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Everything We Know About the Rainbow Six Siege X Showdown Event

After six long years, Rainbow Six Siege’s most stylish limited time mode is finally making a comeback. The fan favorite Showdown event, first introduced in 2019, is returning with a fresh coat of wild west charm under the new title Rainbow Six Siege X Showdown. Ubisoft has confirmed that this nostalgic throwback will return on June 25, 2025, as part of Operation Daybreak, reigniting the spirit of Fort Truth and rekindling one of the game’s most beloved formats.

Originally released during Year 4’s Operation Phantom Sight, the Showdown mode was unlike anything players had seen. With 3v3 battles set in a western style map called Fort Truth, the game mode brought a cinematic twist to tactical gameplay. Operators were split into two factions   The Law and the Graveltop Gang   each equipped with limited weapons like the BOSG slug shotgun and the LFP586 revolver. It was not just about shooting skill but style, roleplay, and chaos wrapped into a dusty saloon showdown. That same energy is set to return, but with some big updates.

Ubisoft dropped a teaser confirming the event's comeback with a release date and a tumbleweed rolling across the screen, setting the perfect mood for what is to come. While the core concept remains intact, Showdown 2 is expected to come with new operator selections, rebalanced loadouts, and visual upgrades for the iconic Fort Truth map. The Alpha Packs that offered limited time cosmetics are also expected to return, giving longtime fans another shot at unlocking the legendary cowboy themed outfits that made the original event so visually distinct.

This return comes as part of a broader shift in Rainbow Six Siege’s seasonal roadmap. Ubisoft has promised two limited time events per season following the release of Rainbow Six Siege X, doubling the number of experimental formats and narrative driven modes that bring variety to the game. Showdown’s return isn’t just nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It’s also a sign that Ubisoft is listening to its community, giving long requested events the attention they deserve and upgrading them with modern polish and expanded operator rosters.

The format of 3v3 Secure Area remains, but there may be slight tweaks to balance the experience. The original five operator per team structure may expand, and gadgets are likely to be updated to match Siege’s evolved toolkit. The return of Showdown is expected to breathe new life into casual and competitive play alike, drawing in veterans and newer players eager to experience one of Siege’s most atmospheric modes.

As anticipation builds, one thing is clear. Showdown is more than just a game mode. It is a celebration of Rainbow Six Siege’s ability to break its own rules and give players something wildly creative. And with a new generation of players ready to pick up their revolvers and step into Fort Truth, June 25 promises to be one of the year’s most exciting days for Siege fans.

Get ready to saddle up, partner. This showdown is about to get serious.

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