Shocking first Rainbow Six Vegas 2 details: The game is set in Las Vegas

6:06 PM on 12.20.2007   |   Nick Chester

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Scheduled to hit the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC next March, it doesn't look Ubisoft's Rainbox Six Vegas 2 is set to offer many surprises. What we could have assumed: the game will contain an expanded multiplayer mode, as well as an expanded co-op experience; there would be new weapons and armor; and the game would take place in Las Vegas.

In a press release issued today, our the complete lack of surprises have been confirmed. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as Rainbow Six Vegas was more than a solid title, and one that offered a top-notch tactical multiplayer experience. On that front, Ubisoft are offering 13 new maps, two new adversarial modes, and an improved matchmaking system. Players will also be able to create their own identity, which they'll be able to use in both single-player and multiplayer modes; progress or rewards gained in the single-player game will be reflected in multiplayer, and vice versa. 

Besides Ron Workman getting drunk in the Luxor and yelling at strangers about how Criss Angels "floated to the ceiling," I didn't realize Vegas had such a terrorist problem. You can find more fancy details about the game's improved AI and more in the press release after the jump.

UBISOFT STAKES FIRST DETAILS FOR TOM CLANCY'S RAINBOW SIX® VEGAS 2

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM— 20th December, 2007 — Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced the first details for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Vegas 2, currently in production for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows. Scheduled for a March 2008 release and developed by Ubisoft’s award-winning Montreal studio, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is the sixth iteration of the multimillion-selling Rainbow Six tactical shooter franchise and follow-up to the highly successful and award-winning Rainbow Six Vegas.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is the last chance for gamers to rescue America’s sexiest city from an escalating terrorist siege that will impose heart-pounding action from beginning to end. The best are back and this time winner takes all. The highly-anticipated sequel to the recipient of numerous awards, including 2006’s Best First Person Shooter and Best Online Game, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will push the top-selling franchise to new heights with new gameplay features and groundbreaking co-op and multiplayer modes.

Product Highlights:
• More Multiplayer – The highly acclaimed multiplayer mode in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas has been upgraded to include 13 new maps with more intense face-offs, two new adversarial modes, more rewards, and easier access to matches using the improved and intuitive matchmaking system.

• Unprecedented Customizable Experience – Create your own identity that persists through both the single player and multiplayer modes and progresses along with you. Reap the benefits of your single player rewards in multiplayer and vice versa.

• Vastly Improved Co-op Mode – Turn single player mode into co-op mode at any time, just by jumping into the game. Now you and a friend can jump into a single player game and assist without any change to the story. The single player maps and storyline were created with co-op in mind, meaning every map has multiple entry points and the story is unaffected.

• Challenging AI – The AI is more challenging than ever. Now, the terrorists are equipped with thermal vision, night vision, and shields – not to mention a multitude of varying tactics – all of which are guaranteed to give you a new playing experience every time you go into battle. As you progress within the game, you’ll be able to outsmart your enemies by taking advantage of intelligence opportunities, such as thermal scanning.

• New Weapons and Armor – Take down the terrorists more effectively using 11 new weapons. New camouflage, clothing and gear allow for the ultimate customizations.

• More Vegas – Sin City is back and bigger than before. Explore all new Vegas hot spots and the gritty back streets creating a visual experience that is as challenging as it is breathtaking.