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Rainbow Six Mobile is Going Offline on January 16th, 2027
Ubisoft has announced that Rainbow Six Mobile will be shut down on January 16th, 2027, less than a year after its February 2026 launch. The company plans to continue supporting the title with new content until its servers are taken offline. The development team expressed gratitude to the community and stated they will move on to other strategic projects.
Ubisoft Shutting Down Rainbow Six Mobile After Less Than A Year
Ubisoft has announced the shutdown of Rainbow Six Mobile, which will cease operations on January 16, 2027, less than a year after its full launch in February 2026. The company cited a need to move developers to "other long-term strategic projects" and acknowledged a challenging year that included layoffs and studio closures.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: World of Warcraft: Forever
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features exclusive hands-on access to World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard's new evolution of classic WoW, and interviews with its developers, suggesting a new golden age for MMOs. The issue also includes previews of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and other upcoming games, reviews of titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, and features on PC hardware, game diaries, and industry discussions.
"It changes the notion of safety for the enemies, but also for you": Rainbow Six Tactics' destruction undoes the classic dynamics of flanking
Rainbow Six Tactics aims to innovate turn-based tactical gameplay by integrating destructible environments as a core mechanic, moving beyond graphical enhancements. Creative director Elie Benhamou explains how this feature allows for new tactical approaches, changing the dynamic of cover and flanking by enabling players to create new lines of sight and forcing both enemies and players to reconsider their safety.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says the game's 15 Operators have 'unique' loadouts so they didn't 'overlap' with each other — but there was still room for 'community favorites' and 'operators that were impossible to not include'
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron emphasized the importance of unique Operator loadouts and playstyles to avoid overlap in the upcoming turn-based tactics game. While the initial roster of 15 Operators includes fan favorites like Ash and Sledge, tough choices were made regarding which characters to include, with no current plans for future additions post-launch.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says Ubisoft moved away from the 'smoke and mirrors' experience and Mario +…
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron stated that the development team drew inspiration from Ubisoft's Mario + Rabbids series to understand tactical game design. Potron explained that the team shifted from the typical 'smoke and mirrors' approach of games like Ghost Recon to a more precise, chess-like philosophy for the turn-based tactics genre. Rainbow Six Tactics is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says players can't repeatedly play their favorite Operators because of the game's fatigue and injury system — 'It's a way to push players to use their tools and shuffle their roster'
Rainbow Six Tactics will implement fatigue and injury systems to prevent players from repeatedly using their favorite Operators, encouraging roster diversity. Game director Martial Potron stated these mechanics emphasize the human element of the special agents and push players to utilize their full toolkit. The game is set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says the XCOM-style turn-based genre felt like a 'natural fit' for the spin-off — 'When you look at Rainbow Six, its DNA is tactical, it's just that it's first-person'
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron explained that the decision to make the spin-off a turn-based tactics game, similar to XCOM, felt like a natural fit due to the core tactical DNA of the Rainbow Six series. He noted that the development team at Ubisoft Paris also had prior experience with turn-based titles like Mario + Rabbids, which helped in convincing Ubisoft and the Rainbow Six team of the genre choice.
Rainbow Six Siege Dev On Competing With GTA 6 And Why There Are No Plans For Siege 2
Ubisoft's Joshua Mills, creative director for Rainbow Six Siege, acknowledges that Grand Theft Auto 6's November 2026 release will impact player numbers but expects the effect to be temporary. He stated that the team will focus on rewarding existing players and has no current plans for a 'Siege 2', opting instead for updates like 'Siege X' due to the significant undertaking of a full sequel. The Rainbow Six universe will also expand with the turn-based tactical game, Rainbow Six Siege Tactics, in 2027.
Worms Galactic Tactics is such a good strategy roguelike that I can't believe it didn't already exist
Worms Galactic Tactics is a new strategy roguelike that cleverly adapts the Worms identity to an isometric, grid-based perspective. Developed by Absolutely Games and published by Team17, it features turn-based combat with weapon upgrades and a roguelike structure where runs end upon losing all worms. The game is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Okay, I wasn't expecting 'Rainbow Six XCOM' to be one of my favourite Gamescom demos
Despite a history of not enjoying the Rainbow Six series, the author was pleasantly surprised by a hands-off demo of Rainbow Six Tactics at Gamescom. The game effectively blends XCOM-style turn-based tactics with elements from Rainbow Six Siege, such as drone reconnaissance and destructible environments, making it one of the most anticipated games of the show.
Shack Chat: What was your favorite reveal from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?
Shacknews staff members shared their favorite reveals from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. Highlights included Stage Tour, LEGO Skylines, Mega Man Dual Override, The Witcher 3 Remastered, and Rainbow Six Tactics. Several staff members expressed particular excitement for LEGO Skylines, a new city-building game from Paradox Interactive.
'No, you cannot do the game 100% without killing' — Rainbow Six Tactics game director confirms players can't do a complete no-kill playthrough since some missions require players to kill enemies that are out of range for non-lethal takedowns
Ubisoft has confirmed that players cannot complete Rainbow Six Tactics with a 100% non-lethal playthrough. Game director Martial Potron stated that while most missions incentivize non-lethal takedowns for intel, some require players to kill enemies that are out of reach for non-lethal methods. The game is set to launch in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Games Inbox: What will be in the Netflix GTA 6 show?
Readers speculate about the content of a rumored Grand Theft Auto 6 Netflix show, with some anticipating a short gameplay reveal padded with interviews. The discussion also touches on disappointing game leaks, the difficulty of modern Mega Man titles, and the current state of the Star Wars and Xbox franchises.
Gamescom 2026 live hub: The latest news and previews from the biggest gaming event of the year
This article serves as a live hub for Gamescom 2026, providing updates on news, previews, and announcements from the event. Key reveals include a new Dungeons & Dragons game called Warlock, Rainbow Six Tactics, a new PUBG title set in the '90s, and Nodusfall from Hoyoverse. The Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase, though not officially part of Gamescom, is also highlighted as a major event of the week.
Games Inbox: What was the best game at Opening Night Live 2026?
Readers discuss their impressions of Opening Night Live 2026, with many highlighting The Witcher 3 Remastered as a surprise standout. Other topics include reactions to Gears of War: E-Day, sympathy for a Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, and the potential impact of boycotts against Sony.
Here are Some of the Biggest Game Reveals from Gamescom ONL 2026
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game reveals and updates, including Mega Man: Dual Override, HoYoverse's new co-op title Nodus Fall, and Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Tactics. Other highlights included Tides of Annihilation, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a Snoop Dogg collaboration for Hitman: World of Assassination, Metro 2039, Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake, Zoopunk, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past. Many of these titles are slated for release in 2027.
Rainbow Six Tactics Revealed, New Turn-Based Tactical Game — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Ubisoft revealed Rainbow Six Tactics, a new single-player, turn-based tactical game set in the Rainbow Six universe, at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. Developed by Ubisoft Paris, the game features 15 Operators from Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Ubisoft+, GeForce NOW, and Blacknut.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer and Rainbow 6 Tactics headline Gamescom 2026
Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live showcased new trailers and reveals, including a spring 2027 release window for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Ubisoft also revealed Rainbow Six Tactics, a new big-budget turn-based tactics game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher…
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including a Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered with new content. The show featured reveals for Ananta, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, Nodus Fall, Rainbow Six Tactics, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more titles across various genres and platforms.
