Exciting Developments for Rainbow Six Siege: What’s Coming in 2025
Ubisoft has big plans for Rainbow Six Siege as it gears up for a comprehensive revamp in 2025. The upcoming enhancements will transition the game to a partially free-to-play model, introduce a groundbreaking dual-objective gameplay mode, and significantly upgrade graphics. As players eagerly await the full release of Siege X, Ubisoft has also shared details about what fans can expect for the remainder of this year.
Operation Daybreak and New Features
Launching alongside Siege X on June 10, Operation Daybreak will kick off as the second season of Year 10. This season will feature a reimagined operator, Clash, allowing players to deploy her shield on the ground and activate a taser effect from a distance. This tactical upgrade opens up fresh strategies and angles of attack for gamers.
Enhanced Anti-Cheat Mechanisms
In a significant move to improve player experience, Ubisoft is also rolling out new anti-cheat and anti-toxic measures. The development team is pushing out updated game executables to thwart cheat developers from adapting quickly. The newly implemented Reputation System aims to reduce instances of abusive language and toxic interactions among players, fostering a more enjoyable gaming environment.
What to Expect in Upcoming Seasons
Season 3 promises to introduce a brand new defensive operator hailing from Switzerland, along with three updated maps. Furthermore, players can look forward to more remastered operators and additional weaponry, set to expand in Season 4 with further map updates and special events.
New System Requirements for Siege X
The improved graphics for Siege X come hand-in-hand with updated system requirements for PC players:
| Category | Minimum | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p, 1440p, 2160p | 2160p |
| Frame Rate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS (Core Siege), 60 FPS (Dual Front) | 120 FPS |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 3100, Intel i3-8100 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600, Intel i5-10400, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, Intel i5-11600K | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, Intel i5-11600K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB, AMD RX 5500 XT 4GB, Intel Arc A380 6GB | NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB, RTX 3070 8GB, RTX 3080 10GB, AMD RX 6600 8GB, RX 6700 XT 8GB, RX 6800 XT 16GB | NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB, AMD RX 7900 XT 20GB |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| YOU | Windows 10/11, DirectX 12 | Windows 11, DirectX 12 | Windows 11, DirectX 12 |
| Storage | 65 GB SSD | 65 GB SSD | 110 GB SSD |
Console Specifications for Siege X
Here’s how console players can expect the new enhancements to perform:
| Platform | Mode | Resolution | Target Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PS5 |
Performance | 2160p | 120 FPS (Core Siege), 60 FPS (Dual Front) |
| Quality | 2160p | 60 FPS | |
|
PS5 Pro |
Performance | 2160p | 120 FPS (Core Siege), 60 FPS (Dual Front) |
| Quality | 2160p | 60 FPS | |
|
Xbox Series S |
Performance | 1080p | 120 FPS (Core Siege), 60 FPS (Dual Front) |
| Quality | 1728p | 60 FPS | |
|
Xbox Series X |
Performance | 2160p | 120 FPS (Core Siege), 60 FPS (Dual Front) |
| Quality | 2160p | 60 FPS |
Release Information and Testing
Siege X is set to launch on June 10 across multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, acting as a free upgrade for all players. Notably, subscribers of Game Pass and Ubisoft Plus Premium will also receive the upgrade on day one.
Before the official launch, a testing phase will be conducted for PC players. The Siege X test server will be accessible starting May 20 at 6 AM PT via the Ubisoft Connect library, and it will be available until June 9.
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