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-10+3Apr 14, 2022Jun 5, 2026Apr 14, 2022 — Blood West 1.1.1 hotfix +0 / -1 (cum -1)Nov 1, 2022 — Blood West - Chapter 2, Hotfix 1 +0 / -0 (cum -1)Dec 21, 2022 — Blood West - Chapter 2, Hotfix 2 +0 / -0 (cum -1)Mar 30, 2023 — Blood West Update 2.3.1 +1 / -0 (cum 0)Dec 8, 2023 — Blood West 3.0.3 Hotfix - missing skill points reinstated! +0 / -0 (cum 0)Feb 29, 2024 — Patchnotes 3.1 +1 / -0 (cum +1)Mar 7, 2024 — 3.1.1 Hotfix +0 / -0 (cum +1)Nov 7, 2024 — Version: 3.2.1 (hotfix for patch #3) +0 / -0 (cum +1)Feb 6, 2025 — Patch 4.1.0 for Blood West & Dead Man's Promise +1 / -0 (cum +2)Jun 22, 2025 — Hotfix 4.4.1 +0 / -0 (cum +2)Jul 3, 2025 — Blood West 4.4.2 Hotfix +0 / -0 (cum +2)Aug 13, 2025 — v4.5.1 Hotfix Patch Notes +1 / -0 (cum +3)Jun 5, 2026 — Hotfix 5.0.4 +0 / -0 (cum +3)
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Patch history

  1. Jun 5, 2026·Hotfix 5.0.4
    • 🐛Bug fixloading

      Fixed a critical issue where certain save files would result in an infinite loading screen.

    • 🐛Bug fixpause menu

      Fixed a bug where ALT+TAB during scene transitions could lock the player in the pause menu.

    • 🐛Bug fixdeath counter21

      Corrected the progression screen to count each death as one instead of two.

    • 🎯Behaviordamage calculation

      Damage calculations are now rounded up to prevent float-point errors where enemies would occasionally survive a lethal hit.

      Rounding up

    • 🛠QoLnarration frequency

      Location narrations now correctly respect the 'character lines frequency' setting.

      Settings sync

    • 🐛Bug fixrespawn

      Fixed an issue where players were unable to properly respawn after death.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixsave game

      Fixed a potential save issue where giving Jim the coin could block players from receiving a new quest.

      bugfix

  2. Jun 22, 2025·Hotfix 4.4.1
    • 🐛Bug fixsave compatibility

      Fixed an issue where old saves had incorrect modifiers, which previously caused traders to lack ammunition and blocked players from obtaining blessings.

      Fixed modifiers on pre-4.4.0 saves

    • 🐛Bug fixsave integrity

      Resolved an issue where certain save files were missing NPCs or objects introduced in the previous update.

      Fixed missing objects/NPCs

    • 🐛Bug fixentity spawning

      Fixed a critical bug where loading very old save files caused every entity in the game to duplicate.

      Fixed entity duplication

    • 🐛Bug fixNG+ state

      Fixed a softlock that occurred when exiting the NG+ screen and attempting to reload that same save.

      Fixed NG+ softlock

    • 🐛Bug fixmap population

      Fixed an issue where ALT+F4 during death caused enemies and NPCs to disappear; players can fix this by resting in bed (unequip Ring of Tahoe first).

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixend-game portal

      Fixed the altar at the bottom of the Mine to allow players to open the portal to the end-game.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixammo stacks

      Fixed a bug where ammo stacks (including those from traders) were limited to only one bullet.

      bugfix

    • 🛠QoLloading speed

      Dead Man's Promise map now loads significantly faster.

      improvement

    • 🛠QoLcontroller support

      General improvements to controller support for better accessibility.

      improvement

    • 🐛Bug fixitem sorting

      Fixed a critical bug where sorting items could cause them to disappear from the inventory.

      bugfix

    • 🛠QoLHUD aspect ratio21:9

      HUD now displays properly for players using 21:9 widescreen monitors.

      quality

    • 🐛Bug fixUI sliders

      Restored missing sliders in the Journal and inventory screens.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixinput sensitivity

      Fixed an issue where sensitivity settings did not update when switching input devices.

      bugfix

    • 🛠QoLitem wheel cameraunlockedlocked

      The camera now remains locked when using the item wheel with a mouse for better control.

      quality

    • 🛠QoLammo displayvisible

      Ammunition names are now visible when changing ammo types.

      quality

  3. Mar 7, 2024·3.1.1 Hotfix
    • 🐛Bug fixaudio sliders

      Fixed audio sliders not updating to the correct values.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixoptions menu

      Fixed an issue where canceling the options menu would still save the changes.

      bugfix

  4. Feb 29, 2024·Patchnotes 3.1+1
    • 🎯Behaviorenemy reactionInstantDelayed

      Added a small delay between enemy spotting and attacking, making failed sneaks less punishing.

      Stealth QoL

    • NewUIAdded

      Added customizable tooltip delay and an option to disable the crosshair.

      QoL

    • 🐛Bug fixskill points

      Fixed a rare issue where players returning to the game did not receive their skill points after the skill-tree reset.

      numeric

    • 🐛Bug fixrope behavior

      Fixed a specific rope in Chapter 3 that was erroneously killing players.

      behavior

  5. Mar 30, 2023·Blood West Update 2.3.1+1
    • NewLanguageHungarian

      Added full Hungarian language support for the interface and subtitles.

      Added Hungarian support

    • 📝TextMin RAM4GB8GB GB

      Minimum RAM requirement corrected from 4GB to 8GB.

      Updated requirements

    • 📝TextHDD Space5GB GB

      HDD space requirement increased to 5GB in preparation for Chapter 3.

      Updated requirements

    • 🐛Bug fixMap LoadingBuggedFixed

      Fixed an issue where changing maps would fail or crash on systems with low RAM.

      Low RAM fix

    • 🛠QoLNavigationClunkyImproved

      Ladders and ropes have been polished to feel significantly smoother to use.

      Ladders and ropes feel better

    • 🐛Bug fixBushes ModifierPersistentFixed

      Fixed a bug where the 'Hiding in Bushes' modifier would persist even after the player left the bushes.

      Fixed bush hiding bug

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed multiple crashes related to leeches in cultist caves, dynamite explosions, and projectile firing upon death.

      bugfix

    • 🛠QoLtooltips

      Corrected item tooltips for Blood Bow, Owl's Shadow, Long Jack, Alvaro's Rib, Soul Catcher, and Yellow River to accurately reflect effects and durations.

      quality

    • 🎯BehaviorDetection MeterFreezesActive

      Detection meter no longer freezes while the player is on a ladder.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixNPC despawn

      Fixed an issue where NPCs would not disappear when they were supposed to.

      NPC fix

  6. Apr 14, 2022·Blood West 1.1.1 hotfix-1
    • NewADS ModeHoldToggle/Hold

      Players can now choose whether aiming down sights functions as a hold or a toggle for better accessibility.

      Added option to switch between key press and toggle for weapon zoom.

    • 🐛Bug fixNPC Spawning

      Fixed a bug where NPCs would despawn if the game was saved exactly when the player respawned or woke from sleep.

      Fixed despawn bug during save/respawn.

    • 🐛Bug fixAmmo

      Fixed a rare bug that allowed players to clone ammo, ensuring resource scarcity is maintained.

      Removed ammo duplication exploit.