General
Power trajectory
Up = buffed, down = nerfedPatch history
- ▼🐛Bug fixmelee
Fixed a bug where operators could melee through Shields.
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixdefuser
Fixed an issue where the defuser could not be picked up while sprinting.
Bugfix
- ≈✨NewStreamer Mode—→Added
New Streamer Mode preferences allow players to hide sensitive info and prevent queue sniping.
Added options to hide region/latency and enable matchmaking delay.
- ≈🛠QoLCharms Menu
Charms in the operator album and loadout menus are now sorted by rarity and alphabetically.
Sorting by rarity and alphabet.
- ≈🐛Bug fixPeeking
Fixed an exploit where players could fast peek around corners by leaning and knifing the air.
Fixed lean/knife exploit.
- ≈🐛Bug fixVertical Recoil
Fixed an issue where vertical recoil would occasionally stop or drop down while a player was compensating for it.
Fixed recoil drop during compensation.
- ≈🐛Bug fixbarricades
Fixed barricade replication issues where destruction wasn't visible to all players.
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixUI
Fixed the Dynamic Play button not updating correctly after Event/Discovery playlists.
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixmap collision
Fixed a clipping issue with the excavator in Oregon (Construction Site).
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixengine
Fixed an issue where selecting the Vulkan executable still booted the game in DX11.
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixlighting
Fixed lighting issues on the Consulate map.
Bugfix
- ≈•OtherOBS Compatibility—→v25.0
Improved OBS compatibility for players using Vulkan.
Vulkan capture mode now works with OBS Studio v25.0.
- ≈🐛Bug fixMap Collisions
General map cleanup to remove out-of-bounds exploits and fix collision errors.
Fixed various OOB, pixel peeks, and collision issues across Bank, Border, Consulate, and Oregon.
- ≈🐛Bug fixMatchmakingerror→fixed
Resolved a bug that prevented full squads from entering Unranked matches.
Fixed matchmaking error when joining Unranked with a full squad.
- ≈🐛Bug fixhitboxes
Fixed operator hitboxes clipping through reinforced walls, preventing players from being shot through them.
Wall clipping fix
- ≈🐛Bug fixhostage
Fixed hostages taking damage through reinforced/unbreakable walls when placed too close.
Hostage damage fix
- ≈🐛Bug fixmap props
Fixed thin fragile map props not being properly destroyed by projectiles.
Destruction fix
- ≈🐛Bug fixanti-cheat
Fixed a vulnerability allowing 3rd party hacks to change other players' operators.
Fixed 3rd party operator swapping.
- ≈🛠QoLUI
The My Rank UI tab now correctly displays the current seasonal rank instead of the highest rank achieved.
Rank tab update.
- ≈🐛Bug fixAudio
Fixed a bug where radio music continued playing after the radio was destroyed.
Radio music fix.
- ≈🐛Bug fixvaulting
Fixed a bug allowing players to vault over operators with extended shields if they were positioned between the player and the vault prompt.
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixleaning
Fixed players getting stuck in a leaning position after ADS when 'Lean to Hold' is enabled.
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixcamera usage
Fixed defenders being able to continue using cameras after a logic bomb was activated.
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixdefuser visibility
Fixed the defuser occasionally disappearing if an attacker was killed immediately after securing it.
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixStability
Fixed crashing issues on PS4; PC and XBONE crashes are currently under investigation.
PS4 crash fix.
- ≈🐛Bug fixVote Kick
Fixed an exploit where players could vote for themselves during a vote kick.
Prevents self-voting.
- ≈🐛Bug fixCamera
Fixed an issue where the character model obstructed the view when falling from a crouch or prone position.
Fixes view obstruction.
- ≈🐛Bug fixStat Tracking
Fixed stat tracking issues when using Twitch drones to destroy gadgets.
Twitch drone fix.
- ≈✨NewBattle Pass—→Added
A new Battle Pass system has been introduced for progression and rewards.
New Feature
- ≈✨NewChampions Rank—→Added
Introduced the new Champions rank for top-tier competitive play.
Rank Update
- ≈✨NewUnranked Playlist—→Added
Added a new Unranked playlist for more casual competitive matches.
Playlist Update
- ≈🛠QoLOperators Menu—→Updated
The Operators menu has been redesigned for better navigation.
UI Update
- ≈🛠QoLShop Interface—→Updated
Changes made to the Shop interface to improve user experience.
UI Update
- ≈🎯BehaviorPlayer VS AI—→Updated
Updates and changes implemented for the Player VS AI mode.
Mode Update
- ▲📊NumericOperator PricingHigher→Lower currency
Selected Operators have received a price decrease, making them more accessible.
Price Drop
- ≈🎯BehaviorRFF Systemdamage history—→Added
RFF now accounts for chip damage over multiple rounds, causing points to stack faster for repeated offenders.
Anti-griefing update.
- ≈🎯BehaviorRFF SystemDBNO trigger—→Added
Putting a teammate into DBNO now activates RFF, though reviving them removes the activation.
Anti-griefing update.
- ≈📊NumericIdle Kickwarning timer—→10s s
The idle kick warning timer will now display 10 seconds before a player is kicked.
QoL update.
- ≈✂️RemovedLAN Voice ChatavailabilityEnabled→Removed
In-game voice chat for LAN/Offline modes has been removed for optimization.
Optimization change.
- ≈🎯BehaviorRFF
Reverse Friendly Fire triggers for hostage interactions have been aligned with global RFF parameters.
Hostage interaction alignment
- ≈📊NumericIdle Kick Timer—→Reduced
Reduced the idle kick timer during the preparation phase and added a new warning prompt.
Prep phase change
- ≈🐛Bug fixRotation Axis
Fixed a bug allowing attackers to spin rapidly by performing a specific series of steps.
Fixed 'Beyblade' bug
- ≈🐛Bug fixDefuser
Fixed an issue where the Defuser could be pushed outside the bomb site by barricades or reinforcements.
Fixed positioning bug
- ≈🐛Bug fixperformance
Fixed FPS drops after Y4S1 update and artifacting for RX Vega users.
bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixUI
Fixed in-game menu flickering after alt-tabbing and missing button prompts for controllers.
bugfix
- ≈🎯BehaviorCrouch/Lean Spam
Implemented a fix to prevent players from snapping between lean and crouch animations to exploit visibility.
behavior
- ≈🛠QoLAdvanced Deployment—→Testing
Testing the switch to Advanced Gadget Deployment for all players to increase fluidity.
quality
- ≈✨NewMMR Rollback—→Added
Introduced MMR Rollback to remove gains/losses from matches involving banned cheaters.
system
- ≈📊NumericRanked Level Req—→30
Raised the minimum level required for Ranked play to 30.
numeric
- ≈✨NewNewcomer Playlist—→Added
Added a Newcomer playlist for players under level 50 to learn core gameplay.
new
- ▲🎯Behaviorthrowables
Updated throw curves for most throwable gadgets (excluding Nitro Cells) to be more comfortable.
Throw curve update
- ▲🛠QoLShop UI—→Updated
New shop navigation, fullscreen weapon view, and ability to equip items directly from the news tab.
UX improvement
- ▲🎨VisualAmbient OcclusionHBAO+→SSBC+
Replaced HBAO+ with improved SSBC+ for better image rendering quality across platforms.
Rendering update
- ≈🎨VisualCosmetics—→Added
Added Wind Bastion weapon skins and Pro Team BDUs/Headgear.
Seasonal content
- ≈🐛Bug fixOperator Visibility
Fixed an issue where operators could be invisible or have incorrect BDUs when switching operators at the last moment.
bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixCosmetic Persistence
Fixed a bug where weapon skins, charms, and uniforms were reset to default after a connectivity loss.
bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixR6 Credits
Fixed an issue where R6 Credits were not being delivered after purchase from the Shop.
bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixRanked Access
Fixed a UI glitch where the 'Play Ranked' button was briefly selectable for players below clearance level 20 in a squad.
bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixHostage Interaction
Fixed missing revive icons/timers and sticking issues when the Hostage enters a DBNO state.
bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixDrone Placement
Fixed a bug allowing drones to be placed inside walls of the plane from the 3F cockpit stairs.
bugfix
- ▲🛠QoLReloadingammo update timing—→Faster
Ammo counts now update slightly faster during reload animations.
QoL
- ▲🎯BehaviorReloadinginterruptSprint only→Sprint and ADS
Tactical reloads can now be interrupted by aiming down sights (ADS).
QoL
- ▲✨NewInputRaw Input—→Added
New raw input option for PC to improve mouse/keyboard responsiveness.
PC Feature
- ≈🎯BehaviorDeployable ShieldwalkingAllowed→Forbidden
Walking on deployable shields now causes them to collapse and be refunded.
Exploit fix
- ▲🎯BehaviorMeleehit validation
Improvements made to make melee attacks more reliable and accurate.
Reliability
- ▲🐛Bug fixDBNOrotation desync
Fixed server desync that caused shots to downed players to not register.
Bugfix
- ≈🎯BehaviorCasual PlaylistmapsBartlett University→Yacht
Bartlett University removed and Yacht added back to the Casual playlist.
Rotation change
- ≈✨NewT-AA—→Implemented
Fully implemented Temporal Anti-Aliasing (T-AA) with new Resolution Scaling and Sharpness Factor options.
Added Resolution Scaling and Sharpness Factor.
- ▲🛠QoLDefuserPlayer Markers—→Updated
Added new animated icons to player markers to clearly identify who is planting or disabling the defuser.
New animation icons for interacting/disabling defuser.
- ▲🛠QoLDefuserRound TimerStandard→Defuser Progress
The round timer is now replaced by the defuser progress bar once the device is planted.
Defuser progress now replaces round timer after plant.
- ≈🛠QoLCaster CameraUI—→Improved
Improved the Caster Camera UI to provide viewers with more digestible information.
Adjustments to spectator experience.
- ≈🐛Bug fixDeployable ShieldsExploitable→Fixed
Fixed a shield exploit involving Deployable Shields being held in front of an Operator.
Fixed shield exploit.
- ≈🐛Bug fixClaymores
Fixed issue where players could receive damage from claymores while behind a barricade.
Bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixMatchmaking
Fixed issues causing squads of 5 to be split and players getting stuck in open lobbies.
Bugfix
- ≈🎯BehaviorLatency Alignment
Implemented latency alignment to better mirror reaction times for players with unstable connections.
Network improvement
- ≈🔁ReworkPawn-to-Pawn Physics
New physics system to prevent players from teleporting behind shield users, specifically Montagne.
Shield interaction fix
- ≈✨NewConnectivity Icons—→Added
Added four new icons to the HUD to monitor ping, stability, update rate, and host stability.
UI feedback
- ≈🔁ReworkLone Wolf RenownScore-based→Time-based
Renown in Lone Wolf and Situations is now earned based on time played rather than total score to deter hacking.
Anti-cheat measure
- ≈🎯BehaviorServers—→Upgraded
Deployed new servers to improve stability, connectivity, FPS, and reduce rubberbanding.
System
- ≈🔁ReworkLighting—→Reworked
Reworked exposure handling on all maps to reduce bloom and improve visibility when looking inside/outside.
Visual
- ≈🎨VisualSky Model—→HDR
Implemented image-based HDR skies for better ambient lighting and overall quality.
Visual
- ≈🎨VisualBDRF—→Updated
Updated the shading model to improve reflection quality and glossiness of materials.
Visual
- ≈🐛Bug fixCamera Position
Aligned first-person camera position with third-person eyes to prevent being killed by unseen opponents.
Bugfix
- ≈🎯BehaviorShooting FeedbackMuzzle-based→Camera-based
Bullet tracers and hit indicators now follow the actual bullet trajectory from the camera rather than the muzzle.
Quality
- ▼✂️RemovedCrosshair ColorRed on enemy→No color
Crosshairs no longer turn red when hovering over enemies, requiring players to visually spot them.
Mechanic
- ▼🎯BehaviorEnemy IDVisual trigger→Scan trigger
Enemy ID now only triggers via successful scans (drones, cameras, etc.) rather than just looking at them.
Mechanic
- ≈✨NewMatchmakingsystem—→One-Step Matchmaking
Introducing One-Step Matchmaking via the Technical Test Server to improve stability.
New matchmaking approach
- ≈🐛Bug fixRanked MMRexploit0-5 MMR→Fixed
Fixed an exploit where winning teams received 0-5 MMR and reinstituted abandon penalties during the final kill cam.
Fixed MMR gain exploit
- ≈🐛Bug fixspawn
Fixed players spawning with distant camera views or as immobile drones.
bugfix
- ≈🎯Behaviorteam killRegistered→Not Registered
Teammates killing themselves on Exothermic Charges, X-KAIROS, or claymores no longer register as team kills.
bugfix
- ▲🐛Bug fixmovement
Fixed the inability to crouch and melee at the same time.
bugfix
- ≈•OtherRelease Date—→Feb 11 (PC) / Feb 17 (Console)
Update 2.1 is scheduled for release on February 11th for PC and February 17th for consoles.
- ≈📝TextPatch Documentation—→External Link
Full in-depth patch notes have been moved to the Ubisoft forums due to the length of the update.
- ≈🎨Visualweapon skins—→Black Ice Collection
Introduced the Black Ice Weapon Skin Collection.
Cosmetic
- ≈🐛Bug fixgameplay
Various gameplay, level design, online, and UI bug fixes implemented.
Maintenance
- ▲📊Numericserver tick rate30→60 Hz
Server tick rate increased from 30 to 60 times per second on consoles to improve shooting and positioning replication.
Improved hit registration and positioning replication for console users.
- ≈🎯Behaviorbanning policy3 days→Permanent
Cheaters detected by the system will now be banned permanently on the first offense instead of receiving a three-day ban.
Stricter penalties for cheaters.
- ≈🎯Behavioranti-cheat—→Improved
General improvements to cheating countermeasures.
General security update.
- ▲🐛Bug fixconnectivity
Partial fix for Error [2-0x00000041] and potential full fixes for loading screen freezes and data synchronization issues.
Fixes for common errors and freezes.
- ▲🎯BehaviorRanked reconnection—→Improved
Improved Ranked match reconnection for PC, ensuring players receive reconnect/abandon messages when quitting via ALT+F4 or F10.
Better handling of accidental or intentional disconnects.
- ▲📊Numericserver tick rate30→60 Hz
Increased server tick rate from 30 to 60 on PC to improve hit registration and player positioning.
Improved positioning and shooting replication for all PC users.
- ▲✨Newdata center selection—→Added
Added the ability for PC players to manually select their default data center to reduce ping.
PC users can now manually set data centers in gamesettings.ini.
- ≈🎯Behaviormatchmaking logic
Refined matchmaking to better pair pre-made squads against other squads and improved regional skill precision.
Better matching for pre-made parties and regional skill precision.
- ▲🐛Bug fixmovement
Fixed a bug where players could become stuck and unable to move while walking, running, or finishing a rappel.
Fixed issues where players would get stuck while walking or rappelling.
- ≈🎯Behaviorskill rank displayDisabled→Enabled
Re-activated the display for player skill ranks in the UI.
Player skill rank is visible again.
- ▲🐛Bug fixconnectivity
Fixed Error [3-0x0001000B] and provided partial fixes for Error [2-0x00000041] and loading screen freezes.
Fixed various connection errors and loading freezes.
- ≈✨NewTexture Quality—→Ultra-HD
Added an optional Ultra-HD Texture Pack DLC for PC players to improve visual fidelity.
DLC Ultra-HD Texture Pack now available for PC Players
- ≈🎯BehaviorTeam Killing—→Auto-kick
Introduced an auto-kick system to penalize players who intentionally kill their teammates.
Implemented an auto-kick feature for intentional team killers
- ▲📊NumericServer Tick Rate—→Updated
Updated the server tick rate for PC players to improve game responsiveness and hit registration.
Updated server tick rate for PC (intermittent & temporary)
- ≈📝TextHUD NameMinimal HUD→Hardcore HUD
Renamed the Minimal HUD setting to Hardcore HUD for better clarity.
Renamed Minimal HUD to Hardcore HUD
- ▲📊NumericAbandon PenaltyUnknown→8m m
Temporarily reduced the time penalty for leaving a ranked match early to 8 minutes.
The penalty for abandoning a ranked game in progress has been temporarily reduced to 8 minutes.
- ▲📊NumericChat Limit32→128 characters
Increased the chatbox character limit from 32 to 128, allowing for longer communication.
Increased the amount of characters available tin the chatbox from 32 characters to 128 characters.