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Oct 28, 2025 · 10mo ago

Hotfix Patch Notes | Invasion - October 28th

AI summary1mo

Hotfix focusing on the Invasion mode, primarily nerfing Imposter effectiveness through stun/stab adjustments and fixing various matchmaking and technical bugs.

Buffs3

  • ImposterStun:Stun radius increased from 1.5m to 2m, making it easier for Reagents to stun Imposters.1.5m2m m
  • Reagent
    • Stab Counter:Reagents can now counter stabs multiple times using bottles/bricks, provided they have more than 25 HP.SingleMultiple
    • Fixed an issue where players would occasionally stay immobile after successfully performing a stab counter.ImmobileMobile

Nerfs4

  • Imposter
    • Stun:Imposters are now stunned for 5.5s instead of 3.5s, significantly increasing the window for Reagents to escape.3.5s5.5s s
    • Stab:Stab range reduced to 2m to maintain consistency with the Slash attack.2.5m2m m
    • Stab:Fixed a bug where countered stabs dealt 62.5 damage instead of the intended 50.62.550
    • Stab:Imposters now have a longer reaction animation when countered, preventing them from instantly chaining into a finisher Slash.Longer

Bug fixes6

  • Imposter
    • Fixed an issue where Imposters always showed the Blind Rig instead of the correct mimic rig.Blind RigMimic Rig
    • Fixed an issue where kicking an Imposter during a fatality on a low-health teammate would not result in the Imposter being killed.
  • General
    • Fixed the friend Invasion system to ensure it properly joins the target player every time.
    • Fixed an issue where Invasion-specific tasks were incorrectly appearing as part of the Daily Tasks.MixedSeparated
    • Fixed an issue where group invites were being sent through Steam to players who were not on the friend list.
    • Fixed various issues related to how Imposter player names appear in-game.

Other changes3

  • ImposterScoring:Triggered sound disturbances no longer contribute to Imposter scoring.IncludedRemoved
  • ReagentStab:The interface now correctly displays the player's health instead of the execution icon when being stabbed.Execution IconHealth Value
  • GeneralGroup Finder now matches players who share the same 'Global Invasion' Privacy Setting value.

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Patch history

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  1. Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard - July 25thJul 25, 2026 · 1mo

    A small hotfix addressing a memory leak issue related to the loadout menu and invasion cameras.

  2. Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard - July 24thJul 24, 2026 · 1mo

    A small hotfix addressing savegame issues, Imposter behavior in Invasion mode, and stability crashes.

    1
  3. Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard - July 22ndJul 22, 2026 · 1mo

    A hotfix focusing on Invasion balance, reducing Imposter lethality and adjusting Steel Trap effectiveness, alongside several stability and bug fixes.

    +57
  4. Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard - July 16thJul 16, 2026 · 1mo

    A hotfix focusing on stability, bug fixes for combat interactions, and a balance adjustment to Revive Pills in Escalation Therapy.

    +22
  5. Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Judas - April 1stApr 1, 2026 · 5mo

    Hotfix addressing connectivity issues, bug fixes for specific trials, and adjustments to Imposter scoring and rig functionality.

    +2
  6. Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Judas - March 26thMar 26, 2026 · 5mo

    Hotfix addressing various bug fixes for rigs, barricades, and enemy spawning, alongside temporary disabling of Invasions in new trials.

    +11
  7. Hotfix Patch Notes | Advent of Bogomolova Feb. 17thFeb 17, 2026 · 6mo

    A hotfix addressing stun radius bugs, spawn issues in the Orphanage, and stability crashes.

  8. Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Messiah - December 18thDec 18, 2025 · 8mo

    A hotfix focusing on Imposter AI behavior, solo play stability, and various gameplay bug fixes.

    2

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