Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2

2008 Ubisoft Montreal Action

Windows 11Runs

MacNot sold

LinuxGold

Steam DeckUnsupported

Gamicality score

Metacritic 784

OpenCritic Not rated

Steam players 821

How it’s combined

Playability today

Runs today3/5

Design today2.5/5

Steam user reviews

Very Positive

85%

5,732 reviews1

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Facts checked November 1, 2026

Does Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11Runs

Listed in the store's system requirements.1

Mac (Apple Silicon)Not sold

No Mac version is sold.

LinuxGold

Through Proton. ProtonDB: Gold, runs perfectly after tweaks.3

Steam DeckUnsupported

Unsupported, as rated by Valve.1

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If a modern Xbox controller is not detected, open KellerGame\Config\PCKellerJoysticks.ini, set VendorID to 1118 and ProductID to 736 under [Joystick0], and add UseXInput=true (PCGamingWiki).
If sound skips or cuts out, set LAZY_SOUND_BUFFER_POOL to TRUE in Binaries\DARE.ini (PCGamingWiki).
On 1440p and higher monitors the resolution list does not scroll, so pick higher resolutions with the arrow keys (PCGamingWiki).

Synopsis

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is a tactical first-person shooter in which a Rainbow team leader and two squadmates hunt a terrorist group in and around Las Vegas. Fights center on a cover system that switches to a third-person view, along with orders to breach doors, flank and clear rooms. An experience system unlocks weapons and gear across the campaign, co-op and Terrorist Hunt.

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Released: 2008
Genre: Action
Where to get it: Steam

Reception

Critics liked it at release, with a PC Metascore of 78 and praise for the cover system, smart enemies and strong squad orders. Many reviewers called it closer to an expansion than a sequel, pointing to familiar settings, reused multiplayer maps and a thin plot. Players on Steam still rate it Very Positive, and some call it a much better PC port than the first Vegas. The loss of official online play in 2021 and the lack of subtitles weigh on it today.

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Playability today

The average of two parts, each from 1 to 5. Tap a check to see why. How it works

Runs today

3/5

Sold or given away today by an official source
Needs fan patches to run well on Windows 11
?Not confirmed yetSingle-player works without an internet connection
No source covers the current version yet, so this check counts as open, not passed. Played it lately? Tell us
Some content no longer works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
Ubisoft shut down the official multiplayer service on March 1, 2021, leaving only LAN play for versus and co-op (PCGamingWiki).
Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
Widescreen and 4K resolutions are supported natively (PCGamingWiki).
No full controller support and no remappable controls
Keys can be remapped, but controller support is limited to the Xbox 360 pad with fixed layouts (PCGamingWiki).
Not Steam Deck Verified or Playable
No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
No known game-breaking bugs in the current version
PCGamingWiki lists no unresolved crash or progress blocker for single player; its one open issue concerns the online service (PCGamingWiki).

Design today

2.5/5

Controls feel awkward on a modern controller or mouse and keyboard
Only a wired Xbox 360 controller is officially supported, newer pads need a config edit, and controller buttons cannot be remapped. Crouch and scope work only as toggles, with no hold option. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
Menus, text or interface are hard to read on today's screens
The game has no subtitles for its radio chatter and cutscenes. On 1440p and higher screens the resolution menu does not scroll, so some resolutions can only be picked blind. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progress
Progress saves at fixed checkpoints spaced closely enough that a death rarely costs more than about five minutes of replay. Source: gamecritics.com, worthplaying.com.
It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progress
The one rule that matters, staying in cover and peeking only to shoot, is taught fast by the lethal damage model. Squad orders are few and simple, and teammates clear most rooms on command. Source: worthplaying.com, gamecritics.com.
Pacing drags: grind, filler or forced backtracking
Several critics noted recycled Las Vegas settings, three levels built from the first game's multiplayer maps and repeated fights against the same mercenaries. Reviewers likened the campaign to an expansion pack. Source: gamecritics.com, worthplaying.com, metacritic.com.
Camera or movement fights the player
The shift into third-person cover is smooth, but there is no field of view setting in the game. A fan FOV fix is needed to widen the narrow default view. Source: worthplaying.com, pcgamingwiki.com.