Rainbow Six Extraction is out now for the major platforms and for those that have purchased the full game, they have access to the Buddy Pass. This guide will go over how to use the Buddy Pass, how it works, and everything else players need to know before inviting their friends.
How the Buddy Pass Works in Rainbow Six Extraction
The Buddy Pass only works for those who have purchased Rainbow Six Extraction and lets players invite friends to play with them for up to 14 days, even if they don't own the actual game. This lets friends try out the three-player co-op shooter without investing the cash. Every owner of the game will receive two Buddy Pass Tokens. Players can select up to two friends through the in-game menu and send them an invitation to join. There's also full cross-play support across all platforms, so friends don't need to worry about playing on the same platform.
For those without the game, they will need to download the Trial version of Rainbow Six Extraction and then squad up by accepting the original friends' invitation from their full game. The Trial version gives players a chance to jump into the game for two hours --once the timer is depleted, they won't be able to play, unless they get invited by someone with a Buddy Pass Token.
What Happens After the Buddy Pass Expires?
After the 14 days of the Buddy Pass runs out, players will need to give their friend another Buddy Pass Token, or they need to purchase the full game for $39.99 (Standard Edition). If gamers play Rainbow Six Extraction through subscription services like Xbox Game Pass or Ubisoft+, they will not receive the Buddy Pass Tokens.
Is PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold Required?
For Rainbow Six Extraction fans wondering if they'll need an online subscription on Xbox and PS4/PS5 to play, the answer is yes. Both players will need a subscription to either PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold to play online co-op with friends.
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Rainbow Six Extraction is out now for Amazon Luna, PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.