What changed in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege in 2018

The automatic ban feature is being revised to improve player experience while still addressing toxicity.

A new chat filter system will provide feedback to players using inappropriate language without disrupting gameplay.

Players will receive private messages when their language is flagged, enhancing transparency in the toxicity system.

Night Maps have all been removed for all maps for Ranked.

Lighting LOD issues in 2F Kitchen on Yacht.

Lowered damage taken when meleeing electrified barbed wires from 15 to 3/damage tick.

Lighting issues on Skyscraper make it difficult to spot Operators in certain spots.

Red Dot and ACOG sights obscure the player's view more than in Y3S3.

Jackal's gadget sometimes cannot see footprints left by Operators.

Lowered number of electroclaws to 2.

Placeholder hat in 4F Captain's Office of Yacht.

A space under the table in 1F Cafeteria on Fortress make it look like a drone can pass through.

Players now only receive 2 points for deploying electroclaw.

Airjab will no longer detect targets while traveling.

A desync occurs when a player vaults a window and triggers an airjab at the same time.

Clash SPSMG9 bullet capacity shows 15 instead of 20 in the operators menu.

Drones can clip inside the EXT Guard Tower of the hatch on Fortress when thrown at a certain location.

1.5s delay on warhead between the moment it sticks and the moment it will activate.

Character's feet can clip through the 1F Old Tower Stairs on Fortress.

In the options menu, clicking the Benchmark button under Graphics Settings will cause a black screen issue.

A desync occurs when a character starts rappelling and triggers an airjab at the same time.

When a user is removed from game, in-game announcer shows 5 v 0 text.

The 'Baroque Exalted' Weapon Skin is not displayed when applied on several weapons.

Lighting issues on House make it difficult to see Operators in certain areas.

The 'Gingerbread' weapon skin is not displayed when applied on Glaz's OTs-03.

Lighting issues on Theme Park which can cause disruptive contrasts when entering the building.

A desync occurs when a character climbs a ladder and triggers an airjab at the same time.

Lighting issues in Clubhouse makes it difficult to see prone Operators.

Shaking animation of Hostage when being escorted.

Increase to IQ's gadget detection range from 15m to 20m.

After being pushed back by Nomad, operator can get stuck on the EXT Park Alley of Kafe.

Shield shaking animation if the Operator moves while they are equipped on their back.

After teamkilling, offenders are not kicked and do not receive a TK offense.

LOD issues in the table in 1F sitting room on Fortress.

Accepting a squad invite can sometimes result in loss of UI functionality when trying to access the main menu.

Hostage kill counts only as 1 teamkill instead of 2.

Operators with ballistic shields are immune to guard break effect while walking backwards.

Incorrect weapon stats/damage values are displayed in menu.

Improved lighting algorithms and tweaked map moods.

Breaching a floor on Fortress sometimes only destroys the top layer of the floor.

Players who activate 2 Step Verification before December 11th will receive a free Thermite bundle.

Ranked lock will be activated on December 11th, 2018, requiring 2 Step Verification for players in Europe, Middle East, North America, and South America.

Operation Wind Bastion will introduce new operators Kaid and Nomad, and a new Fortress map.

All aesthetic changes will be reverted to maintain the original artistic intent.

Two new Operators, Kaid and Nomad, join the game with unique abilities.

Various balance changes including damage adjustments for Mute, Clash, Smoke, Lesion, and Zofia.

Adjusted throw curves for throwable gadgets to improve usability.

New cosmetic items representing pro league teams, with revenue sharing for teams.

Replacement of HBAO+ with improved SSBC+ technique for better graphics control.

A new large daytime map featuring a mudbrick kasbah and unique Moroccan architecture.

Improved user experience in the shop with a new fullscreen view for weapons.

New visual feedback for gadget deployment to help players understand area of effect.

Nomad is the first attacker who can place traps, equipped with the Airjab Launcher.

Adjustments made to maps and icons for compliance with Asian regulations, ensuring no impact on gameplay.

Modification of violence-related icons to comply with new regulations.

Adjustments to environmental blood visuals to meet compliance standards.

Introducing Kaid, the new Defender with the 'Rtila' Electroclaw gadget that electrifies reinforced walls and hatches.

Revisions made to visuals depicting sexual content for compliance.

Changes made to gambling-related visuals for compliance.

Changes to action feed icons to align with new visual standards.

A large daytime map featuring a mudbrick kasbah and unique architecture from Morocco, with multiple floors and access points.

A new map set in a mudbrick kasbah located in the Atlas Mountains, featuring unprecedented roof access.

Two new Operators from the Kingdom of Morocco introduced: a Defender and an Attacker.

The Crimsonveil Collection will contain 22 items, available from October 25th through November 5th.

Between October 25th and October 31st, House is getting a spooky facelift with a special playlist featuring 10 Operators.

Players can complete Club Challenges to earn additional Crimsonveil Collection packs by achieving 30 and 60 kills in the Mad House playlist.

Delay before refilling charge after usage ends increased to 2 seconds, from 1 second.

ALDA 5.56 recoil aligned with other LMGs.

Reducing recoil to improve handling for Mira.

Attackers regain full mobility after 0.5 seconds, down from 1.5 seconds, after being shocked.

Reducing recoil to improve handling for Smoke.

Reduced weapon swapping speed between CCE Shield and Sidearm.

Cost of Year 1 Operators reduced from 600 R6 Credits/25,000 Renown to 360 R6 Credits/15,000 Renown.

Fixed issue where non-purchased items have the 'set as active' option.

Fixed issue where Clash's Shield can be deployed while crouched.

Fixed issue where the generic death icon is displayed instead of the taser shield when a player is killed by the CCE shield.

Fixed issue where Clash's CCE shield clips through partially broken barricades when rotating.

Fixed issue where Clash's CCE shield can clip in the arm and pistol.

Fixed error message present in the pop-up modal when 2SV is active.

Fixed issue where pressing enter multiple times while the title is loading causes the title to start a situation with the 2SV pop-up still on the screen.

Fixed issue where players cannot use melee for a short while after using prone.

Fixed inconsistency between thumbnail icon and preview for Buck's Grim Sky BDU.

Fixed issue allowing players to take the defuser through walls.

Fixed issue where throwing C4 on an electrified wall would not destroy the nitro cell on contact.

Fixed issue where if attackers drop the defuser, Smoke can move it by throwing his gadget on it.

Fixed issue where Clash is able to fire her gun before it appears on screen.

Fixed issue with bullet casings being ejected forwards when firing the AR-15.50 weapon.

Fixed issue where all the Six Major Paris Charms appear with a placeholder model.

First offense team killing penalty changed from kick to a 30 minute matchmaking ban.

Fixed issue where players can throw gadgets outside during the prep phase via the floor of 2F Bathroom.

Fixed issue where charms are not equipped in the same place in the loadout menu as during a session for Clash's CCE Shield.

Number of Concussion Grenades for Zofia's KS79 Lifeline reduced from 4 to 3.

Players can now mute individual players in the game.

Number of pellets required to destroy a hatch reduced from 6 to 4.

Players unable to select an Operator will now be a random unlocked Operator instead of a Recruit.

Elite Frost set available featuring new uniform and weapon skins.

OTs-03 can no longer destroy Castle’s Armored Panels.

Improvements made to Consulate map including extended spawn points and a new bomb site.

Hereford Base has been reworked for improved flow and competitive viability.

Hatch Reinforcements now allow for partial destruction.

Fixes to ensure reticle remains centered and bullets align correctly.

Blowtorch damage to Barbed Wire decreased; Smoke Grenades replaced with Stun Grenades.

Dynamic resolution scaling introduced to improve performance on consoles.

Thatcher's EMP Grenades now disable cameras temporarily; Twitch's Shock Drone is louder.

New seasonal weapon skins available during Operation Grim Sky.

Maverick and Clash join the roster, each with unique abilities.

2-Step Verification becomes mandatory for PC players in Ranked matches.

Multiple gameplay bugs fixed including issues with key bindings and operator clipping.

Maverick is a new operator known for his precise work and keen mind, equipped with a D.I.Y. blowtorch for creating holes in metal surfaces.

Weapons will no longer interact with the player's Field of View, ensuring the reticle is centered.

The Shock Drone will emit slightly more noise to help players hear it better.

Kapkan and Frost's Win Delta has improved from -3.0% to nearly 1.0%.

Finka's Win Delta has dropped to 1.7%, and her performance will continue to be monitored.

Thatcher's EMP Grenades will now temporarily disable cameras instead of destroying them.

Clash is the first Defender with a shield, specializing in crowd control.

Recreated recoil patterns manually for each weapon to match the old system as closely as possible.

Enhanced shooting system to provide a clean and tight shooting experience, rewarding skillful play.

Implemented a fix for the recoil system affecting automatic weapons, ensuring the reticle remains centered on the screen.

The Hereford Base map has been reworked with a new layout, larger surface area, and improved movement options.

Maps with imbalanced Bomb Sites or problematic spawn points may be removed from Ranked/Professional play.

Extensive alterations to map layouts to improve flow and create more feasible Defender site choices.

The first map receiving a rework will be Hereford Base, arriving in Year 3 Season 3.

Art team will fine-tune the theme and graphical fidelity of maps to improve visual appeal.

Renovations and adjustments made to the Hereford Base map for competitive play.

Modifications to address the weapon sights misalignment issue.

A Defender from Great Britain and an Attacker from the USA join the Urban Tactical Response Team.

Introduction of dynamic resolution scaling to enhance performance on consoles.

Adjustments made to the Operator Idle Pick feature.

A fix was deployed to prevent cheaters from planting the Defuser anywhere on the map.

Approximately 1300 players were suspended for 15 days for being boosted by cheaters, with their rank and rewards removed prior to Season 3.

Plans to adjust MMR gains/losses for all players in a match with a cheater are being finalized.

A vulnerability used by a large number of cheat creators was patched, rendering many cheats defunct.

Plans to implement Two Step Verification for Ranked matches during Season 3.

Fixed an issue where drones could clip in 1F Pantry Stairs.

SMG damage increased from 43 to 45.

Key bindings for entering and exiting Observation Tools have been clarified and split into groups.

Fixed an issue where players could peek an enemy without exposing their head.

Footsteps scanning distance increased from 5m to 8m.

Fixed an issue where drones could clip inside the wall at the bottom part of the dome.

Fixed an issue where drones could clip in 2F Offices from EXT Roof.

Fixed an issue where drones could clip into the ceiling at the '1F Art Studio' location.

Fixed an issue where players could fall out of the world at EXT Peaceful Tree.

Fixed an issue where the defuser could be stuck in a wall after dropping it during rappel animation.

Fixed an issue where the electrical panels in Utility Room did not have collision.

IQ's frag grenades have been replaced with claymore.

Fixed an issue where gadgets, projectiles, and drones had no collision with the wooden support beam in 2F Classical Hall.

Fixed an issue where players could clip under the floor of 1F Pool Room.

Fixed an issue where attackers could fall or drop the defuser in an unreachable spot.

Fixed an issue where shield operators had ADS sensitivity while reloading.

Fixed issues where Prismas were unable to deploy when thrown on a magazine and on certain carpets.

Fixed an issue where 1GB video memory cards were not meeting the minimum requirement set.

Fixed an issue where players could clip through the wall at 1F Kitchen.

Players can now select their preference for cycling through Observation Tool groups.

Fixed an issue where players were detected when shooting at Alibi's Prisma gadget through the hologram.

Electronics detection range reduced from 20m to 15m.

Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in two corners of a barrel at B Wine Cellar.

Slowing effect increased from 45% to 50%.

Fixed an issue where players could plant the defuser on top of the boxes at 1F Dining Room, preventing the defender from defusing it from the ground.

Finka's stun grenades will now be replaced with frag grenades.

MK17 damage increased from 42 to 49.

Players can choose to manually enter their drone's camera after deployment.

Fixed an issue where Tachanka could exit the building during the prep phase.

Fixed an issue where an operator's feet could clip through a wall at 2F Penthouse.

Super 90 damage increased from 32 to 35.

Fixed an issue where there was no 'Operated By' mention in the hackers observation tool when Maestro is hacked.

Fixed an issue where Maestro could not shoot if an Evil Eye was destroyed while he was controlling it.

Fixed an issue where Doc's Legendary skin had two less syringes in Terrorist Hunt.

Fixed an issue where drones could clip in the wall from 1F stage.

30% reduction in movement speed penalty when the Rifle Shield is equipped.

Finka's Smoke's Gas Canister damage modifier has been reduced.

SR-25 damage reduced from 72 to 61.

Hit points on the Rifle Shield reduced from 60 to 50.

Fixed an issue where players could vault onto purple tarps from EXT Rooftop.

Fixed an issue where it was possible to reload three rounds in the BOSG 12 under certain conditions.

Fixed an issue where Valkyrie could not connect to her Black Eye cameras after throwing them all.

FAMAS damage reduced from 40 to 37.

Fixed an issue where Tachanka's speed was significantly increased under certain conditions.

Fixed an issue where Capitao’s crossbow bolt could remain floating while in use.

Dokkaebi's claymore will be replaced with stun grenades.

Finka's ability duration reduced from 20 seconds to 10 seconds.

Fixed an issue where players switching from a disabled Evil Eye to another camera could end up with the EMP disable sound playing indefinitely.

Aim down sights modifier from Adrenaline Rush reduced from -50% to -25%.

OTS-03 damage reduced from 85 to 71.

The counter defuser doesn't appear in the Operator's hands in the end of round replay.

Fixed multiple issues when rappelling at EXT Graffiti Area.

Maestro's Evil Eye can still ping enemies while disrupted by a Twitch drone.

Players can see the message 'the Attempt to connect to Server failed' during matchmaking.

'Full Screen' display mode can't be set during banning phase.

Banned operators from a custom game remain temporarily unplayable in PVP/PVE matches.

Players can access 3rd person perspective following certain steps.

The Mountain Foliage headgear and uniform have an incorrect thumbnail.

When the Evil Eye overheats, the bulletproof glass won't open if the player keeps right mouse button pressed.

Yokai's Sonic Burst doesn't always inflict deafen effect.

Para Bellum is misspelled on the Seasonal Weapon Skins banner.

Bandit Keychain charm appears as low quality.

Maestro gets stuck and cannot shoot anymore after pressing his gadget button if both Evil Eyes are destroyed.

The red light in the Bulletproof Camera remains on after picking up the camera during the EMP pause effect.

Tachanka's skin is red when equipping the Para Bellum Headgear.

'Play 0x14839b2b18' appears in Discovery Playlist for Villa.

Adding ban or 6th pick to a playlist avoids the operator selection screen to correctly appear.

In some instances, the Evil Eye will deal no damage to gadgets nor Operators.

Most charms are clipping through Alibi's MX4 Storm.

Maestro can put his turrets in Equipped state while he is in prone mode.

The bullet proof camera becomes unbreakable when placed in certain spots.

It is possible to climb up on the other side of the fence.

Evil Eye does not break assets on deployment.

The diamond pattern of the Carnevale skin appears broken on the lower section of the stock.

Thatcher's portrait is misaligned in his Elite Uniform card during the Preparation Phase.

Maestro doesn't receive bonus points for assists with the Turret in PVE.

Includes various fixes related to sights, animations, and UI elements.

Includes fixes for Alibi, IQ, Valkyrie, Frost, Maestro, Jäger, Tachanka, Bandit, and Montagne.

Players can no longer go prone from a standing position without being taken out of ADS.

Claymores can be placed closer to walls and objects, less picky about ground slope, easier pickup from different heights, and cannot be deployed inside barricades.

Barricades can now be destroyed with just one bullet.

The rate of fire for Glaz’s rifle was increased from 220 RPM to 235.

Includes fixes for House, Yacht, Club House, Skyscraper, and Villa.

The ability to throw grenades back at enemies has been removed due to high occurrences of team kills and suicides.

Tower will be removed from the Ranked Playlist due to balance issues and design concerns.

Improved UI and control for switching between observation tools.

Various balancing changes including adjustments to Echo's Yokai drones and operator speeds.

New animation provides distinct auditory feedback and visual cues on the Defuser.

Two new G.I.S. Operators, Maestro and Alibi, are introduced in Operation Para Bellum.

A new tactical map set in a luxurious Tuscan villa is added to the game.

Adjusted leaning mechanics for smoother transitions between sides.

Multiple gameplay bugs fixed including issues with Claymore deployment and vaulting.

Resolution increased to 1728p on Xbox One X and 1440p on PS4 Pro.

Change addresses issues with destroying the Defuser from further than intended.

New seasonal weapon skins including Carnevale, Renaissance, Ancient Marble, and SPQR are introduced.

New Pick and Ban feature introduced for Operator selection in custom games.

Defenders will now use a hacking device instead of a melee animation to disable the Defuser.

Improvements made to the Clubhouse map to enhance gameplay flow and balance.

Various bug fixes for operators including Bandit, Caveira, and Valkyrie.

Gadget destroyed with ADS now gives 20 points instead of 10.

Jammed gadget now gives 15 points instead of 10.

Bullet stopped with the shield now gives 2 points instead of 5.

Deploying a Black Eye now gives 5 points instead of 20.

Specific scoring adjustments for various Operators based on new values.

Protection with the shield now gives 15 points instead of 10.

Gadget destroyed with Shock Wire now gives 30 points instead of 10; deploying Shock Wire gives 5 points instead of 10.

Adjustments to the scoring system to balance score potential among Operators.

Detonating the Cluster Charge no longer gives points.

Plates taken now give 5 points instead of 10.

Concussion Mine Detonation now gives 5 points instead of 10.

The first scan and following scanned event are removed; enemy ID now gives team score.

Candela Detonation now gives 5 points instead of 10.

Sonic Burst hit now gives 25 points instead of 10.

Injure Assist Detection now gives 25 points instead of 10; Kill Assist Detection gives 25 points instead of 10; Heartbeat Detection gives 20 points instead of 5.

Healing with an Epi shot now gives 50 points instead of 20.

Deploying a Black Mirror now gives 20 points instead of 10.

Kill assist with the Turret now gives 50 points instead of 10.

Operators Frost, Doc, Mute, Castle, Caveira, and Vigil will receive the Bulletproof Camera in place of other gadgets.

Simplified flow for accessing drones and cameras with new icons replacing black dots.

New secondary gadget for six Defenders, providing enhanced objective holding and countering strategies.

Maestro is a new character specializing in intel gameplay, capable of blocking access to key locations and seeing through smoke.

Alibi, a new Defender character inspired by undercover infiltration specialists, joins the roster.

Introducing Villa, the 19th map designed for competitive gameplay with destructible floors and diverse environments.

Echo receives a second Yokai drone; max charges reduced from 3 to 2, recharge time increased to 20s.

3 Speed Operators slightly slower, 1 Speed Operators slightly faster; small increase in movement speed with handguns out.

Teams will play five Attack rounds followed by five Defense rounds, reducing confusion for viewers.

Teams alternate turns to ban Attackers and Defenders, impacting the available Operators for the match.

New ruleset for Objective Rotation requiring teams to win rounds on different bomb sites before returning to a previously won site.

A new game flow that allows players to ban Operators in custom games, enhancing strategic depth.

After the Pick Phase, teams can re-pick one Operator without the opposing team knowing.

A new feature that allows teams to counter opponents' picks during the banning phase.

Echo receives a buff to enhance gameplay.

Changes made to how dropshotting is handled.

Two new Defenders are joining Team Rainbow.

Implementation of a new animation for counter defusing.

Improvements made to the Clubhouse map.

Cooldown between scans increased from 10 to 20 seconds.

Shield Flash range reduced from 8 meters to 5 meters.

Fixed - Players are able to exploit hip fire accuracy by performing a series of actions.

Electronic Rendering Cloak will deplete its charge in 12 seconds, down from 30 seconds.

Fixed - The Defuser can be disabled by destroying the floor underneath it if is planted in 2F Billiard Room.

Fixed - Ela will lose functionality if her gadget will be destroyed while trying to pick it up.

Magpie no longer destroys Hibana’s X-KAIROS pellets.

Fixed - Defenders can remain stuck after deploying a gadget if using the Advanced Gadget Deployment setting.

Fixed - Attackers can plant the Defuser on top of a shelf in 2F Armory Lockers.

Fixed - Character model will become 2D if prone close to the 1F VIP Section stairs.

Fixed - Sometime Deployable Shield's replication is not the same after doing specific actions.

Fixed - Black Eyes are able to see through borders in 2F Stock Trading room on Bank.

Smoke Grenades replaced with Claymore.

Fixed - If Finka's boost ends while a player is in Smoke's Gas, the damage multiplier is not removed.

Fixed - When the Spear .308 magazine is completely empty, aiming down sights while reloading will shorten the animation slightly.

Scan charges reduced from 3 to 2.

Fixed - The EDD will not give 40 damage if it is positioned on the lowest point possible on a door.

Fixed - Operator is sometimes stuck when trying to pick up deployable gadgets.

Fixed - Players becomes invisible under the stairs in 1F Lobby area.

Shield Flash charges reduced from 5 to 4.

Fixed - Weapon turns invisible if a player throws their drone and it is destroyed instantly.

Electronic Rendering Cloak will now recharge in 6 seconds, down from 12 seconds.

Fixed - Shock wire remains active on a deployable shield after the shield was destroyed.

Fixed - Players with VS Notifications preference OFF still see the notification in-game.

Claymore replaced with Breaching Charge.

Fixed - Activating the Stim Pistol while holding a deployable shield switches weapon instantly.

Fixed - Players are able to equip a standard and Elite BDU at the same time.

Fixed - Slasher Headgear for Buck is missing the red eyes.

Fixed - Lion's scan sound effect persists into the next round.

New system for interacting with Observation tools featuring a cleaner UI.

Giving Echo a second Yokai drone and adjusting the recharge rate of his gadget.

Iterating on the weapon sight misalignment fix with minor tweaks for testing.

Issues include Clubhouse not playable, Yokai drones disappearing, and players stuck in spawn.

3 Speed Operators slightly slower, 1 Speed Operators slightly faster, and other movement speed changes.

Animation change to enhance feedback when disabling the Defuser.

New custom game option allowing players to activate Pick and Ban when creating a custom game.

Balancing changes planned for patch 1.2 include a nerf to Lion.

Character behavior changed when going prone while aiming down sights, shifting to hip fire stance.

Some Operators will receive a deployable bulletproof camera as a secondary gadget.

Hibana loses her Claymore and receives a Breaching Charge.

Jäger's Magpies will no longer destroy Hibana's X-KAIROS pellets.

Ying's Smoke Grenades swapped for a Claymore.

Globally increased LMG damage to normalize against low rate of fire.

Average round length decreased from 2:24 to 2:15.

Lion's Scan will stop displaying outlines if detected players are not moving.

Vigil's Electronic Rendering Cloak now depletes in 12 seconds and refills in 6 seconds.

Reduced Lion's scan charges from 3 to 2 and increased cooldown from 10 to 20 seconds.

Blitz's shield flash range reduced from 8 meters to 5 meters and charges from 5 to 4.

Tracking of racial and homophobic slurs with a ban system based on severity.

An automated system will censor offensive text chat and notify players.

Automated system to censor offensive text chat and notify players.

Players will be able to mute individual players' text and voice chat.

Improvements to track long-term offenders of intentional team killing.

Enhancements to track long-term offenders of intentional team killing.

Tracking frequency of racial or homophobic slurs with bans based on severity.

Players can mute individual players' text and voice chat.

Significant changes to the recoil mechanic to ensure bullets align with the reticle, enhancing shooting accuracy.

Significant changes to the recoil mechanic to prevent bullets from diverging from the reticle's aim.

Fixed after using all the ammo on the turret, it can't be picked up or interacted with, losing all of its functionality.

Fixed Drone being able to be placed inside walls of the plane from 3F cockpit stairs.

Fixed hands of the right-most operator being misaligned with the weapon during the intro cinematic.

Fixed Buck cannot refill his Skeleton Key while holding the secondary weapon.

Fixed occasionally, in poor network conditions, Hostage can remain stuck if it enters DBNO while being picked up by a player.

Fixed text overlapping the preview Operator image in Highlights tab from the Shop Menu.

Fixed some operators having the Outbreak loadout in the Operator screen.

Fixed the play ranked button can be selected for a second after a user below clearance level 20 joins the squad.

Fixed the Outbreak Collection button not working.

Fixed when the Hostage is DBNO before escort, there is no 'revive' icon or timer.

Fixed player loses access to Operator from Starter Edition bundles when purchasing Standard Edition.

Fixed the operator can be invisible for all users or have a different BDU equipped instead of the selected one when switching operator at the last moment.

Fixed the operator can be invisible for all users or have a different BDU equipped when switching operator at the last moment.

Fixed Ash's eyes being slightly misaligned in the MVP screen while wearing the Sidewinder Elite uniform.

Fixed the Starter Pack discount pop up for Blitz cannot be closed.

Fixed during the intro cinematic, the hands of the right-most operator will be misaligned with the weapon.

Fixed operator's voice lines are not heard, nor subtitles displayed, when starting the game in a language different from English.

Fixed R6 Credits not being received after buying them from the Shop.

Fixed the play ranked button being selectable for a second after a user below clearance level 20 joins the squad.

Fixed the absence of 'revive' icon or timer when the Hostage is DBNO before escort.

Fixed He Grunt Chibi is stuck to the magazine while reloading.

Fixed while wearing the Sidewinder Elite uniform, Ash's eyes will be slightly misaligned in the MVP screen.

Fixed missing Outbreak Collection icon from Ash's Operator Card when equipping the Black Viper Elite.

Fixed the Outbreak Collection button does not work.

Fixed Buck being unable to refill his Skeleton Key while holding the secondary weapon.

Fixed all equipped weapon skins, charms, uniforms, and headgear reset to default after losing connectivity.

Fixed operator's voice lines not being heard and subtitles not displayed when starting the game in a language different from English.

Fixed the Gold Skin for Hibana's P229 being corrupted.

Fixed Outbreak Collection icon is missing from Ash's Operator Card when equipping the Black Viper Elite.

Fixed the Starter Pack discount pop-up for Blitz that could not be closed.

Fixed the Gold Skin for Hibana's P229 is corrupted.

Fixed Hostage occasionally remaining stuck if it enters DBNO while being picked up by a player in poor network conditions.

Fixed if a player leaves the sessions during the transition from Part A to Part B, shaders do not load properly.

Fixed R6 Credits are not received after buying them from Shop.

Fixed Drone can be placed inside walls of plane from 3F cockpit stairs on Plane.

Fixed text overlaps the preview Operator image in Highlights tab from the Shop Menu.

Fixed all equipped weapon skins, charms, uniforms and headgear (except those awarded by the Season Pass) are reset to default after losing connectivity.

Fixed shaders not loading properly if a player leaves during the transition from Part A to Part B.

Fixed some operators have the Outbreak load out in the Operator screen.

Fixed turret being unable to be picked up or interacted with after using all the ammo, losing all functionality.

Fixed He Grunt Chibi being stuck to the magazine while reloading.

Fixed player losing access to Operator from Starter Edition bundles when purchasing Standard Edition.

Fixed incorrect victory pose model is shown for the Ash Black Viper Elite in the Collection menu.

Fixed incorrect victory pose model shown for the Ash Black Viper Elite in the Collection menu.

Finka and Lion bring new gadgets that affect allies and enemies across the map.

Finka and Lion available now for Season Pass holders, purchasable on March 13.

Two new Operators with unique gadgets that affect allies and enemies.

Outbreak will be available for free from March 6 to April 3.

A limited time co-op event where teams face mutated enemies to uncover the truth behind an alien parasite.

Outbreak event available from March 6 to April 3 for all Siege owners.

A limited time co-op event where teams face mutated enemies.

Finka and Lion are available now for Year 3 Season Pass holders.

Finka and Lion will be available for purchase using Renown or R6 Credits starting March 13th.

Introduction of Grunts, Breachers, Rooters, Smashers, and Apex as new enemy types.

Blitz is now a 2 speed / 2 armor operator.

Multiple gameplay-related bugs have been addressed.

Players must work together in a three-player cooperative mode against infected enemies.

Outbreak mode requires teamwork with three Operators to survive against infected hostiles.

A limited-time event featuring a new cooperative gameplay mode and maps.

New maps for the Outbreak event featuring unique challenges.

Impact grenades replace Kapkan's barbed wires.

Ammo updates during reloads are now faster and more intuitive.

A limited-time event featuring cooperative gameplay against infected hostiles.

Two new Operators join Team Rainbow to combat a parasite infection.

Shots to players in a DBNO state should now register correctly.

New cosmetic sets and weapon skins introduced for Operation Chimera.

Increased recoil and reduced damage for ELA's SMG.

Addressed desynchronization issues affecting shots to downed players.

New seasonal weapon skins introduced for Operation Chimera.

50 unique cosmetic items available during the Outbreak event.

New maps for the Outbreak event featuring unique challenges.

Increased recoil and reduced damage for Ela's SMG.

Multiple fixes addressing various gameplay issues.

Changes to ammo update timings and interrupting reloads.

A collection of unique cosmetic items available during the Outbreak event.

Two new Operators join Team Rainbow to combat a parasite infection.

Impact grenades replace Kapkan's barbed wires.

New elite set for the Operator Ash.

New content and rewards for Year 3 Pass owners.

Blitz is now a 2 speed / 2 armor operator to improve his viability.

New enemy types including Grunts, Breachers, Rooters, Smashers, and Apex.

A selection of Operators including the two new Operation Chimera Operators and others like Smoke, Ying, and Buck are playable in Outbreak.

Three new coop-oriented levels designed for the Outbreak event, featuring larger outdoor sections and a clear sense of progression.

Outbreak introduces new gameplay mechanics with five archetypes of infected and two difficulty levels: Normal and Pandemic.

Outbreak introduces new gameplay mechanics with infected enemies that engage instantly in close combat and two difficulty levels.

An exclusive collection of 50 cosmetic items available through Outbreak Packs during the event.

A selection of Operators including the two new Operation Chimera Operators and others like Smoke, Ying, and Buck are available for the Outbreak event.

An exclusive collection of 50 cosmetic items available during the Outbreak event, found in Outbreak Packs.

The Outbreak event will mark the beginning of the third year of Rainbow Six Siege, featuring a free coop event.

Three new coop-oriented levels designed for the Outbreak event, featuring larger outdoor sections and a clear sense of progression.

A free coop event taking place within Operation Chimera, available from March 6th to April 3rd.

Two new operators join the roster, one from France and one from Russia, specializing in CBRN.

Outbreak event offers exclusive headgears, uniforms, weapon skins, and charms.

Two new operators added to the multiplayer roster, playable in the Outbreak event.

New specialized CTU introduced, focusing on biological and chemical threats.

Limited-time co-op event set in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, available for all players.

A limited-time co-op event set in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, available for all players.

Players can earn exclusive headgears, uniforms, weapon skins, and charms during the Outbreak event.

Year 3 begins with Operation Chimera featuring a new specialized CTU.

Adjustments made to improve viewer experience for spectator camera.

Para-308 damage increased from 43 to 48 and recoil intensity slightly reduced.

New animated icons for players interacting with the Defuser to improve identification.

Damage of Ash's R4-C reduced from 41 to 39.

Switching to Dokkaebi on support mode during her gadget animation no longer shows her gadget screen empty.

Damage of Ash's R4-C reduced from 41 to 39.

Bombers now spawn correctly during a Terrorist Hunt Classic on Tower map.

Max ammo for each Shock Drone reduced from 15 to 5.

Various fixes related to smoke effects and crashes due to graphics driver updates.

Attack Operators can no longer appear as a 2D texture when approaching broken walls while holding the hostage.

Bandit now has 2 barbed wires (down from 3).

Attack Operators can no longer appear as a 2D texture when approaching broken walls while holding the hostage.

Para-308 damage increased from 43 to 48.

Zofia no longer dies after using Withstand when a match has a Handicap of 75 or less Damage.

Gu Mine refill timer lowered from 35 sec to 30 sec.

Ela’s SMG magazine size reduced from 50 to 40 bullets.

Gu Mine refill timer lowered to 30 sec (from 35).

Certain operator weapons no longer produce extremely bright smoke that obscures player view.

Multiple fixes for operators including Dokkaebi, Echo, Zofia, and Ying.

New animated icons for players interacting with the Defuser to improve clarity.

Adjustments made to improve viewer experience for spectator camera.

Bandit now has 2 barbed wires instead of 3.

T-AA fully implemented with new options for render scaling and sharpness.

Certain operator weapons no longer produce extremely bright smoke that obscures player view.

Fixed an exploit involving Deployable Shields being held in front of an Operator.

Zofia no longer dies after using Withstand when a match has a Handicap of 75 or less Damage.

Fixed an exploit involving Deployable Shields being held in front of an Operator.

Numerous fixes across various maps including Chalet, Bank, Clubhouse, Consulate, Tower, Kanal, Coastline, and Theme Park.

Switching to Dokkaebi on support mode during her gadget animation no longer shows her gadget screen empty.

Concussion effects will no longer disable sprinting; recovery time reduced from 7 sec to 4 sec.

Multiple fixes across various maps including Chalet, Bank, Clubhouse, Consulate, Tower, Kanal, Coastline, and Theme Park.

Max ammo for each Shock Drone reduced from 15 to 5.

Multiple fixes for operators including Dokkaebi, Echo, Zofia, and Ying.

Resolved issues with smoke effects and crashes related to graphics drivers.

Bombers now spawn correctly during a Terrorist Hunt Classic on Tower map.

Concussion effects will no longer disable sprinting and recovery time reduced from 7 sec to 4 sec.

Ela’s SMG magazine size reduced from 50 to 40 bullets.