Ubisoft could be bringing back one of its most popular tactical shooter spin-offs. According to a new report from Insider Gaming, the publisher is working on a new Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas game, marking a potential return for the series after nearly two decades.
The last main entry in the Vegas spin-off series, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, launched in March 2008. Since then, Ubisoft has not released another game under the Vegas name, although the broader Rainbow Six franchise has continued through Rainbow Six Siege and other projects.
According to Insider Gaming, a Ubisoft insider has confirmed that a new Rainbow Six: Vegas project is currently in development. The game is reportedly known internally by the codename “Spades” and is being developed under Vantage Studios, Ubisoft’s subsidiary that is partially owned by Tencent.
The project is reportedly one of three games currently being developed at Ubisoft Montreal. However, details about its gameplay, setting, release window, and supported platforms remain unknown. Ubisoft has not officially announced the project, so its development status and reported details should be treated as unconfirmed until the company provides further information.
A potential return to the Vegas sub-series would be an interesting move for Ubisoft, particularly given the popularity of the original games among tactical shooter fans. The two previous entries combined squad-based combat, close-quarters encounters, and cover-based shooting, offering a different experience from the traditional Rainbow Six formula.
The reported project is also not the only new Rainbow Six game Ubisoft has in development. The company previously revealed Rainbow Six Tactics at Gamescom in August, introducing a single-player, turn-based tactical experience with gameplay reportedly similar to the XCOM series.
With Rainbow Six: Vegas potentially making a comeback alongside Rainbow Six Tactics, Ubisoft appears to be exploring different directions for the franchise. For now, however, fans will have to wait for an official announcement before any details about the reported Vegas sequel become clear.
Source: Insider Gaming
