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After the latest update, a permanent redownload of the game occurs when you turn off Uplay and turn it on!
Additionally, it downloads 8GB once and 11GB later. Fix it! It is impossible to start the game and play!
I noticed that others also have this problem:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Rainbow6/comments/pk8yq0/have_to_download_r6s_latest_patch_every_time_i/

about 3 years ago - Ubi-Viral - Direct link

@iiiiiiiiriiiii Hey! Sorry to hear that you are experiencing this issue with the game requesting to redownload an update.

In order to troubleshoot this issue please try the steps HERE.

Should the issue continue after this please let us know.

Thank you.