry) is also available for US and Canadian residents.

10th Anniversary & Season 1: Operation Prep Phase:

Coinciding with Rainbow Six Siege's 10th anniversary (December 1st, 2015, initial release), Season 1, "Operation Prep Phase," launches March 4th, 2025. This season introduces:

• New Operator: Aurora, with deployable bulletproof doors.
• New Elite Skin: For operator Aruni.
• New Reputation System: Rewards and punishes player behavior.

The timing suggests the major Siege X upgrades will be implemented after the Season 1 launch.

This substantial update aims to extend the lifespan of this long-running live-service shooter, available on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.