Update 1.0.2 introduces increased weapon sway during movement to discourage 'ADAD' strafing, reduces XP/use requirements for various weapon and healing unlocks, and addresses numerous stability and UI bugs.
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- HunterHunters now take 50% less damage from fire while downed, increasing survivability during rescue attempts.100%→50% %
- Explosives
- Waxed Dynamite:Reduced XP requirement to unlock Waxed Dynamite in the Book of Weapons.500→250 XP
- Sticky Bomb:Reduced XP requirement to unlock Sticky Bomb in the Book of Weapons.500→250 XP
- Frag Bomb:Reduced XP requirement to unlock Frag Bomb in the Book of Weapons.1000→500 XP
- Healing
- Vitality Shot:Reduced the number of uses required to unlock Vitality Shot.25→10 uses
- Stamina Shot:Reduced the number of uses required to unlock Stamina Shot.25→15 uses
- MeatheadsMastery #4 & #5:Reduced the kill requirement for Meathead mastery challenges, making them easier to complete.100→50 kills
- GeneralFlash Bomb:The Flash Bomb aim helper now correctly displays the ballistic trajectory.Inaccurate→Accurate
▼Nerfs2
✚Bug fixes2
- LeMat Mark IIReload:Fixed an animation glitch when interrupting the reload of the LeMat Mark II.
- GeneralGeneral stability improvements to reduce client and server crashes.
◆Other changes2
- HunterSpectator Mode:Players can now customize key bindings for spectator mode in the settings menu.→Added
- LeaderboardNew requirements for leaderboard visibility: 50 hours of total playtime and activity within the last 30 days.→30d active / 50h play
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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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