Down But Not Out

Did Ubisoft Break The Game With This Buff??...

Down But Not Out

Show Notes

Rainbow Six Siege Midseason Balance Changes take center stage in this episode as the crew breaks down the massive wave of operator buffs—especially the huge Thorn overhaul—and what they mean for the meta . We explore defender and attacker balance shifts, from Mozzie’s super shorty return to Lion’s extended scan and Capitao’s stronger utility. The discussion then shifts to the APAC LCQ results and Black Dragons’ qualification before closing with the emotional news of nesk’s retirement, marking the end of an era for one of Siege’s greatest players.

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