Gameplay & Performance Update

We’ve just rolled out a new update, based on your feedback, focused on improving performance and the overall gameplay experience, with one goal, to increase players' enjoyment and engagement with the game.

Performance & Visual Improvements

• Production Lighting Enabled

The game now features finalized lighting for a more immersive and atmospheric experience.

• Optimized Memory Usage

Texture preloading has been disabled, allowing textures to load dynamically. This results in better RAM/VRAM usage and smoother performance, especially on lower-end systems, so it will work more smoothly across the systems, as strong optimisation models have been applied over the past two years in developing game.

Gameplay & Balance Changes

We heard your feedback loud and clear — combat needed to feel more satisfying and less restrictive.

• Ammo Balance Improved

Ammo was too scarce, limiting gameplay flow. Drop rates and availability have been adjusted to reduce frustration and keep the action going.

• Weapon Power & Accuracy Buffed

Guns now feel more impactful:

○ Increased overall damage

○ Improved headshot effectiveness

○ Reduced weapon spread for better accuracy

• Melee Reworked

Melee combat has been improved to make it a viable option, with increased effectiveness and better integration into combat situations.

• Crosshair Behavior Fixed

Addressed an issue where the crosshair would shift away from the center unexpectedly, improving aiming consistency and player control.

Additional Improvements

• General gameplay polish and tuning across multiple systems

• Improved combat feedback and responsiveness

• Minor fixes and optimizations based on player feedback

This update is part of our ongoing effort to refine Ava Hunt and build the best possible experience step by step. More updates and content are coming soon — and as always, your feedback is shaping the game.

Thanks to all demo players for your incredible support and feedback. We are together shaping a strong survival experience we hope you'll keep coming back to.