2015's *Rainbow Six Siege* revitalized the tactical team shooter genre, captivating online players and consistently delivering engaging DLC year after year. This tradition continues with *Rainbow Six Siege X*, celebrating the game's tenth anniversary. Here's what you need to know, including the release date.
Rainbow Six Siege X Release Date
Following its closed beta, Rainbow Six Siege X is set for a full release in June 2025, arriving on consoles and PC. Ubisoft calls this the biggest content overhaul in Rainbow Six Siege history. The closed beta introduced Dual Front, a thrilling 6v6 mode.
Dual Front delivers a more expansive and chaotic experience than existing modes. Larger maps demand strategic coordination between teammates, requiring careful planning of attacks and defenses across multiple objective areas. Siege X also promises revamped maps, a redesigned user interface, enhanced visuals, and a rebalanced matchmaking system designed to improve the experience for new players.
Rainbow Six Siege X Trailer
Ubisoft unveiled a gameplay trailer on March 13, 2025, coinciding with the closed beta launch. The trailer showcases the intensity of Dual Front mode on its new map, and hints at broader improvements to the core game, including enhanced visuals and new gameplay features. It also highlights rewards for existing players and free-to-play access for newcomers.
Rainbow Six Siege X Beta Information
The Rainbow Six Siege X closed beta ran from March 13th to March 19th, with select Twitch partners streaming the game. Viewers had a chance to earn beta access codes during these streams. Remember, linking your Twitch and Ubisoft Connect accounts is essential to claim and use your code. Interestingly, prior ownership of Rainbow Six Siege wasn't required for beta participation.
Ubisoft provided comprehensive details on the closed beta and access methods on their website. Currently, there are no announcements regarding further beta testing, including an open beta. In the meantime, Rainbow Six Siege prepares for its most ambitious evolution yet, a decade after its initial launch. As a long-standing pillar of Ubisoft's Tom Clancy franchise, Rainbow Six Siege continues its legacy with the exciting arrival of Siege X.
