Ubisoft has released a new mobile game called Rainbow Six SMOL that offers a new look at the universe of the popular Rainbow Six franchise. Rainbow Six SMOL brings a new gameplay style and a colorful twist to contrast the serious and dark world of the previous tactical shooters. The unexpected spin on Rainbow Six continues the collaboration between Ubisoft and Netflix as the streaming service delves into the gaming world.

The new mobile title is available exclusively on Netflix, marking another exciting addition to the streaming service’s game offerings. While its steps into the gaming world have yet to achieve major success, there are still several great games available on Netflix. The streaming service’s addition of games has yet to garner major attention, perhaps due to its mobile exclusivity or the fact that many of its games are available on other platforms. However, with more Netflix-exclusive games rolling out, including Rainbow Six SMOL, Netflix’s gaming collection is worth perusing for subscribers, as its games are available at no extra cost.

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Rainbow Six SMOL is available now on Netflix for both iOS and Android. The mobile game has taken the Rainbow Six franchise, some of the best tactical shooters ever, and transformed the world into a cartoon adventure with vibrant colors and a goofy atmosphere. The game is a top-down rogue-lite where players can enjoy a variety of missions and locations as they destroy their surroundings and battle enemies.

Rainbow Six SMOL Reveal Trailer

The creative director of Rainbow Six SMOL told The Verge that this title is an opportunity to expand their audience by making the tactical world of Rainbow Six more approachable. The operators and destructible environments from classic Rainbow Six titles remain but with the additions of a new gameplay experience and a fun art style. Netflix was reportedly involved in development from early on, allowing developers a chance to focus on the player experience without worrying about ads or microtransactions that are often relevant to mobile games. Rainbow Six SMOL is another addition to the ongoing collaborations between Ubisoft and Netflix, including several mobile games and the pending live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed.

This new addition to the Rainbow Six franchise is a Netflix exclusive, which mobile players can expect more of as the streaming service fights to be active in the gaming world. Recently, Netflix’s addition of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy offered a major boost to the gaming platform, and it remains to be seen what other additions could be coming to the growing offerings of Netflix Games.

Rainbow Six

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six franchise began in 1998 and has been a leading name in the first-person shooter genre since. The games differentiate themselves from most other shooters with their emphasis on tactical gameplay; players must use their heads as well as their hands to stay alive in these games.