Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6: Patriots was intended to be a first-person shooter game within the renowned Rainbow Six series. Announced in December 2011, the game was set to be developed by Ubisoft Montreal, with support from Ubisoft Toronto and Ubisoft Red Storm. It aimed to deliver an engaging narrative and tactical gameplay, incorporating the strategic elements that the series is known for. Players were expected to experience a gripping storyline that revolved around a terrorist threat, requiring players to make critical decisions in high-stakes situations.

Despite the anticipation surrounding its release, the game was ultimately cancelled inThis decision came in light of the passing of Tom Clancy and the subsequent shift in focus towards the development of Rainbow Six: Siege. While Patriots was designed to expand the franchise, it remains a notable footnote in the series' history, representing a vision that was ultimately not realized.