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Best Rainbow Six Siege X settings for PC and Steam Deck

Finding the best Rainbow Six Siege X settings is tricky, especially compared to other competitive shooters with much more basic graphical settings on offer. It can get overwhelming pretty quickly, but following our guide will help take the stress out of getting your in-game frame rate maximized.

The Rainbow Six Siege X system requirements are a step up from the original release, but that was to be expected. You still won't need the best gaming PC in order to run Rainbow Six Siege X, but if you're targeting high frame rates or resolutions like 4K, then it couldn't hurt to explore some upgrades.

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Y10S2.1 Patch Notes

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[/p][h2]Y10S2.1 PATCH SIZE[/h2][p] Find the download sizes for each platform below. [/p]

[p]Ubisoft Connect: 1.53 GB[/p]
[p]Steam: 1.53 GB[/p]
[p]Xbox One: 4.9 GB[/p]
[p]Xbox Series X: 1.34 GB[/p]
[p]PlayStation®4: 2.24 GB[/p]
[p]PlayStation®5: 1.25 GB[/p]

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[/p][h2]BUG FIXES[/h2][h3]GAMEPLAY[/h3][p]
FIXED – Unstable animation hen opening or closing Rauora’s D.O.M. Panels.
FIXED – The prompt to enter windows disappears after exiting rappel, preventing completion of the tutorial.
FIXED – Clash appears upside down in all Play hub backgrounds.
FIXED – An incorrect reload animation plays when the player reloads the Golden Gun.
FIXED – Blackbeard’s Mk17 scope abruptly tilts left when aiming down sights (ADS).
FIXED – Players don’t receive Assist score points when an enemy they pinged is killed by an ally.
FIXED – Hostage’s hands are not visible when being escorted in 1st person view.
FIXED – Corrupted and distorted textures appear during a Dual Front match.
FIXED – Corrupted map textures appear after being knocked down by Nomad’s Airjab ability into the metal fence at A1-2F Bunks Hallway.
FIXED – Graphical glitches occur during a Dual Front match on certain configurations when using Ultra graphics options.

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FIXED – A small box is visible near the Clearance Level.
FIXED – Iana’s Solar Raid uniform patches look too dark.
FIXED – The flag on Iana’s Collision Point uniform is too dark.
FIXED – The patches on Zofia’s, Fuze’s, Glaz’s and Thatcher’s Collision Point uniforms look too dark.
FIXED – Patches and insignias on multiple Operators appear too dark when the Deadly Omen uniform is equipped.
FIXED – The patches and insignias of multiple Operators are too dark while the Demon Veil uniform is equipped.
FIXED – The recharge circle overlaps with the fuel gauge in the Breaching Torch UI.
FIXED – Ying’s Augmented Reality headgear appears on the Augmented Reality uniform thumbnail.
FIXED – A message appears while piloting a drone in a newly captured enemy point after the player has died.
FIXED – Azami’s default headgear appears overly exposed due to lighting.
FIXED – Patches on multiple Operators appear darker than the rest of their uniforms while wearing the Crystal Guard uniform.
FIXED – Esports championships with invalid dates are incorrectly marked as completed.
FIXED – Placeholder tiers and titles are incorrectly displayed in the Recommended Challenges section in the Play hub.
FIXED – A player’s Operator icon appears twice.

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FIXED – Goyo’s Volcan Canister explosion sound effects phase during detonation.

[/p][h3]BUG REPORTING[/h3][p]
If you encounter any bugs during your gameplay, please report them or add your experiences to existing reports on R6Fix.
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Rainbow Six Siege X system requirements

The Rainbow Six Siege X system requirements contain some relatively high demands for a competitive shooter, but only if you're aiming for high frame rates at 4K resolution. Otherwise, the graphical overhaul has had a relatively minimal effect on the hardware you'll need to enjoy the next generation of Siege.

While you won't need the best graphics card to get great performance in Rainbow Six Siege at 1080p, if you want to push for 120fps at 4K, then you're going to need a fairly decent gaming PC. Comparing these new specs to the original Rainbow Six Siege system requirements shows just how far we've come in the last decade of PC hardware, even if the specs are still in line with what's expected from modern 3D games.

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Rainbow Six Siege X is live, and it's already sparked a surge for Ubisoft's FPS

It's been nearly a decade since Ubisoft first launched Rainbow Six Siege. In the time since, the multiplayer FPS has improved enormously, attracting a devoted audience and cementing itself as one of the best options in a genre that also includes PUBG, Valorant, and Marvel Rivals. To keep that momentum going into its tenth year and beyond, Ubisoft has put out a sweeping overhaul of Siege with today's launch of Rainbow Six Siege X. Even though it's only been out for a few hours, this decision seems to have been a good one, as the game's already attracted a massive player base and strong reviews on Steam.

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A new era of Rainbow Six Siege has begun!

[h2]Welcome to the Siege X era![/h2][p]Siege X introduces a thrilling 6v6 mode, modernized maps, enhanced movement, and exclusive veteran rewards to thank you for your loyalty. Access is free, with all your progression, inventory, and game modes carried over seamlessly. And there’s even more waiting for you in-game.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Get your free rewards![/h2][p][/p][p]Veteran Rewards are now available for Siege’s most dedicated players, offering exclusive recognition and cosmetics. Based on your years of service in Rainbow Six Siege, you’ll unlock unique rewards including skins, exclusive badges, and more to showcase your loyalty. The longer you've been with us, the more you’ll earn. [/p][h2]Discover the new features[/h2]

[p][h3]MODERNIZED MAPS[/h3]New lighting, shadows, and 4K textures make maps more realistic than ever in Rainbow Six Siege X. Five fan-favorite maps have been modernized: Bank, Kafe, Chalet, Border, and Clubhouse.

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[p][h3]IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENTS[/h3]Destructible ingredients like fire extinguishers, gas pipes, and metal detectors create a more dangerous environment while introducing new strategic opportunities.

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[p][h3]REINFORCED ANTI-CHEAT & TOXICITY INITIATIVE[/h3]R6 ShieldGuard is our unified anti-cheat initiative, now strengthened with live security updates and an enhanced reputation system. Season 2 brings even more improvements to keep the game fair for everyone.

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[p][h3]GAMEPLAY REDEFINED[/h3]Run horizontally and jump around building corners with advanced rappel navigation, and pinpoint enemy positions thanks to the audio overhaul. Discover fresh tactical options with the communication wheel and the updated pick and ban system.
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[h2]Discover Dual Front game mode![/h2][/p][p]Engage in intense battles where teams push to capture enemy sectors while defending their own. For the first time, attackers and defenders unite on the same team, allowing you to create lethal combinations from 35 playable operators and face off on the biggest map yet. Respawns are also available, so be ready for anything. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h2]DISCOVER OPERATION DAYBREAK[/h2][p]Siege X kicks off with Year 10 Season 2, bringing a full remaster of Clash and her upgraded CCE Shield MK2, now enabling remote crowd control and enhanced mobility. Key Operators like Jackal, Sledge, Thunderbird, Jäger, and Blackbeard receive balancing updates, while gameplay evolves with changes to electricity mechanics and limb damage. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Discover the seasonal Battle Pass[/h2][p][/p][p]This loaded Battle Pass is packed with Year 10 Bravo Packs featuring brand-new skins, alongside Alpha Packs, R6 Credits, an Operator Voucher, and more. Ash, Sledge, and Rook are among the Operators receiving exclusive Battle Pass cosmetics this season!

BUY NOW [/p][h2]Last chance[/h2][p][/p][p]Join Siege X fully decked out. There's still time left to pick up this tailor-made skin for Ash bundled with an animated weapon skin, 2,670 R6 Credits and other goodies in the Siege X Pack. You won't be able to buy it later!

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