Ubisoft announces Rainbow Six Siege X as the biggest update of the franchise

The original Rainbow Six Siege is almost 10 years old, but Ubisoft has no intention of slowing down. The company has just announced Rainbow Six Siege X, a massive update that promises to transform the game experience with new ways to play, more refined tactical gameplay, and significant improvements. The full reveal will take place on March 13, 2025, and until then, the community is already speculating on what this change represents for the future of the franchise.

What to expect from Rainbow Six Siege X?

Still without many concrete details, the project — previously known internally as "Modernized" — is expected to bring an updated game engine, visual improvements, and renewed content to the game. Ubisoft is already promoting the change as the "biggest transformation in the game's history", promising to raise the level of tactical gameplay and further deepen the competitive experience.

"Prepare for the biggest transformation in the game's history, which will introduce new ways to play, deeper tactical gameplay, and great improvements throughout the game!"

For a title originally released in 2015, this update could be essential to maintain the franchise's longevity. Although Rainbow Six Siege has evolved over the years with new operators, maps, and balance changes, its game engine is starting to show signs of aging, especially when compared to other modern shooters.

Ubisoft tries to recover from financial difficulties

The announcement of Rainbow Six Siege X comes at a delicate time for Ubisoft. The company faces significant financial challenges and, in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-2025, saw a 52% drop in net bookings, totaling 301.8 million euros. To compensate, Ubisoft is counting on a recovery in the last quarter, with major releases like Assassin's Creed Shadows, scheduled for March.

Furthermore, the company is implementing a cost reduction program with the goal of saving over 200 million euros by the end of the fiscal year 2024-2025. Ubisoft's management is also exploring new strategies to maximize the value of its assets and franchises, which may indicate changes in the company's future.

When will Rainbow Six Siege X be revealed?

The full reveal of Rainbow Six Siege X will take place on March 13, 2025, at 5pm in Continental Portugal and 2pm in Brazil. Until then, Ubisoft is expected to release more teasers to hype the community about what to expect from this major overhaul.

The big question is: will this be the renewal that Siege needs to remain relevant, or just another effort to keep the game in the market? Fans eagerly await to find out.