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Ubisoft Greenlights New Rainbow Six: Vegas Game

Insider Gaming reports that Ubisoft Montreal has begun work on a new installment in the Vegas series, citing unnamed sources.

Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in eSports

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Ubisoft Montreal has reportedly begun development on a new Rainbow Six: Vegas installment, the first in the series since its 2008 sequel, according to Insider Gaming citing unnamed sources. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Ubisoft has reportedly greenlit a new installment of the Rainbow Six: Vegas series, with Ubisoft Montreal beginning work on the project under the reported codename "Spades." The report, published by Insider Gaming citing unnamed sources, marks the first new Vegas game since the 2008 sequel.

Why it matters

The series has been dormant for 18 years, and a new entry would signal renewed investment in the Rainbow Six franchise as Ubisoft expands its tactical shooter lineup. Ubisoft has not publicly confirmed the project.

The original Rainbow Six: Vegas launched in 2006 and was rated 7.6/10 by IGN, while the 2008 sequel's limited edition earned 8.4/10. Ubisoft has not confirmed the new project or disclosed any commercial targets.

The players

Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a French video game publisher behind major franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six.

Ubisoft Montreal

Ubisoft Montreal is the Canadian studio of Ubisoft that has developed numerous titles in the Tom Clancy and Assassin's Creed franchises.

The details

Insider Gaming reported that Ubisoft Montreal was given the go-ahead to begin work on a new Vegas installment, with the project reportedly codenamed "Spades." The report is based on unnamed sources, and the game is not expected to launch for at least a few more years.

Timeline

  1. 2006: The original Rainbow Six: Vegas was released.

  2. 2008: The Vegas sequel was released.

  3. 2022: Rainbow Six Extraction was released.

  4. 2026 (August): Rainbow Six Tactics was announced.

  5. 2027: Rainbow Six Tactics is scheduled to launch.

Roadmap

The reported project revives the Rainbow Six: Vegas series, which launched in 2006 and was followed by a 2008 sequel before going quiet. It arrives as Ubisoft expands the broader Rainbow Six line with Extraction in 2022 and Tactics scheduled for 2027.

Fans of the Rainbow Six franchise should not expect any new Vegas game soon, as the project is not expected to launch for several years. Players currently engaged with Rainbow Six Extraction will not see changes to their experience from this report.

The takeaway

Reports based on unnamed sources can change before official announcements, so readers should wait for confirmation from Ubisoft before assuming a release. Franchise revivals after long gaps often signal a publisher's continued confidence in a property's audience.

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