Rainbow Six Siege's First Single-Player Game in 18 Years Is an XCOM-Style Strategy

Ubisoft announces a new single-player Rainbow Six game, an XCOM-style strategy title from the makers of Mario + Rabbids, marking the first solo entry in 18 years.

Remember the last time you played a Rainbow Six game on your own, without teammates or randoms? It's been a while, right? Well, Ubisoft is finally changing that, and they're bringing in some unexpected help.

For the first time in 18 years, Rainbow Six is getting a single-player entry. And get this: it's not a tactical shooter like Siege. Instead, it's an XCOM-style strategy game, and it's being co-developed by the team behind Mario + Rabbids. Yeah, that's right, the folks who made a funny, turn-based tactical game with Rabbids are now tackling the gritty world of Rainbow Six.

The game was announced at the recent Ubisoft Forward event, and while details are still scarce, the developers say they had no trouble convincing the Rainbow Six team to sign off on the idea. In an interview, the game's creative director said, "We had absolutely no issue convincing the Rainbow Six team that it was a good idea." That's reassuring, because mixing a lighthearted franchise with a serious tactical shooter could have been a tough sell.

So, what can you expect? Well, if you've played XCOM or Mario + Rabbids, you'll have a good idea. You'll command a squad of operators, manage their abilities, and plan your moves in turn-based combat. The twist? It's set in the Rainbow Six universe, so you'll see familiar faces and gear, but with a new strategic layer.

This is a big deal for fans who've been craving a solo experience. Siege is all about multiplayer, and while it's great, sometimes you just want to tackle missions at your own pace. Plus, having the co-developer of Mario + Rabbids on board suggests they'll bring that same clever level design and accessibility to a more serious setting.

We don't have a release date yet, but the game is in development for consoles and PC. It's exciting to think about how they'll blend the Rainbow Six lore with turn-based tactics. Will you be picking this up when it drops? Or are you more of a Siege purist? Let us know in the comments!