The July 11 update for Y8S2.3 for Rainbow Six Siege has been released, and after the recent addition of the team mixer, the latest patch notes include balance changes for some operators, along with a small number of bug fixes. The most notable Operator changes include a hatch climbing speed buff for Oryx, and Nøkk’s Hel gadget will not reduce movement sounds anymore. The only major bug fix was the removal of the bug that didn’t allow players to accept squad invites in certain situations. Here is the complete list of patch notes for the July 11 update for Y8S2.3 for Rainbow Six Siege:
Rainbow Six Siege July 11 Update for Y8S2.3 Patch Notes
Y8S2.3 Patch Size
Find the download sizes for each platform below:
- Ubisoft Connect: 1.12GB
- Steam: 1.5 GB
- Xbox One: 1.36 GB
- Xbox Series X: 1.64 GB
- PS4: 1.65 GB
- PS5: 1.57 GB
OPERATOR BALANCING
VIGIL
- Vigil will share the same glitching behavior as Nøkk.
- The ERC-7 Video Disruptor will not be deactivated when performing certain actions, such as shooting, and instead will trigger the glitch effect on cameras.
- Vigil won’t be immune to Lion’s EE-ONE-D and Grim’s Kawan Hive. Both gadgets will detect him, but he can prevent being pinged by activating the ERC-7.
NØKK
- The HEL gadget ability no longer reduces movement sounds.
- Maximum duration increased to 20 seconds (from 12).
- Added new glitching sources, such as being flashed or pushed.
- Nøkk is no longer immune to Alibi’s Prisma. It will detect her, but she can prevent being pinged by activating her HEL gadget.
THORN
- Added 1.5x sight to the UZK50GI.
ORYX
- Increased hatch climb speed by 30%.
BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
- Missing unlimited ammo in the Snipers Arcade after joining a match in progress.
- Devices are detected outside when placed on the back wall of 2F Main Stairs in the Skyscraper map.
USER EXPERIENCE
- The Battle Pass map flashes on screen when going to the Progress section.
- Error received when accepting a Squad invite from a player that was part of the same Squad in a previous match.
- Various Shop and Customization issues.
For more information on future updates and patch notes, keep a close eye on The Nerd Stash. We also have patch notes for other popular games, like The Division 2 and Valorant.
The July 11 update for Y8S2.3 for Rainbow Six Siege is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
