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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▲Buffs1
- Water DevilNow takes more damage from single-projectile weapons like the Hunting Bow and Crossbow, making them more effective.→Increased
✚Bug fixes5
- Water DevilFixed a bug where Water Devil could detect players even when the Shadow Trait was active.
- General
- Fixed infrequent crashes with low reproducibility.
- Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in a loop on the Mission Summary screen.
- Fixed incorrect Hunter footstep sounds when NPC enemies walked on red/yellow leaf surfaces.
- Fixed an issue where the contract selection screen appeared on every client start.
◆Other changes2
- Water DevilAdjusted damage handling for melee attacks and throwing knives to align with Update 2.3 balance.
- The SkinnedThe Skinned is available for recruitment again for players who previously unlocked him.Unavailable→Available
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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 2.3.0.1 Now LiveApr 10, 2025 · 15mo
Update 2.3.0.1 focuses on UI performance, achievement fixes, and consistency improvements for pistol equip speeds and shotgun validation.
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