Rainbow Six Siege update Y8S3.4 details released for PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox One. According to R6 Y8S3.4 patch notes, the latest update introduces significant balancing changes, focusing on tweaking Operator abilities and secondary gadgets, particularly Frag Grenades, to enhance game strategy and player skill dynamics. Apart from this, Rainbow 6 Siege patch Y8S3.4 also includes general stability fixes.
Previously, a big season 8 update added a new defender, 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 Y8S3.4 will fix a few of these issues.
Read more details below.
Rainbow Six Siege Update Y8S3.4 Patch Notes – November 14, 2023
- Balancing Changes Overview: The update details balancing adjustments, especially in how Frag Grenades function and the distribution of gadgets across Operators to foster creative gameplay.
- Frag Grenades Adjustments:
- Fuse System Changes: Ability to cook grenades removed; fuse time now reduces after the first bounce.
- Initial Fuse Time: Reduced to 4 seconds, with a further reduction to 2 seconds after the first bounce.
- Objective: To balance the power level of Frag Grenades with other secondary gadgets, focusing on enhancing Operator abilities rather than gadget power.
- Increased Grenade Population: Aimed to expand access to Frag Grenades for more Operators without significantly impacting their presence.
- Explored Changes: Various unimplemented changes were considered, including altering damage through surfaces, making grenades non-lethal, reducing grenade count, and randomizing fuse time.
- Operator Balancing:
- IQ: Receives Frag Grenades; adjustments to 552 Commando including damage reduction and increased recoil.
- Lion: Swaps EMP Impact Grenades for Frag Grenades, enhancing synergy with his abilities.
- SENS: Receives Frag Grenades, increasing skill ceiling.
- OSA: Frag Grenades replace Smoke Grenades in her loadout.
- Blackbeard: Adds Frag Grenades, removing EMP Impact Grenades.
- Capitão: Gains EMP Impact Grenades, compensating for their removal from other Operators.
- GRIM: Swaps Breach Charges for EMP Impact Grenades; also affected by 552 Commando changes.
- MIRA: Introduces shattered glass mechanic for bulletproof glass when hit by drilling projectiles.
- Maestro: Increases Evil Eyes to 3; adjustments to battery and overheat timings.
- Playlist Ecosystem Changes:
- Quick Match and Standard: Continuous adjustments based on player feedback; Quick Match changes aim for a faster-paced experience.
- Map Pool Updates: New maps added to Quick Match and Standard playlists, aligning Standard map pool with Ranked.
- Community Engagement: Encourages feedback through Twitter and Reddit.
