The latest update for Rainbow Six Siege, version Y9S2.3, includes a range of improvements and changes aimed at enhancing gameplay and player experience. Here are the main features of this update:
Operator Balancing
- Buck: The Gonne-6 secondary weapon has been removed to maintain his focus on environmental destruction and vertical play (Gameranx) (XP Patch).
- Echo: Adjusted to have 3 health and 1 speed. The MP5SD now includes a magnified scope, supporting a more passive playstyle (XP Patch) (Gameranx).
- Ela: Reintroduced Impact Grenades, allowing for greater mobility and dynamic gameplay. The Observation Blocker has been removed (XP Patch) (Gameranx).
- Melusi: Added ITA12S as a secondary weapon and increased the Banshee Sonic Defense count (XP Patch).
- Gridlock: Increased damage of Trax Stingers to 15 HP per tick from 10 HP (XP Patch).
Gameplay and Map Fixes
- Fixed various gameplay issues, such as players being unable to vault certain railings and drones getting stuck on maps like Lair and Bank (PlayStation Universe) (XP Patch).
- Level design improvements have been made to prevent exploitative line of sight and clipping issues (PlayStation Universe).
Player Protection and Anti-Cheat Measures
- The update introduces enhancements to player protection systems, including MouseTrap, which targets players using spoofing devices and adjusts matchmaking accordingly (Ubisoft).
- New anti-toxicity measures are being implemented to monitor and reduce toxic behavior in the game (Ubisoft).
Other Fixes
- Addressed user experience issues such as chat functionality problems and Battle Pass content display errors (PlayStation Universe) (XP Patch).
These changes reflect Ubisoft’s ongoing commitment to refining gameplay and maintaining a fair and competitive environment in Rainbow Six Siege. For more detailed information, you can visit the official Ubisoft site or check out additional resources on Gameranx and PlayStation Universe.