Overview

• The free patch introduces Hive Worlds with randomly generated caves, limited stratagem access through roof holes, destructible walls and acid-lake surfaces, plus missions like Spore Lung destruction and GATER oil‑rig operations; the Dust Devils Premium Warbond is slated for September 4.
• Four new Terminid variants arrive in the update: Rupture Spewer, Rupture Warrior, Rupture Charger and the flying Dragonroach.
• Patch notes detail balance changes to stun and EMS effects and list numerous fixes, including resolving a rare MA5C Assault Rifle crash on the Super Destroyer.
• Players on all platforms report severe frame‑rate drops, frequent crashes and much larger installs, with PC file size now exceeding 140GB for some; CEO Shams Jorjani says targeted fixes are being prepped.
• Though not mentioned in the notes, trailer footage and community clips indicate Hive Lords are present, with players documenting extremely high durability in early encounters.