Ubisoft has released the Rainbow Six Siege Y9S4 patch, bringing significant operator adjustments, gameplay improvements, and a comprehensive texture reforge.
Y9S4 Patch Notes Addendum
Patch Size Details
The Y9S4 patch varies in size across platforms:
- Ubisoft Connect: 73.99 GB
- Steam: 14.8 GB
- Xbox One: 34.4 GB
- Xbox Series X: 40.7 GB
- PlayStation 4: 39.90 GB
- PlayStation 5: 36.74 GB
The substantial size is primarily due to the texture reforge.
Operator and Gameplay Changes
Shotgun Adjustments
Enhancements to the shotgun ecosystem for both PC and console include:
- ADS Dispersion Cone Reduction: ITA12L, M590A1, M870, SG-CQB, FO-12, SASG-12
- Hip-Fire Dispersion Cone Reduction: ITA12L, M590A1, M870, SG-CQB, Supernova
- First Shot Recoil Reduction: M1014, SPAS12, Super 90, SASG-12
- Increased Vertical Recoil After First Shot: M1014, SPAS12, Super 90
Window Blocker Implementation
To mitigate toxicity and spawn peeking:
- Players can no longer navigate onto window ledges.
- Vaulting and hot-breaching through windows remain unaffected.
Texture Reforge
A comprehensive texture reforge has been implemented, resulting in a larger-than-usual patch size (between 30 and 40 GB).
Bug Fixes
The Y9S4 patch addresses several gameplay issues:
- Shield Alignment: Fixed an issue where shields didn't lean with the operator when holding a grenade, as viewed by opponents.
- Blackbeard's H.U.L.L. Shield: Resolved instances where the shield occasionally failed to block damage from throwable devices.
- Defender Bots Behavior: Corrected a bug causing defender bots to leave the building when a player selects Montagne.
- Barricade Destruction: Ensured that barricades and objects behind them were destroyed by impact grenades thrown underneath them in specific locations, such as 2F White Stairs on the Kanal map.
For a comprehensive list of bug fixes, refer to the official patch notes.
The Rainbow Six Siege Y9S4 patch notes detail significant updates aimed at enhancing gameplay and addressing player concerns. Players are encouraged to download the update to experience the latest improvements.