Well, Ubisoft just proved us wrong, and the grenade bomb was not the reason in Siege; it was a big surprise coming from Ubisoft. After what we thought was a long wait for Butterfly to get through with their development, Rainbow Six Mobile has finally been granted a global launch date. Circle February 23, 2026, on your calendar. You read jól, 2026. Even though it’s still quite a long time, the wait will almost be over. The announcement was made on the official Ubisoft account, where they thanked the global gaming community for their support, which enabled them to bring years of commitment and continuous improvements to the game. They said we should get our teams together and be prepared. The hype train is departing, even if it is on a very long track.
What is the main point for just casually reading people? The tactical shooter spinoff – Rainbow Six Mobile – has a global release date: February 23, 2026, confirmed. Ubisoft announced it after telling they need a long time for development and then mention community feedback as one of the reasons for the decision. The gamers’ reaction may be… ambiguous, or maybe the right word is divisive. Some are calling it a mixed response while others are saying that the excitement is buried under a pile of doubts and appeals to revive other Ubisoft’s franchises instead.
Now, we need to go through the messy, human response because the real story is there for sure. The replies to that tweet are indeed a whole mood. It’s not a clean wave of hype but rather a battlefield of emotions.
You can see that among the responses there are those who are very optimistic, like Glitchy 🪄, who is actually very excited. “Years of dedication pays off! Excited to see how the mobile version adapts the tactical gameplay we love… February 2026 can’t come soon enough.” That’s probably the vibe that Ubisoft is hoping for, right? Players willing to take that tense, methodical Siege action on the go.
But as you scroll down, you will see that the situation has changed very quickly. One user, DONK, who is responding as EMZY2137 is on a total mission, and it has nothing to do with Rainbow Six Mobile. This person is possessed by Ghost Recon Phantoms. Like, very deeply, and even spiritually. One of their replies says, “Sell Ghost Recon Phantoms to other producers, they will definitely buy your product, because this is a legendary game.” Another one, and I’m translating here, goes off: “Fucking UBI, when will Ghost Recon Phantoms be available again? It’s been unplayable for 10 years… Bring this game back. A lot of people want to play it, and you’re promoting some shitty game.”
It’s raw, uneven, and it’s a clear sign that for every player looking forward to the new thing, there’s another one mourning an old thing that got shut down. The feeling is strong and passionate, even if it is directed towards a title from a decade ago that is totally different now. It’s like going to a birthday party for a new baby and suddenly someone starts crying about their pet goldfish that died in 2014. The atmosphere is very chaotic.
Then there is a practical, maybe a bit cynical take on the whole situation. X1TheGamer says, “Everyone is going mobile in 2026. It’s how you expand your audience.” And he is right. It is the major market move. But then Lukedawns drops a big dose of cold, hard reality: “I won’t last more than one year. But the title is prettier than siege x anyway.” Oof. That’s a prediction wrapped in a backhanded compliment. It touches on a very real concern in the community about the game’s longevity and the possibility of getting support, especially considering the struggles of other live-service games.
A bit of a thread and DONK is already at it again, this time he is replying to a user by the name of atlas: “How could you kill such an amazing game that so many people enjoyed? UBI is the dirtiest player there is in the game market.” The sentiment is rather clear: a portion of the player base has major, smoldering distrust issues regarding how Ubisoft handles its legacy titles. This mobile announcement is not only about the game, it is rather being launched in an area that has been fertilized through past disappointments.
This raises the question of what all this means to Rainbow Six Mobile. The stage is now set for a very big and high-stakes launch. Ubisoft is going all out to see if they could bring that exact tactical Siege magic to the touchscreen. It is a tough call. The controls, the pace, the strategy, everything must feel just right. The fact that they are giving it time until early 2026 suggests that they realize the need for the right time to get it, and that the gaming community’s feedback on PlayStation and Xbox platforms will be crucial.
