Get ready for an exciting update with Rainbow Six Siege X, as it launches its Closed Beta featuring the innovative 6v6 game mode, Dual Front. Dive in to discover more about this new game mode and what the Closed Beta test has in store.

Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase Revealed New Details for the Update

Closed Beta Begins March 13, 2025

Ubisoft has announced that the Closed Beta for Rainbow Six Siege X (R6 Siege X) will kick off on March 13th at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM CET, immediately following the R6 Siege X Showcase. The beta will run until March 19th at the same times.

Gamers can gain access to the R6 Siege X Closed Beta by tuning into the R6 Siege X Showcase on the official Rainbow 6 Twitch channel or through various Content Creators' Twitch livestreams, where they can earn Closed Beta Twitch drops. The beta will introduce the new Dual Front game mode and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

However, some players have reported not receiving the expected email with the access code for the R6 Siege X Closed Beta. Ubisoft Support has acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 14 and is actively working to resolve it and send out the emails as soon as possible.

It's crucial to understand that R6 Siege X is not a new game but a significant update aimed at elevating the Siege experience with graphical and technical enhancements.

New 6v6 Game Mode Dual Front

Ubisoft has introduced Dual Front, a dynamic new 6v6 game mode that promises "foundational upgrades to the core game," including visual enhancements, an audio overhaul, rappel upgrades, and more. Alongside these improvements, revamped player protection systems and free access will allow players to experience the unique tactical action of Rainbow Six Siege without any cost.

Dual Front will take place on a new map called District, where two teams of six Operators will engage in simultaneous attack and defense of enemy sectors. This marks a first for R6, enabling new gadget combinations and strategic possibilities.

The classic Siege mode will remain intact, now rebranded as "Core Siege" in the main menu. It will feature updates to five maps—Clubhouse, Chalet, Border, Bank, and Kafe—with doubled texture resolution, optional 4K textures on PC, and enhanced destructible materials. While only five maps are updated initially, future seasons will add three more at a time.

Free Access Starting Season 2 of Year 10

After a decade since its launch, Rainbow Six Siege will transition to a free-to-play model starting Season 2 of Year 10, following the footsteps of its major competitors. At its 2015 release, the gaming landscape was dominated by paid multiplayer titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 and Battlefield Hardline, with live-service games being less common.

During the R6 Siege X Showcase in Atlanta on March 13, Siege Game Director Alexander Karpazis shared with PC Gamer that the team aims to introduce the game to new audiences. He stated, "We want people to invite their friends to try out Siege, and we want to give them the majority of the game so that they understand what makes this game so special." Karpazis emphasized, "That reduces the barrier to entry, because honestly Siege is at its best when you've got friends playing with you."

The free access will include game modes such as Unranked, Quick Play, and Dual Front. However, Ranked mode and the Siege Cup will require a paid premium access. This strategy, according to former game director Leroy Athanassoff in a 2020 interview with PC Gamer, aims to deter smurfs and cheaters by maintaining a paywall for the most competitive modes. Karpazis added, "It is, in our opinion, the best of both worlds where you can bring in new players but also have this place where veterans feel super competitive and committed to the game."

Siege 2 Was Never On The Table

Despite reaching its 10-year milestone, Ubisoft never considered developing Siege 2. Unlike its FPS competitors such as Overwatch 2 and Counter-Strike 2, R6 Siege chose to enhance the existing game rather than create a sequel.

Karpazis explained, "Siege 2 was never on the table. A lot of live service games are starting to go through this process because a lot of them are hitting that 10-year mark." He continued, "We just had to do what was right for Siege and what was right for players as well. When we go back in time three years ago, that was the main focus for us."

Siege X has been in development for about three years, running parallel to Siege’s regular seasonal updates. Karpazis highlighted that Siege X aims to extend the Siege experience for another decade, saying, "Siege X, for us, is a moment where we want to make big, meaningful changes to the game. We want to show that, yes, we're here for another 10 years, and we want to respect the people who brought us here so far."

He underscored the importance of the community, stating, "You don't get to 10 years as a live service game without the community that built you up."

Rainbow Six Siege X is scheduled for release on June 10, 2025, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news by checking out our Rainbow Six Siege article below!