Rainbow Six Quarantine: Release Date 2020

While Ubisoft unveiled Rainbow Six Quarantine with availability scheduled for 2020, it later stated the title was among three upcoming projects delayed to ensure additional development time. Ubisoft CEO, Yves Guillemot, tells investors the game now targets a release throughout its 2020 to 2021 fiscal year. That indicates Rainbow Six Quarantine will release between now and March 2021.

While currently confirmed for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, its release window also indicates availability on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

Ubisoft is yet to discuss whether Quarantine looks to hit that target, especially given the ongoing struggles of the global pandemic. Expect additional details later this year with Ubisoft's planned digital showcase event, replacing its presence at the now-canceled E3 2020.

What is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Quarantine?

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege exhibits continued success for Ubisoft, with its tactical multiplayer supported by a competition-primed sandbox, and regular free updates for almost half a decade. That's established a near 60 million-strong following across console and PC, demonstrating an identity through personified Operators and deep-rooted gameplay synergies.

Ubisoft capitalizes on the same philosophies in Rainbow Six Quarantine, a new spin-off focused on cooperative, squad-based first-person shooter action. It takes influence from Outbreak, one of the most popular limited-time Rainbow Six Siege events, pitting its cast against a mysterious biohazard pandemic threatening humankind.

Rainbow Six Quarantine shares its tactical fundamentals with Rainbow Six Siege, developed by a new team under the same Montreal office. That includes shared defining signatures, including gadgets, gunplay, and destruction, but translated into a three-player cooperative setting with AI enemies.

Rainbow Six Quarantine brings forward existing Operators from Rainbow Six Siege, its playable hero-style counterterrorism specialists, now intrinsic to the brand identity. The growing roster of more than 50 personas has emerged one of the game's vital points for success, from their gameplay contributions to the personalities they inject. As seen with the limited-time Outbreak mode, Ubisoft brings forward a selection of Operators to contain the virus.

We already know of three Operators confirmed following the reveal, with Ela and Vigil stars of its trailer, and Lion appearing in promotional assets. The aforementioned documentation suggests those Operators are just a fraction of the planned roster, with 21 existing Operators reportedly on track for launch. It indicates each falls into categories for "Assault," "Recon," and "Support," supporting the fundamental pillars of the gameplay loop. Here's the list of Rainbow Six Quarantine featured in the pamphlet.

ASSAULT

Sledge

Tachanka

Smoke

Nomad

Zofia

Ying

Hibana

RECON

Lion

Vigil

Alibi

Pulse

Jackal

IQ

Echo

SUPPORT