Summary
- Rainbow Six Siege X closed beta is now available.
- Participating in the ongoing test requires watching around 30 minutes’ worth of Rainbow Six Siege content on Twitch.
- The beta is available until March 19, whereas Rainbow Six Siege X is scheduled for a June 10 release.
Ubisoft surprise-launched Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege X closed beta. The limited-time test allows players to preview one of the biggest novelties coming in the next version of Rainbow Six Siege, although the process of registering for the beta requires jumping through some hoops.
Ubisoft Montreal’s hit tactical shooter is turning ten in December 2025. The developer has been teasing a “major evolution” of Rainbow Six Siege since the start of the year. This transformative update was officially revealed in the form of Rainbow Six Siege X on Thursday, March 13.
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Ubisoft’s announcement was accompanied by the start of the Rainbow Six Siege X closed beta, which is now playable on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The upcoming update is also coming to the PS4, Xbox One, and Amazon Luna, although last-generation consoles won’t get access to Dual Front, the previously leaked 6v6 mode for Rainbow Six Siege X. Described as a permanent and ever-evolving addition to the game, Dual Front is the highlight of the newly launched closed beta. The mode tasks players with taking over three enemy sectors while defending their own zones on a new map called District.
Rainbow Six Siege X Beta Is Only Available Via Twitch Drops
Participating in the beta requires watching the game’s latest showcase, either via its official Twitch channel or one of the many partnered Rainbow Six Siege streamers. According to early player reports, watching around 30 minutes’ worth of participating Rainbow Six Siege X footage is enough to qualify for the closed beta invite, which is distributed via Twitch Drops. Twitch will notify players the moment they qualify for the drop, after which they will be able to redeem their invite via the Inventory page. Doing so will trigger an automated email containing the beta code and additional instructions on how to redeem it, which vary by platform.
How To Play Rainbow Six Siege X Closed Beta (Mar 13 – 19, 2025)
- Link your Twitch and Ubisoft Connect accounts.
- Watch ~30 minutes’ worth of participating Rainbow Six Siege content via Twitch.
- After receiving a Twitch notification about qualifying for the beta invite, redeem it from your Inventory page.
- Check your email for a closed beta code and further instructions on how to redeem it.
Owning Rainbow Six Siege is not a requirement for participating in the R6 Siege X closed beta.
The ongoing beta includes access to 35 Rainbow Six Siege X operators. Owning the game itself is not a prerequisite for participation, presumably because the hit tactical shooter is going free-to-play with the advent of its upcoming update. That notwithstanding, the Ranked and Siege Cup competitive modes will still be paywalled in Rainbow Six Siege X.
The newly launched closed beta will run for a full week, ending on March 19. Rainbow Six Siege X is then scheduled for an international release on June 10. Ubisoft might also be planning an open beta for spring, but the company has yet to firmly commit to such plans.
