1.42.0|Aug 21, 2026
View on Steam↗Live Update 1.42.0
3/5 Moderate
Phantom Targets Part 2 event begins with the Anomalia Outfit and new projects, alongside regional map condition scheduling and significant anti-cheat improvements.
Key Changes
- 1Phantom Targets Part 2 event launched with the Anomalia Outfit and new Raider Projects
- 2Regional Map Condition Scheduling now offsets event times based on local peak hours
- 3Major anti-cheat improvements implemented with Anybrain and Denuvo to sanction cheaters
- 4The Snitch enemy can now call in Rocketeers, Fireflies, and Hornets
- 5Photoelectric Cloak now correctly protects against Turbine lightning and Matriarch missiles
- 6Refined footstep audio for indoor movement, foliage, and specific surfaces like tarps
- 7New Region label added to the Map selection screen for matchmaking clarity
- 8Fixed Queen and Matriarch stomp attacks hitting through walls or from unintended distances
- 9Improved UI texture streaming cache for better memory efficiency
- 10Added the ability to rebind Quick Wheel slots
All Changes
🎁Events & Rewards(4)
- newPhantom Targets: Launched Phantom Targets Part 2 event featuring the Anomalia Outfit
- newRaider Project: Added the Phantom Targets Part 2 Raider Project
- newTick Hunter Set: Released the Tick Hunter Set in the store
- newTwitch Drops: Introduced new Twitch Drops including the Car Freshener and Ceramic Vase
⚙️Gameplay Systems(4)
- changeMap Conditions: Introduced Regional Map Condition Scheduling to align map events with local peak hours instead of a global schedule
- fixAnti-Cheat: Implemented anti-cheat improvements in collaboration with Anybrain and Denuvo to sanction accounts using cheating software
- fixAnti-Cheat: Enhanced detection and sanctioning for accounts participating in economy exploits
- fixMatchmaking: Launched initiatives to address teaming and general matchmaking abuse
🔫Gameplay(6)
- buffSnitch: The Snitch can now call in a Rocketeer or a Firefly and Hornet duo
- fixQueen: Fixed stomp attacks from the Queen and Matriarch hitting through walls or from unintended distances
- buffPhotoelectric Cloak: The Photoelectric Cloak now correctly works against Turbine lightning attacks and Matriarch missiles
- changeSurge Coil Trap: Added spawn protection to the Surge Coil Trap to prevent it from affecting players as they spawn
- newQuick Wheel: Added the ability to rebind Quick Wheel slots
- fixPractice Range: Fixed the Dolabra, Hullcracker, and Rascal not dealing damage correctly in the Practice Range
🔊Audio(4)
- changeAudio: Refined indoor footstep sounds by removing scuffing and improving distance audibility and occlusion
- changeAudio: Improved footstep audio when moving through foliage for a more natural sound
- changeAudio: Added unique footstep sounds for plastic cloth and tarp surfaces
- changeWeapons: Added unique firing sounds for all Tier 3 magazine upgrades
🖥️UI/UX(5)
- newUI: Added a Region label on the Map selection screen to display the current matchmaking region
- fixUI: Fixed project tiles incorrectly showing 'Part X completed' on projects without multiple parts
- fixUI: Corrected spelling errors and updated localized text across multiple languages
- fixUI: Polished matchmaking error messages for better clarity
- fixUI: Fixed the 'Claim' shortcut button in the logbook to correctly navigate to the associated project page
🛠️Performance & Stability(2)
- fixPerformance: Improved UI texture streaming cache for better memory efficiency and reliability
- fixStability: Fixed several crashes and implemented general stability improvements
🗺️Maps(1)
- fixBuried City: Repositioned a zip line in Buried City to fix an interaction issue
Summary
Update 1.42.0 introduces the second phase of the Phantom Targets event, featuring the Anomalia Outfit and a new Raider Project. A major quality-of-life change introduces Regional Map Condition Scheduling, which offsets map events based on local peak hours rather than a global schedule. The update also brings substantial audio refinements for movement, gameplay balance for the Snitch and Photoelectric Cloak, and a suite of UI and stability fixes.