Rainbow Six Siege Debuts Dual Front: The Fast-Paced Twist on Tactical Warfare

Ubisoft has officially pulled back the curtain on a brand-new game mode for Rainbow Six Siege called Dual Front. Announced during the Siege X showcase in honor of the game’s 10th anniversary, this exciting addition reimagines the tactical FPS experience. After playing a few test rounds, I can confidently say that Dual Front has the potential to revolutionize Rainbow Six Siege.

6v6 Tug-of-War Gameplay

Dual Front shifts the standard Siege format by splitting the map into multiple sections, each of which can be contested. Instead of the usual 5v5 setup, you’ll now face off in 6v6 battles, introducing an intense, tug-of-war style of play. Each 6-player team is further divided into two groups of three—one assigned to attack, the other to defend.

Dynamic Role Switching

What makes Dual Front especially unique is its flexible role system. Even if you begin on the defending side, you can decide to push forward and assist the attackers at any time. Naturally, this choice can leave parts of your territory under-defended, so communication and strategy become more crucial than ever. Every team starts with a map section to protect, forcing you to balance both offensive and defensive tactics.

Capturing Objectives and Changing the Map

Securing an enemy objective updates the map by shifting the contested area and reassigning attack/defend roles for both teams. Given Siege’s traditional one-life-per-round approach, Dual Front incorporates a respawn mechanic: if you’re eliminated, you’ll face a short cooldown before rejoining the fight at one of your team’s controlled sections.

Fast-Paced Action, Familiar Gunplay

As someone who loves Siege but only revisited it sporadically over the last decade, this new mode feels like the shake-up the game needed. It retains the polished gunplay Rainbow Six Siege is famous for while amplifying the pace of each match. The design naturally discourages camping—staying in one spot for too long can quickly backfire in a mode that rewards seizing and defending territory.

Strategic Depth Meets Exciting Possibilities

Despite its faster tempo, Dual Front still rewards thoughtful strategy. You’ll need to coordinate when to hold a position and when to push forward to expand your control of the map. It’s thrilling to imagine how experienced players will adapt classic Siege tactics to this new environment, merging solid defense with aggressive offense in ways that could redefine competitive play.

Closed Beta Details

Eager to try Dual Front for yourself? Ubisoft is hosting a closed beta for the mode from March 13 through March 19. Whether you’re a longtime Siege veteran or just looking to jump back in, Dual Front seems poised to deliver a fresh challenge that could shape the next era of tactical shooters.