Update 9.4.0

3/5 Moderate

Update 9.4.0 introduces significant weapon balancing for the CB-01 and FAMAS, buffs the Recurve Bow, and implements extensive performance optimizations.

All Changes

🔫Weapon Balancing(4)

nerfCB-01 Repeater: Increased ADS zoom time and bullet dispersion to reduce close-range effectiveness.
changeFAMAS: Adjusted recoil pattern and dispersion while significantly decreasing recoil recovery delay.
buffRecurve Bow: Increased rate of fire and decreased minimum draw time for faster shots.
nerfV9S: Decreased damage fall-off end range from 25m to 20m.

🗺️Maps & Modes(4)

changeMonaco: Relocated multiple objectives and added ziplines to reduce defender advantage in the Cathedral.
fixKyoto: Returned to the Power Shift map pool following a fix for platform pathing issues.
changePoint Break: Disabled Lockbolt attachment to Grand Vaults to prevent negative manipulation tactics.
changeCashout: Updated spawn logic to create more consistent distances between stations and vaults.

🛠️Gadgets & Equipment(1)

buffBreach Drill: Increased drill bit length from 83cm to 108cm to penetrate thicker walls.

💻Performance & Technical(3)

changeEngine: Optimized ray tracing, lighting data, and character cloth simulation across all platforms.
fixGameplay: Fixed a long-standing issue that prevented players from firing their weapons.
fixNetworking: Improved network stability to reduce lag spikes and rubberbanding.

Summary

This update focuses on meta health by nerfing overperforming weapons like the CB-01 and V9S while improving the viability of the Recurve Bow. It also features a major rework of Monaco's objective layouts to improve match flow and a comprehensive suite of technical optimizations targeting ray tracing, network stability, and animation performance.