Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.42, Also Check Rainbow Six Siege Wiki, Gameplay, And More

Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.42 Rainbow Six Siege is a famous Online Shooter Video game and many Game lovers like to play this game for its adventurous feature. Now, the most prominent query among the players of Rainbow Six Siege is about the Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.42. In this article, we will see the answers to the Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.42, with that being said, let us begin with the article.

by Fredrick

Updated Jan 27, 2023

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Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.42, Also Check Rainbow Six Siege Wiki, Gameplay, And More
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Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.42

As per the official Rainbow Six Siege update 2.42 patch notes, the update adds operator and weapon balancing, new features and more improvised elements to the game. Also, there are various new features and improvements from several bugs. version 1.000.046 is now being available from 24.01.2023. Additionally, today’s Rainbow Six Siege version 2.42 also includes various tweaks and fixes. The R6 Siege update has introduced a new operator, new gadgets, crossplay support, ranked maps, and more. The previous update 2.38 has added minor tweaks as well. However Although people have reported a few issues from the previous patches, let us hope for the best for the 2.42 patches.

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Rainbow Six Siege Wiki

Ubisoft Montreal developed and published Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, a tactical shooter video game. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, popularly known as Rainbow Six Siege, is a kind of online tactical shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Ubisoft published this game. This game series was released on December 1, 2015. From December 2020 onwards, this game will be available on various platforms like Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It is a first-person shooter game that allows the players to use various kinds of weapons and gadgets while playing the game. A gamer can choose and take control over a playable character who can be an attacker or a defender and can play.

Rainbow Six Siege (R6) Update 2.42 Patch Notes

Y7S4.2 PATCH SIZE

Find the download sizes for each platform below.

  • Ubisoft Connect: 1.21 GB
  • Steam: 476.25 MB
  • Xbox One: 1.10 GB
  • Xbox Series X: 1.10 GB
  • PS4: 1.65 GB
  • PS5: 1.09 GB

OPERATOR BALANCING

TWITCH

  • Increased regular drones to 2 (from 1)
  • Removed Vertical Grip from F2

GRIM

  • Added 1.5x and 2.0x sights to Commando 552
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WEAPON BALANCING

EXTENDED BARREL

  • (New) Damage bonus: increases weapon damage by 15%

PARA-308 (CAPITÃO)

  • Damage: reduced to 47 (from 48)

SUPERNOVA (ECHO, HIBANA, AMARU)

  • Damage: increased to 55 (from 48)
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9MM C1 (FROST)

  • Damage: reduced to 36 (from 45)

AR-15.50 & M4 (MAVERICK)

  • Damage: increased to 67 (from 62)
  • Added 2.0x sights to M4

UZK50GI (THORN)

  • Damage: reduced to 36 (from 44)
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AUG A2 (WAMAI, IQ)

  • Vertical recoil: increased upward speed.
  • Horizontal recoil: Long bursts now have an increased spread and tend to pull left.

COMMANDO 552 (GRIM, IQ)

  • Damage: reduced to 47 (from 48)

HIP FIRE PRECISION

WEAPONS AFFECTED

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  • Spread increased:  AK12, ARX 200, SC3000K, LMG-E, 6P41, T-95, 417, AR-15.50, CAMRS, MK14
  • Spread reduced: P10-C
  • Burst growth increased: AUG A2, AUG A3, POF 9, LMG-E, 6P41, T-95, 417, AR-15.50, MK14
  • Burst growth reduced: CAMRS 

TWEAKS AND IMPROVEMENTS

PLAYER COMFORT

Advanced controller options

  • Players on PC and consoles can customize their controllers' aim controls with Advanced Controller Options.
  • These options can be found in the Controller section of the Controls option menu.  
  • We'll be listening to player feedback to further improve this feature and offer new options as needed
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Bug Fixes

GAMEPLAY

FIXED - Most played Operators are not being chosen when inactive on the Random Operator selection screen.

FIXED - POF-9 recoil pattern isn't displayed in Weapon Loadout screen and Shooting Range records.

FIXED - Button to access chat is not functional when Covert Voice to Text option is on during gameplay sessions.

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FIXED - Match loadout when round begins sometimes does not match player's loadout during character select stage.

LEVEL DESIGN

FIXED - Players can peek above the reinforcement at EXT Garage Balcony on Outback Map.

FIXED - Echo's Yokai drone and Valkyrie's Black Eye camera are able to scan the attackers at the "EXT Park" location immediately after they spawn when positioned on the ceiling of the 1F Lobby location on Nighthaven Labs.

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FIXED - Multiple LOD issues on various maps.

OPERATORS

FIXED - Solis can't shoot if SPEC-IO gets deactivated at the same time that Solis activates it.

FIXED - Caveira's hair clips into her face in the Home section.

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FIXED - Doc's Stim Pistol is missing the keyword action reminder.

FIXED - While SPEC-IO is active, Solis' arms and phone clip through the AR HUD when entering Observation Tool view.

USER EXPERIENCE

FIXED - Icon previews for loadouts do not load properly during the operator selection phase.

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FIXED - No offers are displayed in the Gift to Friends section in Ubisoft Connect.

FIXED - Players can duplicate their account by unlinking an account and relinking to a new account.

FIXED - Players experience an infinite loading when attempting to convert any pack while also switching to a different one at the same time.

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FIXED - Prompt to Apply Changes appears in Options menu despite no changes being made.

FIXED - Various UI issues.

R6 Siege Gameplay

Rainbow Six Siege is a tactical shooter video game. It is a first-person shooter game. R6 Siege is based on 5v5 gameplay, and it is based on the FPS game where the players can utilize several operators from the Rainbow team. The operators are different as they are based on various nationalities, weapons, and respected gadgets. The game is entirely based on an asymmetrical structure, and here the teams are not meant to be balanced in their choices of powers and abilities. The happy news is that the game is finally out for crossplay from December 6, 2022. The tasks include rescuing a hostage, defusing a bomb, and taking control of an objective within a room. Players have access to recruiting operators. 

When Is Rainbow Six Siege Crossplay?

In this online tactical shooter video game, the players can take on the role of Tom Clancy. Crossplay can highlight the game’s performance to another level. This is a common belief among gamers. Rainbow Six a Seige finally released its long-awaited feature, which is nothing but a crossplay feature. Well, this information is a treat for the R6 gaming community members. The game released the crossplay feature on December 6, 2022. So, as a Rainbow Six Siege gamer, you can connect with your game mates who use other different consoles to play the game. What are you waiting for? Have a good game.



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Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.42 - FAQs

1. What type of game is Rainbow six siege?

Rainbow Six Siege is a first person shooter video game.

2. Who is the developer of Rainbow siege?

The developer of Rainbow siege is Ubisoft Montreal.

3. Which year the Rainbow six siege game was released?

The Rainbow Six Siege game was released on December 1, 2015.

4. How many steps are available to Level up the Rainbow Six Siege?

There are five steps are available to level up the Rainbow Six Siege.

5. When is the  Rainbow Six Siege Crossplay Release Date?

Rainbow Six Siege Crossplay Release Date was on december 6, 2022.

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