Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X Launches June 10 With Major Gameplay Overhaul
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Ubisoft revealed the next evolution their tactical online shooter Rainbow Six Siege as Rainbow Six Siege X, a massive update to the live-service game, is set to release on June 10, 2025. This update introduces Dual Front, an all-new 6v6 mode, as well as visual enhancements, deeper tactical gameplay, and a revamped onboarding experience. Best of all, Siege X makes the game free-to-play for all players.
What’s New in Rainbow Six Siege X?
Dual Front: A New 6v6 Experience
The highlight of Siege X is Dual Front, a permanent and evolving 6v6 mode where teams must secure three enemy sectors while defending their own. The action takes place on District, a brand-new map built specifically for this mode. Players will be able to pick from a curated roster of 35 operators, mixing Attackers and Defenders for the first time, allowing for some crazy interactions.
Key features of Dual Front:
Respawning and operator repicking for dynamic tactical adjustments.
A Neutral Sector with time-limited assignments that can turn the tide of battle.
Regular updates, including operator rotations twice per season and seasonal Neutral Sector mission changes.
Massive Visual and Gameplay Enhancements
Ubisoft is also modernizing classic Rainbow Six Siege maps with 4K textures, improved lighting, and enhanced shadows. At launch, Clubhouse, Chalet, Border, Bank, and Kafe will receive visual upgrades, with three additional maps being refreshed each season.
Beyond the visuals, Siege X adds new destructible elements—fire extinguishers, gas pipes, and metal detectors—creating more strategic opportunities. Rappelling is now more fluid, allowing players to run horizontally and jump around corners. Additionally, audio reworks will help players pinpoint enemy locations and threats, something i’m personally excited for as when it comes games like R6, audio should be king.
A New Anti-Cheat System: R6 ShieldGuard
To improve security, Ubisoft is launching R6 ShieldGuard, which unifies existing anti-cheat measures while introducing live security updates to make cheats harder to develop. The system will also enhance anti-toxicity initiatives, including a refined player reputation system.
This is another highlight as R6 has been plagued with persistent cheaters for years as for many it’s considered normal to have some sort of cheating in their games, especially in Ranked play.
Rainbow Six Siege Goes Free-to-Play
Starting June 10, Rainbow Six Siege will be free to access for all players. New players will have access to Dual Front, Unranked, and Quick Play modes, with the ability to unlock up to 26 operators through progression. Players who upgrade to a premium edition will unlock Ranked Mode and Siege Cup after reaching level 50 and gain immediate access to more operators.
Current players will retain all unlocked content, including operators, progression, and inventory. Ubisoft is also rewarding veteran players with exclusive rewards based on the year they joined.
Closed Beta: March 13-19
Players can try Dual Front early with the Siege X beta, available March 13-19 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect. The beta includes:
Full Dual Front experience with 35 operators.
A preview of destructible elements and rappel upgrades.
Custom games to squad up with friends.
Players can gain beta access through Twitch Drops by watching partnered creators. No prior ownership of Rainbow Six Siege is required.
Upcoming Esports Event: RELOAD in Brazil
Ahead of Siege X’s full release, fans can watch pro players compete on the newly modernized maps during the RELOAD esports competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from May 8 – 18.
You can watch the full reveal below.
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