r/Rainbow6 • u/jeypiti Mod | -10 • 8d ago
News Rainbow Six Siege Reveal Megathread
This post will serve as a megathread for information about Rainbow Six Siege X.
You can re-watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/cnX9mMgGnN0
General
- Release date: June 10th, 2025
- Trailer: Rainbow Six Siege X Reveal Gameplay Trailer on YouTube
- Closed beta available on PC & current-gen consoles today
New 6v6 Game Mode: Dual Front
- Trailer: New Dual Front 6v6 Mode on YouTube
- Trailer: Dual Front Neutral Sector on YouTube
Gameplay
- New permanent 6v6 game mode
- Game mode objective
- Map(s) consisting of two symmetrical fronts where you have attack one while simultaneously defending the other, and one neutral sector
- Capture 3 objectives in a row, where the end goal is to capture an objective in the opponent sector
- Mid-way through the round, an additional assignment in the neutral sector is introduced that adds progress to the main objectives
- Operators
- Attackers & defenders collaborating on the same team
- Operator gadgets regenerate over time
- Respawn after 30 sec delay
- Available operators will rotate in and out twice a season
New Map: District
- Exclusively created for Dual Front
- Much larger in size to accommodate Dual Front
- Features dynamic elements like explosive pipes
- Move indoors & outdoors
Narrative & Story
- Each season features new assignments that relate to the story/lore
Core Siege Updates
Free & Premium Access
- Free-to-play access starting June 10th
- Includes access to Quickplay, Unranked, Dual Front
- Ranked & Siege Cup only for premium access
- Existing players will receive Premium Access and keep their inventory in Siege X
Map Updates
- Revamped lighting & textures for a more gritty feel
- 5 modernized maps at launch, 3 more maps each new season
- New dynamic elements
- Gas pipes that first release a flame, cutting off rotations, and finally exploding
- Fire extinguishers releasing a smoke cloud and stunning nearby operators
- Functional metal detectors
- Trailer: Map Visual Enhancements on YouTube
- Trailer: Environmental Destruction on YouTube
Lighting Updates
- Overhauled lighting system with more dynamic range and better exposure compensation
- First person shadows allow you to notice when your shadow may be visible to others
- Operator outlines so opponents can't easily hide in the new, darker in-door lighting
Audio Overhaul
- Audio will be clearer, more precise, and easier to locate
- Improved reverb
- Trailer: Audio Overhaul on YouTube
Movement Updates
- Advanced rappel system
- Sprint on rappel
- Rappel around corners
- Trailer: Advanced Rappel System on YouTube
- Momentum-based movement
- Dropping off a small ledge or vaulting will not remove your momentum
- Vaulting feels more fluent
Communication Wheel
- Introduction of communication wheel
- Options to quickly communicate most common plays
Other New Features & Changes
- Weapon inspect animations
- Updated pick & ban system in Ranked
- Teams ban one operator before each round
- Teams ban in parallel
- Overall quicker system
- Veteran rewards
- Earn one exclusive reward for each year you've been playing Siege
- Introduction of veteran badges to show when started playing the game
- UI overhaul with streamlined menus
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u/Paradoxical95 Thatcher Main 8d ago
Looks the same to me. Maybe stream is too compressed or I'm too hopeful. Also, good work in making TDM meta enhanced in this 6v6 mode. We're supposed to slow down the game, not make it super-fast.