Ubisoft is getting ready to roll out Rainbow Six Siege X tomorrow, June 10, 2025. This time, the game’s coming with a bunch of upgrades—more polished visuals, new game types, and more refined gameplay systems. But with all of that, it’s now clear that Siege X could push your PC more than most might’ve thought.
On June 7, the team behind the official Rainbow Six Siege account dropped the full list of PC requirements. Based on that, it looks like players may need to make a few adjustments—or even upgrades—if they want to run this one smoothly. Between the new game modes and the visual enhancements, things might not run like they did in the original Siege.
PC Specs You’ll Need to Play Siege X
Ubisoft listed the hardware requirements across three tiers, depending on how you plan to run the game. If you’re still on the same setup from the earlier Siege, it might still work, but not as easily. You may even have to update your graphics drivers just to meet the minimums.
Siege X is nearly here and the updated experience will demand a bit more from your systems than before. 💪 pic.twitter.com/7Sunv6ZGiV
— Rainbow Six Siege (@Rainbow6Game) June 7, 2025
Minimum Settings (1080p / 60 FPS):
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel Core i3-8100
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1650 4 GB / AMD RX 550XT 4 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 65 GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10/11, DirectX 12
Recommended Settings (1440p / 60–120 FPS, varies by mode):
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i5-10400
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 8 GB / AMD RX 6700 XT 8 GB
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 65 GB SSD
- OS: Windows 11, DirectX 12
Ultra Settings (4K / 120 FPS):
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i5-11600K
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super 16 GB / AMD RX 7900 XT 20 GB
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 110 GB SSD
- OS: Windows 11, DirectX 12
New Modes Could Be Tough on Hardware
It’s not just about better visuals. Siege X is also bringing two new gameplay formats, and both seem to increase how much your system needs to handle.
Core Siege focuses on competitive play, with faster matches and redesigned maps. For that, you’d need higher FPS and a responsive setup to stay competitive. The new layout design and texture details probably also make it more GPU-heavy.
Meanwhile, Dual Front goes a different route—there are bigger maps, and more players at the same time. That means matches could run longer, and your hardware might need to perform longer without drops, especially for those aiming for high performance.
Visuals and System Pressure Go Up
Visually, Siege X is no doubt a step forward. It’s using new effects, enhanced lighting, and more complex geometry, and all of that stacks up. While the minimum specs still keep things accessible to many, it’s the players targeting ultra settings or higher resolution that might have to invest in stronger builds.
Even some gamers who are still running modern mid-tier setups might find themselves needing to tweak settings to get the most stable performance. Not just that, but Dual Front and Core Siege both running at different frame rates might also push users to adjust between matches.
With the release just a day away, Rainbow Six Siege X looks like it’s making serious leaps—not only in terms of game content but also in how much power it wants from your PC. The new additions do seem like they’ll elevate the gameplay, but players who are expecting a plug-and-play experience might want to double-check their hardware. Running it well might take a little more effort this time around.
