Rainbow 6 Siege Patch Notes

Patch 3.1 September 23, 2026

Total ammo increased to 36 (was 31).
Increased melee hits to destroy the Armor Panel increased to 10 (was 9).
Reduced the time it takes for gas to reach maximum range to 1.9 seconds (was 2 seconds).
Increased the battery life to 9 seconds (was 8 seconds).
Increased damage to 220 hp (was 200 hp).
Reduced time to swing Sledge's Breaching Hammer to 0.8 seconds (was 1 second).
Increased damage to 30 hp (was 28 hp).
Increased damage to 26 hp (was 24 hp).
Thunderbird

Requires constant connection between Dokkaebi and the target to progress. Interrupting the connection automatically cancels the payload upload.
The tablet is always active during the upload.
Gadgets: Removed EMP Impact Grenades. Added Breach Charges.
Switching to or from the V-Lance does not cancel ADS.
Short magnification: 3.5x (from 5x).
Long magnification: 8x (from 12x).
Pump: 0.8 seconds (from 1).
Max ammo: 51 bullets (from 36).
Recoil: Increased.
Hip fire spread: Increased.
Damage: 16 hp (from 28).
Magazine: 22 bullets (from 32).
Max. ammo: 111 bullets (from 129).
MK14 EBR: Muzzle Brake not available.
AR-15.50: Muzzle Brake not available.
Damage: 59 hp (from 67).
First shot: Increased.
Damage: 56 hp (from 60).
First shot: Increased.
Warning: 1.4 seconds (from 1.5).
Damage: 62 hp (from 60).
Sonic Burst refill: 15 seconds (from 16).
Damage: 35 hp (from 33).
Damage: 155 hp (from 150).