After years of testing, development, and a temporary hiatus, Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Mobile has launched globally on February 23, 2026. The mobile adaptation of the tactical shooter series expands the franchise to a worldwide audience, offering new maps, Operators, and multiple competitive modes.
The global release includes seven maps, combining familiar locations such as Clubhouse and Villa with mobile-exclusive arenas like Restaurant and Summit. Players can now select from over 20 Operators, up from the 16 available during the soft launch, and compete in five-on-five matches across Bomb, Bomb Rush, and Team Deathmatch modes. The game also supports ranked matches, private lobbies, and quick play, providing options for both casual and competitive players.
Development Timeline and Extended Soft Launch
Rainbow Six Mobile’s path to global launch began with beta tests in June and July 2023. The game entered a soft launch in August 2023, initially in Canada and later expanding to regions including Mexico and Colombia. By March 2024, Ubisoft paused development to address technical issues, refine gameplay, improve graphics, and implement new content. During this hiatus, select servers remained active, allowing some players to continue playing, although monthly revenue remained low, rarely exceeding $5,000 according to AppMagic.
The hiatus ended in November 2024 with a significant update that revised game modes, progression systems, and in-game economies. Ubisoft outlined a three-phase roadmap toward global release, starting with technical testing, followed by engagement testing, and concluding with commissioning for the worldwide launch. Phase two introduced new content that resulted in a noticeable spike in player spending, surpassing $40,000 in January 2025 and exceeding $80,000 in February. Spending peaked at $197,000 in July 2025 before leveling to around $70,000 per month in late 2025.
Preparing for the Global Release
By December 2025, Ubisoft had analyzed over a year of player feedback and data, confirming a global launch date of February 23, 2026. At launch, Rainbow Six Mobile’s monthly revenue was approximately $60,000, contributing to a cumulative lifetime revenue of $1.1 million from beta testing and soft launch activity. The game now offers a fully polished mobile experience that aligns with the franchise’s reputation for tactical gameplay, providing both long-time fans and new players access to competitive multiplayer on mobile platforms.
Source: PocketGamer
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What maps are available in Rainbow Six Mobile?
The game launches with seven maps, including series staples Clubhouse and Villa, along with mobile-exclusive maps Restaurant and Summit.
How many Operators can players choose from?
Rainbow Six Mobile offers more than 20 Operators at launch, each with unique abilities and playstyles.
What game modes are included?
Players can compete in Bomb, Bomb Rush, and Team Deathmatch, with options for ranked matches, private lobbies, and quick play.
When did Rainbow Six Mobile first enter soft launch?
The soft launch began in August 2023, initially in Canada, with later expansion to select territories including Mexico and Colombia.
Why was Rainbow Six Mobile put on hiatus?
In March 2024, the development team paused new content updates to fix bugs, improve graphics, revise gameplay mechanics, and prepare for a smoother global release.
What has Rainbow Six Mobile earned so far?
During beta testing and soft launch, the game earned a cumulative $1.1 million. Monthly revenue at global launch is around $60,000.
