Introduction
The latest patch for Rainbow Six Siege, Y7S1.2, has arrived and gamers are eagerly downloading it to see what's new. The patch notes reveal a new map, Emerald Plains, which has been added to various playlists. But that's not all - operator balancing has also been implemented, with changes to Bandit, Blackbeard, Gridlock, Nomad, Oryx, Warden, and Ying. Gadget balancing has also been addressed, with an increase in the number of Claymores and Trax canisters. In addition, there are tweaks and improvements to player comfort, game health, and bug fixes. So, get ready to dive into the action and experience the latest updates in Rainbow Six Siege.
Y7S1.2 PATCH SIZE
Below you will find the download sizes for each platform.
- Ubisoft Connect: 3.75 GB
- Steam: 1.9 GB
- Xbox One: 2.46 GB
- Xbox Series X: 2.61 GB
- PS4: 2.98 GB
- PS5: 2.32 GB
NEW MAP
EMERALD PLAINS
- Added Emerald Plains to Ranked, Unranked, Quick Match, Team Deathmatch, Newcomer and Lone Wolf PVE map playlists.
![[R6S] Y7S1.2 Patch Notes - Header EmeraldPlains LoadingScreen](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/9KMGNru7VXbopSlpZ4ecb/de6a96cfe8c915bbb94193e69d1bd0a6/R6S_Y7S1.2_Patch_Notes_EmeraldPlains_LoadingScreen.jpg)
![[R6S] Y7S1.2 Patch Notes - Layout 2](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/1Lo8Bn5mzJT12ewzetaDwo/f33cb5e8ed21da3a6232e2c2a1611e86/R6S_Y7S1.2_Patch_Notes_EmeraldPlains_Layouts_02.png)
OPERATOR BALANCING
BANDIT
- Bandit can now attach multiple batteries to the same surface or device.
BLACKBEARD
- Added Claymore (removed Breaching Charges).
GRIDLOCK
- Gridlock now has 4 Trax canisters (from 3).
NOMAD + ORYX
- Recovery time from knock-back effects is now 1.25s (from 2s).
- Operators will now remain prone after recovering from a knock-back effect.
WARDEN
- Increased duration and cooldown of Glance Smart Glasses to 20s each (from 10s).
YING
- Reduced duration of the Candelas flash to 1.4s (from 2.8s).
- Increased the number of Candelas to 4 (from 3).
GADGET BALANCING
CLAYMORE
- Increased the number of Claymores to 2 (from 1).
TWEAKS AND IMPROVEMENTS
PLAYER COMFORT
FoV
- Added Field of View slider on console (PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series S/X).
- Please note, setting the field of view above 60 may result in lower frame rate and some graphical issues.
GAME HEALTH
Map Rotations
- Removed Outback from the Newcomer playlist.
BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
FIXED - Various Team Deathmatch issues.
FIXED - Players are not getting points for destroying drones during "Prep Phase".
FIXED - Operators are receiving damage after being pushed through a destroyed wall by Nomad or Oryx.
FIXED - Operators affected by Capitão's Asphyxiation Bolt still take damage after the fire disappears and Capitão exits the game.
FIXED - Montagne will retain his Ballistic shield equipped if Oryx pushes him while retracting the Shield.
FIXED - Defenders can see Jackal footprints in support mode after reconnecting.
LEVEL DESIGN
FIXED - Various LOD issues on Emerald Plains map.
FIXED - Various LOD issues on multiple maps.
OPERATORS
FIXED - Various Azami Kiba Barrier issues.
FIXED - Deployable gadgets get destroyed when Kapkan deploys his EDD in their proximity.
FIXED - Tachanka can kill the hostage when the Hostage Death setting is turned off.
FIXED - Various operator VFX issues.
USER EXPERIENCE
FIXED - Various Localization issues.
FIXED - Various Customization issues.
FIXED - Various UI issues.
FIXED - Various Shop issues.
FIXED - Various Audio and SFX issues.
FIXED - Various Battle Pass issues.
FIXED - Missing blood particles when taking damage.
FIXED - Various key binding issues.
FIXED - Multiple playlist and matchmaking issues.
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