Balance · 2
Jackals can now be staggered more reliably when targeting their hands and feet.
stagger behaviorThe Assault Rifle's rate of fire and spread have been corrected to match its intended performance.
rate of fire and spread
Content · 1
A new free Armor Style called Recompilation is available for all players. Players can redeem codes for the Sandstone Ancient and Damascus Prototype Armor Styles.
cosmetic item
Controls · 1
Custom keyboard configurations have been fixed.
control binding
System · 1
A new in-game method has been introduced to start an account unlink request, which opens a browser to confirm account details.
account unlinking process
UI · 3
Support for all graphics quality options has been added across all supported devices, allowing players to select any option from Very Low to Ultra.
graphics quality optionpcA new 'None' setting has been added for Upscaling Technique, allowing upscaling and anti-aliasing to be turned off completely.
upscaling optionpcPlayers can now individually turn Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain on or off in the game menus.
video setting
Fix · 14
Mouse & keyboard custom key bindings will no longer reset to default after restarting the game.
key bindingpcAchievement progress will no longer be awarded incorrectly when using restricted Skulls or difficulty modifiers.
achievement progressInstances where audio would become muddy, crackly, and pop during the mission Keyes have been reduced.
audio qualityMaximum Frame Rate options when using VSync on high refresh rate displays have been adjusted to prevent stability issues. Stability has been improved when using XeSS Frame Generation and an in-game maximum frame rate limit. Occurrences of stability issues when loading a co-op session have been reduced.
stability issuepcAchievements earned while playing offline were not awarded after reconnecting to the XBOX network, requiring players to repeat the unlock requirements; this has been fixed.
achievement awardingAttempting to reload the Magnum immediately after firing will now correctly start the reload process.
reload processCampaign Remix will no longer crash when Flood replace a group of enemies intended to enter vehicles.
crash on loadFrame rate during cinematic playback has been improved while using Frame Generation, with Frame Generation automatically turning off during cinematics and back on during gameplay.
frame rate during cinematic playbackpcThe account linking process has been improved, where failing to make a Microsoft account would require a full title restart to attempt linking again.
account linking processPlayers can now interrupt the reload animation of the Fuel Rod Cannon, Rocket Launcher, or Needle Rifle by throwing grenades.
reload animationAll supported AMD graphics cards now properly utilize Advanced Shader Delivery, significantly reducing shader loading times and minimizing in-game hitching.
shader deliverypcSeveral fixes have been implemented for Sgt. Johnson in Boarding Action to address issues that could block mission progression.
mission progressionMarines and Flood Marines will now fire their Assault Rifles when the Magnified Skull is enabled. Marines equipped with a Battle Rifle will now fire their weapon as intended. Console players using mouse and keyboard could experience inconsistent weapon firing, which has been fixed.
weapon firingActive Camo behavior has been improved to reduce instances of uncloaking when falling from a ledge or walking over small bumps.
active camo behavior

