While primarily a multiplayer game, R6S has a deep, evolving lore that has recently moved beyond its Tom Clancy roots.
: Following the defeat of the White Masks, Dr. Harisha "Harry" Pande took over as "Six," decentralizing the organization and turning it into a training-focused "Program" featuring the annual Tournament of Champions .
: Rounds often begin with a preparation phase where Attackers use drones to scout objectives and Defenders set up reinforcements. Narrative and Lore Evolution
: The lore begins with the reactivation of Team Rainbow in 2015 by Aurelia Arno (Six) to combat the "White Masks," a global biochemical terrorist threat.
: The Anvil-Next engine allows for procedural destruction; players can create "murder holes" or entire entryways through reinforced surfaces.