Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 Tactics was announced during the opening night of Gamescom, a tactical approach to the franchise. It looks a bit like XCOM and maybe even Commandos.
Revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Rainbow Six Tactics translates the franchise’s high-stakes tactical FPS formula into a single-player, turn-based strategy game for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
- Role & Roster: Step into the shoes of 'Six', commanding a 4-Operator squad selected from a roster of 15 iconic Siege Operators (including Ash, Sledge, Nøkk, and Montagne), each featuring unique skill trees and signature gadgets.
- Tactical Operations: Plan missions from HQ and execute multi-stage assignments worldwide, including hostage rescues, bomb disposals, and target eliminations.
- Destruction & 'The Breach': Destructible environments allow you to blow through walls to create lines of sight and flank routes. Use The Breach - a feature that breaks the turn-based rhythm to let all active Operators execute a synchronized assault simultaneously.
- HQ Management: Train Operators, review gathered intelligence, and customize gear between missions to prepare for escalating global threats.
"Transitioning from FPS to turn-based gameplay was natural for us. The core DNA of Rainbow Six - intel, planning, and high-stakes decision-making - fits the tactical turn-based genre perfectly."
— Elie Benhamou, Creative Director
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