Rainbow Six Siege X has launched its Closed Beta, introducing the innovative 6v6 game mode, Dual Front. Dive into the details of this exciting new mode and the Closed Beta test.
Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase Revealed New Details for the Update
Closed Beta Begins March 13, 2025
Ubisoft has announced on their official website that the Closed Beta for Rainbow Six Siege X (R6 Siege X) will run from March 13th at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM CET to March 19th at the same times. The beta kicks off right after the R6 Siege X Showcase concludes. Fans can secure access to the Closed Beta by tuning into the R6 Siege X Showcase on the official Rainbow 6 Twitch channel or through various Content Creators' Twitch streams to earn Closed Beta Twitch drops. This test phase will introduce the Dual Front game mode and will be accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
However, some players have reported not receiving the expected email with their access code. Ubisoft Support acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 14 and is actively working to resolve it and distribute the codes promptly.
It's worth noting that R6 Siege X is not a new game but a significant update designed to elevate the Siege experience with graphical and technical enhancements.
New 6v6 Game Mode Dual Front
Ubisoft has unveiled 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. It also introduces revamped player protection systems and free access, allowing players to experience the tactical action of Rainbow Six Siege without cost.
The action unfolds on a new map called District, where two teams of six Operators simultaneously attack and defend enemy sectors. This simultaneous role-playing marks a first for R6, fostering new gadget combinations and strategic possibilities.
While Dual Front introduces fresh gameplay, the classic Siege mode remains, now rebranded as "Core Siege." This mode features five updated maps: Clubhouse, Chalet, Border, Bank, and Kafe, with double texture resolution, optional 4K textures on PC, and enhanced destructible materials. Ubisoft plans to modernize three more maps each season.
Free Access Starting Season 2 of Year 10
After a decade since its launch in 2015, Rainbow Six Siege will transition to a free-to-play model, aligning with the industry's shift toward live-service games. At the R6 Siege X Showcase in Atlanta on March 13, Game Director Alexander Karpazis shared with PC Gamer that the team aims to attract new players and encourage existing ones to invite friends to try out Siege.
Karpazis emphasized, "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." He added, "That reduces the barrier to entry, because honestly Siege is at its best when you've got friends playing with you."
Free access will include Unranked, Quick Play, and Dual Front modes, while Ranked and Siege Cup will remain behind a paywall. This strategy, as former Game Director Leroy Athanassoff explained to PC Gamer in 2020, aims to deter smurfs and cheaters, ensuring a committed and competitive player base. Karpazis concluded, "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. 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 further stated, "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 outlined the vision for Siege X, 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 highlighted the community's crucial role, 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, across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Rainbow Six Siege by checking out our dedicated article below!
