Killing Floor 3 Update 2.003 Patch Notes (KF3 Version 2.003.000)

Killing Floor 3 update 2.003 (hotfix 1) is available to download on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Killing Floor 3 version 2.003.000 patch notes, the latest update improves server/client stability, voice chat reliability, UI responsiveness, and fixes bugs affecting late joiners and weapon loadouts. Apart from this, the latest Killing Floor 3 patch 2.003 (1.0.0.5) also resolves visual issues around Zed shadows.

KF3 update 2.003 Patch Notes – August 6, 2025

KF3 Patch 2.003 Summary

• Improved overall stability for servers and clients
• Voice chat issues fixed for multiplayer with privacy settings and late joins
• Late join weapon and UI bugs resolved
• Visual shadow glitches on Zeds cleaned up
• Multiple fixes scheduled for next update, including matchmaking and performance bugs

Stability Improvements

• Enhanced stability across dedicated servers and clients in multiple scenarios.

VOIP Fixes

• Fixed voice chat problems in multiplayer, particularly:

  • Issues caused by in-game privacy setting changes

  • Late join players experiencing VOIP errors

Gameplay & UI Fixes

• Removed delay between command wheel actions and specialist dialog lines

• Fixed bug causing late-joining players to spawn with custom starter weapons regardless of selected loadout or budget

• Resolved mismatches between tool stock values and available charges at the trader

• Fixed issue where tool changes in Ready Up lobby didn’t apply for late joiners

• Fixed Message of the Day banner not appearing on Start Menu

• Added new UI feedback at the end of weapon mod crafting

Visual Fixes

• Fixed incorrect shadows on Zed limbs and gore pieces

In Progress (Planned for Next Week)

Performance & Stability (Upcoming)

• Fixes for performance spikes

• Investigation into broken VTOL lobbies

• Fix for infinite matchmaking loop

• Resolution for player inputs not registering (both rebound and default keys)

• Fix for ammo consumption bug pulling from reserves incorrectly

• Resolved bug where late joiners saw inactive, sound-producing, headless Zeds

• Fix for players entering bugged server states causing stuttering and unresponsiveness

Previously, a major KF3 update 2.002 added various tweaks and changes. Unfortunately, since the last major patch, players are experiencing various network errors with the game. The upcoming Killing Floor 3 update 2.003 will fix a remaining issues.

Download free Killing Floor 3 Patch 2.003.000 for PS5 & Xbox Series X.