Update 4.0

✦AI summary6h

Update 4.0 introduces a new solo-only Quickplay mode, a tiered Challenge system, significant gunplay QoL improvements, and various AI and map adjustments.

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▲Buffs5

ChallengesAdded daily and weekly tiered challenges that provide random rewards based on quality (Bronze, Silver, Gold).→Added
GunplayWeapon Cycling:Faster and normalized animation timings for weapon cycling, grenade throwing, and aiming down sights.
Bloodline & Economy
- Increased starting capital for new Bloodlines to help players get equipped faster.3000→4000 gold
- Reduced XP required for the endless Bloodline loop.8000→5000 XP
Lawson DeltaImproved landscape for compound approaches and added better player cover/leading.

▼Nerfs6

GunplayMedium Bullets:Medium bullets no longer penetrate brick, reducing their effectiveness against certain covers.Brick→None
HellhoundsAdded Hellhound Mask variants with metal face plates that absorb headshot damage.→Added
The Butcher & MeatheadFixed an issue where the Butcher could take damage from hellfire bombs despite being immune to fire.Bugged→Immune
Bloodline & Economy
- Significantly reduced money rewards for empty Bloodline ranks.1000→200 gold
- Reduced money reward for unlocking a new Bloodline Tier.5000→1000 gold
ArsenalIntroduced hard caps on Contraband (1) and soft caps on Weapons (5), Tools (5), and Consumables (10).Unlimited→Limited

◆Other changes4

Quickplay
- Introduced a streamlined, solo-only game mode where players race to close Rifts and absorb Wellspring energy to save their Hunter.→Added
- Wellspring:The last Hunter to control the Wellspring when it runs dry survives and can recruit the Hunter into their Bloodline.→Last Controller
HellhoundsHellhounds can now be dismembered upon death, bringing them in line with other AI.→Added
Lawson DeltaLawson Delta can now have multiple bounty targets present in a single mission.1→Multiple

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Quickplay2 Challenges1 Gunplay2 Hellhounds2 The Butcher & Meathead1 Bloodline & Economy4 Arsenal1 Lawson Delta2

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 · Dec 13, 2018

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