Y11S1.3 PATCH NOTES
See the upcoming changes to Rainbow Six Siege with the release of Y11S1.3.BALANCINGThese are small adjustments that don’t aim to alter an Operator’s overall power level or flexibility. Instead, they focus on polishing gameplay details, improving consistency, and enhancing quality-of-life without shifting the meta. Our goal is to maintain a steady stream of these refinements alongside major updates, helping the game consistently and constantly evolve and improve.CAVEIRAIncreased Silent Step's maximum duration to enhance flanking potential.SILENT STEPMax. resources: Increased to 15 seconds (from 12)Total refill time: Increased to 15 seconds (from 12)KAIDReduced the activation time of the Electroclaw for more responsive counterplay and mid-round adjustments.RTILA ELECTROCLAWActivation time: Reduced to 3.5 seconds (from 4)VIGILExtended the maximum duration of the ERC-7 to improve his ability to reposition and disrupt attacker intel for longer periods.ERC-7Max. resources: Increased to 15 seconds (from 12)Total refill time: Increased to 15 seconds (from 12)WARDENIncreased Glance Smart Glasses' maximum duration to allow Warden to counter smoke and flash-based executes more reliably.GLANCE SMART GLASSESMax resources: Increased to 22 seconds (from 20)Total refill time: Increased to 22 seconds (from 20)ZEROReduced the Argus Camera laser refill time to enable more frequent gadget interaction and increase pressure on defender utility.ARGUS CAMERALaser refill time: Reduced to 12 seconds (from 15)AUG A2Reduced vertical recoil to improve sustained fire control and weapon consistency.RECOIL – PC & CONSOLEReduced vertical recoilOPERATORS AFFECTEDIQWamaiM762Reduced lateral recoil to provide better predictability and reward controlled burst firing.RECOIL – PCReduced horizontal recoilOPERATORS AFFECTEDZofiaSPEAR .308Reduced vertical recoil to make the weapon more manageable during longer engagements.RECOIL – PC & CONSOLEReduced first-shot kickReduced vertical recoilOPERATORS AFFECTEDFinkaThunderbirdBUG FIXESLEVEL DESIGNFIXED – When entering Landmark Drill or Target Drill modes in Villa, the default defensive barriers are missing.FIXED – In the exterior construction area of Oregon, players can go on the generator for an advantageous line of sight.FIXED – When entering the Yacht's second floor kitchen pantry, Defenders are marked as outside.OPERATORSFIXED – The left directional pad button has two simultaneous functionalities when playing as Solid Snake.FIXED – The Frag Grenade is always highlighted in the Gadget HUD upon spawning as Solid Snake.FIXED – When playing as Lion using the default model, his EE-One-D screen is blank.FIXED – Oryx's Climb ability can be used alongside a Proximity Alarm, allowing him to use his weapon in situations he should not be able to.FIXED – Using Azami's Kiba Barrier, Operators can vault under the stairs on the Border map.AUDIOFIXED – When a fire extinguisher explodes, the sound effect is missing unless Ela or Zofia are in the game.USER EXPERIENCEFIXED – Banned accounts can accept invites to custom online lobbies.FIXED – Players cannot navigate to the Shop tab after purchasing Paragon & Elite Masterpiece bundles.FIXED – Multiple Operators load on top of each other when switching tabs in the Hub screen.FIXED – Voice Chat Input Sensitivity title and description are inaccurate.Join the discussion on X, Instagram, Reddit, Discord, Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, and YouTube.Encountering a bug? Report your experience at R6Fix.
See the upcoming changes to Rainbow Six Siege with the release of Y11S1.3.
These are small adjustments that don’t aim to alter an Operator’s overall power level or flexibility. Instead, they focus on polishing gameplay details, improving consistency, and enhancing quality-of-life without shifting the meta. Our goal is to maintain a steady stream of these refinements alongside major updates, helping the game consistently and constantly evolve and improve.
Increased Silent Step's maximum duration to enhance flanking potential.
SILENT STEP
Max. resources: Increased to 15 seconds (from 12)
Total refill time: Increased to 15 seconds (from 12)
Reduced the activation time of the Electroclaw for more responsive counterplay and mid-round adjustments.
RTILA ELECTROCLAW
Activation time: Reduced to 3.5 seconds (from 4)
Extended the maximum duration of the ERC-7 to improve his ability to reposition and disrupt attacker intel for longer periods.
ERC-7
Max. resources: Increased to 15 seconds (from 12)
Total refill time: Increased to 15 seconds (from 12)
Increased Glance Smart Glasses' maximum duration to allow Warden to counter smoke and flash-based executes more reliably.
GLANCE SMART GLASSES
Max resources: Increased to 22 seconds (from 20)
Total refill time: Increased to 22 seconds (from 20)
Reduced the Argus Camera laser refill time to enable more frequent gadget interaction and increase pressure on defender utility.
ARGUS CAMERA
Laser refill time: Reduced to 12 seconds (from 15)
Reduced vertical recoil to improve sustained fire control and weapon consistency.
RECOIL – PC & CONSOLE
Reduced vertical recoil
OPERATORS AFFECTED
IQ
Wamai
Reduced lateral recoil to provide better predictability and reward controlled burst firing.
RECOIL – PC
Reduced horizontal recoil
OPERATORS AFFECTED
Zofia
Reduced vertical recoil to make the weapon more manageable during longer engagements.
Reduced first-shot kick
Reduced vertical recoil
Finka
Thunderbird
FIXED – When entering Landmark Drill or Target Drill modes in Villa, the default defensive barriers are missing.
FIXED – In the exterior construction area of Oregon, players can go on the generator for an advantageous line of sight.
FIXED – When entering the Yacht's second floor kitchen pantry, Defenders are marked as outside.
FIXED – The left directional pad button has two simultaneous functionalities when playing as Solid Snake.
FIXED – The Frag Grenade is always highlighted in the Gadget HUD upon spawning as Solid Snake.
FIXED – When playing as Lion using the default model, his EE-One-D screen is blank.
FIXED – Oryx's Climb ability can be used alongside a Proximity Alarm, allowing him to use his weapon in situations he should not be able to.
FIXED – Using Azami's Kiba Barrier, Operators can vault under the stairs on the Border map.
FIXED – When a fire extinguisher explodes, the sound effect is missing unless Ela or Zofia are in the game.
FIXED – Banned accounts can accept invites to custom online lobbies.
FIXED – Players cannot navigate to the Shop tab after purchasing Paragon & Elite Masterpiece bundles.
FIXED – Multiple Operators load on top of each other when switching tabs in the Hub screen.
FIXED – Voice Chat Input Sensitivity title and description are inaccurate.
Join the discussion on X, Instagram, Reddit, Discord, Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, and YouTube.
Encountering a bug? Report your experience at R6Fix.
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