A new update for Rainbow Six Siege is finally here, and it brings some improvements with it! The Y8S1.1 update focuses on fixing bugs and improving the player experience. Ubisoft has implemented numerous bug fixes and addressed some user experience issues. In this article, we will highlight the key points.
Patch Sizes
The patch size varies depending on the platform. On Xbox One, the patch size is 1.28 GB, and on Xbox Series X, it is 1.59 GB. For Playstation 4 and 5, the patch size is 1.88 GB and 1.36 GB, respectively.
Gameplay Improvements
A number of gameplay issues have been fixed, including problems with Maestro's Evil Eye, Valkyrie's Black Eye, and Bulletproof Camera. The feedback on Brava's Kludge Drone HUD has also been corrected when the distance from the drone is too far. The reload animation bug on the 6P41 has been fixed, and the hack VFX has been corrected when a drone is hacked by Brava's Kludge Drone.
Audio Fixes
Another issue that has been fixed is related to Echo's Yokai. The deactivation SFX was not present after the drone was hacked by Brava's Kludge Drone and brought within range of Mute's Signal Disruptor.
Operator Fixes
Various operator issues have also been fixed. For example, the issue where the prompt to open and shoot Maestro's Evil Eye was not displayed after it was hacked by Brava's Kludge Drone has been fixed. The hack VFX issue when taking over Kludge Drones has also been corrected, as well as the appearance of Lesion's Gu Mines on a Mag-NET drone from Brava's Kludge Drone.
User-Friendliness Fixes
Finally, various user experience issues have been fixed, including LOD issues on various maps, shop and customization issues, various localization issues, and issues with the Play-Again button in the Play area. A bug where the operator portrait does not display the correct operator icon in the enlarged Battle Pass map has also been fixed.
Overall, Ubisoft has made many improvements and fixed issues with the Y8S1.1 update to enhance the player experience. We are excited to see what Ubisoft has in store for the Rainbow Six Siege community in the future and will keep you updated!
