What changed in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege in 2024

The map is now covered in snow with the roof removed and festive decorations added.

Players can claim a free Holiday Pack containing 1 random unowned Operator or a Bravo Pack if all Operators are owned.

A new Free For All-inspired event where players compete to reach 40 points first with infinite respawns.

Players earn extra points by collecting the soul from their opponent's corpse.

The map is now covered in snow with significant holiday decorations and structural changes.

Players connecting during the event receive one free Collection pack and additional rewards for completing weekly challenges.

Players earn extra points by collecting the soul from their opponent's corpse.

Includes uniforms, headgear, and weapon skins for Thermite, Mira, and Finka, along with enhanced variants for Thorn, Ash, Vigil, and Dokkaebi.

Collection packs can be purchased for 300 R6 Credits, offering chances to unlock exclusive items.

Owning all eight bundles grants a limited-time Memento 3D animated weapon skin for R4-C.

A new Free For All-inspired event where players compete in a minus-100 degree environment with infinite respawns.

Includes a universal weapon skin, a drone skin, and more for 1,680 R6 Credits.

Fixed issue where Hibana's X-Kairos pellets stick to the metal frame of hatches and clip through.

Fixed audio sync issues with Blackbeard's sprint animation and other sound effects.

Fixed issue where Ying's Candelas and Fuze's Cluster Charges can be deployed through metal sheets.

Fixed various issues related to user experience, including HUD notifications and replay visibility.

A texture reforge has been implemented, resulting in a larger than usual patch size.

Fixed multiple issues with Blackbeard's animations and shield interactions.

Fixed issue where devices can't be deployed on debris of a destroyed Deployable Shield.

Fixed issue where player can vault through a single barricade window by breaking part of the barricade.

Fixed issue where attackers can shoot through drone vents due to clipping issues with fire extinguishers.

Enhanced anti-cheat measures targeting cheaters using input-spoofing devices, with instant match cancellation for detected cheaters.

PC and console players can now team up or compete, increasing matchmaking pools and reducing wait times.

Fixed issue where Defender Operator animation pauses briefly after being affected by Dokkaebi's Logic Bomb.

Fixed issue where dust VFX is missing in Third Person when using Sledge's Breaching Hammer.

Players can no longer navigate onto window ledges to reduce toxicity and spawn peeking.

Blackbeard now has a new adaptive Breach Shield that allows him to create rotations by breaking soft walls while maintaining cover.

Fixed issue where shield doesn't lean with the Operator when holding a grenade.

Fixed issue where Goyo's Volcán Canister floats in the air after destroying Azami's Kiba Barrier.

Fixed issue where aiming down sights during free-look causes shaking animations.

Fixed issue where luggage used as drone vent blockers are destructible and allow for line of sight when removed.

Fixed issue where Blackbeard's H.U.L.L. Adaptable Shield occasionally doesn't block damage from throwable devices.

Fixed issue where players can deploy drones to look through walls.

Fixed issue where players can clip through barricades by making a hole and rappelling into the wall.

Fixed issue where Skopós's idle V10-Pantheon Shell spawns misaligned.

Fixed issue where Oryx can clip through walls to climb a hatch in another room.

Fixed issue where Thermite's Exothermic Charge can't destroy walls at certain locations.

Reduced ADS and hip-fire dispersion cone for several shotguns and adjusted first shot and vertical recoil for others.

Fixed multiple issues where Skopós's idle V10-Pantheon Shell spawns without a shield or misaligned.

Fixed issue where operators can navigate on top of the fence by vaulting on the white van.

Fixed issue where Defender Bots leave the building when player picks Montagne.

Shields have been nerfed with reduced bullet count for suppressing shields and decreased guard break intensity.

Fixed issue where barricades and objects behind them aren't destroyed by Impact Grenades thrown underneath them in 2F White Stairs on Kanal.

Fixed issue where interaction lost for Valkyrie's Black Eye when deployed on a printer that is destroyed.

Guard break animation strength when melee'd reduced to 20% from 40%.

Blackbeard's speed is reduced to 1 and he loses access to the D-50 and Stun grenades.

Removed the insta-trigger option for Candela, allowing defenders more time to react.

Blackbeard's Rifle Shield is replaced with a new gadget that allows for breaching and offers improved defensive capabilities.

Improvements made to semiautomatic shotguns for better control and performance.

Max number of Stun Grenades reduced to 2 per operator from 3.

Melee damage for Ballistic Shields reduced to 0hp from 65.

Kóna Station now provides a health regeneration buff of 2hp per second until the target takes damage or reaches full health.

Sens can now turn R.O.U. Projectors on/off, with reduced projector count and improved resistance to Thermal View devices.

Adjustments made to shield mechanics for improved gameplay balance.

Blackbeard has been remastered with updated features and mechanics.

The Siege Cup tournament is now fully released, offering competitive gameplay opportunities.

Introduction of a system to cancel matches involving cheaters to enhance player protection.

Players can now enjoy crossplay functionality between PC and console platforms.

Introduction of a '6th player' to balance matchmaking based on skill disparity.

Automatic cancellation of matches when a cheater is confirmed and banned.

Enables crossplay between console and PC, with MouseTrap forcing console players using mouse and keyboard into PC matchmaking.

Real-time analysis and moderation of text chat messages to improve player experience.

Tweaks to Ying, Sens, and Thunderbird to enhance gameplay and reduce frustration.

A competitive experience for players on both PC and console in Beta phase.

A refreshed Reputation System with meaningful impacts based on player actions.

Dynamic matchmaking feature delayed to focus on Phantom Player.

Adjustments to the shield mechanic to reduce their oppressiveness.

Confirmed Mouse and Keyboard users will be forced into PC matchmaking with adjusted recoil values.

Enhanced validation of nicknames in Privacy Mode, resulting in 12% of offensive names being reset.

In-game messages may be flagged or removed based on a new acceptance threshold.

Deactivation of auto-kick for multiple teamkills due to exploitation concerns.

Balancing stages for the new Reputation System focusing on transparency and clarity.

Increased detection performance and reduced false positives for MouseTrap.

Testing of the next prototype for the QB System to enhance anti-cheat measures.

Improved detection of game crashes to reduce unfair abandonment penalties by two thirds.

Removal of Reverse Friendly Fire after reviving a teammate who was down but not out.

Continued deployment of encryption and hardening techniques to enhance game security.

Fixed UI element that lets a team know they're moving into the lower bracket of Siege Cup says 'unknown'.

Added Smoke Grenades.

Fixed Siege Cup banner says 'Waiting for others to join' despite being paired against an enemy team.

Removed distortion caused by bullets.

Increased Argus cameras to 6 (from 4).

Fixed caster card placement differs when spectating certain Custom Game presets.

Added Impact Grenades.

Increased Pests to 4 (from 3).

Reduced bullet trail duration and size.

Removed Breach Charges and added Hard Breach Charges.

Fixed some Siege Cup players' games do not start, and those players remain with the ribbon stating: 'NEXT MATCH IN Starting Soon'.

Fixed redeem button is missing from the Bravo Collection with a Bravo Pack Ticket.

Fixed marketplace is missing the thumbnail for the Crushing Canes skin for Montagne's Le Roc shield.

Fixed Skopós's idle V10-Pantheon Shells spawns without a shield at 2F Executive Office in the Plane map.

Fixed devices briefly reactivate when picked up despite being affected by an EMP.

Fixed the More Info section of Siege Cup has incorrect information about the registration requirements.

Fixed '!!Missing Timer' text present in the AAR screen.

Fixed a player watching a match is unable to access text chat.

Reduced hologram cooldown when destroyed to 20 seconds (from 30).

New characters Deimos and Zofia introduced as Hunters, and Fenrir introduced as a Monster.

Players receive one free Collection pack for connecting during the event, plus additional rewards for completing weekly challenges.

Doktor’s Curse returns for its fifth edition from October 16 to November 6, featuring a 5v5 asymmetrical showdown.

New limited-time bundles for Deimos, Zofia, and Fenrir including uniforms, headgears, and weapon skins.

Collecting all new bundles rewards players with a unique animated weapon skin for Buck.

Exclusive Maverick Noir Set unlocked for R6S Membership subscribers.

Subscribers receive 10 Battle Levels as part of the Membership.

Subscribers receive a legendary weapon skin for Buck's C8-SFW.

New Operator Skópos included in the Premium Battle Pass.

Scoreboard and performance screens redesigned for better information delivery.

Drones can now navigate faster with a new boost mechanic.

New 5-player competitive ladder for squads with rewards based on performance.

Measures implemented to combat increased cheater activity.

Offers monthly R6 Credits, access to the Premium Battle Pass, and exclusive rewards.

Skopós features a PCX-33 assault rifle and remote-operated robots for intel and support.

Unlocks Skopós, Bravo Packs, R6 Credits, and exclusive skins.

Introduction of new streamer charms for the Y9S3 season, featuring both new and returning streamers.

Registration for the Ubisoft Creators Program now includes TikTok and Instagram, allowing more collaboration opportunities.

Implementation of additional screening procedures for streamer charm candidates, including MouseTrap violations check.

The giveaway lasts from August 25th to September 8th, after which the bundle will be available for purchase.

Includes Overhead Shell headgear, Hard Serve weapon skins, Court Advantage uniforms, and Extra Duty Ball charm.

Five-player squads compete for rewards in the Siege Cup Beta.

Skopós features a PCX-33 assault rifle and remote-operated robots.

The introduction of Badges and a new Career page has been delayed to Y9S4.

Enhancements to game security through encryption and hardening techniques confirmed for Y9S3.

A full redesign of the After Action Report for a more fluid experience confirmed for Y9S3.

Deeper system changes for Solis confirmed for Y9S3.

Players will be able to practice their aim while waiting for a match in Y9S3.

The Siege Cup will launch in Beta form on PC in Y9S3, focusing on competitive play.

Target Drill will be removed in Y9S4, replaced by Endless Drill.

Updates to Dokkaebi to address player frustrations while maintaining her impact as an attacker.

Players will be able to defend against a team of AI Operators in Y9S3.

Improvements to Nøkk's usability and playability confirmed for Y9S3.

Expansion of the QB System targeting delivery in Y9S4 to disrupt cheat makers.

New feature to automatically cancel matches when a cheater is confirmed and banned.

Restructured team dedicated to improving anti-cheat measures with multi-disciplinary expertise.

Future changes to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the in-game reporting system.

Implemented encryption and hardening techniques to enhance game security against cheats.

Ongoing updates to the QB System aimed at disrupting cheat makers, with a prototype test planned for Y9S4.

Real-time moderation of text chat messages to improve player experience and impact Reputation.

Aiming for a clearer and more transparent Reputation System with a new Reputation Center.

Improved detection capabilities for MouseTrap to reduce spoofing device usage.

Changes to the Reputation System to remove abusable actions affecting player standings.

Fixed incorrect highlighting of the Intro tab when accessing the progression menu from a modal.

Fixed text chat messages not sending when pressing Enter during a match.

Fixed objective flow breaks when vaulting outside a window during the Defense Tutorial.

Added Impact Grenades to Ela's loadout.

Changed Echo's stats to 3 health and 1 speed (from 2/2).

Removed Magnified Scope from Wamai's MP5K.

Increased bullet damage received by Azami's Kiba Barrier.

Added ITA12S as a secondary weapon for Melusi.

Increased Trax Stingers' damage to 15hp (from 10).

Fixed Fire Power weapon stat not accounting for barrel attachment changes.

Download sizes for each platform: Ubisoft Connect: 570 MB, Steam: 486 MB, Xbox One: 0.8 GB, Xbox Series X: 1 GB, PlayStation 4: 525 MB, PlayStation 5: 3.63 GB.

Fixed Battle Pass tab replacing the Main Menu tab when leaving the Battle Pass map and pressing escape.

Fixed placeholder text for Squad Leader in the After Action Report.

Fixed operator's leg clipping through a wall next to the door on the Theme Park map.

Removed Magnified Scope from Melusi's MP5.

Removed GONNE-6 from Buck's loadout.

Fixed recoil patterns not loading in Advanced Weapon Stats when cycling through attachments.

Removed Observation Blocker from Ela's loadout.

Added Magnified Scope to Echo's MP5SD.

Fixed chat not appearing or being slow to load for players if Text Chat channel is set to All.

Fixed chat losing functionality for all players when two users send maximum character messages.

Fixed melee attacks with Montagne's Le Roc Shield before it's finished deploying.

Fixed chat window shrinking in size with successive long messages.

Fixed players navigating on top of the concrete cover on the Stadium Alpha map.

Reputation Notice pop-up replaced with a yellow dot on the main menu's Reputation System tile for changes in Reputation Standing.

Fixed Fenrir's F-NATT Dread Mine clipping inside wooden panels with a bulletproof camera.

Players will no longer be kicked for excessive team kills but will still face penalties impacting reputation.

The Rainbow Six Siege PlayStation Tournaments feature has been permanently deactivated.

Fixed placeholder name and organization appearing in the loadout menu before selecting an operator.

Increased Banshee Sonic Defense to 4 (from 3).

Echo's armor increased to 3 and speed restored to 1, with Magnified Scopes added to MP5SD.

Ela's loadout now includes Impact Grenades, replacing the Observation Blocker to enhance roaming capabilities.

Increased damage received by various weapon types against Kiba Barriers to enhance bullet viability for destruction.

Max resources for Banshee Sonic Defense increased to 4, while MP5 loses Magnified Scopes.

Removed Magnified Scopes from Wamai's MP5K to address balance concerns.

Removed Gonne-6 from Buck's loadout to refocus on environmental destruction and vertical play.

Damage dealt by Trax Stingers increased to 15hp per second to make them more intimidating.

A limited-time bundle for Operator Kapkan available through Twitch Drops.

A 5v5, Best of 3 mode where players switch weapons after eliminations and can unlock a mythical Golden Hammer.

Collectors rewarded with a dynamic Memento weapon skin for the MP5K.

Fight for humanity in the M.U.T.E. Protocol 3 Event, featuring a new game mode and exclusive rewards.

Unlock the Mute Operator bundle for free by completing weekly challenges during the event.

3 new bundles and 4 returning bundles available for purchase or through event packs.

Fixed the low level of detail for Ying's Candela ability when held close to the operator.

Fixed the issue where deadzone sensitivity doesn't apply calibration properly.

Fixed the availability of 'Unlock with operator Specialties' option after unlocking a pathfinder Operator with renown.

Fixed the duplication of dynamic play button text for Matchmaking in the upper-left corner.

Fixed the issue where hiding completed challenges can't be toggled by selecting the box under the Challenges tab.

Fixed the issue allowing operators to melee through Shields.

Fixed the issue where players can't scroll through the Battle Pass after accessing the Challenges tab.

Fixed the issue preventing players from accepting invites to ongoing custom online sessions.

Fixed the issue where some reticules for OTs-03 aren't affected by optic color and opacity changes.

Fixed the issue where the drone's red scan ping doesn't display on the player's UI during the preparation phase.

Fixed the issue where drones can clip inside the wall located in EXT Valley on the Border map.

Fixed the missing sound effects when drones are destroyed while in support mode during the end of the round.

Players must be at least clearance level 25, have Two-Factor Authentication enabled, and have played a match this season to access the Marketplace.

The Rainbow Six Siege Marketplace is now open for all players to trade items.

Solis' ability is unavailable during the preparation phase, with a reduced duration and detection range.

The limited-time Arcade game mode where picked Operators become locked for remaining rounds is back.

Two new Operators optimized for competitive play are now available to all players.

Weapons now display detailed information regarding Firepower, Accuracy, Ammo, and Mobility.

Fenrir now has one less mine and activation ticket; mines are no longer bulletproof.

Players can now select preferred maps in the Standard Playlist through the Settings Menu.

Only the Premium Battle Pass available this season with various rewards including an Operator voucher.

Solis' ability is unavailable during preparation, with reduced duration and detection range, and swaps Impact Grenades for Proximity Alarm.

New membership offering exclusive monthly content and full access to the Premium Battle Pass.

Fenrir now has four F-NATT Dread Mines, two activation tickets, and swaps Barbed Wire for Observation Blocker.

Meet Striker, the attacker recruit, and Sentry, the defender recruit, optimized for competitive play.

Marketplace fully released for players with level 25 clearance, allowing item trading without registration.

MouseTrap's detection capabilities have been broadened to recognize more suspicious players and devices.

A fix for the Crash Exploit is being worked on, with temporary Abandon Penalties reduced to 5 minutes.

Players may now see prompts for game restarts when updates are available.

New DDoS detections are now being used to sanction players exploiting these services.

New penalties for players using spoofing devices will be implemented in Y9S4, affecting matchmaking.

The Anti-Cheat team is evolving with more resources allocated to improve player experience.

Regular updates to the QB system will be provided to enhance its effectiveness against cheat creation.

Transition to a machine learning model for Data Bans has increased detection and sanctioning of cheaters.

The Siege Marketplace will be fully launched and available for all players in Y9S2.

New 'Endless Drill' mode will be introduced to the Map Training playlist in Y9S2.

Operator balancing updates for Fenrir and Solis confirmed for Y9S2.

First iteration of improved ban enforcement measures on Steam to combat cheating, scheduled for Y9S2.

Further updates to the After-Action Screen scheduled for Y9S3 to enhance player experience.

Reputation System will remain in Beta until Y9S4 for improvements based on player feedback.

New filtering feature for selecting preferred maps in the Standard Playlist, confirmed for Y9S2.

HEL Presence Reduction duration and cooldown increased to 30 seconds (from 20).

Reduced explosion radius to 2 meters (from 3).

Gadget refill increased to 25 seconds (from 20).

Remah Dash now destroys Deployable and Talon Shields.

Removed Impact Grenades from Lesion's loadout.

Initial damage reduced to 3hp (from 5).

Explosion threshold to trigger the Guard Break reduced to 30hp (from 50).

Added Impact EMP Grenade to Iana's loadout.

Removed Stun Grenades from Iana's loadout.

Added Observation Blocker to Lesion's gadgets.

Increased damage received by Medium caliber SMGs and ARs by 10%.

Damage reduced to 40hp (from 60).

R.O.U. Projectors increased to 4 (from 3).

Increased damage from High caliber Handguns and Revolvers by 10%.

Increased damage received by High caliber ARs and LMGs by 5%.

Reduced explosion trigger threshold for guard break to 30 damage.

Reduced damage of Impact Grenades to 40hp and radius to 2 meters.

Increased duration of HEL Presence Reduction to 30 seconds and cooldown to 30 seconds.

Increased damage received by various weapon categories against Kiba Barriers.

Remah Dash will now destroy Deployable and Talon shields without interruption.

Increased maximum resources for R.O.U. Projectors from 3 to 4.

Added Impact EMP Grenade and removed Stun Grenades from Iana's loadout.

Reduced initial damage of GU Mine to 3hp and increased refill timer to 25 seconds.

Redefined the five bracket Standings to better reflect player behavior and intentions.

Voice chat and written chat penalties have been disabled due to high rates of incorrect penalties.

Impacts based on player Standing will not be introduced in Y9S2 and will remain in Beta.

Commendations now correctly affect player Standings without delay.

Deimos' DeathMARK icon disappears when Deimos or enemy Operator enter a field that deactivates electronic devices.

Aruni's Surya Gate doesn't deactivate for friendly Operators when placed close to stairs.

Operator portrait is displayed offset in the Loading screen of Free For All sessions.

Operator Guide content doesn't load properly when using the scroll bar.

Gameplay audio is muted during End of Round replay, end of match, and kill cams.

Unintended line of sight can be reached using Azami's Kiba Barrier to vault on top of an air hockey table at 1F Storage in the Theme Park map.

Operator bundles are not shown correctly after purchasing unless the player leaves then re-enters the operator album screen.

Camera clips through player when using free-look and going prone next to a wall.

Barbed wire requires more shield-melee attacks to be destroyed than intended.

Tutorial control guide menu pops out when toggling the ping target in Map Run.

Camera shakes more than intended when entering rappel.

Rappel breaks when used at the distance limit and then walking backward during animation.

Placeholder asset displayed for multiple uniform rewards in the Uniform view page of the Battle Pass progression menu.

Incorrect default sight attachment shown for Fenrir's SASG-12.

Deimos' DeathMARK probe and laser don't display team color settings.

Free-look breaks if players look right and use free-look multiple times.

Shield position that player and enemy Operator see becomes desynched if free-look is used before shield realigns itself.

Spectating doesn't display Deimos's ability properly when reconnecting to the match.

Players can claim a free Collection Pack by connecting to the game during the event for a chance to earn legendary skins.

Limited-time uniforms, headgear, and weapon cosmetics for Hibana, Mozzie, Zofia, and Bandit.

Previously available bundles, including the popular Aruni Ravage bundle, are back.

Zofia and Hibana join the REACT Team, while Bandit and Mozzie appear as infected Proteans.

Includes an exclusive drone, charm, and a universal weapon skin for all Operators.

The Containment event returns with new gameplay mechanics and objectives.

Players can navigate onto a metal box located at EXT Sailboats on the Kanal map.

Players can vault onto a cabinet located in 2F Tea Room on the Skyscraper map.

Various UI issues.

Unintended guard break animation occurs after stepping on a fire source when using a Ballistic Shield.

Walls clip through the rooftop in EXT Bedroom Roof on the Villa map.

Rendering issue upon viewing the main and subcategories of the Locker.

Defenders detected outside between 2F Yellow Corridor and 2F Cafe Corridor on the Theme Park map.

FPS drops when players quickly pass over Operators in the Operators tab.

Deimos' DeathMARK won't activate right after switching targeted operators.

Wrong magnification for the .44 Mag Semi-Auto.

Feet aren't covered by Ballistic Shield when crouched.

Players are able to navigate onto the top of stacked barrels located at 1F Barrel Room on the Theme Park map.

Defuser can't be retrieved after dropping it while exiting or entering rappel stance next to a railing in EXT Terrace Balcony on the Outback map.

Players can double vault using a Deployable Shield and Azami's Kiba Barrier to reach areas providing unintended lines of sight.

Buck's Skeleton Key doesn't work as intended when pressing the fire key during the transition animation.

Defenders detected outside in 1F Main Stairs on the Border map.

Wrong room marked as complete for the 4th step of Map Run on the Coastline map.

Deimos' DeathMARK gauge does not show the cooldown refill in caster mode.

Reputation values are inaccurate when a player has negative tiles with actions displayed in the Reputation tab.

Bandit's Shock Wire persists when affected by EMP grenades.

Eliminations counter doesn't update if more than 3 targets are eliminated at the same time in Map Run Target Mode.

Defenders detected outside between 1F Blue Room and 1F Joint Corridor on the Theme Park map.

Navigation keys have no functionality inside the intro page of the Battle Pass.

AI Bots get stuck on furniture when moving to the defuser if planted in the south east corner of 1F Bar on the Chalet map.

Resolved issues where misconduct like Griefing or Voice Abuse was incorrectly labeled as 'Excessive'.

Aiming down sights while holding a shield and handgun is too fast.

New Battle Pass includes exclusive rewards and 6,000 R6 Credits value.

Shields now allow players to break through barricades and perform actions while using them.

Attachments and sights are reorganized into four categories with bonuses.

Players are soft locked if camera isn't destroyed before rappelling.

5 new maps and 6 additional playable operators added to Versus AI mode.

Deimos joins the roster with the DeathMARK flying probe to track enemies.

Improvements to player protection for a fair gaming experience.

4 new maps added to the Training Playlist.

A new menu for easier browsing and managing of cosmetics and loadouts.

Players can't progress if drone is destroyed by Mute's Signal Disruptor.

Players can double vault with a deployable shield and Azami's Kiba Barrier.

Added new weapon classes: Revolver, Sniper Rifle, Slug Shotgun.

Movement speed for Light Machine Guns reduced by 10%.

Kiba Barriers will now be vulnerable to bullets, taking damage based on weapon caliber.

Introduced Horizontal Grip and adjusted bonuses for Angled and Vertical Grips.

Iron Sights now provide a +10% ADS speed bonus; Non-magnifying sights provide a +5% ADS speed bonus.

Reduced first kick and vertical recoil for LMG-E, improving stability during sustained fire.

Reduced ADS speed for various weapon classes to balance gameplay.

Removed weapon reload speed increase bonus from Adrenal Surge and adjusted its effects on shields.

Reimagined mechanics for Ballistic Shields, including new movement and weapon handling features.

The Six Invitational 2024 will take place in São Paulo from February 13 to 25, featuring 20 teams competing for the championship.

40% discount on Pro Team Bundles and Weapon Skins from February 13 to 25.

Tune in on February 24 for the Year 9 Season 1 reveal and redeem an exclusive charm.

Players can earn up to 7 esports packs during the Group Stage and additional packs during the Playoffs.

A special task force, the Strike Team, has been created to enhance anti-cheat measures and security in Siege.

Multiple navigation cheats have been addressed in recent updates.

Multiple drone-related cheats have been addressed in recent updates.

Regular updates for the QB System are being committed to ensure its effectiveness against cheats.

Multiple griefing cheats have been addressed in recent updates.

Multiple shooting-related cheats have been addressed in recent updates.

In-game mentions of BattlEye have been removed to prevent cheaters from gaining information on detection methods.

Additional in-game warning feedback is being implemented for players detected using cheats.

Detection thresholds for MouseTrap have been optimized to identify more mouse and keyboard players on console.

A large ban wave led to over 10,000 cheaters being banned within a rolling 30-day period.

The Six Invitational takes place in São Paulo, Brazil, from February 13 to 25, 2024.

Fixed an issue where compass on drone doesn’t work when viewed in spectator mode.

Fixed an issue where in-game inventory UI does not update when transactions are completed.

Fixed an issue where mute buttons aren’t functional when joining a game in progress or reconnecting.

Fixed an issue where settings are not retained when using play again option in the home tab after playing a versus AI game.

Kapkan now has a Bulletproof Camera.

Fixed an issue where players pass through barricades without breaking them when using a ballistic shield and switching to a weapon.

Increased Vertical and Horizontal Recoil for the G-36C.

Fixed an issue where Tubarão’s Zoto Canister speed reduction isn’t applied if Tubarão is eliminated while holding the canister.

Reduced first shot kick for the SPAS-15.

Fixed an issue where the player spins in place when having connectivity issues.

S.E.L.M.A.’s fuse time increased to 4 seconds (from 3.2 seconds)

Fixed an issue where breach charges and deployable gadgets can’t be placed on a specific window on the Villa map.

Thunderbird now has a Deployable Shield.

Fixed an issue where Iana’s Gemini Replicator gauge stays red when affected by an electronics interfering device.

Fixed an issue where Leave Squad and See Ubisoft Connect Invite buttons do not function properly when leaving a squad.

Fixed an issue where electricity VFX continues to play after moving away from an electrified wall affected by Tubarão’s Zoto Canister and hit with an EMP grenade.

The electrical insulation effect from Zoto Canisters will remain for an additional 1.5 seconds after the gadget ends or is destroyed.

Fixed an issue where Azami’s Kiba Barrier occasionally doesn’t stop bullets.

Fixed an issue where M590A1 shotgun clips through walls with specific skins.

Fixed an issue where Lair playlist uses the wrong image.

Fixed an issue where Flash VFX doesn’t apply when hiding behind Osa’s Talon-8 Clear Shield.

Fixed an issue where View Menu button doesn’t redirect to the Playlist menu from the News menu.

Kapkan has had his Impact Grenades removed.

Fixed an issue where blur VFX from damage is not properly applied.

Fixed an issue where Osa's idle animation plays for other operators in the Operators tab.

Fixed an issue where animated tag is missing from item preview in the shop menu when viewed in full screen.

Fixed an issue where brightness is lower in the main menu while in offline mode.

Maverick now has access to Smoke Grenades.

Increased lateral recoil for the SPAS-15.

Damage reduced to 32 (from 35) for the SMG-11.

Fixed an issue where Caveira's Luison Silencer missing skin in the loadout menu when the Mata-Leao legendary uniform is applied.

Fixed an issue where Tubarão’s unlock cinematic plays when reaching the main menu after viewing it the first time.

Fixed an issue where yellow dot from Play Section is not removed after Tutorials tab is viewed.

Fixed an issue where greyed out settings in Options tab don’t default to intended states when status is set to private in Ubisoft Connect.

Zoto Canisters decreased to 3 from 4.

First shot kick reduced, lateral recoil increased, and elastic time increased for Caveira and Thunderbird.

Vertical and horizontal recoil increased for Ash and Iana to balance weapon performance.

Zoto Canisters decreased to 3 from 4, no longer affect Maverick's D.I.Y. Blowtorch, and electrical insulation effect extended by 1.5 seconds after Canister destruction.

Fuse time increased to 4 seconds from 3.2 seconds to give defenders a better chance to prevent breaches.

Added Smoke Grenades to increase flexibility as a secondary breacher.

Added Bulletproof Camera and removed Impact Grenades to enhance psychological impact on attackers.

Damage reduced to 32hp from 35hp for Amaru, Mute, Smoke, and Solis to align with other weapons.

Added Deployable Shield to enhance defensive capabilities.