Update 2.4.0.1 Now Available

✦AI summary23h

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

subjects affected (3)

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Water Devil3 The Skinned1 General4

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 · Jul 9, 2025

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