Hotfix #42 reverts oppressive shooter enemy changes, increases the global Close Range threshold, and buffs several Ogryn pickaxes and the Tigrus Heavy Eviscerator.
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▲Buffs22
- GeneralIncreased the distance considered 'Close Range', indirectly buffing related blessings and talents.8m→12.5m m
- Tigrus Mk XV Heavy Eviscerator
- Heavy 1 (from L2/H2):Reduced windup time when chaining Heavy 1 from Light 2 or Heavy 2.0.76→0.65 s
- Heavy 2 (from L1/H1):Reduced windup time when chaining Heavy 2 from Light 1 or Heavy 1.0.85→0.65 s
- Heavy 2 (from L3/Push):Reduced windup time when chaining Heavy 2 from Light 3 or a push follow-up.0.6→0.4 s
- Artemia Mk III Purgation Flamer
- Primary burst:Increased power distribution for primary burst direct fire.10,20→15,30
- Secondary continuous:Significantly increased power distribution for secondary continuous direct fire.30,50→60,100
- Branx Pickaxe
- Light 2:Improved reach for the Light 2 attack.1.25→1.55
- Light 3:Improved reach for the Light 3 attack.1.25→1.35
- Heavy 1:Improved reach for the Heavy 1 attack.1.5→1.6
- Push follow-up:Greatly improved reach for the Push follow-up attack.2→2.5
- Special poke:Fixed an issue where the Torment blessing did not work on the special poke attack.→Fixed
- Borovian Pickaxe
- Light 1:Improved reach for the Light 1 attack.1.25→1.45
- Light 2:Improved reach for the Light 2 attack.1.25→1.45
- Light 3:Improved reach for the Light 3 attack.1.25→1.5
- Heavy 1:Greatly improved reach for the Heavy 1 attack.1.25→1.6
- Heavy 2:Greatly improved reach for the Heavy 2 attack.1.25→1.4
- Karsolas Pickaxe
- Light 1:Improved reach for the Light 1 attack.1.25→1.45
- Light 2:Improved reach for the Light 2 attack.1.25→1.4
- Light 3:Improved reach for the Light 3 attack.1.25→1.38
- Light 4:Improved reach for the Light 4 attack.1.25→1.45
- Heavy 1:Greatly improved reach for the Heavy 1 attack.1.25→1.6
- Heavy 2:Greatly improved reach for the Heavy 2 attack.1.25→1.67
▼Nerfs3
- Scab/Dreg Shooters
- Shooters now have a tighter shot spread, making them more consistent and threatening at range.wide→tighter
- Shooters stay in cover longer and have a reduced cooldown between sprays, increasing their threat level.long→reduced
- Branx PickaxeLight 1:Slightly reduced reach for the Light 1 attack.1.25→1.2
✚Bug fixes5
- Clandestium Gloriana
- Fixed a small corner where players would be instantly killed.→Fixed
- Side missions like grimoires and tomes now count correctly.→Fixed
- Fixed bots falling off the map and enemies unable to reach players in the elevator.→Fixed
- System
- Fixed memory issues causing stalls, crashes, or disconnects, particularly for mod users.→Fixed
- Fixed an issue where penances tracking mission types did not progress.→Fixed
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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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