Ubisoft has released Rainbow Six Siege update 2.54 this July 11 and this is for the Year 8 Season 2.3 list of changes. While there is no new content included in today’s update, there is a significant number of adjustments for a handful of operators. Read on for the new Rainbow Six Siege patch notes.

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Rainbow Six Siege Update Update 2.54 Patch Notes | Rainbow Six Siege Update Year 8 Season 2.3 Patch Notes

Download Sizes:

• 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 the HEL gadget.

THORN

• Added 1.5x sight to the UZK50GI.

ORYX

• Increased hatch climb speed by 30%.

BUG FIXES

GAMEPLAY

FIXED – Missing unlimited ammo in the Snipers Arcade after joining a match in progress.

FIXED – Devices are detected outside when placed on the back wall of 2F Main Stairs in the Skyscraper map.

USER EXPERIENCE

FIXED – The Battle Pass map flashes on screen when going to the Progress section.

FIXED – Error received when accepting a Squad invite from a player that was part of the same Squad in a previous match.

FIXED – Various Shop and Customization issues.

If you want a more detailed look at today’s changes, check out the designer notes from the devs right here.

Source: Ubisoft