​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 unles