1.0 Release Candidate Update notes - Part 3
A comprehensive update focusing on a massive overhaul of the equipment unlock system (Book of Weapons), a new player onboarding tutorial, map refinements for Lawson Delta and Stillwater Bayou, and the introduction of a 'Gunslinger' control scheme.
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- Book of Weapons
- Nagant M1895 is now available much earlier at Rank 1.4→1
- Hand Crossbow unlock rank significantly reduced from 51 to 4.51→4
- Vetterli 71 Karabiner unlock rank reduced from 35 to 6.35→6
- Caldwell Pax unlock rank reduced from 19 to 10.19→10
- Machete unlock rank reduced from 20 to 12.20→12
- Bounty HuntPlayers inside an extraction zone are now safely extracted immediately when the mission timer expires.→Instant
- World
- Bear traps can now be disarmed from further away while standing, though it now requires a 1-second hold.→Standing
- Animals now track escalation per Hunter rather than globally, allowing teams to follow each other without triggering animals.Global→Per Hunter
- ControlsControl sensitivity can now be adjusted in much finer increments.0.1→0.01
- Tutorial
- Added a dedicated offline tutorial mission with predefined Hunters and a reduced map to help new players learn the basics.→Added
- New players in Trainee mode (first 10 ranks) no longer permanently lose their recruit Hunter upon death.→10 Ranks
▼Nerfs2
- Book of WeaponsDusters now require a higher rank to unlock, moving from 7 to 20.7→20
- Bounty HuntDark Sight Boost:Dark Sight Boost duration reduced when carrying bounty tokens, increasing tension during extraction.10→5 s
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- Book of WeaponsA vast number of weapons and tools (including Lebel, Nagant, Winfield, and various bombs) are now unlocked via the Book of Weapons rather than traditional rank requirements.Rank/Level→Book of Weapons
- Weapon UI
- Weapon stats in the menu have been reworked to provide true damage values for specific hit zones and a percentage-based handling rating.→Reworked
- Added a 3D Weapon Viewer in the store allowing players to rotate models and preview gunshot sounds at distances up to 1000m.→Added
- Bounty HuntMaximum player count per match increased from 10 to 12.10→12
- WorldAdded a poison barrel variation that releases an insect swarm and a 30-second poison cloud when damaged.→Added
- ControlsIntroduced 'Gunslinger' control scheme, allowing for hipfire by default and a dedicated melee button, catering to classic FPS players.Hunter→Gunslinger
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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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