1.0 Release Candidate Update notes - Part 1
The 1.0 Release Candidate introduces Teams of Three (Trios), a complete UI 2.0 overhaul, female hunter variations, a new Legendary content system, and significant AI reworks for monsters like the Meathead and Waterdevil.
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▲Buffs10
- Bounty Hunt
- Underdog Bonus:Solo hunters now receive +100 per bounty token when playing against duos.0→100 gold
- Underdog Bonus:Solo hunters now receive +200 per bounty token when playing against trios.0→200 gold
- Underdog Bonus:Duo teams now receive +75 per bounty token when playing against trios.0→75 gold
- Caldwell Conversion Chain Pistol "The Benefactor"Added as an exclusive reward for players who purchased the game during Early Access.→Added
- MeatheadKilling a Meathead now grants 200 XP instead of 100.100→200 XP
- Waterdevil
- Rebalanced to be significantly easier to kill.→Easier to kill
- Slightly reduced the perception range of the Waterdevil.→Reduced
- Hive Swarm
- The Hive swarm can now be hit and damaged by melee attacks.None→Damageable
- The Hive swarm can now be damaged by fire.None→Damageable
- GeneralUI 2.0:Massive UI overhaul including a new lobby, Bloodline screen, roster management, and a rebuilt shop.1.0→2.0
▼Nerfs2
- MeatheadSensing:Meathead can now sense any player that has been poisoned within 15 meters.→15m m
- WaterdevilRespawn timer reduced to 10 seconds.→10s s
◆Other changes6
- Bounty Hunt
- Increased maximum players per match from 10 to 12 to support the new Trio game mode.10→12
- Trio Mode:Added the ability to play in teams of three, though initially limited to friend invites.→3
- MeatheadSight:Core behavior reworked: Meathead is now blind and relies on 5 accompanying leeches to scout player positions.Standard→Limited
- General
- Female Hunters:Introduced female hunter variations with unisex hitboxes and unique voice sets.Male only→Male & Female
- Legendary Content:Added a system for legendary weapon and hunter skins unlockable via Blood Bonds or Prestige.→Added
- Book of Weapons:New Book of Weapons replaces some rank-based unlocks with player-driven progression for weapon variants.Rank-based→Player-driven
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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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