Kaustavmani Choudhury

With all the teams now locked in, the stage is officially set for the biggest Rainbow Six Siege X event of the year — the Six Invitational 2026. Taking place in Paris at the Adidas Arena, twenty of the world’s best teams will battle for the title of World Champion and the right to raise the iconic Hammer.

The Rainbow Six Siege Y10S4.2 update, releasing today, brings major balance adjustments and quality-of-life refinements aimed at refreshing both attacker and defender gameplay. From Thorn’s complete gadget overhaul to the return of Mozzie’s Super Shorty, players can expect meaningful meta shifts in both casual and competitive play.

With all regional LCQs concluded, the final four teams heading to Paris for the Six Invitational 2026 have been confirmed. These squads have battled through immense regional competition to earn a shot at the most prestigious title in Rainbow Six Siege. From veteran organizations to rising underdogs, each LCQ champion carries a unique story of determination and triumph.

Competitive VALORANT is set to return for 2026 as 12 teams gear up for the VCT Americas 2026 Kickoff, the first major event of the year that will determine three representatives for VALORANT Masters Santiago. With revamped rosters, a unique triple elimination format, and valuable Championship Points on the line, the Americas league is primed for an intense start to the VCT 2026 season.

ENVY have officially withdrawn from the Rainbow Six Siege X esports one week before the NA SI 2026 LCQ playoffs, transferring their league license to in-game leader James “JJBlazt” Letkovsky.

Just a week after Ubisoft weathered one of the most disruptive security breaches in Rainbow Six Siege’s history, the popular tactical shooter has once again found itself under siege. Players across all platforms are reporting bizarrely specific “67-day-long” bans just days after servers were brought back online, suggesting a second large-scale hack.