Rainbow Six Siege fans hoping for a sequel to celebrate the game’s 10th anniversary may feel a bit let down. Ubisoft announced at the Six Invitational tournament that Rainbow Six Siege X is more of an evolution of the game rather than a new title. Still, the publisher promises significant graphical and audio upgrades and new ways to play the tactical shooter. Ubisoft showed a brief Rainbow Six Siege X video at the competition, with a full reveal set for March 13th.
Debuting in 2015 on the PC, Xbox One, and PS4, Rainbow Six Siege owes its longevity to a unique approach to the first-person shooter genre. Unlike the more frantic Counter-Strike series, Ubisoft’s alternative stresses methodical planning. Communication is essential, and destructible environments pose different ways for teams to meet objectives.
Rainbow Six Siege operators also have a huge role in how matches unfold. Whether serving as attackers or defenders, these characters use diverse skill sets, weapons, and gadgets. Coinciding with the Rainbow Six Siege X announcement, Ubisoft unveiled the latest operator, Rauora. As part of the first season of Year 10 content, the New Zealand-based Rauora will come with a marksman rifle, machine gun, and pistol. However, it’s her DOM (Deployable Omnilink Mesh Launcher) that may have the most impact. The bulletproof barrier adds a defensive twist to any attacking scheme.
With live-service games, the lines between sequels and their predecessors are often blurred. Since its release, Rainbow Six Siege updates have introduced new modes and enabled crossplay. For instance, Counter-Strike 2 hardly redefined the series. The shooter incorporated many of the additions already found in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Similarly, Rainbow Six Siege X will likely feature upgraded visuals but will seem familiar to veterans.
The video screened at the Six Invitational didn’t give away much, so fans will have to wait until March 13th for a more in-depth presentation. Even so, the site of helicopters was enough to cause a fervor in the Rainbow Six Siege community.
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