Ubisoft on Sep. 29 made a number of announcements concerning the future of the R6 Esports ecosystem.
These changes indicate a significant shift in the competitive format come 2023, as per various rumours, with some further details now revealed.
Firstly, there will be no relegations at the end of this year, worldwide:
Secondly, the transfer window has been delayed, extended, and restructured:
During the 2020 and 2021 seasons there was no post-November Major transfer window. This year, it was added in at the beginning of the season.
The date change is likely so that the regional finals to crown the NAL, EUL, and BR6 yearly winners can happen before teams start changing players ahead of the Six Invitational.
The two different kinds of transfers will likely get confusing, as an organization may announce a signing that won't come into play until after the Six Invitational. Nevertheless, it will likely be a net good as it gives teams more time to get their 2023 rosters sorted, rather than it be a rush in March.
Teams being able to sign their 2023 rosters in December also increases the likelihood that players will go into the Six Invitational knowing their time on the team is up no matter the result.
This could be similar to LaXInG and Shas' positions at the Berlin Major, with Oxygen stating the situation hurt their Major performance.
The changes seem to imply that secondary tier rosters could be able to qualify for international events next year, and not just the teams competing in the primary tier-one leagues:
Prior to the 2020 format changes, every Six Major tournament had an open qualifier allowing teams like forZe and I don't know to qualify for the global tournaments.
It is possible these have returned, which will allow some incredibly promising rosters to skip a year-long climb to tier-one before they get to prove themselves internationally.
Ubisoft will likely announce full details at the 2023 Six Invitational esports panel. Until then speculation will be high, but the information is limited.