The latest update for Steel Hunters (v0.41), released on April 24, 2025, introduces several significant changes to enhance gameplay and address community feedback. Here’s a clear breakdown of the key updates:Steel Hunters+3Reddit+3Steel Hunters+3
⚙️ Gameplay & AI Improvements
- AI Teleportation Enhancements: AI allies and enemies now respond more intelligently to player actions. They can activate teleporters based on player position and pings, and will avoid teleporting into incoming attacks. Additionally, AI can now leave teleportation zones if they choose not to engage or need to avoid danger. Steel Hunters
- Drone Spawn Adjustments: Drones no longer spawn inside destructible buildings, and Guard Drones at Extraction Zones now spawn further from the Escape Pod to reduce unfair engagements. Steel Hunters
🔊 Audio & Voiceover Updates
- Hunter Voiceover Changes: In-game voiceovers have been updated for Razorside and Heartbreaker. A placeholder voiceover has been added for Fenris. Steel Hunters
- New Sound Effects: New sound effects have been introduced for Ping commands, and a new variation of the Announcer’s voice is now available. Players can switch between voice variants in the settings menu. Steel Hunters
- Additional Audio Enhancements: Sound effects for the Hangar crew member (Steve) on the main screen have been added, and issues with Ursus’ and Fenris’ reloading effects have been fixed. Steel Hunters
🛠️ General Quality of Life Improvements
- UI and Tooltip Enhancements: Transparency settings for tooltips and consumables have been updated for better visibility during Colossus and Sprint states. Steel Hunters
- Map Interaction Adjustments: Players can now control their Hunter while the full-screen map is open, though firing is disabled during this mode. Steel Hunters
- Bug Fixes and Localization Updates: Fixed incorrect text when attempting to pick up Legendary Keys or Bounty Hunter contracts while in Colossus form. Also, localization issues with English subtitles for various Hunters’ voice lines have been addressed. Steel Hunters
🧠 Community Feedback & Developer Response
The community has expressed concerns about progression systems, particularly regarding the unlockable Hunter Taurus and the Battle Pass. Developers have acknowledged these concerns, stating that Taurus will become available for Constructs in version 0.42, and that the system tree and account progression are still works in progress. They are actively listening to feedback to improve these systems in future updates.
