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Ubisoft and BLAST Partner for Rainbow Six Siege Esports in 2023

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James Fudge

1 year ago

Ubisoft and BLAST Partner for Rainbow Six Siege Esports in 2023

Ubisoft announced Monday that it is teaming up with tournament organizer BLAST for a multi-year partnership across the entire Rainbow Six Esports Global Circuit, which will include a wide range of regional programs and international events.

Beginning in March 2023, they will launch a reimagined version of the global esports circuit that will include nine regions (Europe, North America, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Hispanic Latin America, Asia, Oceania, and MENA) and will build out what it calls “more opportunities for high-stake international matches” as well as a path for “up-and-coming teams” to “compete in top level” competitions.

Ubisoft did not reveal details on the overall prize pool for the 2023 season, but information on the format including a new point system can be found in this blog post. In addition, BLAST offers its take on the new partnership here. More importantly for esports organizations competing in Rainbow Six Siege Esports, Ubisoft said that its R6 SHARE program–a revenue-sharing deal between Ubisoft and select esport teams–will continue.

James Fudge

With a career spanning over two decades in the esports and gaming journalism landscape, James Fudge stands as a seasoned veteran and a pivotal figure in the evolution of esports media. His journey began in 1997 at Game-Wire / Avault, where he curated gaming and community news, laying the groundwork for his expertise in the field. In his more recent roles, James cemented his status as an authority in the esports business sphere as Senior Editor Esports at Sports Business Journal and The Esports Observer between 2018 and 2021.