Rainbow 6 Siege Esports News

Riot Games’ 2v2 tag-team fighting game’s roster just got bigger. Along with the release of the closed beta on Tuesday, September 9, League’s Support Champion Blitzcrank will join 2XKO. Blitzcrank joins the fold The indestructible automaton from Zaun, Blitzcrank is one of the oldest Champions introduced to League of Legends. Previously designed as a Tank/Support champion, Blitzcrank is currently a bot lane Support mainstay. Similar to its League version, 2XKO Blitzcrank has the “Rocket Grab” and the iterations of themore

Rainbow Six Siege X welcomes Denari, a Swiss defender whose creative gadgetry and fast-paced style are set to revolutionize defensive strategies. As the headline addition for Operation High Stakes, Denari introduces the T.R.I.P. Connector – a flexible laser tripwire network that damages and slows attackers while providing never-before-seen possibilities for area denial. With his release scheduled today at 1300 UTC/3 pm CET, Denari promises to shake up the competitive meta and challenge players to think beyond traditional traps and mapmore

Twitch is one of the most distinctive Operators in Rainbow Six Siege. Known for her background in robotics and her powerful Shock Drone, she combines technical expertise with tactical skill. Her role as a support and disabler makes her vital in many attacking strategies. This article explores her biography, psychological profile, gameplay mechanics, strategies, and trivia. Biography of Twitch Emmanuelle Pichon, codenamed Twitch, was born in Nancy, France, into a family that valued academic excellence. She grew up excelling inmore

The Esports Awards 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, served as a celebration marking not just a year but an entire decade of esports excellence from 2015 to 2025. The event celebrated the most influential players, teams, organizers, publishers, personalities, and moments that shaped the global esports community across this pivotal era. Here is a detailed look at all the major winners crowned during this historic ceremony. Game of the Decade: League of Legends The crown for Esports Game of the Decade was awarded to League of Legends. As one of the most-viewed esports titles ever, League of Legends hasmore

After the success of the Esports World Cup featuring some of the best organizations, the EWCF now plans to organize an even bigger fiesta — the Esports Nations Cup. In November 2026, the best esports athletes from around the world will gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, donning their national colors. What do we know about the Esports Nations Cup? At the New Global Sport Conference 2025, the EWCF officially announced the Esports Nations Cup, a tournament featuring national teams. “Nation versus nation competition is the ultimate expression of sport. The ENC makes this a reality for esports, giving every fanmore

Team Falcons has successfully defended their EWC Club Championship title, securing their second crown in the 2025 edition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While this back-to-back victory represents a remarkable achievement, the path to glory reveals a narrative about financial resources, participation breadth, and the surprisingly competitiveness other organizations were able to achieve, almost spoiling Falcons party. Falcons' multi-title assault Team Falcons approached the 2025 Esports World Cup with a clear strategy; compete in nearly everything. The Saudi Arabian organizationmore

Domingo "Ding" Chavez is one of the most recognizable figures in the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six franchise. Rising from a troubled youth in East Los Angeles to become the leader of the elite multinational counter-terrorist unit RAINBOW, Chavez’s story highlights resilience, discipline, and leadership. His journey across multiple games and storylines cements him as one of the central characters in the Rainbow Six universe. Early Life and Military Beginnings Domingo Chavez was born on January 12, 1968, in Los Angeles,more

Wamai in Rainbow Six Siege is a defender introduced in Operation Shifting Tides alongside Kali. Known for his magnetic gadget, the Mag-NET, he changes how attackers use their utility. This article explores Wamai’s story, his unique gameplay style, and how to use him effectively. Biography of Wamai Ngũgĩ Muchoki Furaha, codenamed Wamai, was born on the coast of Kenya in the Lamu Archipelago. His childhood revolved around the ocean, where he hunted sharks and searched for treasures. His unusual abilitymore

Rainbow Six Siege X’s Year 10 Season 3 update, Operation High Stakes, arrives with major gameplay changes, a powerful new defender, updated maps, and enhanced community protections. Officially launching on September 2, 2025, with early access on the Test Server from August 18, this season promises fresh strategies and tactical diversity that will reshape the Siege meta. Key Highlights of Operation High Stakes New Defender: Denari Denari, a Swiss ex-military Operator, introduces the T.R.I.P. Connector, a gadget that creates lasermore

Finka in Rainbow Six Siege is an Attacking Operator with a unique background and skill set. Known for her nanobot-based Adrenal Surge, she combines medical expertise with frontline combat ability. This guide covers her biography, psychological profile, gameplay details, and effective tactics. Biography of Lera "Finka" Melnikova Lera Melnikova was born in Gomel, Byelorussian SSR, three years after the Chernobyl disaster. Growing up surrounded by children affected by radiation exposure, she was diagnosed at nine with a neuropathy that causesmore

In a historic moment at the Amazon Arena, Team Secret clinched their first-ever trophy by winning the Rainbow Six Siege X Esports World Cup. They dominated G2 Esports in the Grand Finals with a crushing 3-0 victory, completing an unbeaten run throughout the tournament without dropping a single map. Team Secret 3-0 G2 Esports From the outset of the Grand Finals, Team Secret showcased flawless coordination and strategic depth. They won the first map, which was G2's pick of Kafe, withmore

After two electrifying days of playoffs at the Amazon Arena, only two remain in the quest to be crowned Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup 2025 champions. G2 Esports and Team Secret, both with scores to settle and dreams to realize, are set to face off in a grueling Bo5 for the $750,000 prize money and 1000 EWC Club Points. Journey to the Finals Team Secret Team Secret’s journey to the grand finals is nothing short of remarkable. Arriving withmore

Ubisoft has unveiled a mid-season roadmap update for Rainbow Six Siege Year 10 Season 3, setting the stage for a substantial round of improvements, feature introductions, and quality-of-life changes. Rooted in player feedback and a commitment to transparency, the update promises to elevate both competitive play and community experience throughout Y10S3 and beyond. Here’s a deeper look at what’s ahead. New Defender Operator: A Swiss Arrival The spotlight is on the introduction of a brand-new Defender, the first since themore

Thermite is one of the most important hard breachers in Rainbow Six Siege. His ability to open reinforced walls makes him essential for many attacking strategies. This guide covers his background, loadout, gadget mechanics, strategies, and how to use him effectively. Learn about Thermite in Rainbow Six Siege including his biography, loadout, gadgets, strategies, synergies, and key gameplay tips. Biography Jordan Trace, codenamed Thermite, was born in Plano, Texas. Growing up in a community with a strong Chinese American presence,more

The current no.1 Chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has won the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup by defeating Alireza Firouzja in the Grand Finals. With the win, Magnus has won $250k for himself and 1000 Club Championship points for Team Liquid. Chess at EWC 2025: A Recap The EWC 2025 Chess action kicked off with the LCQs featuring 16 players. Only five of them made it through: Nihal Sarin Javokhir Sindarov Levon Aronian Anish Giri Andrey Episenko These joined the 11more

Deimos is an Attacker in Rainbow Six Siege, introduced in Operation Deadly Omen. His real name is Gerald Morris, a former Rainbow operator turned enemy. Once respected, he’s now known for orchestrating deadly missions and betraying the team he once served. Deimos is not just another operator. He plays a central role in the game’s evolving story. His actions have caused major shifts inside Rainbow. Early Life and Background Gerald Morris was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He came from amore

The Esports World Cup in Riyadh prepares to welcome Rainbow Six Siege X back to its grand stage, ushering in a new era for the tactical shooter with its second major international tournament under the updated “Siege X” banner. With 16 of the world’s most elite teams and a $2 million prize pool at stake, the event promises fierce competition and the birth of new legends. Format The tournament format for Rainbow Six Siege X at EWC 2025 includes twomore

The International Olympic Committee has officially confirmed that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. The announcement comes almost one year after the 142nd IOC Session took place in Paris on July 2024, where members unanimously voted to create this new Olympic competition. IOC Decision and Timeline The IOC made history when it decided to create the Olympic Esports Games during its session held alongside the 2024 Paris Olympics. Initially planned for 2025,more

Stage 1 of the BLAST R6 Regional Leagues has concluded, ushering in the first-ever Regional Champions since the tournament adopted its new format along with the launch of the next-generation game, Siege X. This season saw impressive performances and notable comebacks in every region, with teams that are now recognized as the first Regional Champions of Siege X esports. Europe MENA League: G2 Esports In the fiercely competitive Europe MENA League, G2 Esports made a triumphant return to dominance. For the first time since SI 2023, G2 finally lifted a trophy again, making a real statement with their performance. Inmore

Blitz is a unique attacker in Rainbow Six Siege who combines defense and offense using his flash-equipped ballistic shield. Known for his resilience and humor, Blitz stands out in both his personality and tactical value. This guide covers his background, psychological traits, gameplay, counters, and more. Who Is Blitz? Elias Kötz, known as Blitz, is a German operator from the GSG 9 unit. Before joining Rainbow, he served with the Schnelle Kräfte in Kosovo. He later helped train India's Nationalmore