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You can find here the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y10S1 Season Test Server. Find the full Operation Prep Phase Patch Notes {LINK REMOVED}here.

BUG FIXES GAMEPLAY FIXED - Swapping to line of sight has no time limit, causing unintended bot behaviours.
FIXED - Blackbeard's look/aim direction in from Defender's point of view doesn't match first person view while in free rappel.
FIXED - The LED is missing when an operator is watching Skopós's idle V10-Pantheon Shell camera.
FIXED - Blackbeard's fingers look strange when grasping weapons from Defender's point of view.
FIXED - Starting with the second round on al... Read more

Here you can find the fixes for the Y9S4.3 patch.

Improved boot time by reducing unnecessary reboots (PC Only)

• Removed unnecessary reboots of RainbowSix.exe due to BattlEye relaunches
  
• This streamlines the boot flow for users and reduces the time to get into the game by roughly 50%

BUG FIXES USER EXPERIENCE FIXED - Squad Menu matchmaking settings are not saved after rebooting the game.

Today our Player Protection teams will be sharing updates on some of the developments we're making on our Anti-Cheat and Anti-Toxicity systems.

IN THIS UPDATE
ANTI-CHEAT

• Status Overview
  
• MouseTrap - Mouse and Keyboard Detection on Console
  
• Rage Cheating & Gameplay Violations
  
• Lag Exploits
  
• Encryption - Binary Hardening
  
• Sanctions
  
• Final Thoughts

ANTI-TOXICITY

• Reputation System Refresh
  
• Automated Text Chat Moderation
  
• Privacy Mode - Unacceptable Usernames
  
• Our Direction

In Operation Collision Point, we've brought changes to impro... Read more

Here you can find the fixes for the Y9S4.2 patch.

Y9S4.2 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 1.58 GB
  
• Steam: 1.3 GB
  
• Xbox One: 1.73 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 1.87 GB
  
• PlayStation®4: 2.27 GB
  
• PlayStation®5: 1.53 GB

OPERATOR BALANCING ORYX

• Reduced recovery time when dashing to 0.2 seconds (from 0.5).
  
• Reduced recovery time when dashing against a wall to 0.3 seconds (from 0.5).
  
• Reduced recovery time when dashing against an enemy to 0.1 seconds (from 0.5).

KAPKAN

• Removed Nitro Cell.
  
• Added Barbed Wire.

LESION

• Mines' refill time increased to 30 seconds (from 25).
  
• Re...

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Here you can find the fixes for the Y9S4.1 patch.

Y9S4.1 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 32.8 GB
  
• Steam: 5.3 GB
  
• Xbox One: 8.09 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 7.9 GB
  
• PlayStation®4: 9.8 GB
  
• PlayStation®5: 7.4 GB

BUG FIXES GAMEPLAY FIXED - Squad leader is unable to select banned Operators in a Custom Lobby.

FIXED - Timer animation for recharging Gadgets will grey-out when the available Gadgets reaches zero.

FIXED - Context to toggle preview on or off is missing for Brava's Kludge Drone Twitch's Shock Drone guide.

FIXED - Blackbeard's SR-25 clips through the H.U.L.L Adaptable Shield when viewed by an Opponent.

FIXED - Blackbeard's H.U.L.L Adaptable Shield remains unequipped after p... Read more

Here you can find the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y9S4 Season Test Server.

Y9S4 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 73.99 GB
  
• Steam: 14.8 GB
  
• Xbox One: 34.4 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 40.7 GB
  
• PlayStation®4: 39.90 GB
  
• PlayStation®5: 36.74 GB

Y9S4.0 PATCH

• Shotguns ecosystem tweaks for PC and Console:
  
• ADS Dispersion Cone Reduction: ITA12L, M590A1, M870, SG-CQB, FO-12, SASG-12.
  
• Hip-Fire Dispersion Cone Reduction: ITA12L, M590A1, M870, SG-CQB, Supernova.
  
• First Shot Reduced: M1014, SPAS12, Super 90, SASG-12.
  
• Increased Vertical Recoil after first shot: M1014, SPAS12, Super 90.

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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 Y9S4 update and give you some insight into the reasons behind them.

BALANCING MATRIX AND TOP OPERATOR BANS WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE [PC]


WIN DELTA VS. PRESENCE [CONSOLE]


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

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
[NEW] [BALANCING] SHIELD NERF

• Status: Confirmed for Y9S4

The revamped shield mechanic was first released in Y9S1 and since then we've seen an evolution in their overall usage, becoming more relevant and impactful. It's now time for shields to be adjusted and to reduce their oppressiveness.

[NEW] [PLAYER COMFORT] PHANTOM PLAYER - IMPROVED LOBBY BALANCING

• Status: Co...

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Today we'll be sharing updates on some of the developments we're making on our Anti-Cheat systems. We've also got updates covering Anti-Toxicity, including some info on changes that we've already rolled out.

IN THIS UPDATE ANTI-CHEAT

• Current Status
  
• Encryption - Binary Hardening
  
• MouseTrap
  
• Detection Performance
  
• MouseTrap PC Matchmaking
  
• QB System
  
• Ban Data

ANTI-TOXICITY

• Reputation System Refresh Update
  
• How It Will Work
  
• Automated Text Chat Moderation
  
• Unfair Abandonment Penalties
  
• Teamkill Kick Deactivation
  
• DBNO RFF Deactivation
  
• Privacy Mode Nickname Acceptance
  
• Next Steps

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Here you can find the fixes and balancing changes for the Y9S3.3 patch.

Y9S3.3 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 1.04GB
  
• Steam: 301.3MB
  
• Xbox One: 898.77 MB
  
• Xbox Series X: 1.12GB
  
• PlayStation®4: 1.439 GB
  
• PlayStation®5: 920 MB

OPERATOR BALANCING IANA

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

JACKAL

• Removed distortion caused by bullets.

KALI

• Added Smoke Grenades.

MOZZIE

• Increased Pests to 4 (from 3).
  
• Added Impact Grenades.

ZERO

• Increased Argus cameras to 6 (from 4).

ZOFIA

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Here you can find the fixes for the Y9S3.2 patch.

Y9S3.2 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 943.3MB
  
• Steam: 556MB
  
• Xbox One: 2.66GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 2.85GB
  
• PlayStation®4: 3.347GB
  
• PlayStation®5: 985MB

BUG FIXES GAMEPLAY FIXED - Jackal loses visibility when Motion Blur is turned off if he takes damage while Eyenox Model III is active.

FIXED - Hitting Maestro's Evil Eye with a melee attack corrupts the texture.

FIXED - PCX-33 assault rifle has no rumble effect during a full reload when Controller Vibration options are turned on.

FIXED - The reticle of the Reflex C sight isn't centered on the SPAS-15 shotgun.

FIXED - Shield Operators are unavailable in the Weapon Roulette arcad... Read more

Here you can find the fixes for the Y9S3.1 patch.

Y9S3.1 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 1.15 GB
  
• Steam: 669 MB
  
• Xbox One: 1.34 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 1.55 GB
  
• PlayStation 4: 1.89 GB
  
• PlayStation 5: 1.49 GB

BUG FIXES GAMEPLAY FIXED - Synaptic charm equips a placeholder charm.

FIXED - Thunderbird's Kona Station keeps healing while affected by EMP or Zoto Canister if the elite uniform is equipped.

FIXED - Unable to type in chat using Cyrillic layout.

FIXED - Players are able to block the EXT sewer with a Deployable Shield, preventing Attackers to pass.

FIXED - Drone can see through wall in 2F Yellow Stairs in the Consulate map.

FIXED - Tutorial Rewards modal does ... Read more

Here you can find the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y9S3 Season Test Server.

Y9S3 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 4.06GB
  
• Steam: 4GB
  
• Xbox One: 7.9GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 8.1GB
  
• PlayStation 4: 9.2GB
  
• PlayStation 5: 8.2GB

PLAYER PROTECTION PRIVACY MODE

• Appear as nickname will have a new solution to validate the acceptancy of player choices. In order to start fresh, all the existing nicknames have been renamed to 'Recruit'.

BUG FIXES GAMEPLAY FIXED - Operator cards disappear when an Operator is eliminated while caster cam is in first person view.
FIXED - Round only displays round 1 for matches viewed in Match Replay.
FIXED - Map images are ... Read more

Y9S2 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
[MAJOR FEATURE] SHOOTING RANGE ACCESS DURING MM

• Status: Confirmed for Y9S3

In Y9S3 players will be able to practice their aim while waiting for a match. Search for a match, select the Shooting Range, and the game will take you into your match once it's re... Read more

PLAYER PROTECTION UPDATE
We know that Y9S2 has seen an increase in cheater activity, and in this Player Protection Update we will be showing how we are working to reverse this. The journey of Anti-Cheat is a constant back and forth between ourselves and cheat makers, and we are in this alongside our players. We are coming back stronger, and our efforts and passion will not be thwarted.

Covered in this update:

ANTI-CHEAT

• Encryption - Binary Hardening: The Impact & Investment
  
• The QB System: Advancement & Investment
  
• MouseTrap: Updates & PC Matchmaking
  
• Match Cancellation 3.0
  
• New Ban Data For May & June

ANTI-TOXICITY

• Learnings
  
• Reputation Standings: Changes
  
• Reputation System: Y9S...

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Here you can find the updates and fixes for the Y9S2.3 patch.

Y9S2.3 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• 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

PLAYER PROTECTION
DEACTIVATION OF THE REPUTATION STANDING POP-UP:

• Instead of a Reputation Notice pop-up, a yellow dot will now appear on the main menu's Reputation System tile every time a player's current Reputation Standing changes.

DEACTIVATION OF TEAM KILL KICK:

• Players will no longer be kicked from a match after excessively killing or damaging too many allies but will still have reverse friendly fire activated. Te...

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Here you can find the updates and fixes for the Y9S2.2 patch.

Y9S2.2 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.
• Ubisoft Connect: 1.26 GB
• Steam: 857 MB
• Xbox One: 1 GB
• Xbox Series X: 1.4 GB
• PlayStation 4: 1.46 GB
• PlayStation 5: 1.28 GB

BUG FIXES GAMEPLAY FIXED - Deadzone sensitivity doesn't apply calibration properly.

FIXED – Operators can melee through Shields.

LEVEL DESIGN FIXED - Drones can clip inside the wall located in EXT Valley on the Border map.

OPERATORS FIXED - Ying's Candela ability has a low level of detail when held close to the operator.

USER EXPERIENCE FIXED - Drone's red scan ping doesn't display on Player's UI during preparation phase.

FIXED - Dynamic play button text for Matchmaking is duplicated in the upper-left corner.

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Y9S2 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

Ubisoft Connect: 3.45 GB
Steam: 2.8 GB
Xbox One: 3.19 GB
Xbox Series X: 3.56 GB
PlayStation 4: 3.64 GB
PlayStation 5: 3.29 GB

PLAYER COMFORT Due to a last minute bug, the following feature was pushed back to a further season.

RAPPEL IMPROVEMENTS

• Rappel is now instant and can be entered from further away when holding the rappel input and sprinting towards a rappel point.

BUG FIXES GAMEPLAY FIXED - Players are able to eliminate more targets than the Target Drill objective states during Map Training.

FIXED - Enemies aren't pinged when they are scanned by Observation Tool during an AI Bot match.

FIXED - Tutorial's flow can't be completed as the dummy can't be scanned on the "Maintain 'scan button' to... Read more

ANTI-CHEAT STATUS UPDATE – MAY 2024
Our latest Anti-Cheat Status Update for May 2024 is here, bringing the latest updates on MouseTrap, the QB System and more!

TEAM UPDATE Our Anti-Cheat team is evolving. We're currently restructuring, growing, and allocating more resources to our Anti-Cheat team, ensuring that we can provide a secure future for Siege. As the team expands, we'll have more opportunities to reflect the benefits of this growing team in-game. While we're in this stage, our team remains focused on improving your experience.

BANS: DATA BANS + BATTLEYE BAN NUMBERS Here we have our latest ban data, including bans for February, March, and April.



DATA BANS & ADDITIONAL DETECTIONS This season marks a significant... Read more

Y9S1.3 PATCH NOTES
Y9S1.3 PATCH SIZE Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 935 MB
  
• Steam: 860 MB
  
• Xbox One: 1.1 GB
  
• Xbox Series X: 10.73 GB
  
• PlayStation 4: 1.4 GB
  
• PlayStation 5: 1.34 GB

OPERATOR BALANCING AZAMI

• Increased damage from High caliber Handguns and Revolvers by 10%.
  
• Increased damage received by Medium caliber SMGs and ARs by 10%.
  
• Increased damage received by High caliber ARs and LMGs by 5%.

IANA

• Added Impact EMP Grenade.
  
• Removed Stun Grenades.

LESION

• Gadget refill increased to 25 seconds (from 20).
  
• Initial damage reduced to 3hp (from 5).
  
• Ad...

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