Rainbow Six Siege will be entering a new era and is definitely coming sooner than everyone else thinks. The upcoming Siege X update transforms the core gameplay experience of players with the new game mode, operator, and more. So, here’s what to expect from the Rainbow Six Siege X closed beta.
When Is the Rainbow Six Siege X Closed Beta?
Rainbow Six Siege X Closed Beta finally kicked off on March 13, 2025. With this, players experience the new life it brings to the game. However, they can only participate in the closed beta for a limited time since it ends on March 19, 2025. This gives them only a week to test the new features and provide feedback to help the development team.
Also, matchmaking wasn’t available instantly after the launch of the closed beta version. They had to wait until the end of Rainbow Six Siege X showcase to jump into matches. Definitely, players looking to participate should act quickly to maximize their time playing the beta version.
How to Get Access to the Rainbow Six Siege X Closed Beta
Rainbow Six Siege X Closed Beta shies away from the typical beta signup process. Instead, Ubisoft relied on the Twitch Drops system to make the game widely available to players. Through Twitch Drops, players can secure their access to Rainbow Six Siege X Closed Beta after completing the requirements:
- Link your Twitch and Ubisoft accounts to be eligible for drops
- Watch participating live streams for at least 30 minutes during the beta period (streamers usually mention “drops” in their titles)
- You can manually claim the beta access if you’ve reached the required watch time
- Check your email for an invitation to the Closed Beta website
- Select your preferred platform (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC)
- Confirm your selection and await the access details in their second email
Now, if you have secured your access to the beta version, then proceed with the installation. Keep in mind that the process may vary by your used platform.
For PC users:
- Close Beta automatically adds to your Ubisoft Connect Library.
- Begin playing after simply downloading the Closed Beta client
For PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S users:
- Redeem the platform-specific Beta key you’ll receive in PlayStation or Xbox Store to unlock.
- Then, you can download the Closed Beta client
You don’t have to own Rainbow Six Siege just to participate in the closed beta launch. As much as possible, even new players can hop on and try the game as well as its new features.
What’s New in Rainbow Six Siege X?
More key changes are coming for Rainbow Six Siege with the upcoming update. First on the list will be the addition of the “Dual Front,” which many have been looking forward to. This serves as the new 6v6 game mode, expanding the previous 5v5 format. Teams should defend their territory while overtaking the enemy sectors at the same time.
It’ll be a push-and-pull gameplay experience for all players during the matches. Moreover, they also added dynamic objectives to force players to adapt mid-match strategies. Players have to complete these tasks to earn themselves significant advantages.
But other than this, Rainbow Six Siege X as played in Closed Beta will have the following enhancements:
- Five new maps for varied tactical experiences
- Advanced rappel features, allowing players to sprint and rapel horizontally to navigate corners
- Preserve momentum on vaulting and falling with enhanced movement mechanics
- Improved audio systems for better spatial awareness
- Enhanced visuals and a completely redesigned UI
- Operator Onboarding to help new players learn the basics
So when will they release Rainbow Six Siege X? It’ll be a few more months coming before they officially launch it on June 10, 2025. It is already looking great with features such as Operator Onboarding, Quick Match, Dual Front, Events, and Unranked Modes.
Conclusion
No more hours to waste as the Rainbow Six Siege X Closed Beta approached closer its conclusion. It seems that this huge update will give a new kick and intrigue to the game that many are familiar with. Along with the 6v6 format, more special things are to overhaul the old gameplay.
