2.8.0|Jun 17, 2026
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2/5 Minor
Caldwell Conversion Uppercut damage increased to 126 alongside critical fixes for server crashes and Xbox gamepad disconnects.
Key Changes
- 1Uppercut base damage increased to 126 for Basic, FMJ, and Incendiary ammo
- 2Fixed a dedicated server crash to improve match stability
- 3Resolved an Xbox-specific crash caused by gamepad reconnection
- 4Improved responsiveness for Dark Sight traits like Blast Sense
- 5Uppercut Special Ammo reserve increased from 9 to 12
- 6Fixed Maxim M1895 firing bug after extraction
All Changes
🔫Weapons(3)
- buffUppercut: Increased base damage to 126 for basic, FMJ, and Incendiary Ammo types
- fixUppercut: Fixed Special Ammo reserve count, increasing it from 9 to 12
- fixMaxim M1895: Fixed an issue where the weapon would continue to fire after extraction
🛠️Performance & Stability(2)
- fixServers: Fixed a dedicated server crash
- fixXbox: Fixed a crash occurring on Xbox when a gamepad was disconnected and reconnected
🎮Gameplay(1)
- fixDark Sight: Partially fixed and improved delays for traits involving Dark Sight, such as Blast Sense
Summary
Update 2.8.0.3 is a targeted hotfix for Hunt: Showdown 1896 that focuses on weapon balance and technical stability. The primary gameplay change restores the Uppercut's power level to make it more competitive against the Haymaker. Additionally, the patch addresses several high-priority stability issues, including dedicated server crashes and a specific crash on Xbox consoles.