Ubisoft Unveils Rainbow Six Siege X: The Game-Changer in Its History
By Ubisoft is launching a complete transformation of Rainbow Six Siege, which appears to be on the verge of being rebranded as Rainbow Six Siege X.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Ubisoft’s ever-popular tactical shooter – the company’s largest and most enduring success outside of the Assassin’s Creed franchise over the past decade.
Over the weekend, Ubisoft unveiled a teaser video for Rainbow Six Siege X, referring to it as “the most significant change in the game’s history,” which is expected to introduce “innovative gameplay, enhanced tactical elements, and extensive upgrades throughout!”
A complete reveal will occur in March, specifically on Thursday the 13th at 5 PM UK time, but there are a few things we can observe right now.
In a blog entry, Ubisoft characterizes Rainbow Six Siege X as “a new chapter” for the game, one that “paves the way for the future” and aims to “solidify Rainbow Six Siege’s status as the leading tactical first-person shooter.”
So – it’s not a sequel, by any means.
The teaser footage primarily showcases scenes from the current Rainbow Six Siege. How different will the Rainbow Six Siege X truly appear?
Reactions from fans to the teaser have been positive, with many expressing hope that Ubisoft will seize this opportunity to remove some of the numerous additions made to Siege over the past decade – at least as an option, so that new players have a more accessible path into the game.
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