Rainbow Six: Vegas 3 Reportedly in Early Development at Ubisoft

Ubisoft is reportedly exploring a return to the Rainbow Six: Vegas series, with an early-stage project said to be in development under the codename “Spades.” According to exclusive reporting from Insider Gaming, sources believe the project is more likely to become a new installment than a remake of the original games.

Ubisoft has not announced the project, and its final title, platforms, and release date remain unknown. “Rainbow Six: Vegas 3” is therefore best understood as a possible direction for the unconfirmed game, not an official name.

What the Rainbow Six: Vegas 3 report says

Insider Gaming reports that Ubisoft has greenlit a new Rainbow Six: Vegas title as one of three projects recently started at Ubisoft Montreal. The outlet says work is still at an early stage, which means the project could change substantially before Ubisoft is ready to reveal it.

The report identifies “Spades” as the internal codename. Although sources reportedly consider a third entry more likely than a remake, the distinction has not been settled publicly. No gameplay details, platforms, release window, or production timeline were disclosed.

That uncertainty is especially important for a project this early. Until Ubisoft makes an announcement, the existence and direction of the game rest on Insider Gaming’s reporting rather than an official company statement.

Why a return to Vegas would matter

Rainbow Six: Vegas took Ubisoft’s tactical shooter series to Las Vegas in 2006, combining squad commands and methodical combat with a more cinematic campaign. A direct sequel followed in 2008, but the Vegas branch has remained inactive while Ubisoft expanded the wider Rainbow Six franchise through other projects.

A new installment would revive that campaign-focused identity after nearly two decades. It could also reintroduce the older Vegas games to players who know Rainbow Six primarily through Siege, although the report does not establish how closely a new title would follow the original formula.

The earlier games still have a place in GNP’s coverage: we previously reported on Ubisoft retiring online services for Rainbow Six: Vegas and Rainbow Six: Vegas 2. The reported “Spades” project would be the first new movement for the subseries in years, but confirmation will have to come from Ubisoft.

Would you rather see Rainbow Six: Vegas 3 or a remake of the original games?