HUNGER / GUIDE
Beta hotfix #1: update before deploying
20 October fixes for Expedition matchmaking, Chateau entry, reload animations and crashes.
What the hotfix changes
Install the Playtest update
Completely close HUNGER, restart Steam and update the HUNGER Playtest client before playing. The developer published beta hotfix #1 on 20 October 2026.
Matchmaking and Chateau entry
The hotfix addresses Expedition matchmaking placements in low-population regions, matchmaking failing to place players into a server, and Entering Chateau hangs lasting ten minutes or more. These fixes do not guarantee that all connection problems are resolved.
Reloads and stability
Full reload animations not playing correctly, multiple server crashes and multiple client crashes are addressed. The announcement supplies no revised damage, ability, crafting or healing values.
Keep older beta issues in context
The 19 October beta guide records the launch changelog and known issues. Apply these six hotfix corrections to that baseline; unrelated launch issues are not confirmed fixed. Reviewed against the official Steam announcement on 21 October 2026.
Apply a hotfix without confusing it with progression
WDguide planning advice
Before testing a fix
Exit and update the game, then read the exact issue addressed. A fix for one interaction does not imply every similar symptom has been resolved.
When the symptom remains
Record the game build, the action and the result. Keep the current journal or tooltip visible where possible so the report can be reproduced.
Before changing a saved plan
Check whether the patch changed a rule or corrected its display. Update the affected assumption rather than rebuilding every choice.