Leak: Ubisoft is developing Rainbow Six Siege 2 with improved graphics

According to an insider known as fraxiswinning, Ubisoft is set to unveil Rainbow Six Siege 2 at the Six Invitational 2025, scheduled at the MGM Music Hall from February 14-16. The insider claims the project, codenamed Siege X, will feature an updated engine with enhanced graphics, including revamped textures and models. Furthermore, it's suggested that Ubisoft might forego bringing back the old temporary events from the original game, focusing instead on introducing fresh events. If these leaks hold true, fans can anticipate the release of Rainbow Six Siege 2 during the second season of the tenth year of support, around mid-2025.

Previously, Alexander Karpazis, the creative director of Rainbow Six Siege, expressed that a full sequel might not be necessary due to the ongoing development of the current game. However, if the insider's information is accurate, it appears Ubisoft may have reconsidered their stance.

It's crucial to approach such rumors with caution. Without an official announcement from Ubisoft, all this remains in the realm of speculation.

The Rainbow Six Siege World Championship, the Six Invitational 2025, is fast approaching, set to take place in Boston. Twenty teams will vie for a portion of the $3,000,000 prize pool and the championship title. Oxygen Esports, having triumphed in the North American Last Chance Qualifier, is the final team to secure their spot in the tournament.

The format for this year's competition, featuring twenty teams, is unusual. While Ubisoft is likely to maintain the format used in previous years—four groups engaging in a round-robin among five teams, followed by a Double Elimination playoff—there's always a chance they might surprise us with a new approach.

In the expected format, the first-place team in each group gets a bye in the first round of the playoffs, the fourth-place team starts in the lower bracket, the rest enter the playoffs in the upper bracket, and the last-place team from each group is eliminated.