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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
ActionAdventureRPG
Fatshark · Fatshark·-75%9,99€
Jul 7, 2025 · 12mo ago

Hotfix #71 (1.8.3)

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Hotfix #71 focuses on Arbites DLC refinements, including significant penance requirement reductions, bug fixes for ability interactions, and various cosmetic corrections.

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Buffs7

  • Arbites
    • Justice Dispensed:Reduced the requirement for the 'Justice Dispensed' penance from 3500 to 750, making it significantly easier to complete.3500750
    • Arbites Gunner:Reduced the requirement for the 'Arbites Gunner' penance from 3500 to 2000.35002000
    • Castigator's Arrest:Reduced the requirement for the 'Castigator's Arrest' penance from 3500 to 2000.35002000
    • Prosecution Blow:Fixed an issue where Prosecution Blow did not apply correctly to targets.
    • Inspiring Recitation:Inspiring Recitation now correctly applies the intended 30% damage reduction as stated in its description.30% %
    • Castigator's Stance:Fixed Castigator's Stance not replenishing Toughness on activation while the player is standing on fire surfaces.Blocked by fireWorks on fire
  • Turtolsky Heavy SwordChained Deathblow:Fixed the 'Chained Deathblow' blessing where the critical chance bonus failed to scale correctly across all tiers.

Nerfs1

  • ArbitesRemote Detonation:Remote Detonation no longer incorrectly triggers Ranged Attack bonuses such as the 'Puncture' blessing.Triggers Ranged BonusesNo Ranged Bonuses

Bug fixes4

  • Arbites
    • Nuncio Aquila:Fixed an issue where sound was not playing correctly when the Nuncio Aquila ability expired.
    • Execution Order:Fixed an issue where enemies tagged with Execution Order remained tagged even after they were no longer relevant to the mission.PermanentRelevant
  • Cyber-MastiffPounce:Fixed an issue where enemies would become deformed when pounced on by the Cyber-Mastiff.DeformedNormal
  • GeneralFixed an issue where backstory choices were randomized at the start of operations in the Barber-Chirurgeon instead of using saved data.RandomizedSaved

Other changes2

  • Cyber-MastiffSmoke-emitting VFX have been re-enabled for Cyber-Mastiff cosmetics.DisabledEnabled
  • GeneralUpgraded the game to the latest version of AMD FSR (3.1.4) for improved performance/upscaling.Older3.1.4

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Patch history

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  1. 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
  2. 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.

    +121
  3. 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
  4. Hotfix 1.11.7 - Patch NotesMay 18, 2026 · 2mo

    Hotfix 1.11.7 addresses a specific connectivity issue occurring during mission failures.

  5. 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
  6. 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.

    +41
  7. 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
  8. 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.

    +101

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