Update 5.0 introduces the Immolator AI, the Bornheim No. 3 pistol, a comprehensive shotgun re-balance, and significant quality-of-life improvements to Hunter traits and AI navigation.
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▲Buffs8
- Shotguns
- General shotgun damage now reaches 0 at 40m instead of 30m.30m→40m m
- Handcannon damage now reaches 0 at 25m instead of 20m.20m→25m m
- Romero 77Now possesses the best accuracy and range among all shotguns.→Best
- Hunters
- First Aid Kit:Using First Aid Kit now pauses bleeding damage while in progress.→Paused
- Electric Light:Electric Light now blinds other Hunters when aimed at them, especially in dark areas.→Blinding
- Traits:Players can now unlock traits like Conduit, Greyhound, and Packmule starting at Bloodline Rank 1.6→1
- Nagant M1895 PrecisionReduced recoil and increased accuracy to make it a more meaningful equipment choice.→Reduced
- General AIGrunts inside buildings only aggro to outside gunshots if they can see the target.→Line of Sight
▼Nerfs4
- ShotgunsShotguns lose slightly more damage at mid-range (5-15m).→-10% %
- Romero 77Base cost increased significantly from $4 to $34.4→34 gold
- Specter 1882Base cost increased from $75 to $103.75→103 gold
- HellhoundsNow require more shots using compact ammo at medium range.→Increased
✚Bug fixes1
- General AIFirst pass on AI navigation improvements to prevent them from getting stuck.
◆Other changes2
- ImmolatorA new fast, erratic bipedal AI that explodes and sets surroundings on fire when taking piercing damage.→Added
- Bornheim No. 3A new semi-automatic compact pistol with a high rate of fire and 5-round clips.→Added
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Patch history
- 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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