Hunt Royale has released its latest update, version 1.9.6, bringing a host of exciting changes to the gameplay experience. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates in this release:
New Hunter: Houndmaster (Season 34)
The most notable addition in this update is the introduction of a new hunter, the Houndmaster. Season 34 welcomes this fierce hunter to the game, promising fresh strategies and adventures for players to explore.
Balance Changes to Lavamander
The Lavamander, a powerful character in Hunt Royale, has undergone some balance adjustments to improve gameplay fairness. These changes include:
- Base Damage Reduction: From 10 to 9
- Base HP Increase: From 100 to 150
- Distance for Burn Stack: Reduced from 200 yards to 150
- Lava Princess’ Pact Rework: Shifting from reducing 15% HP and giving 5% DMG to reducing 10% HP and providing 15% DMG
- Perk Cap Increase: Lava Princess’ Pact perk cap raised from 4 to 6
- HP Reduction: Lava Princess’ Pact now deducts HP from the current maximum HP.
Chaos Dungeon: Abyssal Maze Balance Change
Within the Chaos Dungeon, the Abyssal Maze boss now deals 20% less damage, making encounters more manageable and strategic for players.
Connection Issue Resolutions
Version 1.9.6 addresses numerous connection issues that arose in the previous update (version 1.9.5). The development team continues to work on optimizing the game for an improved overall experience.
Minor Changes and Fixes
Several minor changes and fixes have been implemented to improve gameplay and visuals, including:
- Bestiary Icon Animation: Animated the icon inside the popup for a more engaging experience.
- Protector’s Skin Visual Issue: Fixed the visual issue with Protector’s skin regarding domes.
- Season and Dungeon Passes: Resolved bugs and visual issues related to Season and Dungeon Passes.
- Renderman Decoy Upgrade: Fixed the description for Renderman Decoy upgrade.
- Map Brightness: Fixed brightness issues on some maps.
- Plague Rat’s Attacks: Fixed attacks from Plague Rat to ensure they now apply poison to enemies.
- Name Restrictions: Blocked the use of certain emojis in names to prevent potential issues.
In summary, Hunt Royale’s update 1.9.6 brings an exciting new hunter, balance changes, and various fixes to make the game better. Players can now enjoy a more refined game experience as they jump into the intense battles and challenges of the Hunt Royale world.
