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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
1.13.2|Oct 6, 2026
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Hotfix 1.13.2 patch notes

2/5 Minor

Hotfix 1.13.2 addresses multiple crashes in the Spillway mission and Mourningstar, alongside critical fixes for Havoc mode spawning and Psyker aura cooldowns.

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Key Changes

  • 1Fixed Psyker aura bugs that allowed for unintended Ability Charge increases
  • 2Resolved several crashes in the Spillway mission and Mourningstar hub
  • 3Updated networking library to fix 'Backend Error' sign-in issues
  • 4Adjusted Havoc Specialist spawn modifiers to apply throughout the Prophet of Decay boss fight
  • 5Fixed Havoc Monstrosities failing to spawn with weakened health
  • 6Corrected visual issues and missing details on several premium cosmetics

All Changes

🎮Gameplay(4)

  • changeHavoc Specialist: Havoc Specialist spawn reduction modifier now applies through the entire Prophet of Decay boss fight encounter.
  • fixHavoc: Fixed an issue where Monstrosities spawned through the Specialists system could fail to spawn with weakened health.
  • fixSpillway: Standardized enemy behavior when teams split paths in the Spillway mission.
  • fixTagging: Fixed difficulties when attempting to tag enemies from a long distance.

🛡️Classes(1)

  • fixPsyker: Fixed an issue where 'The Quickening' and 'Seer's Presence' auras caused incorrect cooldown calculations and unintended ability charge increases.

🚀Performance & Stability(5)

  • fixSpillway: Fixed a rare crash occurring during the first elevator ride in Spillway.
  • fixSpillway: Fixed a rare crash occurring when hotjoining during the boss fight at the end of Spillway.
  • fixMourning Star: Fixed a rare crash occurring when inspecting another player in the Mourningstar while they are disconnecting.
  • fixStability: Fixed an occasional crash caused by lag spikes during gameplay.
  • fixNetworking: Updated networking library to resolve 'Backend Error' issues when signing in.

🎨Visuals & Cosmetics(3)

  • fixFaithbound Flak Helm: Fixed face lighting issues when wearing the Faithbound Flak Helm.
  • fixKrieg Vigil Greatcoat (Krieg 143rd): Added missing candle flame to the Krieg Vigil Greatcoat (Krieg 143rd) upper body cosmetic.
  • fixFaithbound Flak Vest: Fixed visual issues with the Faithbound Flak Vest upper body cosmetic.

📊UI & Progression(1)

  • fixTerror In The Depths: Fixed incorrect names for Terror In The Depths penance rewards.

Summary

Stability and Performance

This hotfix focuses heavily on game stability, resolving several rare crashes occurring in the Spillway mission—specifically during elevator rides and boss fight hotjoins. It also addresses a crash related to inspecting players in the Mourningstar and gameplay crashes caused by lag spikes. A networking library update has been implemented to resolve 'Backend Error' issues during sign-in.

Gameplay and Balance

Significant adjustments were made to the Havoc mode, ensuring specialist spawn modifiers and monstrosity health values function correctly throughout boss encounters. Additionally, a bug affecting the Psyker's 'The Quickening' and 'Seer's Presence' auras, which previously allowed for unintended ability charge increases, has been corrected.

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