As we mentioned late yesterday, the Rainbow Six Siege update for all platforms seems to be out — at least on the PlayStation 4. Given that this is the shooter’s first update since last year (well, December), it brings with it a host of new fixes and tweaks.
Check out the full patch notes below for Rainbow Six Siege update 5.3 and see what’s new.
General
Pause Button in Custom Lobby During Operator Selection Phase
We have added a Pause button to the UI that will allow the host of a Player-hosted lobby to pause the match during the Operator Selection phase.
To utilize this functionality, the host will need to press [End]/[Start+D-Pad Up] to stop the timer. Press the button again to resume the timer.
Gameplay
Fixed ? Barricade pieces remain stuck in place if hit from a perpendicular angle.
Fixed ? In rare instances, a drone is able to use a dead Attacker?s shield to move the Defuser.

Fixed ? When deploying a reinforced wall, it is possible to pass through the reinforcement.

Fixed ? Muzzle brake also hides the flash for side arms.

Fixed ? When a shield user goes prone while attempting to use an observational tool (drone), the shield will stay equipped while prone.

Fixed ? In some cases, clipping would cause an Operator?s shield to disappear. This would allow the Operator to be shot through their shield.
Operator
IQ
Fixed ? Dropping from any height while holding a breaching charge will make her sidearm invisible.
Tachanka
Fixed ? Shotgun pellet impacts do...