Rainbow Six Siege’s controversial Y5S1.2 update out today, patch notes live
Ubisoft launches its latest update for Rainbow Six Siege on April 21, set to feature several controversial balancing changes.
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Ubisoft has outlined plans to release its next midseason patch for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, introducing a variety of balancing adjustments and bug fixes following the release ofOperation Void Edge. Update Y5S1.2 delivers the second wave of reforms following its Year 5 kick-off, featuring an extensive list of tweaksfirst proposedvia the Test Server (TS) on PC. The deployment commences today with a scheduled PC launch, followed by console availability at a later date.
The proposed Y5S1.2 changes sparked controversy upon their TS introduction earlier this month, with many set to hit live servers under the new update. One of the most substantial impacts Jager, a speedy defender notorious for his high pick rate, far outpacing the popularity of fellow Operators. Ubisoft recently explored a change from three-speed, one-armor, now dropping to two-speed, two-armor, attempting to reduce his roaming potential.
Ubisoft is pushing forward with changes to Buck, removing his frag grenades in favor of claymores, but increasing the capacity of his Skeleton Key shotgun. Drone-swiping defender Mozzie loses his Super Shorty secondary, with Ubisoft seeing his counter-intelligence and roaming capabilities as overpowered within the current meta. Other adjustments include a buff to Ying, increasing her Candela count and T-95 LSW damage while providing a new sight for Caveira’s M12 submachine gun.
Ubisoft first plans to release Y5S1.2 on PC, rolling out to copies purchased via Uplay, Steam, or the Epic Games Store. The update is scheduled to release at 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT / 2 PM UK / 3 PM CET on April 21, with 20 minutes of server downtime. While also headed to Xbox One and PlayStation 4, Ubisoft states the “date for console will be announced soon.”
Rainbow Six Siege Void Edge Y5S1.2 Patch Notes
With Rainbow Six Siege’s Y5S1.2 update around the corner, Ubisoft has outlined the full list of planned changes. Below follow the full Y5S1.2 patch notes, which offer additional context around what’s new.
BALANCING
BUCK
GOYO
JÄGER
MOZZIE
YING
M12 (CAVEIRA)
TCSG12 (KAID, GOYO)
BUG FIXES
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