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Rainbow Six Siege X has officially launched its Closed Beta, introducing players to its brand-new 6v6 game mode, Dual Front. Read on to discover more about this exciting new mode and what to expect from the closed beta test.
Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase Reveals Key Details About the Update
Closed Beta Begins March 13, 2025
Ubisoft confirmed via their official website that Rainbow Six Siege X (R6 Siege X) will host a Closed Beta test from March 13th at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM CET, immediately following the conclusion of the R6 Siege X Showcase, and running until March 19th at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM CET.
Fans could gain access to the R6 Siege X Closed Beta by watching the R6 Siege X Showcase live on the official Rainbow 6 Twitch channel or through select Content Creators' Twitch streams, earning exclusive Closed Beta Twitch drops. The beta will feature the new Dual Front game mode and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
However, some players have reported issues with not receiving the expected email containing the access code for the R6 Siege X Closed Beta. Ubisoft Support acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 14 and is currently working to resolve it and distribute the missing emails as quickly as possible.
It’s worth noting that Rainbow Six Siege X is not a standalone sequel but rather a major update designed to elevate Siege to the next level with enhanced graphics, updated mechanics, and expanded accessibility.
Introducing the New 6v6 Game Mode: Dual Front
Ubisoft unveiled Dual Front, an innovative 6v6 game mode that promises to bring "foundational upgrades to the core game," including visual enhancements, audio improvements, rappel system updates, improved player protection systems, and free access for new players.
The mode takes place on a newly designed map called District, where two teams of six Operators battle to capture enemy sectors while simultaneously defending their own positions. This marks the first time in Rainbow Six Siege history that both attacking and defending Operators will be active on the battlefield at the same time—opening up fresh opportunities for tactical gadget combinations and strategic gameplay.
Despite the introduction of this new mode, the classic Siege experience remains intact. In the main menu, it will now be labeled as "Core Siege", featuring five modernized maps: Clubhouse, Chalet, Border, Bank, and Kafe. These maps have been upgraded with double texture resolution, optional 4K textures on PC, and enhanced destructible materials. While only five maps are being updated initially, three additional maps will be added each season moving forward.
Free Access Starting Season 2 of Year 10
After a decade since its original release, Rainbow Six Siege is finally transitioning into a free-to-play model, aligning itself with industry trends set by major competitors like Call of Duty and Battlefield. When Siege launched in 2015, paid multiplayer was standard, and live-service models were not yet dominant.
During the R6 Siege X Showcase event in Atlanta on March 13, Siege Game Director Alexander Karpazis explained the motivation behind the change: "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 continued, "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 modes such as Unranked, Quick Play, and the new Dual Front. However, Ranked mode and the Siege Cup will remain exclusive to players with premium access. Former Game Director Leroy Athanassoff previously stated in a 2020 interview with PC Gamer that the decision to keep Ranked behind a paywall was to deter smurfing and cheating.
Karpazis elaborated: "Having that barrier to Ranked or Siege Cup means you have to be committed to the game. It does mean we weed out smurfs, and it means we're prepared to continue supporting the most competitive aspect of the game."
He 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 Considered
When asked about the possibility of developing Siege 2, Karpazis made it clear that creating a sequel was never under consideration—even though many other franchises, such as Overwatch 2 and Counter-Strike 2, have taken that route after reaching similar milestones.
"Siege 2 was never on the table," he stated. "A lot of live service games are starting to go through this process because a lot of them are hitting that 10-year mark. We just had to do what was right for Siege and what was right for players as well."
According to Karpazis, Siege X has been in development for around three years alongside regular seasonal updates. The goal was to make meaningful changes that reflect the future direction of the game. "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 emphasized the role of the community in shaping the game's evolution: "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. For more information and updates, check out our latest Rainbow Six Siege news and guides.
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