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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
ActionAdventureRPG
Fatshark · Fatshark·$39.99
Dec 10, 2024 · 18mo ago

Hotfix #55 (1.6.2) - Patch Notes

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Hotfix #55 focuses on critical audio performance fixes, stability improvements, and quality-of-life updates for the Havoc mission system and Relic Blades.

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  • Audio System
    • Resolved audio crackling and stuttering issues on Console and PC, specifically those introduced in the Path of Redemption and 1.6.1 updates.
    • Improved audio loading priority to prevent stalls and deadlocks.Higher
    • Implemented proper Direct Storage support for compatible Windows 11 NVMe systems.Added
  • Munitorum Mk II Relic BladeBlock to Special:Reduced the chain-time from Block to Special activation, making the weapon feel more responsive.0.680.35 s
  • Havoc MissionsMission Management:Added the ability to cancel ongoing Havoc missions from the terminal to prevent players from being stuck.Added
  • GeneralPurging Flame:Fixed a bug where the 'Purging Flame' Penance did not track progress correctly.

Bug fixes1

  • Munitorum Mk X Relic BladeFixed an issue where the Heat UI indicator remained visible even when the weapon was not currently equipped.

Other changes4

  • Havoc Missions
    • Assignment Rank:Introduced the ability to demote an Assignment Rank to receive a new, lower-rank assignment.Added
    • Party Management:Updated the Havoc menu to correctly show participants and restrict party members to that list.
  • General
    • Emotes now correctly display the 'new item' marker in the inventory.
    • Mission Rotation:Two previously removed missions have been returned to the rotation, while Excise Vault remains under investigation.RemovedAdded

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    Mar 26, 2026 · 2mo
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  6. Patch 1.11.1 - Hotfix Patch Notes
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    Feb 16, 2026 · 3mo
  8. Patch 1.10.6 - Patch Notes
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