Hunt Showdown update 1.000.012 (v 2.2) details released for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Hunt Showdown 1.000.012 patch notes, the latest update 2.2 resolves crashes, loading issues, graphical bugs, and performance regressions. Apart from this, today’s Hunt Showdown patch 1.000.012 also improves Hunt’s stability and overall player experience. Performance fixes focus on VRAM optimizations and GPU usage for smoother gameplay.
Previously, a major Hunt Showdown update 1.13 added the event “Tide of Shadows” and fixes for the Shooting Range, Pacts and Traits, and equipment pricing. Unfortunately, players are still facing bugs and issues with the game. Today’s Hunt Showdown version 1.000.012 will fix a few of these issues.
Hunt Showdown 1.000.012 Patch Notes – December 9, 2024
Summary of Key Fixes in Update 2.2
- Fixed game crashes during streaming and gameplay, ensuring smoother experiences.
- Resolved texture and weapon loading issues, eliminating placeholder visuals.
- Improved party system stability post-matches.
- Enhanced loading and reconnection times for affected players.
- Addressed significant performance degradation and VRAM management issues.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay Stability
- Game Crashes During Streaming
Resolved crashes that occurred while broadcasting Hunt gameplay. - Crashes During Gameplay
Fixed various causes of crashes and freezes during intense gameplay moments like gunfights. Ongoing monitoring for remaining issues will continue.
Party System
- Party Disbanding After Matches
Fixed the issue where parties would disband after completing missions.
Loading and Connection
- Extended Loading and Reconnection Times
Implemented optimizations to significantly reduce loading times for most players. - Ground Level Glitch
Fixed an issue where reconnecting would leave players stuck viewing untextured ground layers.
Graphics and Textures
- Texture Loading Issues
Resolved grey placeholder textures appearing on objects, Hunters, and items. - Invisible Weapons
Fixed weapons occasionally becoming invisible, linked to previous texture-loading issues. - Hex Breaker’s Cloak
Corrected corrupted textures on Hex Breaker’s cloak.
Gameplay Exploits
- Shadow Exploit
Addressed a bug that allowed shadows to be disabled through an exploit. - Wet Explosives
Fixed fused explosives detonating after falling into water.
Miscellaneous
- Alt-Tab Cursor Bug
Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor remained visible during a match after alt-tabbing.
Performance Improvements
System Performance
- System Slowdown When Running Hunt
Optimized GPU usage to prevent significant PC slowdowns when launching Hunt. - Overall Performance Degradation
Addressed FPS drops by improving how Hunt manages video memory (VRAM).
Recommendations for Performance
- Close GPU-Intensive Applications
Ensure other graphics-heavy apps are closed before starting Hunt to avoid performance issues. - Adjust VRAM Usage Settings
Lower VRAM usage settings from the default 80% to 70% in the settings menu for better performance on affected systems.
Source: Hunt Showdown
Download Hunt Showdown update 1.000.012 on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox.
