Rainbow Six Extraction, the new co-op PvE shooter from Ubisoft, will be released on January 20, 2020. MeinMMO tells you everything you need to know about crossplay, cross-progression, and co-op.
Rainbow Six Extraction is a PvE shooter that you can play solo or in teams of 3.
This spin-off of the successful shooter Rainbow Six Siege is based on the popular Outbreak event from the game. While it uses characters, weapons, and gadgets from the tactical shooter, it belongs to a different genre. Extraction’s gameplay is comparable to games like Left 4 Dead, Back 4 Blood, or Deep Rock Galactic.
You can find more information about the game in our release special.
When will the game be released? The co-op shooter will be released on January 20, 2022.
On which platforms will the game be released? The game will be available for PC (via Ubisoft Connect, Game Pass, or Epic Games), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Amazon Luna, Google Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
At launch, the game will also be available through Game Pass on PC and Xbox consoles.
Crossplay and cross-progression exist among all these platforms. We will tell you how that works here.
Crossplay and Cross-Progression in Rainbow Six Extraction Explained
Does the game have crossplay? Yes, Rainbow Six Extraction has crossplay. This works across all platforms. You can play with all your friends who have access to the game, regardless of which platform they are on.
Crossplay also works without restrictions if you play the game via the free trial or Buddy Pass.
Does the game support crossplay with different console generations? Yes, Rainbow Six Extraction also supports what’s called cross-gen. This means you can play with friends who use consoles from different generations of the same brand.
So, for example, if you have a PlayStation 5 and your co-op partner has a PlayStation 4, you can still play together without any special issues in the process.
Can you disable crossplay? Yes, you can optionally disable the crossplay feature in Rainbow Six Extraction. You can find this option in the options menu.
Does the game have cross-progression? Yes, cross-progression exists in Rainbow Six Extraction. Your progress is saved regardless of which platform you are playing on.
For example, if you mainly play on PC but then play on Xbox Series, you have unrestricted and seamless access to everything you have unlocked on PC. The progress you then make on Xbox will also be available to you later on PC.
This principle works independently of the platforms you use and the number of platforms on which you play.
Co-op in Rainbow Six Extraction Explained
How does co-op work in Rainbow Six Extraction? The co-op action of Rainbow Six Extraction takes place in teams of 3 players. Alternatively, you can also play the game solo.
To play together, you need to invite each other in the game through the friends list menu.
How does the game play in co-op? The game relies heavily on replaying missions. With variables that change with each game, it aims to provide enough variety. These variables are meant to push you and your team to discover new strategies and new situations.
At launch, there are 13 types of missions in the game. In one mission type, you need to extract information from alien nests, while in another you hunt elite aliens.
The maps are spread over 4 cities, with 3 locations in each. Thus, there are 12 maps in the game at launch.
This video quickly summarizes what you can expect in the co-op of Rainbow Six Extraction:
What content is available at launch? At launch, the following content is available in Rainbow Six Extraction:
- 18 operators with their own abilities, progression paths, playstyles, and customization options
- 4 regions (San Francisco, New Mexico, Alaska, New York)
- 12 environments (3 for each region), all of which are at least three times larger than most maps of Rainbow Six Siege.
- 13 mission types
- 25 devices
- 65 customizable weapons
- 13 enemy archetypes with their own abilities and random mutations
How does progression work? After each mission, you have the choice of leaving the level and cashing in experience or continuing. This gives you the chance for more experience and more loot, but you also risk coming out completely empty-handed in the end.
With the experience you gain, you can improve your skills. For example, you can enhance the sledgehammer skill of operator Sledge or give Vigil the ability to make the whole team invisible.
At a certain level, the so-called “Proteans” come into play. These extra-heavy aliens mimic your operators and are your most dangerous opponents.
Free Trial and Buddy Pass in Rainbow Six Extraction Explained
Is there a free trial for the game? Yes, for a limited time you can play Rainbow Six Extraction completely for free – even without a subscription to Ubisoft+ or Game Pass for Xbox or PC.
Rainbow Six Extraction has a free trial available on all platforms. With the free trial, all players can play Rainbow Six Extraction for up to 2 hours.
With the free trial, you have access to most of the content in the game.
The following content is not available to you with the free trial:
- Content that is released after the game is launched.
- The Maelstrom Protocol. This is a mode that changes weekly and offers special challenges.
- The in-game store.
Additionally, every buyer of Rainbow Six Extraction receives a so-called ‘Buddy Pass’. This system works similarly to that in the co-op platformer It Takes Two.
With the Buddy Pass, up to 2 additional players can use the free trial indefinitely for 14 days.
How the Buddy Pass works: With the so-called Buddy Pass, you can play the game in a team of 3, even if only one person owns the game.
Every buyer of Rainbow Six Extraction receives a Buddy Pass, with which you can invite up to 2 additional players.
With the Buddy Pass, you can extend your friends’ free trial so they can play the game for 14 days. The free trial limit of 2 hours is thus lifted.
These additional players download the free trial of the game and can be invited by the person with the Buddy Pass. The invitation is made from the friends list menu.
This way you can play in the same squad for up to 14 days. Players with the free trial have unlimited access to all content in the game during this time. Full crossplay is also supported.
If you want to know what options you have in the game, we recommend our overview of the operators in the game:
These are the playable characters of Rainbow Six: Extraction and what they can do
