BLAST R6 RELOAD TOURNAMENT DEBUTS ON SIEGE X AHEAD OF 11 JUNE LAUNCH
Ubisoft today announced that the highly anticipated BLAST R6 season kick-off tournament, RELOAD, will be the first official competition played on Siege X—offering an exclusive pre-release showdown ahead of the game’s official launch on 11 June.
Event Details:
- Dates: 9 May, 2025 – 19 May, 2025 (AET)
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Final Phase (Open to the Public): 17-19 May, 2025 (AET)
- Streaming: The entire tournament will be streamed live on Twitch, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and other select platforms.
- Final Phase Venue: Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro
Carioca Arena 1, located in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park, is renowned for hosting the basketball events during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Its design, inspired by the city’s mountainous landscape, offers a unique and immersive experience for both players and spectators. This iconic venue, which has witnessed numerous historic sporting moments, will now serve as the stage for the thrilling conclusion of the BLAST R6 RELOAD tournament.
Bringing together the 20 partnered R6Share Teams from around the world, RELOAD introduces an exciting and refreshing new format designed to elevate the competitive experience for both players and fans.
Competition Highlights:
- First Competitive Matches on Siege X:
BLAST R6 RELOAD will be the first tournament to showcase Siege X in a high-stakes esports setting, giving players and fans a thrilling first look at the game’s next evolution.
- A Fresh Competitive Format:
The tournament will introduce new and dynamic rules to competitive Rainbow Six Esports, adding more fun and excitement to each match. - World-Class Competition:
20 teams from across the globe will battle for supremacy, putting Siege X’s enhanced mechanics and tactical innovations to the test.
“Reload isn’t just a tournament—it’s a fresh start for competitive Siege,” said François-Xavier Deniele, VP, Esports & Competitive Gaming at Ubisoft. “This event is special for many reasons: it celebrates the release of Siege X, introduces a fresh format, and showcases our 20 partner teams. Following RELOAD our annual ecosystem will kick off, offering exciting competitions and opportunities for players and fans alike throughout the year!”
As the excitement builds, Reload promises to bring an exciting twist to competitive Rainbow Six, offering fans an engaging mix of online action and a thrilling live finale in Rio de Janeiro. Tickets for the Event can be purchased here: https://www.eventim.com.br/artist/reload-rio/
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Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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