Hotfix Patch Notes | Invasion - November 5th
Hotfix focusing on Invasion mode matchmaking, anti-stalling measures, Imposter balance, and various bug fixes.
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▲Buffs5
- Invasion Matchmaking
- Implemented a new priority system to make it easier for players to be selected as an Invader.→Increased
- Playing Reagent matches now increases your priority to be selected as an Invader.→Added
- Time spent waiting in the matchmaking queue now increases your priority to be selected as an Invader.→Added
- Imposter
- Retreat:Restored and increased the retreat timer to 25s (30s with upgrade) after downing a Reagent, encouraging safer play.→25s s
- Stealth:Fixed a bug where Imposter chase music could trigger while holding fake items or when Reagents were hidden, which previously broke stealth.
✚Bug fixes3
- ImposterStab:Fixed an issue where the sound of preparing a Stab was not audible to other players.Inaudible→Audible
- Reagent
- Fixed a bug where Reagents could appear partially in the ground after a quick slash attack.
- Fixed a bug that caused secondary objective tasks to complete automatically after an Invasion match.Auto-complete→Manual
◆Other changes4
- Trial Rules
- Added a 3-minute maximum timer at the start of each Trial before Invaders are deployed to prevent stalling.→3m m
- Added a 30-second delay after death before players can enter Spectator Mode, use a Respawn Pill, or trigger Self-Revive.→30s s
- Story Trials are no longer part of the Invasion program to maintain a 'quick play' spirit.Available→Removed
- GeneralTwitch Drops are active until November 18th; players must link accounts in the Main Menu.→Nov 18
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Patch history
- →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.
- 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→ - 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.
+5−7→ - 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.
+2−2→ - 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→ - 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.
+1−1→ - →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.
- 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.
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