Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Update Y7S4.2 Patch Notes – Jan. 24, 2023

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege update Y7S4.2 is now available to download on PC, Ps4, PS5, and Xbox one. According to the official Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege patch notes, the latest update Y7S4.2 addresses some bugs and crashes.

Previously, a major update Y7S4.2 added new changes, fixes, and gameplay improvements.

Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several issues since the release. Today’s Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege version Y7S4.2 will fix a few of these issues.

Check out more details below.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Y7S4.2 Patch Notes – January 24, 2023

OPERATOR BALANCING

TWITCH

Increased regular drones to 2 (from 1)
Removed Vertical Grip from F2

GRIM

Added 1.5x and 2.0x sights to Commando 552

WEAPON BALANCING

EXTENDED BARREL

(New) Damage bonus: increases weapon damage by 15%

PARA-308 (CAPITÃO)

Damage: reduced to 47 (from 48)

SUPERNOVA (ECHO, HIBANA, AMARU)

Damage: increased to 55 (from 48)

9MM C1 (FROST)

Damage: reduced to 36 (from 45)

AR-15.50 & M4 (MAVERICK)

Damage: increased to 67 (from 62)

Added 2.0x sights to M4

UZK50GI (THORN)

Damage: reduced to 36 (from 44)

AUG A2 (WAMAI, IQ)

Vertical recoil: increased upward speed.

Horizontal recoil: Long bursts now have an increased spread and tend to pull left.

COMMANDO 552 (GRIM, IQ)

Damage: reduced to 47 (from 48)

HIP FIRE PRECISION

WEAPONS AFFECTED

Spread increased: AK12, ARX 200, SC3000K, LMG-E, 6P41, T-95, 417, AR-15.50, CAMRS, MK14
Spread reduced: P10-C
Burst growth increased: AUG A2, AUG A3, POF 9, LMG-E, 6P41, T-95, 417, AR-15.50, MK14

Burst growth reduced: CAMRS

TWEAKS AND IMPROVEMENTS

PLAYER COMFORT

Advanced controller options

Players on PC and consoles can customize their controllers’ aim controls with Advanced Controller Options.

These options can be found in the Controller section of the Controls option menu.
We’ll be listening to player feedback to further improve this feature and offer new options as needed.

Bug Fixes

GAMEPLAY

FIXED – Most played Operators are not being chosen when inactive on the Random Operator selection screen.
FIXED – POF-9 recoil pattern isn’t displayed in Weapon Loadout screen and Shooting Range records.
FIXED – Button to access chat is not functional when Covert Voice to Text option is on during gameplay sessions.
FIXED – Match loadout when round begins sometimes does not match player’s loadout during character select stage.

LEVEL DESIGN

FIXED – Players can peek above the reinforcement at EXT Garage Balcony on Outback Map.
FIXED – Echo’s Yokai drone and Valkyrie’s Black Eye camera are able to scan the attackers at the “EXT Park” location immediately after they spawn when positioned on the ceiling of the 1F Lobby location on Nighthaven Labs.
FIXED – Multiple LOD issues on various maps.

OPERATORS

FIXED – Solis can’t shoot if SPEC-IO gets deactivated at the same time that Solis activates it.
FIXED – Caveira’s hair clips into her face in the Home section.
FIXED – Doc’s Stim Pistol is missing the keyword action reminder.
FIXED – While SPEC-IO is active, Solis’ arms and phone clip through the AR HUD when entering Observation Tool view.

USER EXPERIENCE

FIXED – Icon previews for loadouts do not load properly during the operator selection phase.
FIXED – No offers are displayed in the Gift to Friends section in Ubisoft Connect.
FIXED – Players can duplicate their account by unlinking an account and relinking to a new account.
FIXED – Players experience an infinite loading when attempting to convert any pack while also switching to a different one at the same time.
FIXED – Prompt to Apply Changes appears in Options menu despite no changes being made.
FIXED – Various UI issues.

Renu Dhaka