Bug fixes galore!

Rejoice Hunters and Mimics! The first real batch of patch notes are upon us!

• Hunter Traps

  • Revamped UI — yellow dot indicators now show trap charges above each Gear.

  • Added a radial recharge timer for each trap.

  • Added a throw animation; traps correctly disappear from hand when out of charges.

  • Now persist for the entire round (previously disappeared after 60 seconds).

  • Can always be placed and now spawn closer to the Hunter’s feet.

  • All traps now start with 5 charges (will be rebalanced with future data).

• Teams & Lobby

  • Returning from a map now keeps you on the same team (Team A: Mimics / Team B: Hunters).

  • Added “Team A” or “Team B” text above player names on the Lobby board.

• Survey Drone

  • Fully revamped: now “pings” Mimic locations with a static ping visible to both teams.

  • Hunters can locate general areas without tracking Mimics directly.

  • Balances power by allowing Mimics to reposition when detected.

• Knife

  • Increased effective melee range.

  • Hitbox reduced from 15×15×15 → 10×10×10.

  • Damage increased from 25 → 100 per hit.

  • Animation changed from a slash to a stab — cleaner and more satisfying.

• Mouse Settings

  • Mouse sensitivity now updates instantly.

  • Slider range increased from 0.1–1 → 0.01–2.

• Audio & UI Fixes

  • Fixed Mimic voice lines and “Entropy Approaches” HUD message not showing.

  • Added camera lag to both Hunters and Mimics for smoother movement.

  • Kill Feed visually improved for clarity.

  • Post-match “LOSS” text is now red.

  • Fixed post-match voice line variety (now random from 4 Victory / 4 Defeat lines).

• Weapons

  • PHW-XLSM (Assault Rifle): accuracy spread tightened from ±15 → ±5.

  • AdjustedGrenadesound quieter; pull-in radius and slow effect increased; animation less buggy.

  • Cryo Bullets: now usable with primary fire on Eclipse S-30 shotgun.

  • Siphon Saber:

    • Greatly increased slashing range when activated.

    • New blue energy explosion effect when hitting Mimics.

    • Updated hit mechanics — now hits multiple objects.

    • When Activated:

      • Hitting Mimic heals you for 20.

      • No longer damages Hunters.

    • When not activated: hitting non-Mimic objects costs 25 HP.

  • Paint Canister: now also slows Mimics in addition to marking them.

  • AdjustedNanite Repaircooldown drastically reduced from 360s → 30s .

  • Rigging Trap: under review for effectiveness.

  • FixedPHW-XLSM M203 EMP Grenadefixed firing/visibility issues.

• Mimics

  • No longer need to manually turn into an object — auto-transforms at round start.

  • Can’t use abilities before Hunters are released from Blind Timer.

  • Vociferations (sound rework):

    • Focus Azimuth increased 5° → 30°, Non-Focus 30° → 120°.

    • Inner radius increased 500 → 800 (full volume heard sooner).

    • Non-Focus Attenuation increased 0.3 → 0.85.

    • Binaural Radius decreased 1200 → 100 (less revealing).

  • Baraxxas Tweaks:

    • Evolution Blade: causes bleed only if Hunters are moving.

    • Inky Spit: shake-off duration doubled.

    • Manipulation: damages moving Hunters only.

    • AdjustedVoxsplosionradius increased 300 → 500 .

• Maps & Bugs

  • Fixed Overtake movement bug on Bazaar-Al Kadim.

  • Fixed Unstuck button functionality.

  • Fixed Combat/Survey Drone visual position issues.

  • Fixed Training Room VR headset not disappearing.

  • Fixed accuracy desync due to Hunter Camera replication.

  • Fixed Fullscreen/Windowed Mode not saving.

  • Fixed lobby “weird sounds” from auto-playing Gear/Evolution videos.

• Quality of Life

  • Added Voice Chat (see new Audio menu).

  • Added Text Chat (press Enter to talk).

  • Added Player List + Mute Management (via Escape menu).

  • Added BEST OF indicator at top of screen (round count display).

  • Added new wormhole animation when loading into maps.