Update Clarification and What's Coming Next Week

Hunters,  

We would like to take a moment to apologize for any confusion surrounding the backend update released yesterday. By referring to it as an “update” we might have inadvertently raised expectations, which has caused some frustration in the community.  

To provide some context, our Fair Play Task Force has recently identified an exploit that allowed to equip all scarce and pact traits simultaneously, which could significantly affect gameplay if left unchecked. By the time we implemented the backend update, around 240 accounts had already used this exploit, and we had to act swiftly to prevent it from spreading further. This led us to roll out a standalone backend update focused mainly on addressing this issue. 

In parallel to this, our team is hard at work preparing for the release of Update 2.0.2, which will be going through the certification process next week with a release soon after. This update will focus more on the community-reported and requested changes. Here is the list of the key issues we expect to address next week:  
 

• Resolved missing shaders that required us to disable certain hunter and item skins temporarily. 

• Addressed several bugs with a very low reproduction rate that occasionally caused crashes. 

• Fixed a bug where changing the region wouldn’t take effect until restarting the client. 

• Fixed a bug that prevented players from completing the tutorial due to an inability to catch fire on Xbox. 

• Corrected a collision issue that blocked shots in O'Donovan Stone. 

• Fixed a bug where attempting to purchase a new Hunter slot would return players to the lobby without the new slot. 

• Resolved an issue where shadows would occasionally fail to appear. 

• Fixed a bug where audio was missing on poison barrels before they exploded. 

We hope this clears up any confusion about this week’s update and what’s coming next week. Later in October, we’re planning to release more UI-focused improvements that many of you have been asking for. Our team has been hard at work implementing fixes and improvements based on community feedback, along with developing exciting new features that we can’t wait to share with you!  

Thank you for your patience and stay tuned for more information! 

~The Hunt Team