R6 Patch 2.91 Patch Notes (PS5 Version 1.000.096)

Ubisoft has released a new R6 Siege update 2.91 on PS4, PC, PS5(version 1.000.096), and Xbox. According to the official R6 2.91 patch notes, the latest update brings platform-specific patch sizes, player protection changes, and operator balancing. Additionally, today’s R6 version 2.91 also includes various bug fixes for gameplay, level design, and user experience.

R6 Siege update 2.91 Patch Notes

Crossplay – Console Default Setting

• The default crossplay setting is now reset to “Consoles Preferred” to align with most console players’ preferences.

Grim – Kawan Hive Launcher

• Grim’s Kawan Hive Launcher now has the correct ammo count of 5.

AI Text Chat Moderation

• Fixed an issue where UI-only messages were being removed after being sent repeatedly.
• No gameplay impact, but the fix ensures better player experience.
• Further adjustments will be made based on player feedback.

The following changes were added previously.

Player Protection

Deactivation of Reputation Standing Pop-up

• A yellow dot now appears on the main menu’s Reputation System tile for reputation changes instead of a pop-up.

Deactivation of Team Kill Kick

• Players are no longer kicked for excessive team killing but reverse friendly fire will still activate. Team kills and ally damage still affect penalties and reputation.

PlayStation Tournament

• Permanent deactivation of Rainbow Six Siege PlayStation® Tournaments feature.

Operator Balancing

Azami

• Kiba Barrier: Increased bullet damage received.

Buck

• Removed: GONNE-6.

Gridlock

• Trax Stingers Damage: Increased to 15hp (from 10).

Echo

• MP5SD: Added magnified scope.
• Stats: Changed to 3 health and 1 speed (from 2/2).

Ela

• Removed: Observation Blocker.
• Added: Impact Grenades.

Melusi

• Removed: Magnified scope from MP5.
• Added: ITA12S as secondary weapon.
• Banshee Sonic Defense: Increased to 4 (from 3).

Wamai

• Removed: Magnified scope from MP5K.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

• Fixed objective flow breaking when vaulting outside a window in 2F East Corridor during Defense Tutorial.

Level Design

• Fixed operator’s leg clipping through wall next to door in 2F Day Care on Theme Park map.
• Fixed ability to navigate on top of concrete cover in 2F Target Corridor on Stadium Alpha map.

Operators

• Fixed Fenrir’s F-NATT Dread Mine clipping inside wooden panels with a bulletproof camera.
• Fixed melee attack issue with Montagne’s Le Roc Shield before deployment finishes.

User Experience

• Fixed chat losing functionality if two users send max character messages.
• Fixed Battle Pass tab replacing Main Menu tab when leaving Battle Pass map and pressing escape key simultaneously.
• Fixed Intro tab being incorrectly highlighted when accessing the progression menu from a Battle Pass modal.
• Fixed chat window appearance issues and slow loading in online sessions.
• Fixed chat window shrinking when sending successive long messages.
• Fixed text chat message sending issue when pressing Enter during a match.
• Fixed placeholder text for Squad Leader in After Action Report screen.
• Fixed recoil patterns not loading in Advanced Weapon Stats section when cycling through multiple attachments.
• Fixed Fire Power weapon stat not accounting for barrel attachment changes.
• Fixed placeholder name and organization in loadout menu of shooting range and attacker repick before operator selection.

Previously, a major Rainbow 6 Siege update 2.60 adds operator balancing tweaks including Frost’s Welcome Mat changes, Warden’s armor upgrade, and Tachanka’s damage boost. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing issues with the game. Today’s Rainbow 6 Siege patch 2.91 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free R6 update 2.91 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox One.