1.0 Release Candidate Update notes - Part 2
A massive 1.0 Release Candidate update introducing a new Ping system, weapon dirtiness, a complete wall penetration overhaul, and a new premium currency called Blood Bonds.
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▲Buffs13
- Frag BombDamage increased to 200 to make the bomb more reliable against AI enemies.150→200
- Spy GlassImproved usability with a larger screen image and increased zoom.→Increased
- Weak Vitality ShotHealth restoration increased from 50 to 75.50→75 HP
- Poison Bomb
- Damage radius increased from 2m to 2.4m.2m→2.4m m
- Increased the damage dealt per tick while standing in the cloud.→Increased
- The duration of the poison cloud has been increased to 5 minutes.→5 mins mins
- Hunter
- Reduced upgrade points required to replenish health chunks (25hp now 1, 50hp now 3).3/7→1/3 points
- Ping System:Introduced a ping marker system to temporarily mark locations, objects, or enemies for teammates.→Added
- Traits
- Poacher:New trait: Place and disarm traps more silently.→Added
- Dauntless:New trait: Defuse live explosives with an interaction.→Added
- Iron Repeater:New trait: Repeater rifles stay in iron sights between shots.→Added
- Bulwark:Cost of Bulwark reduced from 6 to 2 upgrade points.6→2 points
- MetaPrestige:Maximum Prestige level increased from 50 to 100 with new reward options.50→100 level
▼Nerfs3
- Flash BombThe full stun effect of flash bombs has been reduced from 8 to 5 seconds.8s→5s s
- ProjectilesLong Bullets:Max headshot range for long bullets is now capped at 250m.→250m m
- HunterXP reward for Hunter kills halved to better balance weapon unlocking between PvP and PvE.500→250 XP
◆Other changes6
- Flash BombFlash bombs now cause an additional ear-ringing effect lasting up to 5 seconds after vision returns.→Added
- Spy GlassRemoved cracks from the lenses for better clarity.cracked→clean
- Projectiles
- Normalized projectile lifetime to 300m.→300m m
- Complete rebalancing of wall penetration to make cover more relevant and align with era-appropriate projectiles.→Rebalanced
- HunterBurning Hunters can now ignite AI, other Hunters, and flammable objects by proximity or contact.→Added
- MetaBlood Bonds:Introduced Blood Bonds, a premium currency for cosmetics and convenience features like re-spec'ing.→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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