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New Rainbow Six Siege Streamer Charms for Y10S1!
Announcing the next Streamer Charm!
Each season will bring the release one new charm, as well as the return of streamer charms from previous seasons! Check out this season’s newest charm recipient below, and read on for further updates on the Streamer Charm program.

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JOIN THE SIXTH GUARDIAN HOPE FUNDRAISER FOR WORLDWIDE CANCER RESEARCH!
The Siege team is excited to continue the Sixth Guardian Program in Y10S1 with a brand new bundle chosen by YOU, the Siege community.

This season, Sixth Guardian is partnering once more with Worldwide Cancer Research, an organization funding visionary, game-changing cancer research around the world to start new cures. The “Sixth Guardian Hope” bundle will release on March 6th and features a full Azami set, as chosen by the Siege community in an online poll. One hundred percent of net proceeds (no less than $6 USD per bundle) will go to {LINK REMOVED}Worldwide Cancer Re... Read more

In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we are sharing details on the balancing changes process and why we will not be pushing additional changes this season.

YEAR 10 SEASON 1
We have decided to let the game stabilize for a bit longer than usual in preparation for everything coming and start the new Siege era with more stable data overall. Every patch we release, even though we are building towards a fixed direction, adds more entropy into the mix, making it harder to evaluate the impact of every change. However, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some insights about our thought processes.

BALANCING PROCESS INSIGHTS
To begin with, in the context of strategy and tactics, the defensive team typically holds the advantage. It's like assaulting a fortress; expecting the attacking force to have equal chances of victory as the defendi... Read more

New Rainbow Six Siege Streamer Charms for Y9S3!
Announcing the next Streamer Charms!
Each season will bring the release of new charms, as well as the return of streamer charms from previous seasons!


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In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we'll go into detail about the balancing changes that’ll come with the Y9S2.3 update and give you some insight into the reasons behind them.

BALANCING MATRIX AND TOP OPERATOR BANS
WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE





Please note that we are using presence to gauge the popularity of an Operator. This notion had to be introduced to reflect the implementation of the pick & b... Read more

Y9S1 MID-SEASON ROADMAP UPDATE
Each season, we provide a Roadmap update to offer further insights into the development of upcoming features to ensure transparent communication with all players. Each update and decision we make takes into account various elements such as player feedback, time allocated to ensure the quality of the features delivered, and more.

With that in mind let’s delve into this mid-season Roadmap update!



ROADMAP UPDATES
[MAIN FEATURE] SIEGE MARKETPLACE

• Status: confirmed for Y9S2

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Since its Beta launch, many of you have been engaging in buying and selling some of your favorite items with other players in the Siege Marketplace. With the upcom... Read more

In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we'll go into detail about the balancing changes that’ll come with the Y9S1.3 update and give you some insight into the reasons behind them.

BALANCING MATRIX AND TOP OPERATOR BANS
WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE






Please note that we are using presence to gauge the popularity of an Operator. This notion had to be introduced to reflect the implementation of the ... Read more

Y9S1 PATCH NOTES ADDENDUM
You can find here the updates and fixes for the Y9S1 patch.


Y9S1 Patch Size
Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 4.98 GB
  
• Steam: 4.5 GB
  
• Xbox One: 8 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 8.4 GB
  
• PlayStation 4: 525 MB
  
• PlayStation 5: 5.38GB

BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
FIXED - Aiming down sights while holding a shield and handgun is too fast.

FIXED - Damage for Bailiff 410 decreased when laser sight is equipped.

FIXED - Missing ACOG attachment for AK-74M.

FIXED - ACOG B and ACOG C attachments offset on the UZK50GI.

FIXED - Brava's Kludge Drone is missing the loading bar when converting devices.

FIXED - Players stuck in ... Read more

You can find here the updates and fixes for the Y8S4.2 patch.


Y8S4.2 Patch Size
Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 1.11 GB
  
• Steam: 647 MB
  
• Xbox One: 0.95 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 1.2 GB
  
• PlayStation 4: 1.55 GB
  
• PlayStation 5: 1.14 GB

OPERATOR BALANCING

ACE

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

MAVERICK

• Added Smoke Grenades

THUNDERBIRD

• Added Deployable Shield

KAPKAN

• Added Bulletproof Camera
  
  
• Removed Impact Grenades

TUBARÃO

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New Rainbow Six Siege Streamer Charms for Y8S4!

Announcing the next Streamer Charms!

Each season will bring the release of new charms, as well as the return of streamer charms from previous seasons!

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Y8S3.2 Patch Size
Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 5.82 GB
  
  
• Steam: 16.9 GB
  
  
• Xbox One: 3.09 GB
  
  
• Xbox Series X: 3.27 GB
  
  
• PS4: 3.99 GB
  
  
• PS5: 3.26 GB

BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
FIXED – Operators can’t escort the hostage using the controller input if they’re holding a deployable device.

FIXED – Devices placed on the ceiling are detected outside in 2F Red Stairs on the Kanal map.

FIXED – Wrong VFX is triggered when using Oryx’s Remah Dash against an opponent standing next to an indestructible wall.

FIXED – Players get an advantageous line of sight when using Azami’s Kiba Barrier.

FIXED – Various advantageous position issues when... Read more

Y8S3 PATCH NOTES ADDENDUM
You can find here the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y8S3 Season Test Server.

Y8S3 Patch Size
Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 6.11 GB
  
• Steam: 5.5 GB
  
• Xbox One: 5.85 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 6.76 GB
  
• PlayStation 4: 5.45 GB
  
• PlayStation 5: 5.85 GB

BALANCING
SHOTGUN

• Further tweaks on the ITA12L, Buck's Skeleton key, SG-CQB and the M870 to bring them in line with the rest of the rework.

BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
FIXED – Adaptive Trigger effect for PS5 controllers is missing after changing Operators in Team Deathmatch or Free For All.
FIXED – Players can't finish the Attack tutorial if they eliminate ... Read more

Y8S1 MID-SEASON ROADMAP UPDATE

Each season, as we introduce new content, we are also providing an updated Roadmap to ensure transparency on upcoming features. When making those adjustments, we are considering multiple factors including the community feedback.

Today's update reflects some of the feedback you've shared with us following the Year 8 Reveal Panel back at the Six Invitational 2023 last February.

Year 8 is bringing a lot of new features, so without further ado, let’s dive into the mid-season Roadmap update!



ROADMAP UPDATES
[MAIN FEATURE] PERMANENT ARCADE PLAYLIST

• Status: confirmed for Y8S2

Permanent Arcade is one of the most anticipated playlists, and we... Read more

Y8S1.2 Patch Size
Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 1.07 GB
  
• Steam: 1.07 GB
  
• Xbox One:  997.53 MB
  
• Xbox Series X: 1.23 GB
  
• Playstation 4: 1.39 GB
  
• Playstation 5: 1.05 GB

MOUSETRAP (MOUSE & KEYBOARD ON CONSOLE)
On consoles, mouse and keyboard players now get a penalty that adds lag to their inputs. Continued use increases the lag over several matches, increasing fairness by removing their unfair advantage by making it harder to aim and shoot. Completing matches with a controller gradually reduces the lag back to normal.

This feature will be monitored closely.

OPERATOR BALANCING
CAPITÃO

• Tactical Crossbow's Micro Smoke Grenade duration increased to 11s (from 9).
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Y8S1.1 Patch Size
Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect
  
• Steam
  
• Xbox One: 1.28 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 1.59 GB
  
• PS4: 1.88 GB
  
• PS5: 1.36 GB

Bug Fixes Gameplay
FIXED – Maestro's Evil Eye, Valkyrie's Black Eye, and the Bulletproof Camera cannot be accessed in PVP matches with the unique ability input button.
FIXED – Brava's Kludge Drone does not display out of range feedback on HUD when failing a hack due to distance.
FIXED – Reload animation for 6P41 doesn't start from the same spot when cancelled while inserting the magazine.
FIXED – Hack VFX does not switch team colors after hacking a Defender drone converted by Brava's Kludge Drone, then converted again with Mozzie's Pest.
FIXED – Zero's Argus Camera... Read more

Y7S4.2 PATCH SIZE
Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 1.21 GB
  
• Steam: 476.25 MB
  
• Xbox One: 1.10 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 1.10 GB
  
• PS4: 1.65 GB
  
• PS5: 1.09 GB

OPERATOR BALANCING
TWITCH

• Increased regular drones to 2 (from 1)
• Removed Vertical Grip from F2

GRIM

• Added 1.5x and 2.0x sights to Commando 552

WEAPON BALANCING
EXTENDED BARREL

• (New) Damage bonus: increases weapon damage by 15%

PARA-308 (CAPITÃO)

• Damage: reduced to 47 (from 48)

SUPERNOVA (ECHO, HIBANA, AMARU)

• Damage: increased to 55 (from 48)

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Y7S4.1 Patch Notes
Y7S4.1 PATCH SIZE
Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 1.7 GB
  
• Steam: 1.7 GB
  
• Xbox One: 1004.25 MB
  
• Xbox Series X: 1.25 GB
  
• PS4: 1.22 GB
  
• PS5: 1.11 GB

BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
FIXED - Electricity VFX is not visible on deployable shields, reinforced walls and hatches.
FIXED - Players are able to see through barricades while picking up a deployable gadget.

LEVEL DESIGN
FIXED – Various gaps on Consulate that were allowing the attackers to see inside the building.
FIXED – Various LOD issues on Nighthaven Labs.
FIXED – Multiple LOD issues on various maps.
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FIXED – Solis’ hands go into an animation loop after cancelling ... Read more

NEW RANKED SYSTEM
In the past, the Ranked System was a pure skill system in which there was only one value, the MMR, used for Skill and Rank. Any change that we needed to make on the Ranked system was affecting the skill and thus the matchmaking.

WHAT ARE WE CHANGING?
We are splitting what was previously known as MMR into Skill and Rank.

SKILL
Your skill (what was previously known as MMR) will be a hidden value that will be used for matchmaking.

Your skill represents your ability to win a game. Comparing two teams' skill gives you the probability that one team will win against the other. The higher the difference, the more likely a given team is going to win. When two teams with the same skill levels are matched up with each other, they both have an equal shot at winning. The algorithm used in ... Read more

Y7S3 MID-SEASON ROADMAP UPDATE
Each season, as we introduce new content, we will now also provide an updated Roadmap to ensure transparency on upcoming features.

We’ve stated previously that the reality of developing for a live game means that our roadmap may evolve depending on the priority given to each feature and various other factors.

As you'll get to see below, Y7S4 is packed with new features and in order to deliver a strong season, a few topics have also moved around.

That said, let’s dive into the mid-season Roadmap update.





ROADMAP UPDATES
[MAJOR FEATURES] RANKED 2.0
Status: confirmed for Y7S4

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You can find here the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y7S3 Season Test Server. For the full Brutal Swarm Patch Notes, follow the link below:
https://rainbow6.com/BrutalSwarm

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

Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect:
  
  • 66.7 GB if live build was installed with HD PACK
    
  • 39.4 GB if live build was installed without HD PACK
• Steam:
  
  • 71.5 GB if live build was installed with HD ...

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