Rainbow Six Siege X Won't Be a New Game, But Will Have Major Updates

Ubisoft recently unveiled Rainbow Six Siege X, a major upgrade to the nine-year-old tactical shooter, ahead of its 10th anniversary. This isn't a new game, but a significant overhaul promising substantial gameplay improvements. Read on for details about the reveal and the upcoming March 2025 showcase.

Rainbow Six Siege X Unveiled

The March 2025 Rainbow Six Siege Showcase

Announced on February 17, 2025, Rainbow Six Siege X will introduce major gameplay refinements and upgrades. Further details will be revealed in a showcase on March 13, 2025, at 10:00 am (PDT) / 1:00 pm (EDT) in Atlanta, Georgia. This event promises an immersive experience, bringing players, creators, and developers together to unveil the evolution of Siege X and other surprises.

In-person attendance requires a USD $10 ticket, which includes an exclusive long-sleeve shirt and an in-game cosmetic pack. Eligibility is limited to legal residents of the USA and Canada, aged 18 or older, with a good standing Rainbow Six Siege account (no bans or sanctions).

Ubisoft is also offering two lucky fans a VIP package including a hotel stay, roundtrip flight, and event entry. This giveaway is also limited to legal residents of the USA and Canada.

The update boasts "new ways to play, deepened tactical gameplay, refined game feel, and major upgrades." Specific details will be unveiled during the showcase.

Rainbow Six Siege's 10th Anniversary

Originally released on December 1, 2015, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Rainbow Six Siege later launched on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2020), the game has enjoyed consistent updates throughout its lifespan, establishing itself as a long-running live-service shooter. Rainbow Six Siege X promises to further extend the franchise's longevity.

A February 17, 2025 Steam post announced the arrival of a new operator, Aurora, with deployable bulletproof doors, a new elite skin for Aruni, and a new reputation system rewarding or penalizing player behavior. These additions launch in Season 1 of Year 10, Operation Prep Phase, on March 4, 2025, in celebration of the game's 10th anniversary.

Given the Season 10 launch date and the Rainbow Six Siege X showcase timing, the major upgrades will likely be implemented on live servers at a later date.