What changed in Warhammer: Vermintide 2 in 2022
216 updates · 10 main milestones · Feb 8, 2022 to Dec 8, 2022
- 2 eventsMondstille Celebration with Gifts from the Wolf-Fatherseasonal event
Players can celebrate Mondstille from December 8 to December 31, receiving daily gifts from Lohner in Taal’s Horn Keep.
SteamDaily Rewards Featuring Premium Cosmetics and Chestsnew contentPlayers will be awarded with premium cosmetics, chests, and previously missed frames as part of the daily rewards.
Steam - 43 eventsFixed health loss when returning through the Skittergatebug fixSteamAdjusted Engineer's +1 penetrations talentbalance change
Now only applies for non-explosive weapon attacks.
SteamFixed explosion kills credit issuebug fixSteamRambling Ranger Cosmetics for Ranger Veterannew contentIncludes Ranger's Tattered Patch and Ranger's Wilds-Worn Garb.
SteamFixed first Lohner VO not playingaudioSteamTrimmed time in the circle before Olesya's nukebug fixSteamFixed teleport skip in Be'lakor Arenabug fixCheeky Battle Wizards could teleport to the portal early.
SteamFixed getting stuck placesbug fixSteamAdjusted Ranger's career skill soundaudioSound is now only played on use instead of every time the player enters invisibility.
SteamAdded lever to open crypt gate from insidebug fixSteamFixed potential soft locking of the cogwheel eventbug fixSteamFixed end event Sfx for clientsaudioSteamFixed hang ledgesbug fixSteamFixed ice blocks remaining after destructionbug fixSteamRelease of Trail of Treachery DLCdlc releaseFree DLC released for new players as part of the 7 Years of Tide celebration.
SteamProlonged delays between wavesbug fixTo allow the engine to count the enemies and not stack waves too much.
SteamFixed various level asset issues in the Chaos Wastesbug fixSteamFixed crash related to Iciclesbug fixSteamPrevented backtracking into wrong pathgameplaySteamReduced delay for incoming horde VOui uxSteamAbsent Friends Premium Cosmetics Collection Launchnew contentIntroduction of 10 new cosmetics, including hats and skins for each hero.
SteamFixed getting stuck at scaffoldingsbug fixSteamBurning Soul Cosmetics for Unchainednew contentIncludes Flame Within and Maven's Cindergarb Raiment.
SteamRemoved chaos specials from mid eventbug fixSteamRelentless Reiklander Cosmetics for Bounty Hunternew contentIncludes Candlelight Helm and Reikland Rover attire.
SteamFixed unreachable lootbug fixSteamTrail of Treachery FREE DLC live!dlc releaseMilestoneA Treacherous Adventure is a free new content update containing the first act out of a two-part adventure.
SteamNew Premium Cosmetics availableshop10 new cosmetics, one hat and one skin for each hero, available through Lohner's Emporium of Wonders.
SteamRemoved weird fallen tree blocking sleigh pathbug fixShould not affect the progression of the objective.
SteamFixed crash with Weave lobby browserbug fixSteamFixed ability cooldown timer UI issueui uxCooldown timer not disappearing when cooldown reached 0.
SteamFixed various crashesbug fixSteamFixed mid event wave adjustmentsbug fixAdded an additional wave to the 1st wave, but made it possible to turn off Wave#1 by pushing the Sleigh forward.
SteamNew FREE DLC Map 'Trail of Treachery'new contentMilestoneThe first map in a two-part adventure map pack available to all owners of Warhammer: Vermintide 2.
SteamFixed Grimoire spawning issuebug fixSteamWild Heath Warden Cosmetics for Shadenew contentIncludes Drakira’s Grin and Dreadguard’s Mantle.
SteamKnight of the Blazing Sun Cosmetics for Foot Knightnew contentIncludes Myrmidia's Gaze and Armour of the Blazing Sun.
Steam - 16 eventsFixed Rare Crash After Prologuebug fix
Resolved a crash that could occur after the Prologue in certain situations.
SteamVermintide 2 Free to Keep OfferotherVermintide 2 will be available for free from November 3rd-7th as part of a Free to Keep offer on Steam.
SteamDevoted Rejects DLC Free Downloaddlc releaseAll Vermintide 1 or 2 players who play Darktide will receive a free download of the Devoted Rejects DLC.
SteamFixed Health Loss at Skittergatebug fixPlayers no longer lose health when returning through the Skittergate.
SteamReduced Delay for Incoming Horde VOaudioSlightly reduced the delay until voiceover is played for an incoming horde.
Steam7 Years of Tide Celebrationseasonal eventActivities and updates throughout November to celebrate the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
SteamEngineer Talent Adjustmentbalance changeEngineer’s +1 penetrations talent now only applies for non-explosive weapon attacks.
SteamRanger's Career Skill Sound AdjustmentaudioThe activation sound is now played only on use instead of every time the player enters invisibility.
SteamFixed Ability Cooldown Timer UIui uxAbility cooldown timer now disappears when cooldown reaches 0.
SteamFixed Battle Wizard Teleport Skipbug fixCheeky Battle Wizards can no longer teleport to the portal early in the Be'lakor Arena.
SteamFixed Level Asset Issues in Chaos Wastesbug fixSteamA Trail of Treachery Content Updatenew contentMilestoneIntroducing a new mission where players escort a caravan to Tockstadt.
SteamTrail of Treachery DLC Free Updatedlc releaseA free update to Vermintide 2, titled Trail of Treachery, will be released.
Steam - 10 eventsKeybindings Updatebalance change
Keybindings can now be bound to up to two different buttons and cleared by right-clicking.
SteamGeheimnisnacht Event Liveseasonal eventGeheimnisnacht returns from October 26 to November 6, featuring new time-limited rewards and Double XP.
SteamSienna's Fire Trail Damage Fixbalance changeFixed an issue where Sienna's (Battle Wizard) 'Fire Trail' dealt more damage than intended.
SteamFixed Missing Cosmetics Issuebug fixResolved an issue where cosmetics would occasionally appear to be missing.
SteamFixed Bright Light Exposure Issuebug fixResolved an issue causing bright light exposure when multiple mutators were active.
SteamNew Time-Limited Rewardsnew contentEarn new unique rewards by completing themed quests during Geheimnisnacht.
SteamFixed Chaos Wastes Mission Modifiers Displaybug fixChaos Wastes mission modifiers should no longer display #NAME?.
SteamFixed Night Mode Lighting Issuebug fixFixed a lighting issue that could occur with night mode or the darkness mutator.
SteamPatch 4.7.3 RemasterperformancePatch 4.7.3 results in a larger download size but saves around 25 GB on disk after completion.
Steam - 5 eventsCrown of Purity Hat Rewardnew content
Participants and donors in the charity event will receive the Crown of Purity hat as a cosmetic reward.
SteamTournament Schedule AnnouncedgameplaySchedule for the Tier 1 to Tier 4 games has been set for September 3rd to 11th.
SteamTournament Format ChangesgameplayThe tournament will have 4 Tiers of play and will require the No Beastmen mod to be enabled/mandatory.
SteamCharity Event for IFAWotherAll proceeds from the tournament will go to The International Fund for Animal Welfare.
SteamOnslaught Tournament Series Returnsseasonal eventSign-up period for the Onslaught Tournament Series started on August 14, 2022, with various tiers and maps announced.
Steam - 4 eventsClass Balance Mod Introducednew content
A rebalance mod that brings extensive and fun changes to weapons, talents, and careers.
SteamVermintide Modded Community Tournament: Rebalanceseasonal eventA tournament featuring Class Balance mod with extensive changes to weapons, talents, and careers.
SteamTournament Prizes AnnouncedotherPrizes include premium cosmetics, t-shirts, portrait frames, and hoodies.
SteamTournament Difficulty Tiers AnnouncedgameplayThe tournament will feature three difficulty tiers: Cata1 DWONS, Cata3 DWONS, and Cata3 DWONS+.
Steam - 6 eventsNew Curses in Chaos Wastesnew content
Two new curses: Shadow Skulls and Shadows Totems that spawn enemies and skulls.
SteamIntroduction of Be'lakor in Chaos Wastesnew contentMilestoneBe'lakor will be a new presence in the Chaos Wastes, influencing levels during expeditions.
SteamShadow Lieutenants and Temple of Shadowsnew contentMilestonePlayers will face Shadow Lieutenants and can discover the Temple of Shadows by destroying Shadow Loci.
SteamNew Premium Cosmetics in Lohner's Emporiumnew contentNew Premium Cosmetics are now available for purchase in Lohner's Emporium of Wonders.
SteamBe'lakor Presence in Chaos Wastesnew contentMilestoneBe'lakor will be a new presence in the Chaos Wastes game mode, influencing levels during expeditions.
SteamNew Boons and Weapon Traitsnew contentMilestoneAddition of 31 new boons and 7 new weapon traits in Chaos Wastes.
Steam - 5 eventsOnslaught Tournament Series Year 3 Beginsseasonal event
The third year of the community-run Onslaught Tournament Series kicks off with sign-ups and scheduled events.
SteamPrize Pool for Tournament WinnersotherPrizes for each tier include VT2 tees, character cosmetic packs, Games Workshop gift cards, and more.
SteamUnlimited Attempts per MapgameplayTeams can now attempt each map an unlimited number of times within the three-hour timeframe, with point penalties after three tries.
SteamTournament Balance Mod RequirementgameplayAll participants must use the Tourney Balance mod, available via the tournament's Discord.
SteamChanges to Tournament TiersgameplaySignificant changes made to tournament tiers based on feedback: C1 removed, T3 prizes moved to T2, and new tier definitions established.
Steam - 43 eventsTroll axe damage through block fixedbalance change
No longer deals extra damage when hitting players through block.
SteamNon-melee attacks no longer proc 'Frenzy' Grudge Mark buffquality of lifeSteamFixed crash when completing a Weave with waiting playersbug fixSteamFixed Unchained's passive not exploding on overcharge pushbug fixSteamReverted Battle Wizard's fire trail damagebalance changeNow only applies smaller lasting dot from explosion, trail damage only when enemy stands in it.
SteamFixed text overflow in inventory talents pageui uxSteamFixed melee camera movement for Warrior Priest and Sister of the ThornaudioStill had movement when disabled.
SteamFixed Fortunes of War display in Steam Rich Presenceui uxSteamPlayer outlines disabled in 'photomode' with HUD hiddenquality of lifeSteamFixed sliders in settings menu displaying incorrect valuesui uxSteamMousewheel zoom sensitivity in 'photomode' adjustedquality of lifeLessened for ease of control.
SteamAll other staggers now override each otherbalance changeSteamCamera triggers 'photomode' when holding 'X' during emotequality of lifeSteamHandmaiden's dash into invisibility fixedbalance changeNo longer able to dash into invisibility permanently with 'Gift of Ladrielle'.
SteamFixed various unspecified crashesbug fixSteamCharacter SFX triggering fixed for client-side playersaudioSteamFixed shielded enemies keeping guard when knocked downbalance changeSteamReverted unintended changes to Chaos Wastes economyquality of lifeEconomy now back to familiar state.
SteamError dialog for failed cosmetic purchasesui uxSteamExplosion stagger now overrides all staggersbalance changeSteamFixed cursor issue when changing settings requiring restartui uxSteamFixed UI on upgrade shrines in Chaos Wastesui uxSteamShade's 'Shimmer Strike' no longer consumed by non-kill strikesbalance changeSteamFixed crash when dying under Cursing Grudge Marked bossbug fixSteamUnchained no longer dies instantly from max overcharge explosionbalance changeNow downed instead of dying.
SteamWarchief Grudge Mark spawn rate adjustedbalance changeNow spawns fewer enemies less frequently.
SteamPushes can override explosion staggersbalance changeSteamIncreased DoT damage for Battle Wizard's 'Famished Flames'balance changeSteamFixed crash when switching characters while emotingbug fixSteamFixed crosshair HUD visibility in 'Act on Instinct' mutatorui uxSteamFixed Twitch mode tab swapping issueui uxSteamFixed crash when salvaging unseen itemsbug fixSteamFixed UI alignment issue in map area selection menuui uxSteamSienna's DoTs now apply separatelybalance changeSteamEnemies no longer unstaggerable during climb animationbalance changeSteamPlayers can now stagger enemies as expectedbalance changeSteamChanging weapon illusions no longer equips same weapon in both slotsquality of lifeSteamPlayers no longer locked out of weapons when giving itemsquality of lifeSteam - 55 eventsFixed crash when changing hats on botsbug fixSteamRemoved AoE from Moonfire charged shots and reduced damage profilesbalance changeSteamStreamlined Weapon Upgrades UI featurenew content
Gives a detailed overview of your currently equipped weapon
SteamFixed various access violation crashesbug fixSteamFixed UI issue with overlapping textui uxSteamTweaked Grudge Marksbalance changeTweaked Shield Shatter and Illusionist marks for better gameplay balance.
SteamMoonfire Bow and Hagbane increased DoT damage on finesse hitsbalance changeSteamFixed crash when using emotes after host ends sessionbug fixSteamFixed crash when opening Twitch tab in mission select menubug fixSteamAdded inspect animations to crystals in Weavesquality of lifeSteamAdded Detailed UI for health and ammunition valuesnew contentSteamAdded Persistent Ammo Counternew contentAlways see your ammo stash, regardless of equipped ranged weapon
SteamWeapons with special attacks noted in item tooltipsui uxSteamReplaced old Grudge Mark buff icons with new onesui uxSteamQuality of Life Update Announcementquality of lifeMilestoneA Quality of Life update will go live on PC on March 15, featuring new Premium Cosmetics and features inspired by popular mods.
SteamFixed various issues with bots and player interactionsbug fixSteamFixed crash caused by holding more than intended number of booksbug fixSteamSaltzpyre Hats Preview Crashbug fixSome Saltzpyre hats can crash the game when previewed in Lohner's Emporium.
SteamAdded Manage Career Inventory featurenew contentManage other careers' inventories and abilities without switching careers
SteamTwitch Mode Returns with updated integrationnew contentUpdated Twitch integration to work with new Twitch APIs
SteamFixed crash caused by missing texturesbug fixSteamAdded togglable filters to Okri's Challengesnew contentSteamAdded missing icon for 'Frenzy' when gathering 10 stacksui uxSteamFixed various unspecified crashesbug fixSteamAdded new color-coding for subtitlesui uxSteamAdded Melee Camera Movement featurenew contentAllows reduction or removal of sways and movements during combat
SteamMerged into a single unified menu system for all players and platformsquality of lifeMilestoneSteamFixed crash when using Sister of the Thorn's 'Lingering Blackvenom'bug fixSteamFixed various level issues including floating items and respawn pointsbug fixSteamEnhanced Friendly Fire Crosshair / Hit Markernew contentShows a more differentiated hitmarker when damaging an ally
SteamFixed various issues with Chaos Wastes illusionsbug fixSteamFixed players not appearing in emote state for clients joining in progressbug fixSteamHat Equipping Crash Issuebug fixIdentified issue where various hats might crash the game when equipped through 'Manage Career Inventory'.
SteamAdded Equipped Items on Other Careers featurenew contentSee which items are equipped on careers other than the current one
SteamFixed Zealot getting Warrior Priest weapons in ranged slotbug fixSteamOkri's Challenges can now be claimed in bulknew contentSteamNew Grudge Marks Addednew contentMilestoneThree new Grudge Marks added: Frenzy, Cursed Aura, and Warchief.
SteamAdded Bot Prioritization featurenew contentSelect which careers should fill your party and in what order
SteamBattle Wizard's stronger DoTs now override weaker DoTsbalance changeSteamFixed damage indicator displaying when player damages themselvesui uxSteamFixed Stormfiend permanently shooting when staggeredbug fixSteamFixed various UI issues caused by minimizing the game windowui uxSteamFixed crash in Fortunes of War when a player died near end of roundbug fixSteamFixed crash at the end of Righteous Standbug fixSteamLowered damage output of Moonfire Bow DoTbalance changeSteamAdded Social Wheel Emotesnew contentTrigger character poses to flex and take pictures with friends
SteamFixed forging weave weapons causing inventory issuesui uxSteamCharged Hagbane attacks apply AoE poison on every bouncebalance changeSteamAdded new Grudge Marks: 'Frenzy', 'Cursed Aura', and 'Warchief'new contentSteamWitch Hunter Captain Hat Swap Crashbug fixWitch Hunter Captain crashes sometimes when swapping hats in regular inventory.
SteamFixed various issues with weapon illusions and descriptionsbug fixSteam - 6 eventsMolten Soul - Unchained Skinnew content
Ensorcelled raiment of a wizard determined to walk the weave of Aqshy.
SteamTemplar Herald - Foot Knight Skinnew contentArmour of a knight charged with carrying Sigmar's message.
SteamNew Premium Cosmetics for Heroesnew contentIntroducing 10 new cosmetics, including one hat and one skin for each hero.
SteamVaragza - Ranger Veteran Skinnew contentGarb of a dispossessed king, doomed to wander the Worlds Edge Mountain.
SteamElithis Pilgrimage - Witch Hunter Captain Skinnew contentVestments of a Witch Hunter determined to seek out heretics.
Steam - 15 eventsUnified UI Implementationquality of life
Merged into a single unified menu system for all players and platforms, improving user experience.
SteamBot Safety Trainingquality of lifeBots are less likely to hang from ledges when navigating levels.
SteamKill Confirm Crosshairquality of lifeIndicates when a killing blow is delivered, inspired by the 'Kill Confirm Crosshair' mod.
SteamPlayer Respawn Improvementsquality of lifeCaptured players will move forward in a level to avoid being left behind.
SteamManage Career Inventoryquality of lifeAllows management of other careers without switching, including access to talents and crafting.
SteamFriendly Fire Crosshair / Hit Markerquality of lifeShows a hit marker when damaging an ally, inspired by the 'Friendly Fire Indicator' mod.
SteamSpecial Attack Tooltips and Bindingquality of lifeWeapons with special attacks will have noted attacks in tooltips and a new keybind.
SteamMelee Camera Movement Optionsquality of lifeOptions to reduce or remove camera sway during combat, inspired by the 'No Wobble' mod.
SteamEquipped Items on Other Careersquality of lifeView equipped items on other careers via tooltips.
SteamDetailed UI for Health and Ammoquality of lifeNew option to add more details for health and ammunition values in the HUD, inspired by the 'Numeric UI' mod.
SteamStreamlined Weapon Upgrades UIquality of lifeNew window for weapon overview, properties, traits, and upgrades.
SteamBulk Claim for Okri's Challengesquality of lifePlayers can claim challenge rewards in bulk and filter challenges more easily.
SteamPersistent Ammo Counterquality of lifeDisplays ammo stash irrespective of equipped ranged weapon, inspired by the 'Persistent Ammo Counter' mod.
Steam - 2 eventsQuality of Life Update Announcementquality of life
A Quality of Life update inspired by popular mods will be released on PC on March 15, with a console release in April.
Steam4-Year Anniversary Celebrationseasonal eventAnniversary starts on March 8 and ends on March 21, featuring the celebratory level 'A Quiet Drink'.
Steam - 2 eventsScheduled Downtimes for Twitch Modegameplay
Twitch Mode will have scheduled downtimes on February 9, 14, 16, and 21, 2022, with a permanent shutdown on February 28, 2022.
SteamIntermittent Interruptions of Twitch ModegameplayThroughout February, there will be intermittent interruptions of Twitch Mode leading to a permanent shutdown on February 28, 2022.
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