Dev Updates on Sponsored Queue and Combat feedback

Lots of dev updates today. Here is a quick recap.We released Update 1.0.6.2 that includes a free Cryo Archive sponsored kit each week, WSTR tuning changes and more. Check out the full Patch Notes for details.Game Director Joe Ziegler also shared an update on the Sponsored Dire Marsh queue. We are still working on our next experimental queue and will be extending Sponsored Dire Marsh for at least another week from 4/29 to 5/6.As we get deeper into Season 1, we've been monitoring your feedback around the current combat sandbox closely. We wanted to talk a little about a few of the topics we're seeing frequently from the community, and some updates we're planning. Too Many GrenadesA big topic in the community right now is that it's not a good experience to open up a fight only to be barraged with dozens of grenades. We're looking to push some changes to stock counts and stack sizes before the end of the season. We're keeping an eye on the overall usage of equipment and will make additional changes as necessary.Gold Ares RailgunThe Ares railgun with a Prestige mod being able to one-shot Runners with purple or gold shields is unintentional, and we'll be issuing a fix in a future update. We want it to feel strong and fun to use without being so effective it becomes overly frustrating to play against.WSTR Damage NerfThe WSTR damage nerf was a temporary nerf and we just released a more nuanced set of changes earlier today in Update 1.0.6.2. While we aren't looking to change the two-shot breakpoints, the WSTR indeed took a bigger hit than we were intending with the temporary nerf and we intend for this change to put it in a better place. It should have similar effectiveness against AI as before the nerf as well have less damage fallout at range. Go try it out and let us know what you think.We appreciate everyone's input, please keep it coming.

Apr 29, 2026 - 06:42

Dev Updates on Sponsored Queue and Combat feedback

Lots of dev updates today. Here is a quick recap.

We released Update 1.0.6.2 that includes a free Cryo Archive sponsored kit each week, WSTR tuning changes and more. Check out the full Patch Notes for details.

Game Director Joe Ziegler also shared an update on the Sponsored Dire Marsh queue. We are still working on our next experimental queue and will be extending Sponsored Dire Marsh for at least another week from 4/29 to 5/6.

As we get deeper into Season 1, we've been monitoring your feedback around the current combat sandbox closely. We wanted to talk a little about a few of the topics we're seeing frequently from the community, and some updates we're planning.

Too Many Grenades

A big topic in the community right now is that it's not a good experience to open up a fight only to be barraged with dozens of grenades. We're looking to push some changes to stock counts and stack sizes before the end of the season. We're keeping an eye on the overall usage of equipment and will make additional changes as necessary.

Gold Ares Railgun

The Ares railgun with a Prestige mod being able to one-shot Runners with purple or gold shields is unintentional, and we'll be issuing a fix in a future update. We want it to feel strong and fun to use without being so effective it becomes overly frustrating to play against.

WSTR Damage Nerf

The WSTR damage nerf was a temporary nerf and we just released a more nuanced set of changes earlier today in Update 1.0.6.2. While we aren't looking to change the two-shot breakpoints, the WSTR indeed took a bigger hit than we were intending with the temporary nerf and we intend for this change to put it in a better place. It should have similar effectiveness against AI as before the nerf as well have less damage fallout at range. Go try it out and let us know what you think.

We appreciate everyone's input, please keep it coming.

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