Hunt Showdown 1896 Patch Notes

## What changed - **Mouse-and-keyboard detection in controller lobbies** — the game now properly identifies when keyboard-and-mouse players are matchmaking in controller-only environments - **PC aimbot and scripting detection** — improved anti-cheat systems to catch players using aimbots and input scripts on PC ## Bug Fixes - **Cross-input matchmaking exploit** — fixed players bypassing controller-only lobbies by using mouse-and-keyboard peripherals - **PC cheat detection** — strengthened detection algorithms for aimbot software and macro scripting tools ## Overall Hunt Showdown 1896 improved matchmaking integrity and anti-cheat detection to prevent mouse-and-keyboard players from entering controller lobbies and block aimbot/scripting cheats on PC.

## What changed - **Edit/Change Hunter button shortcut** — moved from R to C - **Loadout button** — restored to the Hunter screen - **Steam Rich Presence** — no longer incorrectly shows players in the Shooting Range when they're in the Main Menu or Lobby ## Bug Fixes - **AI flanking behavior** — fixed Meatheads and other AI not running toward players when triggered and attempting to flank - **Meathead damage** — fixed Meatheads dealing damage to players after being killed by fire or dying without playing the last breath animation - **Old Hunter screen** — fixed it incorrectly opening in certain cases - **Xbox Series S/X lobby crash** — fixed crash occurring in the lobby - **PS5 Pro crash** — fixed crash during gameplay - **CPU consumption** — tentative fix applied for high CPU usage affecting some players ## Overall Hunt Showdown 1896 received fixes for AI behavior, platform-specific crashes, and UI improvements including the return of the Loadout button to the Hunter screen.