Ubisoft Announces Turn-Based Rainbow Six Tactics Spin-Off

Ubisoft has announced Rainbow Six Tactics, a new turn-based tactical strategy game set in the Rainbow Six universe. Revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026, the title marks a significant genre shift for the franchise, offering a singleplayer-focused experience distinct from the long-running multiplayer game Rainbow Six Siege.

The game places players in the role of Six, the commander of the Rainbow unit, tasking them with leading squads of up to four elite operators. A roster of 15 operators drawn directly from Rainbow Six Siege will be available, each bringing specialized abilities, gadgets, and skill trees to the tactical planning table. Missions span the globe and involve core objectives such as hostage rescue, bomb disposal, and target elimination.

Gameplay emphasizes careful planning and execution within a turn-based structure. Before action commences, players engage in a reconnaissance phase using drones to scout maps and identify enemy positions. Tactical encounters involve managing operator movement, utilizing destructible environments to open new lines of sight, remove cover, or create alternative entry points, and coordinating attacks. A key...