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Update 2.7.1 introduces a tentative fix for high CPU usage and resolves critical AI routing issues where enemies failed to engage players.
Key Changes
- 1Tentative fix for high CPU consumption for some players
- 2Fixed AI routing issues where enemies failed to run toward or flank players
- 3Resolved crashes on Xbox Series S/X (lobby) and PS5 Pro (gameplay)
- 4Added the Loadout button back to the Hunter screen
- 5Changed the Edit/Change Hunter button shortcut from R to C
- 6Fixed Meatheads dealing damage after death when killed by fire
- 7Corrected Steam Rich Presence status accuracy
- 8Fixed instances of the old Hunter screen appearing incorrectly
All Changes
🚀Performance(3)
- fixCPU Consumption: Tentative fix made for high CPU consumption for some players
- fixXbox Series S/X: Fixed a crash in the lobby on Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X
- fixPS5 Pro: Fixed a PS5 Pro crash during gameplay
🔫Gameplay(2)
- fixAI: Fixed AI not running towards the player when triggered and starting to flank
- fixMeathead: Fixed the issue causing Meatheads dealing damage to players if being killed by fire or dying without triggering the last breath animation
🖥️UI/UX(4)
- changeEdit/Change Hunter button: The Edit/Change Hunter button shortcut was changed from R to C
- newLoadout button: Loadout button was added back to the Hunter screen
- fixSteam Rich Presence: Fixed Steam Rich Presence showing players to be in the Shooting Range while actually in the Main Menu/Lobby
- fixHunter screen: Fixed the old Hunter screen opening in some cases
Summary
Performance & Stability
This hotfix addresses significant technical hurdles, most notably a tentative fix for high CPU consumption affecting a portion of the player base. Additionally, crash fixes have been deployed for both Xbox Series S/X and PS5 Pro consoles to improve overall stability.
Gameplay & AI
AI behavior has been corrected to ensure enemies properly run toward and flank players when triggered. A specific bug involving Meatheads dealing damage after death by fire has also been resolved, preventing unfair damage instances.
UI/UX Improvements
Several interface adjustments have been made, including the return of the Loadout button to the Hunter screen and a shortcut key change for editing Hunters to streamline menu navigation.