Get ready for the ultimate showdown in Rio de Janeiro. Ubisoft just announced the RELOAD tournament for Rainbow Six Siege, featuring 20 teams from around the world. This is the first competitive event to use the new Siege X format, which hits regular servers in June.
The tournament kicks off on May 8 and runs until May 18. Here’s how it works: each team starts with six “bullets” – think of them like lives. When a team loses a match, they lose bullets. But if they win, they gain more bullets. The team with the most bullets at the end of the tournament takes the top prize.
But that’s not all. Ubisoft is introducing a new “reload” system, where teams can choose to reload their bullets before each match. It’s a high-risk, high-reward strategy. If a team reloads and wins, they get a bunch of extra bullets. But if they lose, they’re out of the tournament.
Let’s break it down. Imagine two teams facing off. Team A decides to reload two bullets, while Team B only reloads one. If Team A wins, they get two extra bullets. But if they lose, they’re down two bullets. It’s a gamble, but it could pay off big time.
The tournament will feature a mix of one-on-one matches and best-of-three showdowns. The top four teams will make it to the playoffs, where they’ll compete in a single-elimination bracket. The grand final will be a best-of-five match, with the winner taking home the top prize.
But wait, there’s more. Ubisoft is also introducing a new card system, which gives teams special perks and abilities. There are six different cards to collect, each with its own unique power. For example, the “Survivor” card gives a team an extra bullet if they win a match with only one bullet left. The “Victory Perfect” card rewards a team with two extra bullets if they win a match without losing a single round.
Other cards include the “Eliminator,” which gives a team an extra bullet for knocking out another team, and the “Duel,” which lets a team choose a single player to represent them in a one-on-one showdown. There’s also the “Chicken” card, which lets a team duck out of a match, and the “Extended Mag” card, which gives a team extra bullets to reload.
The RELOAD tournament has a total prize pool of €480,000 – that’s around $2.8 million. Fans can catch all the action on Ubisoft’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. Who will come out on top? Tune in to find out.
How to Watch
The tournament will be streamed live on Ubisoft’s YouTube and Twitch channels. Fans can tune in to catch all the action, from the group stage to the grand final. Don’t miss out on the excitement – mark your calendars for May 8-18 and get ready to watch the best Rainbow Six Siege teams in the world battle it out for the top prize.
Prize Pool Breakdown
The total prize pool for the RELOAD tournament is €480,000. The winner will take home the lion’s share, but all teams that make it to the playoffs will receive a payout. Here’s the breakdown:
- 1st place: €200,000
- 2nd place: €120,000
- 3rd place: €80,000
- 4th place: €40,000
- 5th-8th place: €20,000 each
The prize pool is sure to attract the best teams from around the world. Who will come out on top and take home the top prize? Tune in to the RELOAD tournament to find out.
