UPDATE 23 - HORRORS OF HOXXES & PRICE INCREASE ON MARCH 28
Update 23 introduces a massive wave of new enemy types, a complete overhaul of the Glyphid Dreadnought, new gear mods, and a price increase for the game.
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- Glyphid Grunt Slasher
- Melee:New Grunt variant with long-bladed legs that deal triple the damage of a standard Grunt.1x→3x
- More durable and faster than the standard Glyphid Grunt.→Increased
- Glyphid Grunt GuardNew Grunt variant that is heavily armored with double the health, though slightly slower.1x→2x
- Glyphid DreadnoughtFireball:Fireball damage has been reduced.→Reduced
- Q'ronar Shellback
- Rolling:Rolling periods are shorter, making it open up to shoot more frequently.Longer→Shorter
- Base health and armor resistance have been reduced.→Reduced
- LMG Gun PlatformAdded mods for turret count, target prioritization, build speed, and scan angle.→Added
- Satchel ChargeAdded mods including a kill switch for disarming, carve size, and fear effects.→Added
- Flare GunAdded mods for flare count, burn time, and auto-reload.→Added
- Shield GeneratorAdded mods to customize shield size, duration, and recharge time.→Added
- BoscoPositioning:Bosco now attempts to position himself below cave leeches to avoid being grabbed.Above leeches→Below leeches
- General
- Difficulty slightly reduced for 2-3 player games on Hazard Level 3-5.→Reduced
- Reduced egg collection goals based on cave complexity.5, 8, 10→4, 6, 8
▼Nerfs3
- Glyphid Dreadnought
- Terrain Destruction:Will now destroy terrain to reach players hiding in small holes.→Added
- Swarmer Egg:New attack that shoots swarmers and applies pheromones to players, attracting more spawns.→Added
- Now features regenerating armor, requiring players to time attacks during vulnerability windows.Static→Regenerating
◆Other changes10
- Glyphid MenaceA new, aggressive cousin of the Acidspitter that burrows between firing corrosive goo volleys.→Added
- Glyphid WardenRegenerative Spores:New enemy that emits spores to heal and buff nearby kin.→Added
- Glyphid Bulk DetonatorA new heavy enemy that detonates, dealing massive damage.→Added
- Nayaka TrawlerA new species in the Sandblasted Corridor that burrows at high speeds to catch prey.→Added
- Radioactive GlyphidsPraetorians and Exploders in the Radioactive Zone now deal radiation damage.Physical→Radiation
- Glyphid DreadnoughtAdded a dedicated Boss Health Bar for the Dreadnought.→Added
- Q'ronar ShellbackRemoved from Radioactive Exclusive Zone; now only found in Salt Pits.Salt Pits / Radioactive Zone→Salt Pits
- BoscoFiring:Bosco will no longer fire if something other than an enemy is blocking his line of sight.Fires through obstacles→Blocked by non-enemies
- General
- Game price increasing to $29.99/€27.99/£24.99 on March 28th.→$29.99 USD
- Introduced the Mark 5 armor set for experienced employees.→MK5 Added
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Patch history
- PATCH NOTES - S06.04Mar 2, 2026 · 4mo
A focused update addressing Pitjaws behavior, lift pod collision/positioning, and various spawning and visual bugs.
+1→ - Patch Notes: HOTFIX S06.03.1Feb 12, 2026 · 5mo
A small hotfix addressing server browser functionality, mission naming, and a specific interaction between the Breach Cutter and Bone Collectors.
+1→ - PATCH NOTES - S06.03Feb 11, 2026 · 5mo
A small update focusing on Season 6 warnings, resinite visibility, and reward adjustments.
+2→ - PATCH NOTES - S06.02Feb 4, 2026 · 5mo
A stability and balance patch focusing on enemy spawn logic, Pit Jaw behavior, and economy adjustments for gold and season rewards.
+1−4→ - PATCH NOTES - S06.01Jan 30, 2026 · 5mo
Season 6's first patch focuses on balancing enemy spawn rates, adjusting XP and event rewards, and implementing various visual polish fixes.
+2−1→ - →PATCH NOTES - S05.11Oct 23, 2025 · 9mo
A small maintenance patch focusing on profanity filter fixes and photo-sensitivity accessibility options.
- Patch Notes: HOTFIX S05.10.2Jul 14, 2025 · 12mo
A hotfix addressing mod stability and adding a refresh button to the modding menu.
+2→ - →PATCH NOTES - S05.10.1Jul 2, 2025 · 12mo
A small hotfix focusing on stability and usability improvements for the mod browser and mod list population.
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