Attention, Rainbow Six Siege operators! Ubisoft has dropped the highly anticipated Y9S4.1 patch, and it’s here to polish up the battlefield. On PS4, this update comes as Update 2.90, while PS5 players will see it as version 1.000.095. The patch is officially live and ready for download, so you can dive in and experience a smoother, bug-free tactical showdown.
While this update doesn’t bring new content—it’s only been a few weeks since the massive Y9S4 launch—its focus on bug fixes makes it a crucial download for every Siege fan. Whether you’re running a squad or perfecting your solo plays, these fixes will keep the game running like a well-oiled machine.
Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.90 Changelog
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where squad leaders couldn’t select banned Operators in Custom Lobbies.
- Resolved a bug causing the timer animation for recharging Gadgets to grey-out when all Gadgets were used.
- Missing context for toggling preview on or off for Brava’s Kludge Drone and Twitch’s Shock Drone guides has been fixed.
- Blackbeard’s SR-25 rifle no longer clips through the H.U.L.L Adaptable Shield when viewed by opponents.
- Fixed an issue where Blackbeard’s H.U.L.L Adaptable Shield would remain unequipped after performing a full reload in rappel.
- Aim Down Sight (ADS) desync between first- and third-person views for Blackbeard has been resolved.
- Task system no longer appears empty when first selected through “Wait in Shooting Range” in Siege Cup or Matchmaking.
- Weapons no longer appear to float behind Operators in Weapon Roulette sessions.
- Blackbeard won’t get stuck when colliding with Oryx’s Remah Dash while using his own dash ability.
- Fixed a bug where Blackbeard’s H.U.L.L Adaptable Shield couldn’t vault through Osa’s Talon-8 Clear Shield.
- Teammate sprint animations now properly display to players in support mode.
- Hard Breach Charges no longer float on Azami’s Kiba Barrier while being destroyed.
- Fixed an issue where Operators appeared to walk faster instead of sprinting in third-person view.
- Operator guides are now accessible with the D-pad in Match Replay mode.
Level Design
- Fixed disappearing cubicle walls in the 1F Open Area when viewed from EXT Back Alley on the Bank map.
- Resolved lighting issues where the skybox was too dark on multiple maps.
Operators
- Missing reload animations for Operators in the Golden Gun Arcade Mode have been fixed.
- Fixed several deployment issues with Skopós’s Idle V10 Pantheon Shell on the Stadium Alpha map, including:
- Failing to deploy shields in 2F Penthouse and 1F Piano Room.
- Improper spawning in 2F Office.
- Spawning too close to walls in 2F Lockers.
User Experience
- Adjusted Osa’s Talon-8 Clear Shield skin thumbnail to fit properly in the Loadout section.
- Fixed a bug where Buck’s Elite uniform wasn’t visible in screen previews.
- Resolved an issue showing the Battle Pass Points total boost incorrectly at 30% in the After Action Report.
- Notifications on the Reputation Tile now disappear as intended when leaving and re-entering the Career tab.
- Ribbon for “EXPAND YOUR ROSTER” will now disappear after Operators are purchased.
- Fixed missing tile effects for The Old Stock Weapon Skin in the Battle Pass.
- Adjusted Buck’s Elite device skin size in the details window for the Elite uniform.
- Fixed duplicate Elite shield skins showing in the details windows for Blitz and Montagne.
- Resolved issues with negative or unusually high Battle Pass points appearing after PvP matches.
- Players can now open related bundle sets as intended.
- Fixed missing text on the “Custom Game” button in the main menu.
- Titles and images are no longer missing from Thorn’s Punk bundle and Sledge’s Strength bundle modals.
- Players with Reputation Penalties now properly receive the Commendation Streak action.
- Fixed an issue preventing players from seeing the Reverse Friendly Fire icon for others when their own RFF was active.
- Disconnected players will now correctly receive abandon sanctions if a match is canceled due to missing players.
- Fixed placeholders appearing in several sections of the “How it Works” tab in the Reputation menu.
- Mouse scroll functionality now works when hovering over item tiles.
Audio
- Missing sound effects for Blackbeard entering windows with the H.U.L.L Adaptable Shield equipped have been added.
- Fixed inconsistencies with sprinting sound effects and animations when viewed by opponents.
- Resolved an issue where bomb sound effects could be heard on the loading screen before the prep phase.
hat’s it for today, my friends! No more updates for now, but hey, that was quite a hefty list, wasn’t it? Plenty of fixes to keep Rainbow Six Siege running smooth and ready for action. Now go ahead, download the update, and let us know what you think in-game! Until next time—stay sharp and happy sieging!
Source: Ubisoft