Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction - Deluxe Pack (DLC)

Let's get the basics out of the way: this is a DLC pack for Rainbow Six Extraction, not a standalone game. You absolutely need the base game before any of this matters. What you're getting here is three Epic-tier gearsets (essentially operator cosmetic outfits) and a handful of XP boosters designed to speed up progression as you grind through Extraction's containment missions. That's the whole box. Rainbow Six Extraction itself is a 1-to-3-player co-op tactical FPS where squads of operators push into increasingly dangerous alien-infested zones, complete objectives, and try to extract before things go sideways. The tension loop is genuinely solid and the game rewards careful communication far more than it punishes trigger-happiness. For people who liked the methodical pace of the mainline Rainbow Six titles but wanted something more PvE-focused, the base game scratches that itch in a specific and satisfying way. That said, this Deluxe Pack is a harder sell. XP boosters are a convenience item in a game where progression, while present, never felt punishing without them. The gearsets look good and give your operators some personality, but cosmetics in a co-op shooter where half the time you're watching your squadmates through a wall camera have a limited audience. If you love Extraction enough to want to show out in a fresh fit while you're flanking a Tormentor, fair enough. If you're hoping this adds maps, operators, or game modes, it doesn't. For the couch-and-friends crowd specifically: Extraction does not support local split-screen, which is a recurring frustration for anyone who wants to run it as a Saturday night party game. The cross-platform multiplayer is a genuine plus for online squads mixing PC and console players. Controller support is listed as partial on PC, so wheel and arcade stick users won't find much relevance here either, it's a mouse-and-keyboard or standard gamepad situation. The game runs competently on mid-range hardware and the base experience, especially during a sale, can be a solid pick for a dedicated three-person online crew. Bottom line on the Deluxe Pack: it's a cosmetic bundle with a small convenience perk. The Steam reviews for Extraction overall sit in mixed territory, and this DLC doesn't change the game's fundamentals in any direction. Buy it if you already play Extraction regularly and want the cosmetics at a price that makes sense to you. Skip it if you're on the fence about the base game, sort that out first. Riley, Scout Team