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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
1.13.3|Oct 20, 2026
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Hotfix 1.13.3 patch notes

2/5 Minor

Hotfix 1.13.3 improves Bot behavior in the Spillway event and fixes critical ability bugs for Veteran, Ogryn, and Skitarii classes.

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Key Changes

  • 1Bots now prioritize rescuing players over fighting the boss in the Spillway mission.
  • 2Veteran's Executioner's Stance now correctly refreshes on kills from sticky attacks.
  • 3Disconnected players in Expeditions now leave a pickup for their rescue rewards.
  • 4Relic Blade sprint heavy stab can now be triggered during Zealot dashes.
  • 5Fixed Ogryn weapon blessing resets occurring during ADS and Lucky Bullet triggers.
  • 6Prophet of Decay now has a constant damage zone during its circle phase.
  • 7Fixed crashes related to spectating Psykers and smoke grenade effects.
  • 8Resolved frame drops when using communication wheels with DLSS enabled.
  • 9Pack Master debuff now only applies to electrical maul attacks.
  • 10Fixed several Skitarii talent issues regarding Capacitance and stack counts.

All Changes

🎮Gameplay(8)

  • changeBots: Bots now prioritize helping incapacitated players over fighting the Prophet of Decay in the Spillway mission.
  • changeProphet of Decay: The Prophet of Decay now has a constant damage zone around him during the circle phase matching the VFX.
  • changeProphet of Decay: Updated the VFX displayed when hitting the shield of the Prophet of Decay.
  • changeSpillway End Event: Weakened Monstrosities can no longer spawn during the Spillway end event in Havoc mode.
  • changeSpillway End Event: Specialist Surge Strikes can no longer occur during the Spillway end event.
  • newExpeditions: Disconnected players with rescue rewards are now replaced by a pickup near the respawn beacon containing the reward.
  • removeHeretical Idols Penance: Removed the Penance related to Heretical Idols in the ‘Depths’ zone (to be re-added later).
  • fixCorruption: Fixed an issue where Corruption damage would fail to kill players with a fully corrupted Health bar.

🛡️Classes(9)

  • fixVeteran: Fixed an issue where Executioner’s Stance could not be refreshed by kills performed through sticky attacks like the Assault Chainsword.
  • fixZealot: Fixed an issue where 'Until Death' could trigger from Corruption damage at 1 Health even if the bar wasn't fully corrupted.
  • fixPsyker: Fixed an issue where 'Empyric Recovery' Penance could not be completed.
  • fixSkitarii: Fixed 'Power Drive' upgrade talent failing to give correct stacks after using 'Advanced Combat Doctrines' when consuming all Capacitance.
  • fixSkitarii: Fixed 'Sicarian Disciple' Penance completion issue.
  • fixSkitarii: Fixed 'Advanced Combat Doctrines' locking onto friendly players after trying to use Artificer Servo-Skull Blitz at 0 charges.
  • fixSkitarii: Fixed 'Hard-Wired Reaction Boost' consuming more Capacitance than intended when triggered.
  • fixOgryn: Fixed 'No Stopping Me!' talent not applying when charging the Heavy 2 attack on Battle Maul & Slab Shield.
  • fixOgryn: Fixed 'Lucky Bullet' triggers resetting 'Blaze Away' stacks for Kickback and Thugshot weapons.

🔫Weapons(3)

  • buffRelic Blade: Sprint Heavy Stab buff from held charge can now be triggered while dashing through 'Chastise the Wicked' or 'Fury of the Faithful'.
  • fixThugshot: Fixed 'Blaze Away' and 'Inspiring Barrage' stacks resetting when shooting in ADS stance with the Thugshot.
  • fixSkitarii: Fixed incorrect sound effect for 'Chordclaw Strike' Ability.

💀Enemies(2)

  • fixPack Master: Fixed an issue where all strikes applied the Stamina and Dodge Reset debuff; now only electrical maul attacks apply it.
  • fixScab & Dreg Vanguards: Fixed an issue where certain attacks caused an incorrect stagger reaction.

🖥️UI/UX(5)

  • fixExpeditions: Fixed Medicae Stations failing to display usage cost in Expeditions.
  • fixExpeditions: Fixed incorrect Scrap amount display after hot joining an Expedition.
  • fixUI: Fixed Companion nameplates not updating after a Personality Scourge.
  • fixOgryn: Fixed incorrect additional notification when reaching max Mastery level for Battle Maul & Slab Shield.
  • fixMission Board: Fixed locked missions appearing as unlocked on the mission board.

⚙️Performance & Technical(7)

  • fixStability: Fixed a rare crash occurring when spectating a Psyker as they gained Peril.
  • fixStability: Fixed a crash when exiting a mission or Meat Grinder while a smoke cloud effect was active.
  • fixPerformance: Fixed potential frame drops when using the Emote or Communication Wheel with DLSS enabled.
  • fixVisuals: Fixed flickering during the Prophet of Decay intro cutscene.
  • fixVisuals: Fixed red hitmarkers appearing after killing the Prophet of Decay.
  • fixMatchmaking: Fixed matchmaking block when a Strike Team member changed operatives at specific timings.
  • fixAudio: Audio Devices list is now properly evaluated and updated in settings when changed.

👕Cosmetics(6)

  • fixCosmetics: Fixed inconsistent shoulder pads on the Vostroyan Flak Coat with Psykana Collar.
  • fixCosmetics: Fixed Athonian 98th Fatigues sleeves clipping with vambraces.
  • fixCosmetics: Fixed muzzle of Ursula's Hope not heating up visually.
  • fixCosmetics: Fixed incorrect metal material display on Brute Model Cranial Implants and screws.
  • fixCosmetics: Restored original color to Tanker Commander's Battlegear Cadian 802nd.
  • fixCosmetics: Fixed Mordian Cleric Jacket intersecting with lower body cosmetics.

Summary

Gameplay & Event Tweaks

This hotfix focuses on refining the Spillway mission's end event, specifically improving Bot AI to prioritize player rescues and adding a constant damage zone to the Prophet of Decay. Expeditions receive a quality-of-life update where disconnected players leave behind a pickup for their rescue rewards.

Class & Weapon Adjustments

Several classes received important bug fixes. Veterans can now properly refresh Executioner's Stance with sticky attacks, and Ogryn weapon blessings like 'Blaze Away' no longer reset incorrectly during ADS or 'Lucky Bullet' triggers. The Relic Blade also received a buff, allowing its sprint heavy stab to trigger during dashes.

Technical Improvements

Stability has been addressed with fixes for crashes related to spectating Psykers and smoke grenade effects. Performance issues involving DLSS and the communication wheel have also been resolved.

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