Rainbow Six Siege update Y8S3 details released for PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox One. According to R6 Y8S3 patch notes, the latest update adds operator balancing, gadget changes, and gameplay improvements. Apart from this, Rainbow 6 Siege patch Y8S3 also includes quick Match enhancements, map updates, and playlist adjustments for a refreshed gameplay experience.
Previously, a big season 7 update added a new defender Azami (Kiba barrier gadget), permanent Team Deathmatch mode, and changes for Goyo, Melusi, Thunderbird, Kali, Valkyrie, and Zero. Recently, a hotfix Y7S1.2 was also released. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing issues with the game. Today’s R6 update Y8S3 will fix a few of these issues.
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Rainbow Six Siege Update Y8S3 Patch Notes – August 14, 2023
Message from the Team
- Iana and Warden’s presence in matches observed.
- Iana’s presence due to Frag Grenades; Warden’s due to 1.5x sights.
- Upcoming mid-season patch to balance their impact.
- Aim for less “must picks” and more balanced choices within squads.
Operator Balancing
Cluster Charge
- Now deployable on Deployable Shields and Talon Shields.
- Fuze can now use Cluster Charge on these shields.
- Successful drilling shatters shields.
Argus Camera
- Can pierce through Deployable Shields and Talon Shields.
- Consistency with rules of piercing.
Kawan Hive Launcher
- Switch ability mode to Sticky (default) or Bouncy.
- Grim can select whether the projectile sticks or bounces.
- Affects application of Grim’s effect on targets.
Base Stats
- Gadget refill timer reduced to 20 seconds (from 30).
- Max resources increased to 9 mines (from 8).
GU Mine
- Gadget type now Mechanical (unaffected by EMPs).
- Initial damage increased to 5hp (from 0).
- Poison damage increased to 12hp (from 8).
- Poison timer reduced to 2 seconds (from 2.5).
- Cloaking removed; HUD icon removed.
- Stepping on a GU Mine while affected by another resets Poison timer and deals instant Poison damage.
- Added Area of Effect feedback.
Loadout
- Added Super Shorty as secondary weapon option.
- Initial damage reintroduced to GU Mine.
Gadget Balancing
Bulletproof Glass
- Melee hit on shield shatters glass windows.
Weapon Balancing
Shotguns
- Shotguns have normalized ranges into 3 stages.
- Headshot modifier introduced.
- Hip fire spread revisited.
- Tighter spread when aiming down sight.
- Moving increases spread.
Gameplay Changes
- Preparation phase reduced to 30s (from 45).
- Objective locations revealed for attackers at round start.
- Clearance Level availability increased to CL 10.
- Matchmaking algorithm tweaks for Quick Match.
- Soft reset for casual skill levels to find matches faster.
- Pre-Setups and Attacker Safeguard introduced to Quick Match.
- Competitive cluster renamed to “Tactical” playlist.
- Removal of Operator and Map ban phases.
- Overtime rounds reduced to 1 (from 3).
- Clearance Level availability changed to CL 0.
Other Changes
- Depots for various language versions.
