1.17.0|Feb 24, 2026
View on Steam↗SHROUDED SKY - Patch Notes 1.17.0
4/5 Significant
The Shrouded Sky update introduces the Hurricane map condition, two new ARC enemy types, and a major weapon rebalance targeting the Stitcher and Venator while buffing the Aphelion and Jupiter.
Key Changes
- 1New Hurricane map condition adds low-visibility combat and environmental hazards
- 2Two new ARC enemy types introduced to the Rust Belt
- 3Major nerfs to Stitcher and Venator headshot multipliers and base damage
- 4Significant buffs to Aphelion reload speed, fire rate, and recoil
- 5New Expedition catch-up system allows players to earn missed Skill Points
- 6Weapon input buffering adjusted to reward timed shots over spam-clicking
- 7Feats can now be rerolled three times per day for free
- 8Added Weather Monitoring System seasonal player project
- 9Jupiter buffed with increased ADS magnification and faster equip times
- 10Anti-cheat enforcement tightened with stricter permanent ban rules
All Changes
🔫Weapons(14)
- changeSemi-Automatic Weapons: Adjusted weapon input buffering to reward paced shots over spam-clicking for semi-automatic weapons.
- nerfStitcher: Reduced Headshot Multiplier from 2.5 to 1.75.
- nerfStitcher: Reduced Base Damage from 7 to 6.5.
- nerfStitcher: Increased Per Shot Dispersion by approximately 50%, causing faster bloom.
- nerfKettle: Reduced Base Damage from 10 to 8.5.
- nerfVenator: Reduced Headshot Multiplier from 2.5 to 2.
- nerfVenator: Reduced Base Damage from 9 to 8.
- buffJupiter: Improved ADS Magnification from ~1.9x to ~2.2x.
- buffJupiter: Improved Equip Time from 1.2s to 1.05s.
- buffJupiter: Improved Unequip Time from 0.9s to 0.75s.
- buffAphelion: Reduced Base Reload Time from 4.5s to 3.5s.
- buffAphelion: Reduced Time Between Shots from 0.9s to 0.7s.
- buffAphelion: Reduced Vertical Recoil by approximately 50%.
- buffAphelion: Improved ADS Settle Speed by approximately 35%.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(10)
- newHurricane Map Condition: Introduced Hurricane Map Condition featuring low visibility and high winds.
- newWeather Monitoring System: Added the Weather Monitoring System as a seasonal player project.
- newExpedition Window: Added an Expedition catch-up system to earn missed Skill Points from previous runs.
- buffFeats: Feats can now be rerolled three times per day for free.
- changeFeats: Removed PvP Feats and updated existing Feat pools.
- changeNVIDIA Freestyle: Prevented enabling all NVIDIA Freestyle filters simultaneously to remove unfair visual advantages.
- nerfZiplines: Ziplines can no longer be placed on carryable objects.
- nerfDeployables: Mines, traps, or remote flares can no longer be placed on other deployables.
- buffAim Assist: Added missing gamepad aim assist for Sentinels, Turrets, Shredders, and Surveyors.
- buffStash: Purchases with seeds and free loadout augments are now possible even with an overflowing stash.
🤖ARC Enemies(5)
- newARC Enemies: Added two new ARC enemy types to the Rust Belt.
- fixSurveyor: Fixed an issue where Surveyors and Fireballs could open prematurely.
- changeHornet: Hornets now retain upper armor after destruction to make lootable pieces easier to distinguish.
- fixRocketeer: Fixed an issue where the Rocketeer would occasionally not shoot despite having a clear line of sight.
- fixSentinel: Reduced instances of Sentinel shots passing through geometry at close range.
🛠️Items & Crafting(9)
- buffEnergy clip: Energy clip is now available by default in the Workbench.
- changeDeadline: Increased value to 6,000, price to 18,000, and added a new ARC part crafting cost.
- changeTrailblazer: Increased value to 2,200, price to 6,600, and added a new ARC part crafting cost.
- changeWolfpack: Increased value to 6,000 and added Rocketeer Driver as a crafting cost; reduced Refined Explosive cost.
- changeVita Spray: Increased value to 3,400 and added Tick Pod as a crafting cost.
- changeShowstopper: Decreased value to 2,100, added Hornet Driver cost, and downgraded electrical component requirement.
- nerfARC Parts: Reduced sell value of ARC Parts to reflect crafting utility.
- buffUtility Items: Pop Triggers and Spotter Relays can now be used in quick slots with new behaviors (rolling and luring).
- newShaker: Added a new Field craft item: Shaker instrument.
🗺️Maps(5)
- changeDam Battlegrounds: Updated the Dam Battlegrounds map.
- nerfBuried City: Lowered the chance of finding rare loot in chimneys during the Bird City condition.
- fixStella Montis: Fixed multiple collision issues in Lobby, Atrium, and Seed Vault to prevent out-of-bounds exploits.
- buffStella Montis: Adjusted night lighting and added local lighting at Seed Vault extraction for better visibility.
- buffBlue Gate: Improved thunderstorm lighting for better visual clarity.
🖥️UI & Social(5)
- newRaider Deck: Added a free Raider Deck for all players.
- buffSocial: Map selection now shows all locations unlocked by the party member with the most rounds played.
- newUI: Added icons to inventory tooltips to show recycle/salvage outputs.
- newSocial: Added the ability to hide friend requests.
- newUI: Added a ready-up warning when deploying with Raider Hatch keys into a map with no active hatches.
💻Performance & Technical(3)
- fixPerformance: General performance improvements and crash fixes for DirectX 11.
- fixAudio: Reduced audio stuttering on lower-spec PCs.
- fixZiplines: Fixed a crash that could occur when traversing ziplines.
Summary
New Environmental Threats & Enemies
Raiders must now contend with the Hurricane map condition, featuring low visibility, powerful gales, and flying debris. Two new ARC enemy types have been spotted in the Rust Belt. To help players track these changes, the Weather Monitoring System has been added as a seasonal player project.
Weapon & Combat Overhaul
A significant balance pass addresses the 'shadow buff' to semi-automatic weapons by introducing a new input buffering system that rewards paced shots over spam-clicking. High-tier weapons like the Aphelion and Jupiter received substantial buffs to maneuverability and reload speeds, while dominant PvP choices like the Stitcher and Venator saw reductions to their headshot multipliers and base damage to increase Time-to-Kill (TTK).
Progression & Quality of Life
Players can now reroll Feats three times daily for free, and a new Expedition catch-up system allows Raiders to earn missed Skill Points from previous runs. The update also includes a free Raider Deck, facial hair customization, and the addition of interactable instruments like the piano and shaker.