The year 2015 saw *Rainbow Six Siege* breathe new life into the tactical team shooter genre, captivating online players with annual waves of DLC. This tradition continues with *Rainbow Six Siege X*, celebrating the game's tenth anniversary. Here’s a comprehensive look at *Rainbow Six Siege X*, including its eagerly awaited release date.
Rainbow Six Siege X Release Date
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Rainbow Six Siege X, following its closed beta phase, is set to launch globally in June 2025 for both home consoles and PC players. Ubisoft heralds this update as the most significant content overhaul in Rainbow Six Siege history. The closed beta introduces the Dual Front game mode, featuring intense 6-on-6 team battles.
Dual Front mode promises a more expansive and chaotic gameplay experience compared to existing modes in Rainbow Six Siege. Larger maps necessitate strategic coordination between teams on attack and defense, with objectives spread across different areas. Alongside this, Siege X is poised to revamp multiple maps, refine the user interface, enhance technical performance, and introduce a rebalanced online matchmaking system designed to assist newer players.
Rainbow Six Siege X Trailer
On March 13, 2025, Ubisoft unveiled a gameplay trailer for *Rainbow Six Siege X* to coincide with the start of its closed beta. The trailer showcases the thrilling Dual Front mode and the dynamic 6-on-6 gameplay on its new map. It also hints at enhancements to the core game, including technical upgrades, new gameplay features, and rewards for loyal *Rainbow Six Siege* players, alongside free-to-play access for newcomers.Rainbow Six Siege X Beta Information
The Rainbow Six Siege X closed beta ran from March 13 to March 19, accessible to select partner players streaming on Twitch. Viewers of these streams had the opportunity to earn access codes to the closed beta, valid for the six-day duration. To participate, players must link their Twitch account to their Ubisoft Connect account. Notably, owning Rainbow Six Siege is not a prerequisite for joining the Siege X closed beta.
Ubisoft has outlined the details of the Siege X closed beta and how to potentially gain access on their official website. As of now, there are no plans for additional beta testing, including an open beta period leading up to the full release of Siege X in June. With Rainbow Six Siege embarking on its most ambitious update in a decade, the game continues to evolve and honor Ubisoft's longstanding tradition of titles inspired by Tom Clancy's works.
