R6 Update 1.000.052 Patch Notes (R6 Y8S1.2)

Ubisoft has released a new Rainbow Six Siege update 1.000.052 on PS4, PC, PS5, and Xbox. According to the official R6 Y8S1.2 patch notes, the latest update brings a long list of bug fixes and improvements. Additionally, today’s R6 version 1.000.052 also includes operator and weapons balancing changes.

Previously, a major R6 Siege update 2.38 added a new operator, a new gadget, crossplay, a new ranked map, and much more. Recently, hotfix 2.42 also added minor tweaks. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing issues with the game. Today’s Rainbow 6 Siege PS5 update 1.000.052 will fix a few of these issues.

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R6 Patch Notes for update Y8S1.2 – April 11, 2023

MOUSETRAP (MOUSE & KEYBOARD ON CONSOLE)

• Mouse and keyboard players on consoles now receive a penalty that adds lag to their inputs.
• The continued use of mouse and keyboard increases the lag over several matches.
• This change increases fairness by removing the unfair advantage of mouse and keyboard players by making it harder to aim and shoot.
• Completing matches with a controller gradually reduces the lag back to normal.
• This feature will be monitored closely.

OPERATOR BALANCING

• CAPITÃO
  • Tactical Crossbow’s Micro Smoke Grenade duration increased to 11s (from 9).
• KAPKAN
  • 9x19VSN: Removed 1.5x Sight.
• ORYX
  • T-5: Removed 1.5x Sight.
• WAMAI
  • MP5K: Added 1.5x Sight.
• TACHANKA
  • Shumikha Launcher:
    • Ammunition increased to 20 projectiles (from 14).
    • Magazine size reduced to 5 (from 7).
  • 9x19VSN: Added 1.5x and 2.0x Sights.

WEAPON BALANCING

• EXTENDED BARREL
  • Damage bonus reduced to 12% (from 15%).

TWEAKS AND IMPROVEMENTS

• BRAVA
  • Brava’s Kludge Drone will change the team of Aruni’s Surya Gate when successfully converted by the Kludge Drone.
  • It will then become an attacker device, so it will open for Attackers and damage Defenders.

Bug Fixes

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed a bug where Solis remained in her scanning animation for too long after performing a scan.
• Addressed an issue where Brava’s Kludge Drone briefly displayed positive feedback for a device that is out of range if it’s the first one scanned in the match.
• Fixed a bug where continuously reloading the 6P41 LMG within a few seconds occasionally resulted in an instant reload.
• Addressed an issue where the number of displayed Operator icons was limited in the fullscreen and side panel of the Shop and Battle Pass.
• Fixed a bug where Brava couldn’t shoot with a converted Yokai if Echo was eliminated.
• Addressed an issue where the Signal Disrupter converted by Brava’s Kludge Drone still affected Iana’s Gemini Replicator.
• Fixed a bug where drones hacked by Mozzie’s Pest during Preparation Phase lost functionality after being converted by Brava’s Kludge Drone.
• Addressed an issue where doorways on 1F Service and Toilets of the Stadium map could be reinforced twice.
• Fixed a bug where Thunderbird’s Kona Station had a missing texture.
• Addressed an issue where IQ’s Electronics Detector detected Solis even while not active.
• Fixed a bug where, after Brava deployed all Kludge Drones, pressing the unique ability input key produced a “No Kludge Drone Left” message instead of entering Observation Tools.
• Addressed an issue where the remove prompt displayed if the barricade was immediately destroyed after placement.
• Fixed a bug where Victory Celebrations ended or looped too early when previewed in Operator Loadout or Shop.
• Addressed an issue where all of Aruni’s Surya Gates changed to enemy color if one Surya gate was converted by Brava’s Kludge Drone.
• Fixed a bug where Iana’s Gemini Replicator overheat VFX didn’t display.
• Addressed an issue where operators could be shot through the glass floor while prone in the Close Quarters map.
• Fixed a bug where operators got stuck inside the archway after exiting rappel inside of it at EXT Crash Scene on Border map.
• Addressed an issue where large drones couldn’t fit in vents with vent blockers in the House map.
• Fixed a bug where drones lost functionality when deployed through Mute’s Signal Disruptor.
• Addressed an issue where Azami’s Kiba Barrier let her climb a bookshelf on the first floor of Skyscraper map for an unfair advantage.
• Fixed a bug where the Counter Defuser’s progression bar VFX didn’t display.

LEVEL DESIGN

• Addressed an issue where Valkyrie’s Black Eye didn’t have a signal in 2F Geisha room of the Skyscraper map.
• Fixed a bug where the ceiling in 2F Kid’s Room of Hereford Base map became indestructible after some destruction was performed on it.

OPERATORS

• Fixed a mesh issue that was visible on Ash’s Sidewinder elite uniform.
• Fixed a bug where an unreleased Jäger uniform could be accessed and made him invisible when equipped.

USER EXPERIENCE

• Addressed various localization issues.
• Fixed a bug where the Rainbow Is Magic: The Teddy Conflict popup didn’t appear in the game.
• Addressed an issue where Dark-themed was displayed when accessing Boosters from the Home section.
• Fixed a bug where the “Buy Levels” button remained on the screen if the player reached Battle Pass level 100 by exceeding 105000 battle points.
• Addressed an issue where the wrong background was displayed in the News section when viewing a bundle.
• Fixed a bug where players couldn’t navigate the details of a bundle using a controller after selecting a switch view icon with the mouse.
• Addressed an issue

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