Update #3.0 - 15th of November, 2018
Update 3.0 introduces the Lawson Delta map beta, a new skill-based matchmaking system, movement inertia to counter ADAD spam, and a comprehensive melee combat overhaul with AI damage resistances.
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- Hunters
- Jumping:Jumping no longer consumes melee stamina, though it still blocks stamina regeneration.consumes melee stamina→does not consume melee stamina
- Vaulting:Hunters can now vault over objects with landing points higher than their current position.→Added
- HellhoundMelee:It is now possible to cancel Hellhounds' melee attacks by hitting them first.→possible
- Melee Weapons
- General:Melee damage has become slightly more powerful against AI overall.→increased
- Machete:Can now kill Grunts with a regular hit to the head.→1 hit
- General
- Improved audio mix in compounds to better identify sound sources and improved distance attenuation.→Improved
- Various optimizations to occlusion culling, scene rendering, and post-processing to improve FPS.→Optimized
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- Hunters
- Movement:Introduced acceleration and deceleration to core movement to prevent players from abusing ADAD button spam to dodge attacks.→Added
- Jumping:Movement speed is now slightly reduced when chaining too many jumps in a short period.→reduced
- Hellhound
- Bite:Overall damage reduced, but bite attacks now cause bleeding.→reduced
- Melee:Hellhounds can now dodge melee attacks by jumping back and forth.→dodge
- Headshot:Now die to 1 headshot with long bullets at any range.→1 shot
- Body:Body shots now deal more damage to Hellhounds.→increased
- Melee Weapons
- Knife:Regular attacks now require two hits to kill Grunts, though heavy stabs to head/chest still kill in one.→2 hits
- Rifle Buttstock:Damage reduced against other Hunters, now requiring two hits to the head to kill.1 hit→2 hits
◆Other changes4
- Lawson DeltaLawson Delta has entered Beta and can be selected in the mission selection screen.→Added
- Melee WeaponsGeneral:Melee attack range is now adjusted based on the weapon's length.→adjusted
- General
- Introduced a new skill-based matchmaking system inspired by Elo to create fairer matches.→Skill-based
- Hunters now drop weapons upon death; looted weapons are marked as contraband and cannot be sold.→Weapon drop
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- Update 2.8.0.3 Now LiveJun 17, 2026 · 1mo
Update 2.8.0.3 focuses on buffing the Uppercut's damage and reserve ammo, alongside several critical stability fixes and trait improvements.
+3→ - Update 2.8.0.1 Now LiveJun 11, 2026 · 1mo
Update 2.8.0.1 restores missing custom Special Long Ammo and addresses community feedback regarding POI density and ammo meta shifts.
+2→ - →Update 2.7.1.2 Deploying on 20th May, at 09:00 CESTMay 19, 2026 · 2mo
Update 2.7.1.2 is a minor client update focused on polishing and stability, deployed via a zero-downtime process.
- Hotfix 2.7.0.3 Now LiveMar 23, 2026 · 4mo
Hotfix 2.7.0.3 removes the All Ears trait and addresses spawning issues in Bounty Clash and PS5 stability.
−1→ - Update 2.6.0.1 Now LiveDec 17, 2025 · 7mo
Update 2.6.0.1 focuses on economy adjustments, removing time limits on Story Challenges, and fixing progression and stat tracking bugs.
+4→ - →Update 2.5.0.1 Live Now!Oct 9, 2025 · 9mo
Update 2.5.0.1 focuses on quality-of-life fixes regarding the UI, map markers, and mission transitions.
- Update 2.4.0.2 Now Live!Aug 4, 2025 · 11mo
Update 2.4.0.2 focuses on fixing a charm display bug and a critical ammo exploit.
−1→ - Update 2.4.0.1 Now AvailableJul 9, 2025 · 12mo
Update 2.4.0.1 focuses on Water Devil balance adjustments, the return of The Skinned, and various stability and audio bug fixes.
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