See the upcoming changes with the release of Y11S2.3.

"Hibana's X-Kairos already offers a high degree of flexibility, but deploying pellets can sometimes leave her exposed for longer than intended. This small adjustment reduces the delay before detonation, allowing her to act more quickly after committing utility."

X-KAIROS

• X-Kairos detonation timer reduced to 3.8s (was 4s).

"Resource management is a core part of Maverick's gameplay. Increasing the available fuel gives players a bit more flexibility when creating openings, making the Breaching Torch more forgiving, without changing its overall role."

BREACHING TORCH

• Increased canister ammo to 160 (was 144).

• Total ammo increased to 320 (was 288).

"Fuze's Cluster Charges can be difficult to deploy on reinforced surfaces without exposing him to defenders. This small speed increase improves responsiveness and allows him to execute plays more reliably."

CLUSTER CHARGE

• Reduced breaching time on reinforced surfaces and Armor Panels to 1.75s (was 2s).

"The Zoto Canister's area of effect plays a key role in controlling space and denying actions. This small increase improves coverage and placement forgiveness, making its impact more consistent."

ZOTO CANISTER

• Increased Zoto Canister range to 3.2m (was 3m).

"Oryx's mobility is central to his identity. Reducing the dash recharge time allows him to reposition and react more frequently, reinforcing his role as a highly mobile defender."

REMAH DASH

• Dash recharge time reduced to 5s (was 8s).

"Mute's Signal Disruptors often require very precise placement to cover key entry points and drone paths. This increase in range makes deployments more forgiving and improves coverage consistency without changing how the gadget is used."

SIGNAL DISRUPTOR

• Increased disruption range to 2.6m (was 2.475m).

• Increased disruption warning to 4.875m (was 4.75m).

"Impact EMP Grenades often rely on precise placement to affect multiple electronic devices. Increasing their radius makes these interactions more forgiving and consistent, without significantly expanding their overall utility."

CHANGES

• EMP Range increased to 2m (was 1.8m).

"The Reaper MK2 is receiving a recoil refinement focused on improving comfort and consistency across both Mouse & Keyboard and Controller. These adjustments should make sustained fire more manageable without altering the weapon's overall identity."

RECOIL – M&K & CONTROLLER

• Recoil stages kick in later on the burst to Bullet 0,3,10,25 (was Bullet 0,3,7,13).

FIXED - Rappelling Attackers sometimes cannot enter balconies in Chalet.

FIXED - Defenders are not detected outside at EXT Garage in Villa.

FIXED - Operator is disabled and frozen in crouch if hit by concussion effect during Armor Pack pick up animation.

FIXED - The hitbox of the fully extended Roc Shield is bigger than the model.

FIXED - Default value for "Crossplay & Input devices" setting is Mouse & Keyboard.

FIXED - The Match Cancellation Vote will disappear should a second player from the same team disconnects.

FIXED - Players with Elite and third party XBOX controllers plugged into consoles are being placed in PC lobbies.

FIXED - Mouse & Keyboard is not detected on console.

FIXED - Equipped items in the Locker do not show the equipped state.

FIXED - 5 player squads in a PVE Quick Match get stuck in infinite loading during the second round.

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Operation System Override took Rainbow Six Siege by storm when it launched on June 2, bringing a major Dokkaebi rework, the new-yet-familiar Calypso Casino map, and a competitive overhaul with Ranked 3.0. Now, halfway through the season, the development team is implementing additional Operator balancing, mouse and keyboard support for consoles, a limited-time event, a Ranked map rotation, and rotating Operator trials.  

The fan-favorite limited-time event is back, bringing Siege’s intense tactical gameplay into a fast-paced, 1v1 duel environment. A pure test of your skill, the 1v1 arcade is filled with short, high-intensity matches that focus on gunplay, movement, and gadget skill. Gameplay was designed based on community feedback, and features shorter matches, less downtime, and more variety. Some changes from the last iteration include:  

• Updated map pool: House has been removed, with Coastline, Consulate, and Outback added. There are 5 total maps (up from 3) 

• Bomb sites are now automatically revealed 

• Reduced prep phase duration 

• Attrition replaces Operator bans – winning players can no longer select the Operator they used in the previous round 

• Now uses Ranked skill table for matchmaking (instead of Quick Match data) 

• New players without a Ranked rating will receive an initial skill estimate 

The 1v1 arcade is out now and runs for two weeks, so don’t miss a moment of the action! 

Several Operators have been slightly rebalanced to help improve fair, competitive gameplay; make them more versatile in gameplay; and help cement their role in an Attacker or Defender lineup. 

Dokkaebi 

• Global cooldown removed 

• Cooldown is now specific to the target Dokkaebi sent the Jegeo Payload to 

• Cooldown is now 14 seconds (increased from 7) 

Wamai 

• Reduced Mag-NET activation time from 1.5s to 0.5s for faster projectile interception 

• Increased Mag-NET charge regeneration rate from 40s to 20s per charge 

• Added a deployable shield to secondary gadget options 

• Retained Proximity Alarm as a secondary gadget option, but replaced Impact Grenades with a Nitro Cell (C4) 

• Total maximum Charges 7 (was 5)   

Jäger 

• Changed to 3 Speed / 1 Armor (from 2 Speed / 2 Armor) 

Zofia  

• Increased KS79 Lifeline Ammunition 

• Concussion Grenades: 3 (up from 2) 

• Impact Grenades 3 (up from 2) 

Lesion  

• Reduced GU Mine refill time to 25s (from 30s) 

Twitch  

• Reduced Shock Drone shot recharge time to 28s (from 30s) 

Melusi 

• Increased Banshee area of effect to 4.3m (from 4m) 

Rauora 

• Reduces cooldown between gadget shots to 1s (from 3s) 

416-C Carbine 

• Improvements to vertical recoil, horizontal recoil, & Recoil evolution   

Native mouse and keyboard support on consoles is officially here, covering gameplay, UI, and system interactions. Text chat is also available to all members of squads that have mouse and keyboard players for seamless team communication.  

To ensure competitive fairness, the game will automatically detect what input you’re using, and mouse and keyboard players will be placed in the PC crossplay matchmaking pool. Mousetrap enforcement remains active for players who attempt to circumvent these matchmaking rules. 

A mid-season update means a Ranked map rotation to help keep the competitive experience feel fresh and varied.  

Maps Added 

• Kanal 

• Villa 

• Theme Park 

Maps Removed 

• Coastline 

• Outback 

• Emerald Plains 

The Pro League maps and Showcased maps remain unchanged.  

Rotating Trial Operators 

Rotating trial Operators gives players a chance to test out Operators they don’t already own. Every week, 3 Attackers and 3 Defenders will be available for free, and can be used for Enlisted, Quick Match, Team Deathmatch, Unranked, Ranked, Siege Cup matches.  

This week’s Operators are:  

• Gridlock 

• Montagne 

• Flores 

• Ela 

• Azami 

• Caveira 

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