Patch #17 Notes - Live now!
Patch #17 introduces new attack chain activations for Power Swords, significant HUD and subtitle improvements, and a wide array of bug fixes for talents, weapons, and enemy behaviors.
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▲Buffs14
- Munitorum Mk III Power SwordWeapon Special:Added a second special activation that allows chaining into second light or heavy attacks, enabling more varied attack patterns.→Added
- Munitorum Mk VI Power SwordWeapon Special:Added a second special activation that chains into the second light attack or a new diagonal down heavy attack.→Added
- RippergunsIncreased default damage modifier against Carapace armor to ensure consistency between marks and firing modes.0.01→0.05
- Catachan Combat Blades
- Block:Reduced block chain time for Mk VI to align with damage windows.0.32s→0.3s s
- Heavy Attack:Reduced heavy attack chain time for Mk VI.0.7s→0.6s s
- PsykerAssail:Fixed an issue where Assail did not recover charges up to the enhanced cap of 12 in Maelstrom missions.→12
- Veteran
- Get Back in the Fight!:Fixed issue where the talent didn't grant stun immunity on the attack that broke toughness.→Added
- Leave No One Behind:Fixed issue where the talent did not properly grant faster assists.→Faster
- Shock Trooper:Fixed rapid fire weapons consuming ammo during Critical Strikes.Consumes→None
- Smoke Grenades:Smoke now instantly stops enemies and Scab Snipers from shooting through it.→Blocked
- ZealotBlades of Faith:Fixed action chaining to quick throw, specifically allowing cancellation from attacks like the Turtolsky Mk VII Heavy Sword.→Fixed
- Enemies
- Removed push force applied from shots by Scab/Dreg Shooters and Gunners.Active→Removed
- Bulwark Shield:Bulwark shields are now properly disabled when staggering forward, making them easier to damage.Active→Disabled
- Daemonhosts now kill only 1 player before leaving across all difficulties to reduce teammate frustration.Variable→1
▼Nerfs2
- Catachan Combat BladesLight Attack:Increased light attack chain time for Mk III to prevent canceling special attacks before damage triggers.0.2s→0.32s s
- OgrynPulverise:Fixed an issue where Pulverise inflicted more bleed stacks than intended at the end of the charge.High→Corrected
◆Other changes5
- General
- Spectating HUD:Enabled more HUD elements when spectating players waiting for rescue.→Added
- Auspex Scanner:Added a HUD icon in the bottom right to indicate when the scanner can be equipped during events.→Added
- Subtitles:Subtitles now prioritized by importance, support two simultaneous lines, and feature color-coded speaker indicators.→Improved
- Weapon Inspect:Added lore and flavor descriptions to the weapon inspect menu.→Added
- Audio Mix:Rebalanced audio mix to prioritize dangerous enemy sound cues (e.g., Poxbursters) and re-added ambush horde music.→Improved
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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 · 4w
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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