Patch #7 introduces new controller aim assist settings, significant balance nerfs to the Purgation Flamer and Power Swords, buffs to Thunder Hammers, and various weapon bug fixes.
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▲Buffs6
- Artemia Mk III Purgation FlamerAlt Fire Spray:Increased the initial impact values for alt fire spray to compensate for other nerfs.5-9→10-15
- Crucis Mk II and Ironhelm Mk IV Thunder Hammer
- Activated Hit Stun:Reduced the action lockout time after a hit stun, allowing for faster follow-up attacks.1.1s→0.6s s
- Light Attack:Significantly increased the critical and headshot damage bonuses for light attacks.2.5%-7.5%→15%-45% %
- Shotguns and RippergunsFire Frenzy Blessing:Rebalanced Fire Frenzy blessing across all tiers to provide a consistent and corrected damage bonus.4/6/8/10%→7.5/10/12.5/15% %
- General
- Deployed Medical Crates now last significantly longer, providing more sustained healing.1 minute→5 minutes
- Surgical:Shortened the time required to gain stacks for the Surgical trait across various weapons.1s→0.25-0.5s s
▼Nerfs14
- Artemia Mk III Purgation Flamer
- Reduced clip size to move the weapon away from being a general-purpose tool toward a more defined horde-clear role.30-50→20-40
- Lowered reserve ammo capacity to increase resource management needs.90-250→80-200
- Alt Fire Spray:Significantly reduced damage against Flak armor to balance interactions with Zealot armor penetration abilities.175%-75%→100%-50% %
- Alt Fire Spray:Reduced stagger impact against Flak armor, making armored enemies harder to lock down.100%-25%→75%-10% %
- Alt Fire Spray:Lowered damage effectiveness against Carapace armor.25%-0%→10%-0% %
- Alt Fire Spray:Reduced stagger impact against Carapace armor.20%-10%→10%-1% %
- Alt Fire Spray:Reduced stagger impact against Maniac-type enemies.150%-125%→100%-50% %
- Burst:Reduced stagger impact against Flak armor for burst attacks.100%-100%→100%-50% %
- Burst:Reduced stagger impact against Carapace armor for burst attacks.20%-20%→10%-1% %
- Burst:Reduced stagger impact against Maniacs for burst attacks.150%-150%→100%-50% %
- Munitorum Mk III and Mk IV Power Swords
- Weapon Special:Reduced the number of attacks performed during a weapon special activation.2→1
- Heavy Attack:Removed extra weapon special attacks that occurred when using heavy attacks.Added→Removed
- Power Cycler Blessing:Reduced the number of extra attacks granted by the Power Cycler blessing.3→2
- GeneralReduced the damage of burning damage-over-time effects against enemies with Flak armor.200%→100% %
✚Bug fixes1
- GeneralFixed an issue where players could not deploy an Ammo Crate while sprinting.
◆Other changes1
- Controller Aim AssistIntroduced four new aim assist settings for controllers to provide better customization of targeting behavior.→Added
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Patch history
- Hotfix 1.12.3 - Patch NotesJul 6, 2026 · 2w
Hotfix 1.12.3 provides a specific fix for auto-aim on Advanced Combat Doctrines and outlines upcoming balance changes for the Skitarii class and Vanguard enemies.
+1→ - Hotfix 1.12.2 - Patch NotesJul 1, 2026 · 3w
Hotfix 1.12.2 focuses on Skitarii class balance, Vanguard enemy adjustments, and various general stability and bug fixes.
+12−1→ - Hotfix 1.12.1 - Patch NotesJun 25, 2026 · 3w
Hotfix 1.12.1 focuses on stability improvements, crash fixes, and resolving cosmetic and gear issues for the Skitarii DLC.
+2→ - →Hotfix 1.11.7 - Patch NotesMay 18, 2026 · 2mo
Hotfix 1.11.7 addresses a specific connectivity issue occurring during mission failures.
- Hotfix 1.11.5 - Patch NotesApr 27, 2026 · 2mo
Hotfix 1.11.5 focuses on stability improvements, an AMD FSR update, and several bug fixes for class talents and enemy behavior.
+4→ - Patch 1.11.4 - Patch NotesApr 14, 2026 · 3mo
Patch 1.11.4 introduces the first Expedition Map rotation with new nodes and a community goal, alongside balance tweaks for Hive Scum and various stability fixes.
+4−1→ - Patch 1.11.3 - Patch NotesMar 30, 2026 · 3mo
Patch 1.11.3 focuses on stability and bug fixes, addressing enemy spawn timing, crash issues, and mission registration errors.
+1→ - Patch 1.11.2 - Patch NotesMar 26, 2026 · 3mo
Patch 1.11.2 focuses on quality-of-life improvements for Expeditions, various bug fixes for class talents, and stability improvements.
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