The Rainbow Six series has been part of the gaming landscape for many years, and Siege is one of Ubisoft's most successful titles. Following the director of Rainbow Six Siege ruling out a sequel, a new leak would seem to suggest that might not be as set in concrete as fans thought. According to one report by one pretty reputable leaker, the next Rainbow Six game might be named "Rainbow Six A***", leaving fans to fill in the gaps regarding what those other letters could be and what that name could mean.
A leak from the popular Rainbow Six Siege leaker and modder Shiny on X has gotten fans abuzz with excitement and curiosity. The three asterisks after the letter "A" hint at a four-letter naming, but the possibilities are endlessly stunning. Already, some fans have tried to guess, and by far, some very plausible options are AWOL, Atom, Aces, and Ares. This is just a few among many, giving scope to the creativity and dedication of the Rainbow Six community.
That tweet was followed up with another on September 29th that teased a possible announcement. It only included a message saying, "I hope you guys are ready for tomorrow," and has led to speculation from fans over what will be revealed on September 30th. Given the timing of the leak and the tease, Ubisoft might officially announce something related to the new Rainbow Six game. But with Ubisoft having pulled out of its Tokyo Games Show plans recently, many were not sure if this would be a standalone reveal for such a highly-anticipated title.
While the leak's credibility is up for debate, LeakerShiny's reputation inside the Rainbow Six Siege community lends this leak a bit of credence. He is no stranger to leaking and modding; he's often done it in the past, so he is somewhat reliable. Still, there aren't too many details on the new Rainbow Six game; what little information Shiny did give started a firestorm of rumors and speculation. The prospect of having a new title in the series is tantalizing; with the mystery surrounding the naming, it only added to the suspense. As various speculations and theories continue, one thing is for sure: there is a Rainbow Six community clamoring for more information, and this next move by Ubisoft has come under close scrutiny.
Theories and Speculations
While the Rainbow Six community has been speculating on what those missing letters could be, a number of theories have emerged. Some believe the name could pertain to a specific theme or some sort of gameplay mechanic, while others believe it could be a nod toward some sort of character or location. The fact that the starting point was the letter "A" set off a lot of speculation about a new protagonist or a shift in the game's narrative.
These are purely speculative theories, but they speak to creativity and participation by the Rainbow Six community. So long as fans are left waiting for information, they'll continue to speculate and theorize over the new Rainbow Six game. One thing that's assured the most: the anticipation builds, and Ubisoft's next move will be followed closely.