Summary
- A potential 6v6 mode may be in development for Rainbow Six Siege X, according to a leak.
- Siege X closed beta test servers are also rumored to be going live on March 13-19.
- Fans are awaiting the official showcase on March 13 for confirmation of the 6v6 mode and other updates.
A Rainbow Six Siege leaker, who previously hinted at Siege X' s reveal date, has suggested that a 6v6 mode might be in development for the upcoming update. If true, this would mark one of the biggest changes to Rainbow Six Siege, a game long defined by its staple 5v5 matches.
The same leaker has also claimed that Siege X' s closed beta test servers will go live on March 13 and remain active until March 19. However, the rumors about potential player-count changes have seemingly drawn more attention. Adjusting player counts in multiplayer shooter games has always been a risky move. A notable example is Overwatch 2' s shift to 5v5, which didn't go as planned and eventually led the developers to revert to 6v6 modes. Now, Rainbow Six Siege might be gearing up for a similar high-risk leap—though nothing has been confirmed by the developers yet.
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In a Twitter post, leaker Fraxiswinning shared a snippet of how the alleged 6v6 mode is described: "Experience the new Dual Front game mode featuring 6v6 non-stop action." This brief description suggests that the new mode could be respawn-oriented, possibly taking the form of Rainbow Six Siege' s Team Deathmatch or Team Sharpshooter. Fortunately, fans won't have to wait long for official confirmation, as the Rainbow Six Siege X showcase is right around the corner.
Rainbow Six Siege X Might Feature a 6v6 Respawn Mode
Ubisoft is set to reveal more details about the upcoming overhaul of its ten-year-old tactical shooter. The showcase is scheduled for March 13 at 10 AM PT and will be streamed live on Rainbow Six' s Twitch channel. Marketed as "an immersive and one-of-a-kind Siege experience," the event will bring together players, creators, and developers to unveil the evolutions coming with Siege X. If the rumored 6v6 mode is indeed on the way, this is likely where it will be officially introduced. The showcase is also expected to announce the update’s release window, which is likely one of the most eagerly awaited pieces of news.
Rumors of a 6v6 mode have also sparked concerns among fans. Some fear that Siege X is following a risky trend seen in recent overhauls of classic titles like Counter-Strike, calling it a “make or break” moment for the game—one that could either revitalize player engagement for years or lead to an unfortunate downfall. Others remain hopeful that Ubisoft has learned from XDefiant' s failure, which ultimately led to the game's shutdown, and will handle Rainbow Six Siege' s overhaul more carefully. For now, fans will have to mark March 13 on their calendars and wait for official details from the developers.
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is a team-based tactical shooter, which is set in indoor environments. The gameplay is based on a symmetrical confrontation between Attackers and Defenders. Both teams have five operators and the games are timed. Highly strategic gameplay requires teamwork and as a first-person shooter, aiming well is important. The game is ever-changing with each season bringing new content, additional operators and abilities, events, weapons, maps, and an evolving meta-game.
