Rainbow Six Siege update 2.92 (version 1.000.097) is available to download on PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox. According to the official R6 update 2.92 patch notes, the latest Y9S4.2 update improves operator balance, major weapon tuning, and critical bug fixes for smoother gameplay. Oryx, Sledge, and Kapkan see notable changes, while slug shotguns get adjusted. Weapon balancing improves G36C recoil and buffs TCSG12. Apart from this, Rainbow 6 Siege patch 2.92 also includes numerous gameplay, map, and operator bug fixes.
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 Siege patch 2.92 will fix a few of these issues.
R6 Siege Update 2.92 Patch Notes – January 21, 2025
Operator Balancing
Oryx
- Recovery time after dashing reduced to 0.2s (from 0.5s).
- Recovery time after dashing into a wall reduced to 0.3s (from 0.5s).
- Recovery time after dashing into an enemy reduced to 0.1s (from 0.5s).
Kapkan
- Removed: Nitro Cell.
- Added: Barbed Wire.
Lesion
- Gu mines refill time increased to 30s (from 25s).
- Maximum mines reduced to 8 (from 9).
Buck
- Removed: Hard Breach Charge.
- Added: Claymore.
Ram
- Removed: ITA12S.
Sledge
- Health reduced to 2 (from 3).
- Speed increased to 2 (from 1).
Weapon Balancing
TCSG12
- Damage increased to 75hp (from 63hp).
G36C
- Reduced vertical and lateral recoil.
Weapon Calibers
- Slug destruction reduced.
Weapon Classes
- Slug Shotguns’ damage drop-off:
- Starts at 15m (from 25m).
- Ends at 25m (from 35m).
- Minimum damage reduced to 60% (from 70%).
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
- Fixed match not ending when a majority vote cancels the round.
- Fixed Observation Tools losing signal when deployed on surface edges while moving.
Level Design
- Fixed defender red walls being vaulted through at the end of the Preparation Phase.
- Fixed exploit allowing players to climb a shed in the House map.
- Fixed hatch not fully breaking in Kanal 1F Lounge.
- Fixed vending machine exploit in Border 2F Break Room using Azami’s Kiba Barrier.
Operators
- Fixed Blackbeard’s Breach ability working during guard break.
- Fixed rappel hook issue when using Ash’s Breaching Round.
- Fixed incorrect stat comparisons for Blackbeard’s weapons.
- Fixed MK17 CQB iron sights clipping while aiming.
- Fixed Blackbeard’s shield damage disappearing when aiming.
- Fixed H.U.L.L. Deployable Shield breaking unexpectedly during melee and dash.
- Fixed Blackbeard’s weapon not being highlighted in caster mode.
- Fixed Osa breaching barricades while rappelling with Talon-8 Shield.
User Experience
- Fixed Tachanka’s Elite Slava Korolyu skin missing in the Bearing 9 menu.
- Fixed Breach Charge description not updating in the Battle Pass menu.
Audio
- Fixed Blackbeard’s sprint sound being out of sync.
Download Sizes by Platform:
- Ubisoft Connect: 1.58 GB
- Steam: 1.3 GB
- Xbox One: 1.73 GB
- Xbox Series X: 1.87 GB
- PlayStation®4: 2.27 GB
- PlayStation®5: 1.53 GB
 details released for PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox One. Read the official R6 update 2.92 patch notes here.){kind=link}