Rainbow Six Siege (R6) Update 3.16 Patch Notes (Y10S4)

Rainbow Six Siege update 3.16 is available to download on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official Siege update 3.16 patch notes, the latest Operation Tenfold Pursuit update adds Thatcher’s Remaster, new weapon PMR90A2, and the new E.G.S. Disruptor gadget. Apart from this, Rainbow 6 Siege patch 3.16 also introduces experimental Armor and Speed tuning. Extensive balancing revamps Operators and gadgets, supported by improved matchmaking, modernization updates, onboarding enhancements, Battle Pass rewards, and a wide range of stability and bug fixes.

R6 Update 3.16 Patch Notes – December 2, 2025

Summary of Key Changes

• Operation Tenfold Pursuit celebrates the 10-year anniversary with Thatcher’s Remaster, new weapon PMR90A2, and the new E.G.S. Disruptor gadget.

• Fortress rework enters all playlists alongside modernized Skyscraper and Theme Park.

• Testing Grounds playlist launches with Armor & Speed experiments.

• Major balancing overhaul: DSEG system update, Mute, Aruni, Castle, Hibana, Thermite, Maverick, Ace, and more.

• Expanded QoL, progression improvements, and extensive bug fixes.

Operation Tenfold Pursuit Patch Notes

Anniversary Overview

Tenfold Pursuit Milestone

• Marks the 10-year anniversary with large-scale gameplay, balancing, and systems upgrades.

• Thatcher receives a full Remaster with expanded arsenal and a precision-focused disruption toolkit.

Thatcher Rework

Attacker Loadout Updates

• Primary Weapons: L85A2, AR33, PMR90A2, M590A1.

• Secondary: P226 Mk 25.

• Gadgets: Breach Charge, Claymore.

• Stats: ★★★ Health / ★★★ Speed.

Unique Gadget – E.G.S. Disruptor

• Detects electronic devices through obstructions.

• Deactivates electronics via EMP blast within the scanned area.

• Reinforces Thatcher’s role as a frontline disruption Operator supporting team pushes.

ShieldGuard

Anti-Cheat Enhancements

• Now updates twice a week for faster detection.

• Enhanced recoil script detection tuned with pro player feedback.

• Faster, smarter bans to maintain competitive integrity.

Map Maintenance

Fortress Rework

• Modernized layout with fewer hallways and balanced bombsites.

• Improved Attacker routes; courtyard converted to an exterior zone.

• Added to all playlists including Ranked and Siege Cup.

Modernized Maps

• Skyscraper and Theme Park receive upgraded lighting, shadows, 4K textures, and enhanced destructibility.

Playlists

Testing Grounds – New Experimental Playlist

• Integrated directly into the game.

• January 8–15 experiment: Adjustable Armor and Speed stats during Planning Phase.

• Player feedback collected via survey to shape future design.

Ranked Matchmaking

• Now considers Skill (primary), Visual Rank, and Squad Size.

• Mixed-rank squads factor Max Rank and skill into matchmaking.

Map Pool Updates

• Fortress replaces Emerald Plains in Ranked.

• Fortress replaces Skyscraper in Pro League Preset.

Esports Tab

Predictions

• Players make match predictions to earn rewards.

• Accessible via Overview or Championship tabs.

Balancing

New Shared Weapon – PMR90A2

• Added to Thatcher, Nøkk, Hibana, and Capitão.

• Precision marksman rifle suited for aggressive overwatch control.

DSEG System Overhaul

• Devices affected by a disable field cannot activate via wireless signals.

• Operators within the field also lose activation capability.

• Both Operator and device must exit the field for reactivation.

Operator Adjustments

Mute

• Increased jammer radius.

• Now only disrupts wireless-dependent devices.

Aruni

• Surya Gates can be instantly deactivated by EMP Impact Grenades or Thatcher’s E.G.S. Disruptor.

Castle

• Armor Panels can be electrified, improving anti-entry defense and tactical counterplay.

Ace

• Speed reduced to 1; Armor increased to 3.

• Gains Stun Grenades in loadout.

Hibana

• X-Kairos auto-reloads after 0.4s; fuse time reduced 5s → 4s.

• Gains Claymore as secondary gadget.

Thermite

• Gains one additional Exothermic Charge.

• ITA12S added as secondary.

Maverick

• Breaching Torch no longer pauses.

• Gains Frag Grenades and the Reaper MK2 secondary.

Ash

• Breaching Rounds now interact with electrified surfaces, increasing counterplay.

Training & Onboarding

Mini-Map

• Added to Enlisted, Field Training, Landmark Drill, and Clear House.

• Displays walls, stairs, destructible elements, windows, and hatches on all floors.

Clear House

• Formerly Target Drill; enhanced with Keres Legion AI capable of flanking and pressure tactics.

Bot Teammates

• Enlisted and Field Training now support 5v5 with bot teammates for both sides.

Dual Front

Neutral Sector Assignment

• Hostage assignment returns with a new VIP to defend and extract.

Operator Pool Update

• Rotating In: Thermite, IQ, Buck, Blackbeard, Nøkk, Kali, Grim, Tachanka, Jäger, Echo, Zofia, Vigil, Melusi, Mira, Zero

• Rotating Out: Ash, Capitão, Hibana, Maverick, Nomad, Ace, Osa, Pulse, Kapkan, Frost, Maestro, Warden, Wamai, Aruni, Azami

Abandon Penalties

• Leaving matches now impacts Reputation unless players reconnect.

Battle Pass

Early Weapon Access

• Premium Pass owners receive early access to the season’s new weapon, exclusive skin, and a limited-time challenge.

Delta Packs

• Replace Bravo Packs; include exclusive items such as a recolored MPX Masterpiece skin.

Seasonal Camo Skins

• Tenfold Pursuit camos available all season; permanently unlocked once purchased.

Operator Price Decreases

• Solis: 10,000 Renown / 240 R6 Credits.

• Tubarão: 15,000 Renown / 360 R6 Credits.

Additional Updates

Audio

• Thorn and Blackbeard added to Conversation System.

Accessibility

• New controller and M&K input layout presets in Options menu.

Bleeding Rework

• Downed players begin in slow bleeding; speeds up only while moving.

Long-Term Progression

• Career menu splits Dual Front and Core Siege stats.

• Specialty challenges between Clearance 16–20 unlock Operators or grant renown.

• Gold 1+ Ranked players earn exclusive Hibana headgear.

• Up to 5 bookmarkable challenges in Core Siege HUB.

• “Mark All as Seen” simplified.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

• Fixed ally spectating issues in Dual Front.

• Fixed Evil Eye placement exploits and wall visibility.

• Fixed defuser pickup blocking, gadget interactions, AI behavior bugs, PMR90A2 inconsistencies, and accelerated weapon swap delays.

Level Design

• Fixed hook placements and hatch destruction inconsistencies across Modernized maps.

Operators

• Fixed shield headshot issue for Clash.

• Fixed redeploy, device orientation, interaction, and visibility bugs for multiple Operators.

User Experience

• Fixed Welcome Mat animation bug, texture issues, UI pack browsing errors, and reward modal inaccuracies.

Audio

• Fixed Solis SPEC-IO audio triggering at round start.

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 3.16 will fix a few of these issues.