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Crytek · Crytek·-60%$15.99
Jun 24, 2024 · 25mo ago

Update 1.16.2 - Now Live!

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Update 1.16.2 introduces the Throwing Spear, buffs the Springfield Krag and melee attachments, nerfs long-range bleeding ammo, and increases Immolator resistance to poison.

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Buffs10

  • Springfield M1892 Krag
    • Slightly increased damage for the Krag and its variants.124126
    • Increased reserve ammo capacity, allowing for more sustained engagements.812
  • Fusee / Flare Pistol
    • Increased the number of Fusees that can be carried.35
    • Flare:Flares from Flare Pistols and Starshell ammo now last longer.Increased s
  • Healing/Status ShotsWeak Shots:Decreased the time it takes for weak shots to complete the inject animation.Faster
  • Melee Attachments
    • Reduced stamina cost for all melee attachment variants.Reduced
    • Bayonet/Riposte:Removed the sway penalty on Bayonet and Riposte variants.PresentRemoved
    • Talon/Trauma:Reduced wind-up time and improved attack queueing for Talon and Trauma variants.Reduced s
    • Brawler:Reduced the preparation time for Brawler melee attacks.Reduced s
    • Improved melee hit detection across various attachments.Improved

Nerfs3

  • Dumdum and Flechette AmmoBleeding intensity now reduces from heavy to medium or weak based on distance.ConstantDistance-based
  • Immolator
    • Poison ammo and arrows now deal less damage to Immolators.FullReduced
    • Immolators are now completely immune to poison clouds.SusceptibleImmune

Bug fixes4

  • General
    • Fixed an issue showing the 5th Anniversary splash screen instead of the regular one.
    • Mako Carbine:Fixed a phantom bullet floating next to the Mako Carbine.
    • Fixed a UI issue that blocked players from equipping locked equipment instances.
    • Fixed an issue with the Times of Day system.

Other changes5

  • Throwing Spear
    • Introduced a new two-handed throwable melee tool that can be retrieved and reused.Added
    • The Throwing Spear costs 65 Hunt Dollars to equip.65 gold
    • The tool is unlocked at Bloodline Rank 33.33
  • Healing/Status ShotsLarge Shots:Minor tweak to large shot animation speed for better timing consistency.Tuned
  • Melee AttachmentsStandardized cost to always be +10 Hunt Dollars over the base weapon.Variable+10 gold

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Patch history

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  3. 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.

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  5. Update 2.6.0.1 Now LiveDec 17, 2025 · 7mo

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  6. 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.

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  8. Update 2.4.0.1 Now AvailableJul 9, 2025 · 12mo

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