Top 5 Gaming PCs to Play Rainbow Six Extraction

Released in January 2022, Rainbow Six Extraction is the long-awaited spin-off of the iconic Rainbow Six Siege co-op FPS. In this saga, you and your team are facing a parasite-like alien, called Archaeans.

We’ve rounded up all the key details you need to know from gameplay, official PC specs, and our top PC recs, you’ll have everything you need to defeat the Chimera parasite once and for all.

Engage in All-Out-Alien Warfare

Play with up to three players, as the team (REACT) faces their biggest threat yet – the Chimera parasite. Now in the USA and spreading rapidly, the hand-selected REACT operators are the only ones who can work together to engage, learn, and defeat this unknown threat. Players now must confront the terrifying creatures known as Archaens, in their search for answers.

Your squad’s mission will be to complete 13 tactical missions, that are set in the 12 varying containment zones. In order to gather information and take down the Archaens, your team will need to be able to learn and adapt your strategy based on the varying ecosystems and enemy types.

The Archaen

The Chimera parasite and Archaean are an ever-evolving threat for the REACT operators. You and your teammates need to face each of the ten unique parasitic types, in order to gather critical information.

Some which your squad might encounter are;

Sower: notice their traps or you’ll certainly suffer
Apex: a top predator who can summon other Archeans
Bloater: a deadly exploding creature who releases a toxic gas…

Is Rainbow Six Extraction a PC Exclusive?

Rainbow Six Extraction is available to play on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Series X/S. You can enjoy the intense sci-fi action, no matter your platform of choice!

Official PC System Specification

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10
Processor	AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i5 4460	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i7 4790
Memory	8GB RAM	16GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 580
Network	Internet Broadband Connection required	Internet Broadband Connection required
Storage	72GB available space	72GB available space

Best PCs to Play Rainbow Six Extraction

If you’re looking to upgrade your battle station to play Rainbow Six Extraction, Overclockers UK has got your back! We’ve highlighted a selection of our fave PCs and gaming laptops that come equipped with everything you need to play this action-packed FPS. However, if our recs don’t suit your in-game demands or aesthetic, you can browse our full range by clicking the relevant buttons below.

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