Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials cover art
Standalone expansion

Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials

by Red Storm Entertainment

Released September 8, 2000 on PC.

Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials screenshot

About Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials

Nine all-new levels featuring never before-seen missions and gameplay; stand-alone functionality doesn't require previous versions of Rainbow Six or Roque Spear; custom mission feature allows you to choose game type, map and difficulty; gain certificates in combat subjects including hostage negotiation, kit selection, intel photo analysis and more; learn which weapons and equipment are best in various covert situations; special bonus section: the making of Rainbow Six and Roque Spear.

Release dates by platform

PCSeptember 8, 2000 · Out now

Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials FAQ

When did Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials come out?

Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials was released on September 8, 2000 for PC.

Is Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials on PlayStation 5?

No. Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC.

Is Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC.

Is Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC.

Who is making Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials?

Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials is developed by Red Storm Entertainment.

Is Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials multiplayer?

Yes. Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials supports single player and multiplayer.

Rainbow Six series

20 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six1998
  2. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear1999
  3. Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials2000
  4. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Take-Down - Missions in Korea2001
  5. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Take-Down – Missions in Korea2001
  6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear - Black Thorn2001
  7. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lone Wolf2002
  8. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield2003
  9. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow2004
  10. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown2005
  11. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Critical Hour2006
  12. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas2006
  13. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 22008
  14. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard2011
  15. Rainbow Six Siege2015
  16. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction2022
  17. Rainbow Six: SMOL2024
  18. Rainbow Six Mobile2026
  19. Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 Tactics2027
  20. Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6: PatriotsTBA

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