After an amazing first year in collaboration with SAU_SIEGE[rainbow6.com], Sunstark[rainbow6.com], FrAgMenT[rainbow6.com], and Pericote[rainbow6.com], we are happy to present to you with another Community Artist Bundle that will be available during Y7S1.
With this program, we want to celebrate our amazingly creative and dedicated community artists and give them the chance to have their art styles represented in-game. Each chosen artist will have the opportunity to design a full set for an operator of their choice and the resulting bundles will become available during Year 7 and beyond.
To start Year 7, shinosaaaaaaang has designed a bundle for the Japanese operator Echo!

Shinosaaaaaaang’s Echo Operator Bundle includes:

• Uniform
• Headgear
• MP5SD weapon skin
• Charm

The shinosaaaaaaang Operator Bundle will be available via Prime Gaming for a limited time, starting from Monday, March 23rd.
Prime Gaming members will be able to claim this exclusive set for free. If you’re not a Prime member yet, you can sign up for a free trial.
A Renown Booster is currently available from Prime Gaming until March 23rd, so don’t forget to claim this too!

Here’s how you can get these Prime Gaming offers:

• Link your Ubisoft and Amazon accounts here[primegaming.ubisoft.com].
• Redeem the respective offer through Prime Gaming here[gaming.amazon.com].
• Receive the content automatically in-game within 48 hours.

Shinosaaaaaaang, also known as Shino, collaborated with Ubisoft back in 2018 and 2019, and is now back with a brand-new design for Echo!
Shino, an artist from Japan, has been drawing original art and fan art for almost 40 years, with her work ranging from Rainbow Six Siege to Demon Slayer. Her artworks depict many different themes and worlds, as she bases her creations on present and past inspirations. To quote Shino herself: “My art style is addictive like a sweet trap; once you are hooked, there’s no going back”.
Where does her inspiration for this bundle comes from? To echo the Yokai Drone gadget, Shino has based her design on a traditional Japanese Yokai. She drew inspiration from the Karasu Tengu, depicting the black feathers of the crow-like Yokai.
Don’t forget to follow shinosaaaaaaang on Twitter and Instagram[www.instagram.com] to stay up to date with her content and discover her world further.

What is the Community Artist Bundle Program?
The Community Artist Bundle Program launched in Y6S1 and it brings operator bundles created by some of our most talented and dedicated Siege fan artists into the game.

I’m a Siege fan artist too – what can I do to get selected as well?
Given the length of our production cycle for in-game content, the fan artists for Year 7 have already been determined. However, we are always on the lookout for future participants. If your goal is to see your bundle in-game, continue showing us your passion and strive to be an outstanding member of the Siege community. We have multiple ways for our dedicated community artists to get more involved with the game, such as the Siege Champions Program[rainbow6.com].

How can I get the Y7S1 shinosaaaaaaang Operator bundle?
Link your Ubisoft account with your Amazon account here[primegaming.ubisoft.com] and claim the Operator set through Prime Gaming[http//%28https] starting from March 23rd. After successfully redeeming the content, it will be available in your in-game inventory within 48 hours. Players must have Echo available as an operator.

Can I buy the shinosaaaaaaang Operator Bundle with Renown or R6 Credits as well?
The shinosaaaaaaang Operator Bundle is exclusive to Prime Gaming for a limited time only and can be obtained via the Prime Gaming offer as described above. Prime Gaming is included for free with Amazon Prime, and free trials are available for new users.

Will this offer be available on all platforms?
Yes, it can be redeemed on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Amazon Luna, and Google Stadia.

How long will this offer be available?
Following its release on March 23rd, you have one month to claim this offer via Prime Gaming.

I don’t see my rewards.
If you’re having trouble redeeming your shinosaaaaaaang Operator Bundle, please contact our support[support.ubisoft.com].

For more information about Prime Gaming, visit the Prime Gaming FAQ[www.amazongames.com].

Kompletter Artikel: COMMUNITY ARTIST BUNDLE PROGRAM Y7S1: SHINOSAAAAAAANG

You can find here the updates and fixes made over the course of the Y7S1 Season Test Server. For the full Demon Veil Patch Notes, click here[rainbow6.com].

Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 4.4 GB
• Steam: 3.8 GB
• Xbox One: 13.82 GB
• Xbox Series X: 13.17 GB
• PS4: 5.17 GB
• PS5: 4.66 GB

FIXED – Camera is zoomed out while aiming down sights with the Reflex B sight equipped.
FIXED – Entering Observation Tools will default to security cameras if one of a player’s Observation Tools was picked up or destroyed.
FIXED – Unable to pick up some devices that are deployed into small spaces.
FIXED – Camera goes out of bounds if watching a kill cam when the end of round replay begins.
FIXED – Windows don’t break when deploying a device on a barricade.
FIXED – After spawning, crosshairs can sometimes remain visible while aiming down sights.
FIXED – Camera goes out of bounds for Attackers in support mode when the last Attacker is eliminated and there are no Observation Tools on their team.
FIXED – Bulletproof Camera EMP burst disables electronic map objects for 15 seconds instead of 6 seconds.
FIXED – Bulletproof Camera EMP burst can destroy fragile map objects.
FIXED – Crosshairs of the Reflex B sight are obstructed by the iron sights of various weapons.
FIXED – Defuser disappears if an Attacker picks up the defuser and disconnects between Attacker lock and the start of the Action Phase.
FIXED – SPAS-15 shotgun has no reticle for some non-magnifying sights.
FIXED – Enemy AI doesn’t interact with Azami’s Kiba Barriers.

FIXED – Multiple LOD issues on various maps.
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier doesn’t break when the breakable wall it’s deployed on is completely destroyed.

BANK
FIXED – Valkyrie’s Black Eye doesn’t lose signal when thrown onto the garage door outside at EXT Garage Ramp on Bank map.

COASTLINE
FIXED – Ceiling decals in 1F Blue Bar aren’t destroyed when destroying the floor in 2F Billiard floor on Coastline map.
FIXED – Valkyrie’s Black Eye loses signal on the ceilings of various second floor rooms on Coastline map.

FAVELA
FIXED – Players can defuse the same bomb site twice to win a Training Grounds match on Favela map.

KANAL
FIXED – Valkyrie’s Black Eye doesn’t lose signal when thrown outside onto the bottom of 2F Upper Bridge on Kanal map.

OUTBACK
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier can allow players to get inside the shark on Outback map.

THEME PARK
FIXED – Valkyrie’s Black Eye loses signal at 1F Yellow Corridor drone vent on Theme Park map.

TOWER
FIXED – Ace’s S.E.L.M.A. Aqua Breacher activates when deployed on the indestructible floor in 1F Lounge on Tower map.

FIXED – Various Operators are missing some non-magnifying weapon sights.
FIXED – Various modelling and clipping issues.
FIXED – Various animation issues.

ACE
FIXED – Ace’s S.E.L.M.A. Aqua Breacher has no SFX when equipped and held.

ARUNI
FIXED – Aruni’s MK14 EBR is missing Muzzle Brake from weapon barrels.

AZAMI
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier doesn’t collapse when an operator stands on it.
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier deployment VFX are visible on the opposite side of the wall it’s deployed on.
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier deployment VFX are visible from the other side of walls.
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier deployment VFX aren’t visible when watching a match replay.
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier destroys Goyo’s Volcán Canisters when it expands.
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier doesn’t destroy the canister of Mira’s Black Mirror when it expands, making the canister indestructible.
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier doesn’t break when an Operator stands on it if it was deployed on a hatch that gets destroyed afterward.
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier doesn’t break when an Attacker exits rappel through the Barrier.
FIXED – Azami’s Kiba Barrier can sometimes prevent vaulting through windows when it’s deployed on a ceiling.

BANDIT
FIXED – Bandit’s Shock Wire can’t be deployed on a reinforced hatch when another device is in the center of it.

CAPITÃO
FIXED – Incendiary bolts from Capitão’s Tactical Crossbow don’t disappear when Capitão disconnects.

CAVEIRA
FIXED – Caveira’s SPAS-15 Reflex C sight is incorrectly attached to the weapon.

FLORES
FIXED – Flores’ RCE-Ratero Charge floats midair when affected by Mute’s Signal Disruptor while jumping.
FIXED – Activating Flores’ RCE-Ratero Charge changes the Observation Tool that an Operator was viewing.

FUZE
FIXED – Fuze’s AK12 is missing Scope 2.0x from weapon sights.
FIXED – Fuze’s Cluster Charge can be deployed on an angle where a reinforced and indestructible wall meet.

GOYO
FIXED – Defenders lose the round and Goyo gets a Friendly Fire penalty if an Attacker moves the hostage near a Volcán Canister and disconnects after deploying a device to destroy the canister.

IQ
FIXED – IQ’s Electronics Detector can detect Azami’s Kiba Barrier when the kunai is the environment but undeployed.

MAESTRO
FIXED – Bullet impact visuals appear on both of Maestro’s Evil Eyes when only one is shot.

MAVERICK
FIXED – Maverick’s Breaching Torch is unable to breach a reinforced wall when an Operator’s shield is pressed against the other side.

MELUSI
FIXED – Melusi’s Banshee detects Operators through Azami’s Kiba Barrier.

OSA
FIXED – Osa’s Talon-8 Shield remains visible if it’s destroyed by Maverick’s Breaching Torch during deployment.

PULSE
FIXED – Pulse’s Cardiac Sensor can’t be unequipped after a player equips it and immediately swaps to a gadget.

TACHANKA
FIXED – Tachanka’s DP27 has no reticle when aiming down some non-magnifying sights.

WAMAI
FIXED – Defenders lose the round and Wamai gets a Friendly Fire penalty if an Attacker moves the hostage near Wamai’s MAG-Net and disconnects after deploying a device to destroy the MAG-Net.

YING
FIXED – Ying is unable to vault while holding a Candela.

ZERO
FIXED – Zero’s SC3000K has access to Scope 2.5x A in weapon sights.

FIXED – Some unique ability previews are missing during the Preparation Phase.
FIXED – Privacy Options can be reset to default while the player is in the middle of a match.
FIXED – "View Fullscreen" button doesn’t work for unique abilities and victory celebrations when selected using a mouse.
FIXED – Duplicated pop-ups for Team Deathmatch can appear on game launch.
FIXED – The Home section background is sometimes replaced by a black screen after exiting the Notifications section.
FIXED – The last Operator eliminated at the end of a match doesn’t appear eliminated on the scoreboard.
FIXED – Team Deathmatch playlist pop-up appears before the intro cinematic finishes.
FIXED – Players can join an in-progress Team Deathmatch match when there is less than 2 minutes left in the round or when 3/4 of the total eliminations has been reached.
FIXED – Long delay between the end of a Custom Local Team Deathmatch match and when the MVP starts.
FIXED – Player usernames aren’t display during the MVP of a Team Deathmatch match.
FIXED – Screen resolution slider for Display options can become unresponsive.
FIXED – Crash occurs when multiple players repeatedly switch Operators while the lobby is paused by the host.
FIXED – Various UI issues.
FIXED – Various localization issues.
FIXED – Various customization issues.
FIXED – Various VFX and SFX issues.
FIXED – Overall game performance.

FIXED – Gunshot audio replays every time a Match Replay is rewound.
FIXED – Player isn’t returned to the Watch section at the end of a match replay.
FIXED – Match Replay experiences long loading times when transitioning between rounds if the rewind and pause buttons are pressed repeatedly as the round ends.
FIXED – Match Replay recordings aren’t created for Testing Grounds matches on the Test Server.
FIXED – Various Match Replay camera issues.

Kompletter Artikel: Y7S1 Demon Veil Patch Notes Addendum

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

{LINK REMOVED}Jynxzi

{LINK REMOVED}Get_Flanked

{LINK REMOVED}FastAnne

{LINK REMOVED}Sha77e

{LINK REMOVED}Ad9m {LINK REMOVED}Alfredoplays {LINK REMOVED}AnneMunition {LINK REMOVED}Beaulo {LINK REMOVED}Bighead {LINK REMOVED}Bnans {LINK REMOVED}Braction6 {LINK REMOVED}Drid {LINK REMOVED}Gabbo IceyCat25 {LINK REMOVED}Interro {LINK REMOVED}JerichoFive {LINK REMOVED}JessGOAT {LINK REMOVED}Jinu6734 {LINK REMOVED}Just9n {LINK REMOVED}Kalera {LINK REMOVED}KingGeorge {LINK REMOVED}KittyR6 {LINK REMOVED}LagonisR6 {LINK REMOVED}Lil_Lexi {LINK REMOVED}Lt Custard {LINK REMOVED}MacieJay {LINK REMOVED}Matimi0 {LINK REMOVED}MrBboy45 {LINK REMOVED}Narcoleptic Nugget {LINK REMOVED}PaladinAmber {LINK REMOVED}Pengu {LINK REMOVED}Punjistick {LINK REMOVED}REMGURI / 렘쨩 {LINK REMOVED}Rubsarb {LINK REMOVED}Salty Academy {LINK REMOVED}SexyCake {LINK REMOVED}Shorty {LINK REMOVED}SilphTV {LINK REMOVED}TangyD {LINK REMOVED}Tatted {LINK REMOVED}THE_M3RY {LINK REMOVED}Tranth {LINK REMOVED}Varsity {LINK REMOVED}WhiteShark67 {LINK REMOVED}z1ronic {LINK REMOVED}Zander {LINK REMOVED}yo_boy_roy {LINK REMOVED}Mag6 {LINK REMOVED}CCSesports {LINK REMOVED}RazaH {LINK REMOVED}Heideltraut {LINK REMOVED}Nesk {LINK REMOVED}Thaqil {LINK REMOVED}Patife {LINK REMOVED}Lusorkoeffizient {LINK REMOVED}Galadriex

These charms are only available by subscribing to the respective streamer’s Twitch channel with a linked Uplay account. For more information on how to link your Uplay and Twitch account, as well as opt in for Twitch Drops, please refer to {LINK REMOVED}this FAQ.

We are always on the lookout for additional content creators to add to the program and will be exploring new candidates in 2022. If your goal is to see your charm in game, we use the following criteria to begin the selection process for potential candidates:

Requirements to be considered
– Approximately 350+ concurrent viewers – preferable.
– Average of 10 Rainbow Six streams per month.
– Average of 20 hours of Rainbow Six streamed per month.
– Positive standing with Ubisoft/Rainbow Six Siege.
– High quality level of content.
– Twitch Partnered.
– Rainbow Six Siege reserves the right for final decision.

Consideration for Removal
– Less than 10 Rainbow Six Siege main streams over 3 months.
– Level of quality dropping below an acceptable level.
– Standing with Rainbow Six Siege/Ubisoft compromised.
– Any actions that may negatively affect the R6S/Ubisoft brand.
– Loss of Twitch Partnership.
– Rainbow Six Siege reserves the right for removal of any charms.

Kompletter Artikel: New Rainbow Six Siege Streamer Charms for Y7S1!

Rainbow Six Siege introduces the first season of Year 7, Demon Veil! Azami, our newest Operator, joins Rainbow with an extensive background ranging from motorized Tokyo police officer to being a bodyguard in the private sector. Focused and determined beyond all doubt, she will bring her skills forward in the defense of her teammates. Her Kiba Barrier will bring a unique twist to the battlefield. Read the Patch Notes below for full details.

View Patch Notes[rainbow6.com]

Kompletter Artikel: Demon Veil

In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we’ll go into more detail about the balancing changes that’ll come with Demon Veil’s pre-season update and give you an insight into the reasons behind these changes.

For more information on all the updates, changes and content that was released with Demon Veil, check out the seasonal patch notes here[rainbow6.com].

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 & ban.

Presence definition: pick rate of an Operator when not banned. Win Delta: The Win Delta is aggregated from Operator’s Win Deltas per Bomb Site.

OPERATOR BAN RATE

• All Attackers can change their Operator and loadout in addition to spawn location during Preparation Phase. 
• Attacker Repick is available in all modes.
• Sixth-Pick and Reveal Phase are removed from Custom Match settings options.

Population targeted by this change: All players.

Attacker Repick is something we tried on the most recent Lab Test Server for Y6S4. As discussed in its [panel debut](https://youtu.be/HcE6_DiKkcs?t=205&type=link), Attacker Repick is meant to help emphasize the importance of intel-gathering for Attackers, and ultimately broaden the selection of viable operators and strategic choices available when on the offensive. With this, we hope to promote more deliberate choices around how players gather which intel, especially on Attack – as well as how a team of Defenders choose to handle enemy intel-denial. 

Attacker Repick has seen minimal changes since the Lab Test Server, where it was mostly well understood and seen as intuitive to use, along with not tipping the overall Attacker/Defender balance too drastically. We will, of course, continue to monitor data and discussions around the feature as everyone gets used to it in Y7S1. 

• All weapon sights have been renamed and reorganized.
• All weapons get all sights of their given optical levels (weapons previously without 2.5x do not receive 2.5x sights).
• Replaced all instances of Low Red Dot with High Red Dot to minimize vision obstruction.

Population targeted by this change: All players.

In an effort to make weapons and sights more universal across operators, as well as easier to organize, we’ve opened the floodgates on sight styles. Now primary weapons and non-handgun secondary weapons will have access to all non-magnifying sights (Non-magnifying scopes are Red Dot, Reflex, and Holographic). Weapons with a 2.5x scope will now have both 2.5x scope variants. Tachanka’s DP27 unique reflex sight will stay unique to Tachanka, but we hope that you get a kick out of sporting your favorite sights in style – especially you Glaz mains out there.

• Defenders’ cameras (from Valkyrie, Maestro, and Bulletproof cams) and Defenders’ drones (from Echo and Mozzie) placed outside disconnect 10 seconds after being placed.

Population targeted by this change: Top Ranked & Newcomers.

This change was initially delayed after being announced for the Y6S4 Test Server, but now with the kinks ironed out it’s finally here for Y7S1. Along with Attacker Repick, this change is directed at increasing the importance and usage of cameras and intel-gathering tools inside. Playing against consistent Defender outdoor visibility can feel tedious at best and oppressive at worst – often with little possible recourse for the Attackers. That early-game intel can still be gathered, but it now has a strict time-limit; making those moments far more vital and with less of a sour taste for Attackers at the start of a round. 

• Changed Volcán Shield to Volcán Canister, which no longer has a deployable shield.
• Volcán Canister can now be used as a deployable gadget on grounds and walls:
• Volcán Canister has a bulletproof casing, protecting it from certain angles.
• Reduced Volcán Canister explosion damage and destruction.
• Increased Volcán Canister fire duration to 20s (from 10).
• Increased number of Volcán Canister charges to 4 (from 2).

Population targeted by this change: Pro Play.

This change is pretty significant for Goyo, essentially trading defensive capabilities to double-down on zone denial. We’re hoping that the buffs to his Volcán’s area of effect capabilities will offset the removal of his more frontline-defense, which could keep multiple areas in a state of quasi-denial with limited options to counter. Now even though Goyo has to place the charges in a more planned, exposed way, the benefits of doing so in key locations or for key moments should be more rewarding overall. These changes should also help make Goyo a more clear alternative to Smoke as originally intended. 

• Reduced opening & closing time to 0.75s (from 2).

Population targeted by this change: Top Ranked.

We wanted to make Melusi’s Banshee more susceptible to high-skill Attacker play. Though this change is technically a nerf and will allow Attackers to more quickly destroy the exposed weak point of the Banshee, we hope this will serve to keep Defenders more vigilant for the activation sound as well, making Melusi a strong but not quite a must-have operator. 

• Black Eye and ARGUS cameras can be accessed while they are still in the air – however the video feed does not begin until they attach to a surface.

Population targeted by this change: All players.

This is a small change that was initially packaged with the new behavior for outdoor cameras and will allow Valk and Zero players to get a few more important moments of utility out of their camera gadgets. We hope this quality of life improvement will kick in at the right moments to shave off a few precious seconds. 

• Kona Stations only heal if the player is below 100% health.

Population targeted by this change: Top Ranked.

We wanted to adjust the Kona Station to be less of an aggressive tool, being used to over-heal then peek for minimal health loss. At the same time, this will also help the station get more general use as team anchors will be less able to use them up by accident. 

• Removed movement speed penalty from the CSRX 300.

Population targeted by this change: All players.

This is a small quality of life change as we continue working on better refining the balance and feel of several operators. 

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Try out the latest Siege updates on the Test Server and don’t hesitate to report any bugs or issues you encounter on the new and improved R6Fix[r6fix.ubi.com].

Follow us and share your feedback on Twitter, Reddit, Facebook[www.facebook.com] and on our forums[forums.ubi.com].

Kompletter Artikel: Y7S1 PRE-SEASON DESIGNER'S NOTES

Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 2.49 GB
• Steam: 1.01 GB
• Xbox One: 2.14 GB
• Xbox Series X: 2.58 GB
• PS4: 2.68 GB
• PS5: 1.99 GB

• Investigations are ongoing for the crashes related to audio issues on Xbox and it’s suspected to be related to sound data corruption.
• Today’s patch aims to help limit the number of crashes related to these issues and will allow the team to collect data from active cases to help further investigations.
• A new icon (see below) has been introduced and will appear in-game when a related audio issue is identified on your end.
  
  • If you see this audio icon, rebooting the console at your earliest convenience should help avoid the issue and minimize the chance of crashing.
• The team will continue to share progress updates via the Siege Twitter account as a more extensive fix for this issue is worked on.

• Muzzle Brake attachment can be equipped on the MK14.

• FO-12
  • Reduced damage to 25 (from 35).
  • Reduced Extended Barrel attachment damage modifier to be consistent with other weapons.

• Concussion effect of Grzmot Mine and KS79 no longer affects movement speed.

FIXED – Camera goes out of bounds for an Attacker that’s watching a death replay when the end of round replay begins.
FIXED – Bulletproof cam remains visually present when the deploy animation is interrupted.
FIXED – Fuze’s Cluster charge cannot be deployed on Mira’s Black Mirror.
FIXED – Razorbloom and Grzmot mine can be activated through a soft wall if the wall is shot with a small caliber weapon.
FIXED – Ping doesn’t function when looking at a lower angle with Twitch’s Shock Drone.

FIXED – Destruction, clipping, and lighting issues on various maps.
FIXED – LOD issues on various maps.
FIXED – Some devices can be hidden behind the bookshelf in 2F CEO Office on Bank map.

FIXED – While using a controller, player cannot lean and hold Ying’s Candela at the same time.
FIXED – Animation is missing for the Victory Celebration of Ash’s Black Viper elite.

FIXED – Crash occurs when players shoot a certain locations on some maps.
FIXED – Various UI issues.
FIXED – Various BattlePass issues.
FIXED – Various shop issues.
FIXED – The game soft locks when changing the mouse sensibility while eliminated.
FIXED – Various audio and SFX issues.
FIXED – Various localization issues.
FIXED – Various customization issues.
FIXED – Players is removed for inactivity on Xbox after disconnecting and reconnecting a controller during a match.
FIXED – Missing text on 3D preview in Packs after previewing items from different categories.
FIXED – Player gets redirected to the home screen after interrupting a Pack opening by pressing ESC.
FIXED – Compass Location and Orientation doesn’t update for a caster when switching from one player in first person to another in third person.
FIXED – Various HUD issues.

Kompletter Artikel: Y6S4.2 Patch Notes

In this latest edition of Designer’s Notes, we’ll go into more detail about the balancing changes that’ll come with High Calibre’s mid-season update and give you an insight into the reasons behind these changes.

For more information on all the updates, changes and content that was released with High Calibre, check out the seasonal patch notes here[rainbow6.com].

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 & ban.

Presence definition: pick rate of an Operator when not banned. Win Delta: The Win Delta is aggregated from Operator’s Win Deltas per Bomb Site.

OPERATOR BAN RATE

You may notice that this update’s Designer’s Notes are shorter than usual. With Six Invitational 2022 coming up quickly, we want to be careful about making changes that could cause major shifts in the meta so close to the event. We think balance is in a good place right now and want to take this moment to observe how it sits with our Pro scene, and use that intel to help guide future changes.

In the meantime, we’ve made some adjustments we’ve had in mind for quite some time and have plans in place for post-SI22 balancing changes that we can’t wait to share soon!

• Added Muzzle Break to Mk 14.

Population targeted by this change: Casual and Top Ranked.
More choice is typically a good thing, so we regularly evaluate which weapon attachments different operators have access to and make adjustments as needed. One case that stood out to us was Aruni and her Mk 14 EBR, since hers only had one barrel attachment compared to its other owner, Dokkaebi, who has three. This is because prior to Aruni’s release, there were concerns that a DMR with recoil stabilization would be too strong for a Defender. After watching her performance on Live and comparing the Mk 14 to the P10-Roni (which out-paces it), we made the decision to give her more options and add the Muzzle Brake to her kit.

While we feel she’s in a largely solid place, she could still benefit from a slight buff. This added attachment choice will help tame the initial kick of her shots, giving her a little nudge in fragging potential, while creating more consistency between our two Mk 14 users. Given its usefulness for newer players who are learning Siege and could use the recoil reduction, we have also made this the default barrel attachment on the Mk 14.

• FO-12
  • Reduced damage to 25 (from 35).
  • Reduced Extended Barrel attachment damage modifier to be consistent with other weapons.

Population targeted by this change: Casual and Top Ranked.

It’s little surprise that 3-speed operators with shotguns can be a force to be reckoned with in the right hands, but we’ve found that this is even more true on console with players using controllers. Between its power, Ela’s speed, and a forgiving spread, the FO-12 can be a frustrating weapon to come up against on console, so we’ve tweaked its damage values on all platforms. We expect it will still be powerful in up-close scenarios as intended, but will be less oppressive and dominant in console settings.

In addition to this, we also reduced the damage modifier of the FO-12’s Extended Barrel attachment to make it consistent with all other weapons in the game. While this is a slight nerf to where Ela currently is, it should be barely noticeable. Why make this change then? Similar to the change to damage drop-off and Silencers in Y6S3[rainbow6.com], we want attachments to behave consistently between guns, so this change will bring the FO-12’s Extended Barrel in line with other weapons.

• Removed movement speed reduction when affected by concussion effect of Grzmot Mine and KS79.

Population targeted by this change: Casual and Top Ranked.

We’ve talked before about how some gameplay mechanics create more frustrating than they need to. It factored into the decision to reduce the effect of screen shakes[rainbow6.com] and plays a similar role here. Slowing players’ movement when they’ve been hit with Ela’s Grzmot Mine or Zofia’s KS79 often feels like a rolling snowball as players receive multiple inconveniences all at once. This can feel like you’re left as a sitting duck.

To limit this frustration and give affected players a fighting chance to react, we’ve made the decision to remove the speed reduction associated with their concussion effects. Of course, they will still retain all their other effects which we feel will continue to be valuable in trapping scenarios, especially their ability to interrupt actions. While we know this will sting for Ela and Zofia mains, we don’t expect it to be as significant of a change as it might feel at first glance, especially given both of them have a slightly above average win delta.

Try out the latest Siege updates on the Test Server and don’t hesitate to report any bugs or issues you encounter on the new and improved R6Fix[r6fix.ubi.com].

Follow us and share your feedback on Twitter, Reddit, Facebook[www.facebook.com] and on our forums[forums.ubi.com].

[rainbow6.com]

Kompletter Artikel: Y6S4.2 DESIGNER'S NOTES

Year 7 is right around the corner, and we have many exciting things to share with you over the coming months. We also want to keep the community informed about some updates to the core team.

Read on for some words prepared by our Creative Director, Leroy Athanassoff, as he welcomes a new but familiar face into the role.

Hi Siege players and community,

Leroy

Hello Operators,

Alex

Kompletter Artikel: RAINBOW SIX SIEGE: CORE TEAM UPDATE

Welcome to the first ever Rainbow International Snowball Fight!

We’ve got some tight competition on our teams, with only the best from each nation selected to participate. The Blue Blades and The Orange Blizzards have been gearing up all season for this wintry match. Two teams of elite players with unique skills going head-to-head, who will come out on top and who will get a face full of snow?

This is going to be one serious game ladies and gentlemen. Watch out for those snowballs, but don’t forget to have fun. Welcome to Snow Brawl!

For three weeks starting December 14th, enter the Snow Brawl!

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Find the download sizes for each platform below.

• Ubisoft Connect: 3.38 GB
• Steam: 2.07 GB
• Xbox One: 1.94 GB
• Xbox Series X: 2.71 GB
• PS4: 2.19 GB
• PS5: 2.44 GB

• Added an in-game toggle to show or hide an Operator Card while in Support Mode.

GAMEPLAY

• FIXED – Reverse friendly fire icon is not displayed during the end of round replay if the last Defender standing eliminates the hostage.
• FIXED – Headshot Only setting is missing from the Matchmaking Preferences for Training Grounds.
• FIXED – When Thatcher’s EMP Grenade disables Thorn’s Razorbloom Shell, the scoring message names Thorn’s unique ability instead of Thatcher’s.
• FIXED – AI opponents equipped with assault rifles don’t fire at players in Training Grounds on PS5.
• LEVEL DESIGN
• FIXED – Collision, destruction, clipping, and lighting issues on various maps.
• FIXED – Multiple issues with planting or picking up the defuser in specific areas on various maps.
• FIXED – LOD and LOS issues on various maps.

OPERATORS

• FIXED – When a Mag-NET device detonates and eliminates a hostage, it is counted as an accidental death instead of reverse friendly fire for Wamai.

USER EXPERIENCE

• FIXED – Various UI issues.
• FIXED – Various audio and SFX issues.
• FIXED – Various localization issues.
• FIXED – Various customization issues.
• FIXED – Microphone remains open after releasing Push To Talk button.
• FIXED – Performance drops to 30fps when highlighting any uniform in the Progression section of the Battle Pass.
• FIXED – Performance drops while browsing and opening Alpha Packs.
• FIXED – Incorrect purchase option is highlighted in the Get Packs side panel.
• FIXED – The first two Battle Pass tiers appear as locked when unlocking next tier.

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