Predator Hunting Grounds Update 2.08 Patch Notes - Oct. 27

Illfonic today released the a new update for Predator: Hunting Grounds. We have the full changelog for this update on October 27.

The Predator: Hunting Grounds Update 2.08 can now be downloaded and installed for all platforms. You have to download around 1,581 GB, the size of the download may vary depending on the platform.

Today’s update adds the new playable Predator Viking (Paid DLC), there are new cosmetics and bug fixes.

Predator Hunting Grounds Patch Notes 2.08

Paid DLC
New Playable Predator – Viking
Early Access to new Predator weapon – Battle Axe

New Unlockable Cosmetics
Listed Below

General

Various crash fixes
Implemented bonus XP for low population queues.
AI now respond to audio decoys and noise makers
Fixed the sunroof collision issue on Backwater
Fixed a bug where the health indicator would become stuck flashing after healing
Fixed a bug where “Leave to Main Menu” dialog would become stuck when traveling from lobby to match
Fixed a bug with the gamepad mapping not working properly when scrolling through key mappings menu
Fixed a bug where your gear would not always go back to your last weapon when used
Added player count to the private match menu
Fixed an issue where the Voice to Text was not always working as intended
Backing out of a weapon category now goes to the category view rather than top level customization
Perks will now always display a locked icon when they can’t be equipped
Matchmaking status now lists the game mode you’re currently searching for

Clash

General
- Increased weapon damage for the following weapons in Clash
  - Frag grenades +300%
  - Grenade launchers (Including Mercenary ‘87 and Hammerhead) +33%
  - Shotguns +50%
- Adjusted point timing for the following elements in Clash
  - Initial Predator unlocked at 50 points, subsequent unlocks at 25 points
  - Reduced Capture Point relocation from 300 points to 150 points
- Fixed a bug where contesting/capturing text was not always updating in Clash
- Idle kick time now properly applies in Clash matches
- Fixed an issue where Clash lobbies were not showing the countdown time
- Loadout selection now automatically opens when spawning as Predator
- Fixed an issue where the player was only able to open the loadout selection once per death
- Fixed an issue where the enemy team was not showing proper class in Clash lobbies
- Fixed a bug where parties would sometimes be split up when searching for a Clash match
- Fixed a bug where friendly outlines would sometimes not have a head
- Fixed an issue where crossplay players and private matches would sometimes not work properly
- Predator Selection widget has been moved to the right side of the screen in Clash

Fireteam

General
- Updated Fireteam class UI stats for accuracy
- Ammo and health packs are now automatically spotted when deployed
- Reduced camera shake for incoming damage
- Fixed an issue where Helmets/Hats were not always displaying correctly in cinematics
- Changing hair style no longer automatically removes hats or full head covers
- Fixed an issue that would allow you to sprint and fire at the same time
- Fireteam members are now able to fire their weapons while in the air after sprinting
- Fixed an issue where the full head covers were being displayed when viewing/selecting face paints
- Fixed a bug where the parry prompt would sometimes become stuck on screen
Classes
- Added selectable Fireteam specializations
  - Assault
    - Unleashed
      - Increased damage with Explosives
    - Reckless
      - Gains a temporary damage boost after receiving damage
    - Fanatic
      - Increased damage and speed while wounded
    - Deadly
      - Increased assault rifle damage
  - Scout
    - Duelist
      - Increased damage and higher starting ammo for pistols
    - Liberator
      - Heals and receives a temporary damage boost after disabling or destroying a camp alarm (No effect in Clash)
    - Rushdown
      - Gains a short but powerful speed boost upon killing an AI (No effect in Clash)
    - Scavenger
      - Gathered ammo pickups restore health. Increased damage with weapons found in weapon crates around the map (No effect in Clash)
  - Support
    - Leader
      - Damaged targets are weaker to damage from teammates for a short period of time. This effect does not stack from multiple Leaders
    - Comms
      - When a teammate dies, the reinforcement timer is reduced. Does not stack with other Comms (No effect in Clash)
    - Overseer
      - Restores health to the team each time the mission progresses. This effect does not stack with multiple Overseers (No effect in Clash)
    - Field Medic
      - Increased Revive speed. Revived soldiers have more health (No effect in Clash)
  - Recon
    - Overwatch
      - Increased damage when firing from a height advantage
    - Amphibious
      - Increased movement speed in water. Being in water counts as being fully concealed by mud. (Limited effect in Clash)
    - Sniper
      - Increased damage to spotted targets
    - Spotter
      - Lower body temp while crouched. Spotted targets move slower. Does not stack with other Spotters. (Limited effect in Clash)
  - Dutch (1987)
    - Leader
      - Damaged targets are weaker to damage from teammates for a short period of time. This effect does not stack from multiple Leaders
    - Amphibious
      - Increased movement speed in water. Being in water counts as being fully concealed by mud. (Limited effect in Clash)
    - Fanatic
      - Increased damage and speed while wounded
    - Reckless
      - Gains a temporary damage boost after receiving damage
  - Dutch (2025)
    - Deadly
      - Increased assault rifle damage
    - Leader
      - Damaged targets are weaker to damage from teammates for a short period of time. This effect does not stack from multiple Leaders
    - Overseer
      - Restores health to the team each time the mission progresses. This effect does not stack with multiple Overseers (No effect in Clash)
    - Overwatch
      - Increased damage when firing from a height advantage
- Changed Class Attributes for the following classes
  - Assault
    - Added Bullet Weapon Damage
    - Removed Secondary Weapon Damage
  - Scout
    - Added Sprint Damage Resist
    - Added Post Sprint Damage Boost
    - Removed Weapon Switch Speed
    - Removed Teammate Revive Speed
  - Support
    - Added Team Ammo Reserves
    - Added Team Proximity Damage Resist
    - Removed Explosive Damage Resist
    - Removed Ammo Reserves

Predator

General
- Added a new line to the predator mimic wheel “Want some candy?”
- Updated the Predator class UI stats for accuracy
- Fixed an issue where the Predator was able to enter Predkour while in second wind
- Fixed an issue where the Predator was able to claim exploded bodies
- Fixed a bug where the long claim audio would continue after the long claim was canceled
- Fixed an issue where the leap icon would sometimes incorrectly display as usable (in the Tutorial)
Weapons
- Combistick
  - Fixed a bug where the City Hunter Combistick was not being held in customization menu
  - Fixed a bug where the weapon shaders for the City Hunter Combistick were not applying correctly to the thrown Combistick