Ubisoft Is Reportedly Working on Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 3

According to an insider, Ubisoft is working on several Rainbow Six projects at once, including a revival of a cult-favorite sub-franchise, the last installment of which was released nearly 20 years ago.

The information was shared by reliable insider Tom Henderson in a new blog post on Insider Gaming. The insider reports that Ubisoft is working on three Rainbow Six games, one of which will be Rainbow Six: Vegas 3. The game is codenamed “Spades,” and Ubisoft Montreal is leading its development. The second of the three projects is also reportedly related to the series, while no details are available about the third.

The first installment of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas was released in 2006 and became an important addition to the franchise as a whole. The series became known for its more expansive locations, a hybrid first- and third-person perspective, a cover system, and squad management. The second installment, released in 2008, also included character customization, RPG elements and leveling up, improved AI, as well as expanded multiplayer and co-op modes. Given the franchise’s potential, Rainbow Six: Vegas 3 could take things even further.

Additionally, this summer, Ubisoft officially unveiled Rainbow Six Tactics —a turn-based tactical strategy game similar to the XCOM series in terms of gameplay mechanics. What is known is that Bishop—the main character from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2—will appear in the game, and it’s possible that the project will lay the groundwork for Vegas 3 in some way. Rainbow Six Tactics is confirmed for release in 2027 (PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S).