"Rainbow Six Siege X Beta to Introduce Dual Front 6v6 Mode"

Dive into the excitement of Rainbow Six Siege X's Closed Beta, featuring the innovative 6v6 game mode, Dual Front. Here's everything you need to know about the new mode and the upcoming closed beta test.

Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase Revealed New Details for the Update

Closed Beta Begins March 13, 2025

Ubisoft has officially announced that the Closed Beta for Rainbow Six Siege X (R6 Siege X) will commence on March 13th at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM CET, immediately following the R6 Siege X Showcase, and will run until March 19th at the same times.

To secure access to the R6 Siege X Closed Beta, fans can tune into the R6 Siege X Showcase on the official Rainbow 6 Twitch channel or various Content Creators' Twitch livestreams to earn Closed Beta Twitch drops. The beta will be accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring the exciting new Dual Front game mode.

Unfortunately, some players have reported not receiving the expected email with the access code for the R6 Siege X Closed Beta. Ubisoft Support has acknowledged this issue on Twitter (X) on March 14 and is actively working to resolve it and send out the necessary emails promptly.

It's crucial to understand that R6 Siege X is not a new game but a significant update designed to elevate the Siege experience with advanced graphical and technical enhancements.

New 6v6 Game Mode: Dual Front

Ubisoft introduces Dual Front, a thrilling new 6v6 game mode that promises to bring foundational upgrades to the core gameplay, including visual enhancements, an audio overhaul, rappel upgrades, and more. Alongside these improvements, players can enjoy revamped protection systems and free access to experience Rainbow Six Siege's unique tactical action.

The Dual Front mode will unfold on the new District map, where two teams of six Operators will engage in intense battles, simultaneously attacking enemy sectors and defending their own. This marks a historic first for R6, allowing for simultaneous attacking and defending, which opens up new strategic possibilities and gadget combinations.

While the new Dual Front mode takes center stage, the classic Siege mode remains, rebranded as "Core Siege" in the main menu. This mode features updates to five iconic maps—Clubhouse, Chalet, Border, Bank, and Kafe—with double texture resolution, optional 4K textures on PC, and enhanced destructible materials. Ubisoft plans to modernize three more maps per season in the future.

Free Access Starting Season 2 of Year 10

After a decade, Rainbow Six Siege will transition to a free-to-play model starting in Season 2 of Year 10, aligning with trends set by its major competitors. Initially released in 2015, Siege entered the market when paid multiplayer games dominated, and live-service models were less common.

During the R6 Siege X Showcase event in Atlanta on March 13, Game Director Alexander Karpazis shared with PC Gamer that the move to free access is intended to welcome new players. "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," Karpazis explained. He added, "That reduces the barrier to entry because honestly, Siege is at its best when you've got friends playing with you."

The free access will include Unranked, Quick Play, and the new Dual Front modes. However, Ranked mode and the Siege Cup will remain exclusive to those who purchase the premium access. In a 2020 interview with PC Gamer, former game director Leroy Athanassoff highlighted that the initial pay-to-play model was designed to deter smurfs and cheaters. Karpazis echoed this sentiment, stating, "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."

Siege 2 Was Never On The Table

Despite reaching its 10-year anniversary, the team behind Rainbow Six Siege never considered developing Siege 2. Unlike competitors such as Overwatch 2 and Counter-Strike 2, R6 Siege chose to focus on enhancing the existing game rather than launching a sequel.

Karpazis elaborated, "Siege 2 was never on the table. A lot of live service games are starting to go through this process because a lot of them are hitting that 10-year mark." He continued, "We just had to do what was right for Siege and what was right for players as well. When we go back in time three years ago, that was the main focus for us."

Siege X has been in development for approximately three years, running parallel to Siege's regular seasonal updates. Karpazis emphasized that Siege X is about making significant, meaningful changes to the game, ensuring its longevity for another decade. "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 stated.

Karpazis also acknowledged the vital role of the community in the game's success, noting, "You don't get to 10 years as a live service game without the community that built you up."

Rainbow Six Siege X is slated for release on June 10, 2025, across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay informed with the latest updates by checking out our dedicated Rainbow Six Siege article below!