Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is a cooperative tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Ubisoft. Set in the Rainbow Six universe, it tasks 1–3 players with containing and eliminating a dangerous alien parasite known as the Archæans. Players assemble elite Operators from the Rainbow Six roster, each with unique abilities, weapons, and gadgets, to complete high-risk incursions in unpredictable containment zones. The game emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and adaptability, with missions that escalate in difficulty the deeper players progress.
Key Features
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Elite Operator Roster Choose from 19 specialized Operators, each with unique loadouts, abilities, and progression paths to unlock upgraded weapons and skills
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Three-Player Tactical Co-op Form squads of up to three players or go solo, with missions designed for coordination, communication, and strategic planning
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Dynamic Containment Zones Explore 12 large, detailed maps across multiple U.S. locations, each divided into three escalating subzones with randomized objectives, enemy spawns, and hazards
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Evolving Alien Threat Face 13 distinct Archæan enemy types, each with unique abilities and behaviors, plus mutations that alter gameplay mid-mission
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Risk vs. Reward Progression Push deeper into containment zones for greater rewards, but risk losing unextracted Operators who become Missing in Action until rescued
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Wide Arsenal and Gadgets Access 69 weapons and 25 REACT gadgets, including drones, explosives, and scanning tools, to adapt to changing threats
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Buddy Pass System Invite up to two friends to play for free for 14 days, even if they don’t own the game
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Crisis Events and Post-Launch Content Participate in limited-time events with unique challenges, enemies, and rewards, plus free updates expanding maps, Operators, and modes
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Cross-Play and Cross-Progression Play with friends across platforms and carry your progression between devices
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Strong emphasis on teamwork and tactical play
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High replayability due to randomized objectives and enemy behavior
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Generous post-launch support with free content updates Cons
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Limited appeal for players preferring solo play
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Difficulty spikes can be punishing without coordinated squads
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility (includes free PS5 upgrade)
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HDTVs with HDMI input
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction – PS4
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Genre: Tactical Co-op First-Person Shooter
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Developer: Ubisoft
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Publisher: Ubisoft
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Release Date: January 20, 2022
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Modes: Single-player, Online Co-op (1–3 players)
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Rating: ESRB Mature 17+ (Blood, Drug Reference, Strong Language, Violence)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: Optional cosmetic items and virtual currency
