Imposter

Patch history

1. Jul 22, 2026·Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard - July 22nd+1-6

   • ▼📊NumericStab/Backstabcharge time2.0s→2.5s s

     Increased charge time for stabs, making attacks slower to execute.

     numeric

   • ▼🎯BehaviorBackstabattack anglewide→narrow

     Reduced the backstab angle, requiring the Imposter to be more precisely behind the target.

     behavior

   • ▼🔁ReworkBackstabeffectinstant kill→incapacitate

     Backstabs now incapacitate Reagents instead of killing them instantly, removing the one-shot potential.

     rework

   • ▼📊NumericSlashcooldown1.5s→2.0s s

     Increased the cooldown between slashes, reducing overall attack speed.

     numeric

   • ▲📊NumericNight Visionbattery duration—→Increased

     Increased the battery life of the Imposter's night vision.

     numeric

   • ▼📊NumericRespawnmin camera time30s→45s s

     Increased the minimum camera time against solo Reagents, giving the survivor more time to react.

     numeric

   • ▼📊NumericStiminjection time—→Increased

     Slightly increased the time it takes to inject a stim to prevent reactive use during combat.

     numeric

2. Jul 16, 2026·Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Boneyard - July 16th+1

   • ▲🐛Bug fixSlashNeuroshock interaction

     Imposters can now correctly slash Reagents affected by Neuroshock.

     Bugfix

3. Dec 18, 2025·Hotfix Patch Notes | Project Messiah - December 18th-2

   • ▼🎯BehaviorKnife Attackattack angle

     Knife attack angles improved when engaging Reagents at close range, making them more accurate and dangerous in melee.

     Improved targeting

   • ▼🐛Bug fixSlashcooldown

     Fixed a bug allowing Imposters to cancel the end of the Slash animation to bypass its cooldown.

     Fixed animation cancel

4. Oct 28, 2025·Hotfix Patch Notes | Invasion - October 28th+1-4

   • ▲📊NumericStunradius1.5m→2m m

     Stun radius increased from 1.5m to 2m, making it easier for Reagents to stun Imposters.

     Increased stun radius for player imposters.

   • ▼📊NumericStunduration3.5s→5.5s s

     Imposters are now stunned for 5.5s instead of 3.5s, significantly increasing the window for Reagents to escape.

     Stun reaction animation is now 2s longer.

   • ▼📊NumericStabrange2.5m→2m m

     Stab range reduced to 2m to maintain consistency with the Slash attack.

     Range decreased to match Slash range.

   • ▼🐛Bug fixStabdamage62.5→50

     Fixed a bug where countered stabs dealt 62.5 damage instead of the intended 50.

     Fixed damage when countered.

   • ▼🎯BehaviorStabreaction animation—→Longer

     Imposters now have a longer reaction animation when countered, preventing them from instantly chaining into a finisher Slash.

     Prevents instant chain finishers.

   • ≈✂️RemovedScoringsound disturbanceIncluded→Removed

     Triggered sound disturbances no longer contribute to Imposter scoring.

     Removed from scoring metrics.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixvisual rigBlind Rig→Mimic Rig

     Fixed an issue where Imposters always showed the Blind Rig instead of the correct mimic rig.

     Corrected visual model.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixfatality interaction

     Fixed an issue where kicking an Imposter during a fatality on a low-health teammate would not result in the Imposter being killed.

     Fixed death trigger when kicked.

5. Oct 23, 2025·Hotfix Patch Notes | Invasion - October 23rd+4

   • ▲🎯BehaviorDowningretreat triggerForced→Not Forced

     Imposters no longer automatically retreat after downing a Reagent, allowing for more aggressive play.

     Imposters aren't forced to retreat after downing a Reagent

   • ▲✨NewExecutionactivation—→Added

     Imposters can now execute targets while holding the knife (preparing a stab), prioritizing nearby alive reagents.

     Possible to perform execution when preparing a stab

   • ▲📊NumericSlashstamina cost25→20

     Missing a slash now consumes less stamina, making attacks less punishing.

     Decreased slash miss stamina cost

   • ▲📊NumericRetreatduration15s-20s→20s-25s s

     Increased the duration of the retreat timer, giving the Imposter more recovery time after a kill.

     Retreat time increased to 20s base (25s upgraded)