Rainbow Six Siege Y11S3 Update Is Called “Split Fire” and Shoots Out on Sept. 1
The latest content drop for Rainbow Six Siege has been revealed, and it’s called Split Fire. The Year 11 Season 3 update will bring a new operator in Noor,
While there is no new map rework, there are weapon and operator balancing changes incoming, as well as a new event and more.
For a roundup of the new operator and incoming new content, read on.
Rainbow Six Siege Split Fire Update Breakdown
Noor — Defender
Primary Weapons
- Commando 9
- ALDA 5.56
Secondary Weapons
- 1911 TACOPS
- Bailiff 410
Gadgets
- Deployable Shield
- Barbed Wire
Health: ★★★
Speed: ★★★
Horus Lance Launcher
Noor is designed specifically to counter Shield Operators, disrupting pushes and giving Defenders stronger area and plant denial.
His Horus Lance Launcher fires 5 projectiles that:
- Pierce shields and destructible surfaces.
- Explode into flames after piercing.
- Can travel through floors and ceilings.
- Can be fired from adjacent rooms.
- Can target devices such as Castle’s Armor Panels and Azami’s Kiba Barriers.
Alongside the new operator, other additions and changes are being made.
- Kali Balancing
- CSRX 300 gets new 3.5x and 8x magnification options.
- Reduced weapon pump time.
- Increased magazine capacity.
- LV Explosive Lance activation no longer interrupts ADS or leaning.
- Overall goal is to make Kali more agile and responsive.
- Dokkaebi Changes
- Jegeo Payload now requires a continuous connection to complete.
- The upload can be interrupted, creating counterplay for IQ, Mute, and Solis.
- Impact EMP Grenades replaced with Breach Charges.
- Other Balance Changes
- Lion: Reduced Scan warning time.
- Echo: Sonic Burst recharges faster.
- Kapkan: Trap damage increased from 60 → 62 HP.
- Claymore: Damage increased from 150 → 155 HP.
- Villa Targeted Map Update
- Living Room/Library bomb site moved to the basement.
- Permanent layout changes aim to create alternative objectives and more defensive site options.
- Modernized Maps
- Stadium Alpha, Stadium Bravo, and House receive visual improvements.
- Shooting Range and Tutorials also receive visual updates.
- New 3v3 Arcade Mode
- Builds on the previous 1v1 Arcade mode.
- Uses smaller teams and faster matches while retaining Siege’s tactical gameplay.
- Wasteland Circuit Event
- Limited-time drone racing event.
- Players race drones through custom tracks featuring obstacles, shortcuts, and high-speed challenges.
- Doktor’s Curse Returns
- Halloween event returns later in the season.
- Mute, Grim, and Hibana join the roster of playable Operators.
- Overall Focus
- Operation Split Fire emphasizes competitive integrity, skill, mastery, counterplay, and player feedback.
Once the patch is out, expect the full changelog here on MP1st.
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