What changed in Killing Floor 2 in 2023

Adjusted to allow more headroom to prevent out-of-memory issues.

Multiple instances of walls, stairs, and other map assets culling/disappearing within camera view fixed.

General updates to lighting throughout the map.

Resolved an issue where the map could be seen loading in during offline matches.

Multiple areas throughout the map fixed to prevent players from reaching spots inaccessible by ZEDs.

Correctly matched with the map visuals and removed catch spots for players and ZEDs.

Reduced and removed clipping of the magazines and pistols when reloading.

Prevented the camera from leaving the map bounds.

Ensured better coverage across all assets.

Multiple assets that had no collision for ZED corpses were fixed.

Reflected the correct materials throughout the map.

Multiple instances of extra textures being present within the environment fixed.

Multiple instances of one-sided wall textures fixed throughout the map.

Multiple instances of missing texture throughout the map fixed.

Multiple instances of visible seams fixed throughout the map.

Props throughout the map adjusted to reduce flickering.

Achievements related to Castle Volter and the new Weekly Mode.

Fixed an issue where the ADS Alt-Fire tracers and FX would appear misaligned.

Fixed various collision issues throughout Castle Volter map.

All ammo prices reduced by 10% except for the HRG Nailgun.

Updated localization for Castle Volter to include all supported languages.

A Tier 5 Machine Gun with two fire modes, available as a paid DLC weapon.

Fixed an issue where the buttons would become unavailable due to server types displayed.

Time to start head reduction increased by 5 times, head reduction rate decreased by 10%.

Damage increased from 50 to 55, alt-fire charge time reduced by 30%.

Duration of Reducto Ray's Shrink incap reduced from 10s to 0.5s.

Abomination will no longer get stuck when using the Gorge Attack on drones.

A new map set in Hans Volter’s hidden fortress in the Bavarian Alps, compatible with Survival, Weekly, and Endless Game Modes.

Players hunt Bounty Zeds each wave, with increased danger for not prioritizing them.

A burst-fire backup pistol available in the Perk menu, offering more damage than the 9mm.

Players can now select any desired Weekly Outbreak as a game mode.

Fixed an issue where the Outbreak Completion Reward text would no longer be visible after changing back to the Current Weekly.

A burst-fire backup pistol with increased damage and reduced recoil compared to the 9mm.

Multiple updates to fix splatter mapping, lighting, textures, and collision issues throughout Castle Volter.

Fixed issues with collectibles and progress counting for seasonal objectives.

Reduced alt-fire cone angle from 30º to 20º.

Added a way to pick any desired Weekly Outbreak as game mode.

Fixed an issue where the medic weapon dart recharge rates were overly fast for non-Medic perks.

Fixed issues with the Minigun and G36 Assault Rifle that caused ammo amounts to be lost.

A new map set in Hans Volter’s hidden fortress in the Bavarian Alps, compatible with Survival, Weekly, and Endless Game Modes.

Players hunt Bounty Zeds for Dosh, with increasing difficulty for not prioritizing them.

Fixed an issue where the Server Details and Spectate buttons would become unavailable.

Reduced recoil by ~30% and increased damage per bullet from 12 to 15.

Updated localization for Castle Volter to include all supported languages.

Fixed an issue with the MG3 Shredder where the ADS Alt-Fire tracers and FX would appear misaligned.

Increased damage buff applied to Armor Piercing Shot from 5% to 10%.

A Tier 5 Machine Gun with two fire modes, available as paid DLC.

Drones will no longer target Zeds through the Trader Pod.

Survivalist weapon loadout will reflect players' choices in the main menu.

Reduction effect removal speed increased, head reduction time sped up, and head reduction rate decreased.

Crosshair feature added for the HRG Vampire weapon.

A burst-fire backup pistol available on the Perk menu, offering more damage than the 9mm but less precision.

Defense increase and weapon damage increase added to Support perks.

Santa’s workshop was excluded from certain weeklies to avoid spawn issues.

Achievements related to Castle Volter and the new Weekly Mode.

Players hunt Bounty Zeds each wave, with increased danger for not prioritizing them. Earn Dosh by killing Bounty Zeds.

Abomination will no longer get stuck when using the Gorge Attack on drones.

A Tier 5 Machine Gun with two fire modes, available as paid DLC.

Default fire mode damage increased, alt-fire charge time reduced, and camera turn ratio improved.

Corrected ammo rendering issue during clip check and partial reloads.

S12 shotgun alt-fire FX now displays correctly on various surfaces.

Added a way to pick any desired Weekly Outbreak as game mode, enhancing matchmaking options.

Addressed issue with EGS servers and online services being unavailable.

A new map set in Hans Volter's hidden fortress in the Bavarian Alps, compatible with Survival, Weekly, and Endless Game Modes.

Fixed client crashes due to high image resolution in Web Admin.

New enemies, the Hans Juniors, created from Dr. Volter's organic matter.

Players will embark on a mission to stop Dr. Hans Volter and his experiments.

Explore the WWII-era mountain stronghold, Castle Volter, in the Bavarian Alps.

A new fast-firing full-auto machine gun with a 100-round belt and Shredder rounds for crowd control.

A new off-perk pistol option that can be dual-wielded and upgraded for enhanced performance.

New mission featuring zeds with advanced behaviors that flee when approached and become more aggressive as their numbers dwindle.

Updated 3 Support skills to make them more enticing, including damage reduction and weapon damage increases.

Speeds up the removal of reduction effects and improves head reduction rates.

New crosshair feature added to the HRG Vampire weapon.

All ammo for the SWAT perk now costs 10% less, excluding the HRG Nailgun.

Players can now choose their preferred Weekly Outbreak from a dropdown menu, enhancing gameplay flexibility.

Medic weapon darts now cause more damage over time instead of poisoning zeds.

Increased default damage, reduced alt-fire charge time, improved control, and increased spare ammo.

Fixed an issue where the Zedative skill would not heal players during Zed time.

Fixed an issue where the Toggle Friendly HUD controller callout would be present with no controller connected.

Fixed the issue on EGS that prevented the S12 Shockgun from being granted to Armory Season Pass 2 users on the Epic platform.

Corrected the news carousel links on Steam to redirect to the correct locations.

Fixed an issue on consoles where sound effects were missing from multiple Demolitionist weapons.

Magazine increased from 90 to 120, damage increased from 35 to 38.

Achievements related to the new map Subduction.

A heavy-loaded Drone for the Demolitionist that deploys grenades to control crowds.

Defend a Safe Area marked on the map while managing Zed spawns and damage from outside the area.

New option to search items in Store and Inventory using a virtual keyboard.

Time-limited objectives and cosmetics related to the new content.

Fixed multiple issues with the Sentinel's animation and firing behavior.

Reduced passive movement speed increase and resistance cap for the Field Medic.

Various discounts on Killing Floor 2 and related content available on Steam.

Fixed an issue where the drop model was not being lit.

Damage reduced from 60 to 45, upgraded from Tier 3 to 4.

Explore a submarine Horzine facility in the new map compatible with various game modes.

Added a configurable keybind to toggle the visibility of the Friendly HUD.

Addressed localization issues for the Plague Doctor Hood in multiple languages.

Addressed an issue where the Survivalist's 'Faster Weapon Switch' bonus was only applying to Survivalist weapons.

Worked to improve performance on the map in areas where frame rate would dip.

A tier 4 Semi-Auto Shotgun with an EMP wave alt-fire, available as paid DLC.

Players can enjoy Double XP and 4X drops until June 20th.

New option to search items within Store and Inventory using a virtual keyboard.

A tier 4 semi-auto shotgun with an EMP wave alt-fire, available as paid DLC.

Minigun damage increased from 35 to 38.

Corrected Russian text and updated seasonal objective descriptions.

Reverted self heal for Symbiotic Health to 6% to encourage team play.

Multiple fixes for the HRG Bombardier including ammo count and deployment issues.

Defend a Safe Area while managing Zed spawns and damage outside the zone.

Improved performance and fixed various issues on the Subduction map.

Increased explosion damage and projectile speed for the HRG Bombardier.

Added a configurable keybind to toggle visibility of the Friendly HUD.

A drone that deploys grenades to control crowds, available for the Demolitionist.

Achievements related to the new map Subduction.

Explore a submarine Horzine facility in the new map compatible with various game modes.

Fixed issues with Safe Area designation during the Contamination Zone weekly outbreak.

Increased stumble power, damage, and spread for the S12 Shockgun.

Resolved multiple animation and clipping issues with the S12 Shockgun.

Damage on spray end reduced from 27 to 12.

Fixed multiple issues with the Sentinel weapon's animations and firing capabilities.

A heavy-loaded Drone for the Demolitionist that deploys grenades to control crowds.

Reduced passive movement speed increase and adjusted resilience and self-healing.

Added a configurable keybind to toggle the visibility of the Friendly HUD.

Increased magazine size from 90 to 120 and spare ammo from 540 to 600.

Corrected localization issues in multiple languages.

Addressed an issue with downloading or updating Workshop Maps.

New option to search items within Store and Inventory using a virtual keyboard.

Achievements related to the new map Subduction.

Fixed an issue where the bonus was only applying to survivalist weapons.

Trader price reduced from 1200 to 900.

Explore a submarine Horzine facility in the new map compatible with Survival, Weekly, VS, and Endless Game Modes.

A tier 4 Semi-Auto Shotgun with an EMP wave Alt-Fire, available as paid DLC.

Bash animation speed increased by 33%.

Complete seasonal objectives to earn the Shark Jaw Head Accessory and various weapon skin bundles.

Defend a Safe Area marked on the map while managing Zed spawns and taking damage outside the area.

Damage reduced from 60 to 45 and price increased from 900 to 1400.

Subduction is the latest Official Community map created by community-level designer SpoolsOfWar.

A new sentry that tosses grenades at enemies and can be detonated for a larger explosion.

Only one HRG Bombardier or Sentinel can be deployed at a time due to interference issues.

A new shotgun added to the arsenal, featuring an under-barrel shockwave attachment.

Damage on spray reduced to focus more on healing capabilities.

Fire rate of Mine Reconstructor improved for better performance.

New areas called Contamination Zones where players face health hazards and must reach safe spaces.

Movement speed bonus reduced and Level 5 skills adjusted for better balance.

Ammo cost for alt-fire mode reduced to allow more usage.

Fast and heavy attack damage increased for better competitiveness.

Bash animation speed increased by 33% for better defense options.

HRG Locust damage reduced and upgraded from Tier 3 to 4 with price increase.

Players can now toggle the Friendly HUD on and off with a keybind.

Trader price for Reducto Ray reduced from 1200 to 900.

Players can now search their inventory for items and cosmetics more efficiently.

Minigun magazine increased from 90 to 120 and spare ammo from 540 to 600.

Damage radius increased and detonation time reduced for better effectiveness.

Spring sales are active until March 23rd.

Players can earn double experience points until March 23rd.

Increased drops are available until March 23rd.

Fixed bug where player would revive with weapon from previous wave

Adjustment of various language translations sizes to fit into the textbox

Adjusted color of projectile to match in 1P and 3P

Fixed several locations where spectator cameras could get out of bounds

Adjusted various locations in the map where projectiles were incorrectly blocked

Adjusted multiple locations where players could see Zeds visibly spawn

Improved Zed pathing near stairs in North West Street area

Fixed a bug where combat armor could be purchased for SWAT/Field Medic without having enough dosh

Removed player snag spot in the Warehouse Sewers area

Multiple language localization fixes around the Seasonal Skin filter

Fixed condition where magazine could disappear while throwing grenades

Adjusted areas where dropped items would fall through the world geometry