- A leak from an alleged Rainbow Six Siege 2 developer suggests the game has been in development for four years.
- Ubisoft seems to be using the Snowdrop engine for the sequel.
- The official reveal is expected at the Six Invitational 2025 in Boston.
A leaker who claims to be a developer on Rainbow Six Siege 2 has shared some interesting details about the game. According to the leaker, the title has been in development for over four years and is nearing completion.
Why it matters: Rainbow Six Siege has been around for nearly a whole decade. While the game remains a solid experience, there is demand for something new among fans.
While Ubisoft has yet to say anything, the development team reportedly began pulling members from the original Siege team gradually to start work on the sequel. They’re using Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine, which is the same one used for XDefiant.
According to the leaker, the team switched engines because the original Siege had serious issues in its code, so they needed to start fresh. The sequel will also include a new anti-cheat system made by Ubisoft, which should make the players happy.
Ubisoft originally intended to reveal the sequel at the Six Invitational 2024 in Brazil. However, due to some development delays, they’ve pushed back the announcement to the Six Invitational 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
This event will also serve as the last Rainbow Six Siege Esports event before transitioning straight into the full release of Siege 2, similar to what Valve did for CS: GO before moving to CS2.
The leaker’s information surfaced as Ubisoft continues to back Rainbow Six Siege with updates and new content in its Year 9 plan, aiming to retain player interest. However, players have expressed concerns about the game’s outdated engine and the need for a fresh start.
Rainbow Six Siege 2 is seen as vital for revitalizing the franchise, especially since the original game, despite continuous updates, is starting to show its age. The leaker highlighted that nearly the entire team has now moved over to the new game, with only a small group still dedicated to the original Siege.
Recently, Ubisoft has found a lot of success with XDefiant in the free-to-play market. This may serve as motivation for the studio with Rainbow Six Siege 2, paving the path for another highly successful live-service shooter.
Long-term support for both IPs moving forward could lead to a major hold over the first-person shooter market for this publisher.
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