What changed in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege in 2022

Players will receive one free Operator from Year 1-7, randomly selected and excluding already unlocked Operators.

Every player connecting to the game between December 22nd, 2022, and January 3rd, 2023, will receive a free Holiday Pack.

Players who own all Operators will receive a new headgear and uniform for the Operator Ying.

Players who own all Operators will receive a brand-new holiday-themed signature weapon skin.

A new operator bundle designed by Retrodisaster featuring a uniform, headgear, AK-12 weapon skin, and charm, available through Prime Gaming.

The launch of the Community Artist Bundle Program Y7S4 in collaboration with Prime Gaming, celebrating community artists.

Fixed the issue where Hibana’s X-Kairos pellets are not destroyed if placed on a Kiba barrier that gets destroyed.

Fixed various LOD issues on Nighthaven Labs.

Fixed the issue where Solis’ SPEC-IO loses functionality when reactivated after a Megascan at the end of the gauge.

Fixed various UI issues.

Fixed the issue where players couldn't reconnect to an online Custom Game after leaving the session.

Fixed the issue where Solis’ hands go into an animation loop after cancelling the Megascan.

Fixed the issue where no notifications were present during the cinematic that plays on first boot.

Fixed various localization issues.

Fixed multiple LOD issues on various maps.

Fixed the issue where electricity VFX was not visible on deployable shields, reinforced walls, and hatches.

Fixed various gaps on Consulate that allowed attackers to see inside the building.

Fixed the issue where players could see through barricades while picking up a deployable gadget.

Fixed various crossplay issues.

Fixed the issue where Grim was missing from the U+ accounts.

Fixed the issue where Solis’ hands remain frozen when vaulting while SPEC-IO is active.

Fixed various operator VFX issues.

Fixed the issue where Xbox players could not invite cross-generation.

Fixed various issues related to Battlepass V2.

Fixed various issues related to shop and customization.

A new Demotion Shield prevents players from ranking down below 0 RP after a loss if they had positive RP before the match.

The Ranked System is now split into Skill and Rank, improving matchmaking accuracy.

Players can now play with friends without MMR restrictions, enhancing the social experience.

Placement matches are removed as skill will no longer reset each season.

Skill updates are based solely on match outcomes, with adjustments depending on the skill levels of opponents.

A new rank called 'Emerald' is added between Platinum and Diamond to ease progression.

All players will start at Copper 5 each season, allowing for a fresh ranking experience.

Criteria for content creators to be considered for streamer charms have been adjusted, including viewer count and streaming frequency.

A list of returning streamer charms from previous seasons, featuring various popular streamers.

Charms can be acquired by subscribing to the respective streamer's Twitch channel with a linked Ubisoft account.

Introduction of new streamer charms for the current season, including names like Jost_Rekt, Just_Ryuk, Paluhh, and Poxonlox.

Completely overhauled the R6Fix platform for improved user experience and introduced a new severity system.

Addressed a problem where the in-game HUD was oversized when using 4:3 display settings.

Resolved an issue where certain Battle Pass challenges were not being tracked correctly.

Players can access their friends list and manage invites through the Ubisoft Connect overlay.

Players can disable crossplay matchmaking in the settings menu.

Icons will indicate the platform of squad members during matches.

Voice chat will be enabled by default for teammates across platforms.

Starting Y7S4, players can matchmake across different platforms, improving wait times.

Unified progression and inventory across all platforms for shared progress and items.

Adjustments made to combat his high ban rate.

Encourages more passive play near Kona Stations.

Increased health to help her survive while using the Talon-8 Shield.

Increased speed to assist with Yokai drones while reducing health.

Changes made to encourage shotgun use in low ELOs.

Slower speed to limit destruction capabilities.

Slower speed to differentiate her from Ash.

This change reduces annoyance for attackers.

Prevents accidental ally damage and addresses griefing.

Further adjustments to LMGs for balance.

Enhances usability for Jackal in aggressive meta.

Aligns Ace with other hard breachers for better balance.

Alibi's presence and KD were too high, necessitating this change.

Slower speed to enhance her defensive capabilities.

Encourages more cautious playstyle.

Precision when shooting from the hip will be consistent regardless of the operator's stance.

All operators will move at 2.34 m/s while aiming down sights.

Recoil adjustments to balance weapon usage.

Adjustments made to balance her effectiveness.

Faster speed to improve camera setup efficiency.

Adjustments made to balance the weapon with suppressors.

Increased speed to help her rotate and join teammates more effectively.

Faster speed to enhance gameplay dynamics.

The release of several former Arcade Game Modes has been shifted from Y7S4 to Y8S1.

The Ranked 2.0 system has been fine-tuned and is ready to be released during Y7S4.

The release of the Controller Layout Presets has been moved to early Year 8 to focus on other console quality-of-life updates.

A new feature allowing players to access their Reputation Standing will be introduced in Y7S4.

The release of Early Voice Chat Penalties has been shifted from Y7S4 to Y8S1 to allow for adjustments based on recent reputation penalties.

Updated the Reputation System to impose penalties on players for abusive text chat after two warnings.

Introduction of a new security update aimed at combating cheating in the game.

Fixed multiple cheats affecting gameplay, including Pause in planning phase, Amaru NoClip, and others.

New Reputation Center displays information about a player's active penalties and their remaining duration.

Introduction of a written chat penalty system to reduce unwanted communication.

Players will receive warnings for text chat abuse, followed by a mute for 30 matches if offenses continue.

Each projectile from Doc now heals 200 HP, increased from 40, to better match the skill required for healing allies.

The maximum Overheal has been reduced to 20 HP from 40 to reduce frustration caused by boosted characters.

A Reputation tile has been added to the Home section to display the number of active penalties.

Kali's damage has been increased to 135 from 127 to counter Rook's new utility.

Dokkaebi's Logic Bomb now affects defenders in Support Mode to curb the advantage of eliminated or joining-in-progress defenders on cams.

Abusive text chat penalty will now be activated, starting with a grace period where players will only see warnings.

Kaid's maximum ammo has been increased to 121 from 71 to make the TCSG 12 more attractive.

Armor Vests now grant the withstand ability to make them more interesting and useful in tough situations.

The Reputation section now displays information about a player's active penalties and their remaining duration.

Castle now has the M45 Meusoc added as a third weapon choice.

Goyo's maximum ammo has been increased to 121 from 71 to make the TCSG 12 more attractive.

Bullet holes exploit can be replicated on some wooden textures.

Scramble VFX is missing when switching to or between Observation Tools.

Various Shop and Customization issues.

Various VFX and SFX issues.

Small gaps at top of barricaded double doors that allow players to scan Operators or place gadgets.

Drones are not highlighted for the Spectator during Preparation Phase.

Increased the chances for Stadium Bravo to appear on the map ban selection screen in Ranked mode.

Various Localization issues.

Users receive Quick Match and Newcomer Free Battle Pass rewards in Ranked and Unranked sessions.

Operator's unique ability cannot be picked up if deployed in their own Barbed Wire.

Various shooting range issues.

Player can get stuck in a drone during gameplay.

Sights have a different FOV and size when equipped on the Bearing 9.

Players sometimes cannot ping gadgets or Operators while using an Observation Tool.

Multiple LOD issues on various maps.

Recoil pattern preview image doesn't match the new recoils.

Performing an action in a menu and pressing the Options button on a controller creates issues on consoles.

Sights have a different FOV and size when equipped on Glaz's OTs-03.

Chances for Stadium Bravo appearing on the map ban selection screen increased massively to almost guarantee its appearance in Unranked mode.

Various UI issues.

Attackers have limited functionality while stepping on a Welcome Mat immediately after receiving an Adrenaline Surge.

AAR Battle Pass tab displays rewards as 120 points instead of 100 points after a player loses a match.

Players can now report suspicious players during match replays.

Disconnected player information will now remain visible through the scoreboard.

Players triggering friendly fire warnings will face penalties, including automatic RFF for the next 30 matches.

Players can now report those who have disconnected from a match in Ranked and Unranked playlists.

New operator bundle designed by artist Siege Tales, includes uniform, headgear, weapon skin, and charm.

A Renown Booster is available from Prime Gaming until September 13th.

The Siege Tales Operator Bundle will be available for Prime Gaming members starting September 13th.

Fixed issue where the activation sequence of Ela’s Grzmot Mine doesn’t reset after being deactivated by Thatcher’s EMP Grenade.

Fixed issue where hit indicator is the same color when destroying a teammate device as it is when destroying an opponent's.

Fixed issue where Mira can’t deploy a Black Mirror near a Ballistic Shield.

Fixed issue where shotgun rounds are invisible if a player reloads with 1 round left and fires the shotgun at the same time.

Fixed issue where players can’t change the zoom level on Kali’s CSRX300.

Fixed issue where Nokk’s head slightly changes position when activating HEL Presence Reduction.

Fixed various issues with Azami’s Kiba Barrier.

Fixed various Match Replay issues.

Fixed issue where the warning message is missing from the confirmation panel when activating any type of Booster.

Fixed issue where Bandit’s Shock Wire can’t be deployed on a reinforced wall if Melusi’s Banshee or Goyo’s Vulcán Canister is deployed in the center.

Fixed issue where Blitz and Fuze’s vault animations with shields equipped don’t match between first and third person point of view.

Fixed issue where incorrect voice lines are played when Operators are hit by friendly fire.

Fixed issue where defenders can still shoot with the Bulletproof Camera while Dokkaebi is hacking the Defenders’ Observation Tools.

Fixed issue where Iana can control the Gemini Replicator from the Drone POV when deploying both of them in quick succession.

Fixed various weapon VFX issues.

Fixed issue where an Operator’s left knee clips through an equipped Ballistic Shield when looking around.

Fixed issue where Montagne can’t pick up or drop the defuser while Le Roc Shield is extended.

Fixed issue where destroying Castle's Armored Panel with Hibana's X-Kairos does not count towards the Breakthrough Battle Pass challenge.

Fixed issue where Nomad’s Airjab reload animation is incorrect when a grip is equipped to her weapon.

Fixed issue where Mute receives score points when Blitz goes within range of a Signal Disruptor after activating a flash charge on the G52-Tactical Shield.

Fixed issue where Ace’s S.E.L.M.A. Aqua Breacher has collision issues with other deployable devices.

Fixed issue where Operator icons overlap when viewing someone else's perspective as a Spectator.

Fixed issue where camera gets stuck when spectating a match if the spectated Operator or drone is eliminated or destroyed.

Fixed issue where Operators can’t vault from the sides of Osa’s Talon-8 Shields.

Fixed issue where Glaz’s Flip Sight is not aligned with the iron sight of the OTS-03 weapon.

Fixed issue where an Operator’s gadget automatically activates after swapping from their gadget to their ability and then back.

Fixed issue where meleed barricades on Clubhouse map don’t always appear destroyed for some players after an Attacker has repelled through them.

A larger download will be required for Y7S3 due to a data consolidation to save disk space and reduce overall build size.

Fixed issue where IQ’s shoulder is displaced when activating the Electronics Detector.

Fixed issue where Operators slow down while crouch-walking when the controller stick-input is within a certain range.

Fixed various input issues on controllers and keyboards.

Fixed issue where Operators can shoot through indestructible windows on Villa map.

Fixed issue where missing light VFX when an EMP Impact Grenade is held in Match Replay.

Fixed various UI issues.

Fixed issue where Observation Tools hacked by Dokkaebi aren’t deactivated by Thatcher’s EMP Grenade when an Attacker is using them.

Fixed issue where some gadgets have no collision with the hostage.

Fixed issue where missing icon for both deploy and pick-up action reminder for Bandit’s Shock Wire.

Fixed issue where Thermite’s Exothermic Charge only destroys the metal part of a reinforced wall.

Fixed various Victory Dance issues for multiple Operators.

Fixed various Localization issues.

Fixed issue where Ying’s Candelas are marked with a generic ping instead of a contextual one.

Fixed issue where the suffix of a player's nickname won't load correctly if they reboot the game while reconnecting to a match.

Fixed issue where pinging Iana’s Gemini Replicator produces a generic ping instead of a contextual one.

Fixed issue where Operator Guide steps don't update when changing between Advanced and Standard deployment for drones and devices.

Fixed issue where Grim’s Kawan Hive Launcher has a delayed launch when double tapping the firing button with the launcher equipped.

Fixed various Custom Game issues.

Fixed various Operator and device VFX issues.

Fixed issue where missing drone icons in Match Replay.

Fixed issue where Grim’s Kawan bots have different sizes depending on the set Field of View.

Fixed various Customization issues.

Fixed issue where missing highlight on the selected player card in Match Replay.

Fixed issue where the After Action Report is not displaying the intended animation.

Fixed issue where the skip function doesn't work for Situation videos.

Fixed various Audio and SFX issues.

Fixed various Privacy mode issues.

Fixed multiple LOD issues on various maps.

Fixed various Spectator mode issues.

Fixed issue where players are unable to use voice and text chat while in the lobby of an Online Custom Game.

Introduction of new streamer charms for the current season, including both new and returning charms.

Capitao now has Gonne-6 added.

Muzzle Brake added to 6P41, AUG A2, G8A1, M249, Bearing-9, SMG-11, SPSMG9, and C1 9mm.

Vertical Grip added to OTs-03, ARX, C1 9mm, and T-5.

Operators now have access to all magnification options up to their maximums.

New Operator Grim joins the team with unique abilities focused on recon and intelligence gathering.

Finka's Frag Grenades replaced with Smoke Grenades.

Kali's charges increased to 4 and reduced CSRX recoil.

Laser Sights made available to all weapons.

Fuze's drilling time reduced to 2 seconds and added smoke grenade as 3rd gadget.

Glaz now has Claymore as a 3rd gadget.

Grim's unique Kawan Hive Launcher provides precise enemy movement and deployment information.

Activation time reduced to 4 seconds from 5 seconds.

Flash Hider removed from 417, Ots-03, CAMRS, SR-25, and MK14; added to C1 9mm.

Maverick's Frag Grenades replaced with Stun Grenades.

Softened overall recoil on M762, R4C, MX4, and EVO-3 Scorpion; increased on 6P41, LMG-E, G8A1, and Spear .308.

Iana's Gonne-6 removed.

Compensator added to 6P41, M249 SAW, FMG9, SPSMG9, MP5, P90, C1 9mm, and M12.

Non-lethal radius of Frag Grenade reduced to 3.6 meters.

Buck now has Gonne-6 added.

Vertical recoil has been increased on all weapons including Assault Rifles, SMGs, LMGs, and Machine Pistols.

EMP Impact Grenade added as a 3rd Gadget to Blackbeard, Montagne, Dokkaebi, Nokk, Gridlock, Sledge, Lion, and Osa.

Introduced phone number blacklisting for banned cheaters to prevent repeat offenses.

Resolved an issue where players could be instantly killed by cheats.

Initiated a grace period for the Reverse Friendly Fire Reputation Penalty, transitioning to counter measures for repeat offenders.

Addressed a cheat that forced all other players to crash.

Headphone icon is missing when a teammate talks in voice chat.

R.O.U. Projector VFX persists if the player is downed on the light screen.

Player is slowed and can't sprint if they quickly trigger Melusi's Banshee multiple times or step onto multiple of Lesion's GU mines.

Grey drone filter stays on screen while looking through a teammate's drone that is caught by Mozzie's Pests.

Players can't use text or voice chat in the After Action Report screen.

Reputation Penalty added that activates Reverse Friendly Fire by default for players who injure too many teammates.

Exploit that causes players to teleport when trying to vault over a ledge at EXT Central Sub-roof on Clubhouse map.

Visual issues during end of round replay and kill cam if a player is eliminated by a Nitro Cell while prone on top of a hatch.

Fixed a bug that allowed players to have infinite ammo.

Some Operators will now have access to impact EMP grenades as part of the balancing changes.

Addressed the issue of stealing the defuser and gadgets.

Resolved the issue where killing teammates was not counted as team kills.

The ability to submit cheat reports from match replays will release with Y7S3 as planned.

Tweaks to LMGs and Finka's role in the meta will be delivered as part of a larger update in Y7S3.

Fixed an issue that allowed shooting without a weapon equipped in certain circumstances.

Identified a fix for the abandonment sanction timing not displaying in the main menu.

Ranked 2.0, voice chat restrictions, and Reputation Score display beta have been pushed back to Y7S4.

A map that players have previously experienced in an event will be added to the competitive map pool in Y7S3.

Resolved an issue where players could instantly kill their teammates.

New in-game bundle supporting ILGA World charity, featuring cosmetics for Osa.

Introduction of new streamer charms for the current season, including names like GarfieldIsDoc, Supr, and RyyFyy.

A list of returning streamer charms from previous seasons, including popular streamers.

Balancing changes for LMGs and Finka are planned for Y7S3.

Glaz changed to 1-Armor, 3-Speed from 2-Armor, 2-Speed.

The volume of footsteps while crouch walking has been increased.

Several Operators now have a third secondary weapon option added to their loadouts.

Players can now turn off or reduce the intensity of screen shake feedback during gameplay.

Sens is a new Operator from Belgium, skilled in tactics, mechanics, and psychology.

Sens utilizes the R.O.U. Projector System to enhance battlefield cover and tactics.

Fixed camera issues during match replay on Emerald Plains.

Fixed an issue where Blackbeard's mounted shield could block Stun Grenades.

Fixed an issue where gadgets are indestructible after getting pushed while holding the gadget in hands.

Fixed an issue where the crosshair will become a white dot in multiple conditions for Montagne.

Fixed an issue where defenders' gadgets become indestructible after being downed or killed while holding the gadget.

Fixed an issue where the operator portrait is not equipped after purchasing a bundle and pressing the 'Equip All' button.

Fixed an issue where Amaru can't use Garra Hook to get to the top of the left tower of Emerald Plains.

Collaboration with the balance team to ensure new Operator gadgets are not overpowered.

Shift towards reusing existing weapons to create interesting loadouts.

No plans to convert past maps to night maps, but future night maps are not ruled out.

Exploration of unique armor and speed combinations for future Operators.

Discussion on the challenges of designing maps for Team Deathmatch mode.

The new map Emerald Plains has been released, featuring unique gameplay flow and design.

Investigation into adding 1.5x scopes for Operators.

Adjustments made to the balance of roof entry points in the Emerald Plains map.

The process of reworking popular maps like Oregon to enhance gameplay variety.

Plans to change the existing map ban system to encourage a wider range of maps in Ranked play.

Recovery time from knock-back effects reduced to 1.25s (from 2s). Operators remain prone after recovery.

Operators affected by Capitão's Asphyxiation Bolt no longer take damage after the fire disappears.

Various issues in Team Deathmatch mode fixed.

Various playlist and matchmaking issues fixed.

Reduced duration of Candelas flash to 1.4s (from 2.8s) and increased number of Candelas to 4 (from 3).

Various audio and sound effects issues fixed.

Various issues with the Battle Pass fixed.

Various key binding issues fixed.

Various visual effects issues for operators fixed.

Deployable gadgets no longer get destroyed when Kapkan deploys his EDD nearby.

Fixed missing blood particles when taking damage.

Montagne retains his Ballistic shield equipped if Oryx pushes him while retracting the shield.

Bandit can now attach multiple batteries to the same surface or device.

Increased duration and cooldown of Glance Smart Glasses to 20s each (from 10s).

Tachanka can no longer kill the hostage when the Hostage Death setting is turned off.

Various issues with Azami's Kiba Barrier fixed.

Increased the number of Claymores to 2 (from 1).

Various localization issues fixed.

Operators no longer receive damage after being pushed through a destroyed wall by Nomad or Oryx.

Added Claymore to Blackbeard's loadout, removed Breaching Charges.

Emerald Plains added to Ranked, Unranked, Quick Match, Team Deathmatch, Newcomer and Lone Wolf PVE playlists.

Added Field of View slider on console (PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series S/X).

Various UI issues fixed.

Various customization issues fixed.

Various LOD issues on multiple maps fixed.

Various shop issues fixed.

Various LOD issues on Emerald Plains map fixed.

Defenders can no longer see Jackal footprints in support mode after reconnecting.

Players are now getting points for destroying drones during 'Prep Phase'.

Gridlock now has 4 Trax canisters (up from 3).

Ying's flash duration is reduced while the number of Candelas increased to 4.

The number of Claymore units has been increased to allow more strategic options for operators.

Smoke can no longer ignore his own gas, adding a vulnerability to his gameplay.

The number of Trax canisters has been increased to improve Gridlock's area denial.

Pushed operators can now remain prone and recover control faster, with recovery time reduced to 1.25s.

Warden's ability duration increased while cooldown also increased to 20s.

Bandit can now attach multiple batteries to a single surface or gadget, streamlining the tricking process.

Blackbeard now has Claymores instead of Breaching Charges to enhance his defensive capabilities.

Fixed issue where Privacy Mode options are not greyed out when a match is ongoing.

Fixed an occasional error when attempting to repick an attacker after switching to another player's drone.

Fixed various issues with Montagne's MTG MK.II Elite set.

Fixed issue where operators can land in a prone position on their stomach after being hit with a pushback effect.

Fixed issue where team killing a player who joins a match in-progress causes the Reverse Friendly Fire icon to appear for the killed player instead of the team killer.

Fixed broken victory dances on operators with removed gadget models.

Fixed issue where duplicate items from the Lord Tachanka Bundle do not give renown to the player.

Fixed issue where audio quality decreases before the game crashes.

Fixed issue where going up a hatch covered by a Kiba Barrier doesn't destroy the Barrier.

Fixed issue where 'Reconnect' prompt is displayed for a minute after completing the match if the player reconnected once during the game.

Fixed issue where the last viewed pack is shown by default in the carousel when returning to the Pack Manager.

Fixed issue where several headgears and uniforms are incorrectly named 'Default' for various Operators.

Fixed issue where respawn timer is longer than the visible countdown.

Fixed issue where the thumbnail for Ace's Elite skin shows Melusi in the shop instead.

Fixed issue where 'Jynxzi' Streamer Charm is missing from the game.

Fixed louder SFX for Attackers and Defenders on the same team in TDM.

Fixed gunfire SFX looping infinitely in TDM.

Fixed issue where Azami appears to still have a process if unlocked via the Premium Battle Pass.

Fixed issue where a promotional video is shown before finishing the introductory TDM video.

Fixed various clipping and visual issues for cosmetics.

Fixed various localization issues.

Fixed issue where Amaru can't use Garra Hook on a hatch when a Kiba Barrier covers the hatch from the bottom.

Fixed issue where missing 3D preview for shield skins in the shop's Weapon Skins category.

Fixed issue where Azami's Kiba Barrier can create small platforms to stand on in various locations.

Fixed various UI and UX issues.

Fixed various collision, destruction, clipping, and lighting issues for various Operators.

Fixed issue where Mira's Black Mirror's canister is breakable from the opaque side of the Mirror with a melee hit.

Fixed issue where a second scope appears inside of the 3.0x and 2.0x scopes when the Sentinel Spirit weapon attachment skin is equipped.

Fixed issue where player cards are only visible on first death.

Fixed issue where joining an in-progress ban phase on the banning team results in missing UI elements.

Fixed issue where placing a Deployable Shield on top of a Kiba Barrier that's near a destroyed hatch destroys both devices.

Fixed issue where OTs-03 weapon sights have a placeholder texture.

Fixed issue where Azami's Kiba Barriers don't destroy damaged barricades when the Barrier deploys.

Fixed issue where end of match report message is incorrect in the case of a draw.

Fixed various VFX and SFX issues with Operators and devices.

Patch sizes for different platforms: Ubisoft Connect: 1.84 GB, Steam: 1.1 GB, Xbox One: 1.43 GB, Xbox Series X: 1.76 GB, PS4: 2.17 GB, PS5: 1.51 GB.

Fixed issue allowing players to aim down sights during the Victory Screen in TDM.

Fixed inconsistent footsteps SFX when the operator is running.

Fixed various customization issues.

Fixed various Battle Pass and challenge issues.

A new operator bundle designed by artist shinosaaaaaaang, featuring a uniform, headgear, MP5SD weapon skin, and charm.

The shinosaaaaaaang Operator Bundle will be available for Prime Gaming members starting March 23rd for a limited time.

Return of streamer charms from previous seasons featuring various content creators.

Introduction of new streamer charms for the current season, including names like Jynxzi, Get_Flanked, FastAnne, and Sha77e.

Investigating recent connectivity issues and updating sanction system.

Adjustments to crouch walking volume to ensure it is viable for all Operators.

Testing FOV slider on current and last gen consoles to enhance playability.

Evaluating solutions for mouse and keyboard use on consoles.

Simplifying squad management processes for player convenience.

Implementing phone verification for Ranked to combat cheating.

Reworking deployment progress bar for reliability in high pressure moments.

Continuing to monitor loadout resets with Elite 2.0 customization.

Testing new Privacy Mode features for player protection.

All weapon sights have been renamed and reorganized, with all weapons receiving all sights of their given optical levels.

Defenders' cameras and drones placed outside disconnect 10 seconds after being placed.

Removed movement speed penalty from the CSRX 300.

All Attackers can change their Operator and loadout during Preparation Phase.

Kona Stations only heal if the player is below 100% health.

Azami, a new Operator with a background as a Tokyo police officer and private sector bodyguard, joins the game.

Volcán Shield changed to Volcán Canister with increased fire duration and charges, but reduced explosion damage.

Black Eye and ARGUS cameras can be accessed while in the air, with video feed starting upon attachment.

Azami's unique ability, the Kiba Barrier, introduces new tactical options for defense.

Reduced opening & closing time of Melusi's Banshee to 0.75s.

Fixed camera going out of bounds for an Attacker during death replay.

Fixed missing text on 3D preview in Packs after previewing items from different categories.

Fixed various UI, BattlePass, shop, and HUD issues.

Patch aims to limit crashes related to audio issues on Xbox and introduces a new icon for audio problems.

Fixed ping not functioning when looking at a lower angle with Twitch's Shock Drone.

Fixed compass location and orientation not updating for a caster when switching players.

Fixed crash occurring when players shoot certain locations on some maps.

Muzzle Brake attachment can now be equipped on the MK14.

Fixed issue where Fuze's Cluster charge cannot be deployed on Mira's Black Mirror.

Fixed destruction, clipping, lighting, and LOD issues on various maps.

Fixed issue where player gets redirected to the home screen after interrupting a Pack opening by pressing ESC.

Fixed missing animation for the Victory Celebration of Ash's Black Viper elite.

Fixed issue where players are removed for inactivity after disconnecting and reconnecting a controller during a match.

Reduced damage to 25 from 35 and adjusted Extended Barrel damage modifier.

Concussion effect no longer affects movement speed for ELA and Zofia.

Download sizes for each platform provided.

Fixed issue where some devices can be hidden behind the bookshelf in 2F CEO Office on Bank map.

Fixed activation of Razorbloom and Grzmot mine through soft walls when shot with small caliber weapons.

Fixed game soft locking when changing mouse sensitivity while eliminated.

Fixed Bulletproof cam remaining visually present when deploy animation is interrupted.

Fixed issue where players cannot lean and hold Ying's Candela simultaneously while using a controller.

Reduced FO-12 damage to 25 (from 35) and adjusted Extended Barrel damage modifier for consistency.

Removed movement speed reduction when affected by concussion effects of Grzmot Mine and KS79.

Added Muzzle Break to Mk 14 to provide more attachment options and improve recoil stabilization.