Hello Hunters,

After gathering information and logs from you we have now released a patch to address the level and item reset issue. We hope that this will now be stable for all players and you will no longer experience any issues with it.

Here are the patch notes from today:

*Removed all steam cloud saving functionality
*Added full local saving functionality to the game
* We fixed the achievement 'Bloodbath' to trigger correctly once 25 players were harvested.

You can discuss the patch in this Thread: http://steamcommunity.com/app/322920/discussions/3/133257636770883959/

Thank you all very much for your patience and help!

Cheers,

Stefan

Hello Hunters,

we have worked on an additional patch to address 2 further issues:

- Fixes 'first time sync' of save game data. If you played on the patch version from earlier today your save game data will be reset to the data on our servers.
- The new launcher version fixes launcher lockups on close game, however you need to reset your settings.

Cheers,

Stefan

Hello Hunters,

A short while ago we mentioned that we were working on performance improvements for theHunter: Primal. Today I am happy to announce that we have released a patch that is going to permanently solve some of the issues players were reporting, such as disappearing inventory items and connection problems.

Here are the changes introduced in the patch:

- Implementation of local save with Steam cloud integration and removal of the server side saves.
- Save game data will be downloaded when the game is launched, meaning players will not lose equipment and/or items anymore.
- Offline support has been added to the game - an online connection will no longer be required to play theHunter: Primal, however, Steam will still need to be running in the background.
- The previous weight restriction has been removed from the inventory capacity.

If you should experience any issues when starting up the game the first time after the changes, please restart Steam as well as Primal and after that you should be able to play normally again. The same applies to spawning with an empty inventory.

EDIT: We have released a 2nd patch. You can find the patch notes in this Steam announcement: http://steamcommunity.com/games/322920/announcements/detail/248095310212678462

Cheers,

Stefan

Hi Primal hunters,

The patch with some long-awaited fixes is finally here! We are really sorry we kept you waiting, but it took us longer to find and solve the problems than we had expected. The patch notes are below. Let us know whether everything is back to normal for you.

Happy hunting!



Patch 2016100601

* Fixed server communication issues

* Fixed loot table issues with weapon and ammo.

Features

• Implemented missing sound for Utahraptors, T-Rex, T-Rex Primal, Triceratops and Velociraptors

Bug fixes

• Fixed issue with T-Rex Primal Achievements
  
• Fixed issue with T-Rex Primal Leaderboards
  
• Fixed issue with health bar not showing correct amount of health
  
• Fixed so Quetzalcoatlus change textures for variations
  
• Fixed so pilot sunglasses and black sunglasses uses the correct image
  
• Fixed issue with players blocking dinosaurs from reaching their target
  
• FIxed issue with map fragments not revealing new locations
  
• Fixed issue with map fragments saving data on the server
  
• Fixed issue with gui not working after tabbing out from full screen
  
• Fixed issue with player corpses switching clothes
  
• Fixed so nature locations uses the correct icons on the map

Changes

• Renamed the .308 “Rival” Handgun to .308 “Dueling” Handgun
  
• Added fade in for players spawning with drop pod
  
• Dino dropping now fades in so it doesn’t pop out from nowhere

Currently working on

• Scope flicker bug
  
• Other bugs

Discussion

Today we’re launching our first player survey to gather your feedback on the Queen Expansion and the game in general. It shouldn’t take you longer than 10 minutes. The survey will be open until 7th January noon.

We're looking forward to your replies!

EDIT: The survey is now closed and we are working through the results. Thanks to everyone who have filled it in!

Ahoy pioneers!

Have we got great news for you? Sure we have! A new, long awaited Primal expansion – the Queen. Following this release (read the details in the patch notes), we’ll be taking a stab at bugs and we’re also eager to hear your feedback on the present and future of theHunter: Primal, so a player survey is coming your way really soon.

And now… the Queen!

Face off against the brutal Queen of Primal Eden. Hunt down rare dinosaurs to pick up equipment that will aid you and, in a final showdown, go up against the toughest prey you’ll ever encounter.

The reasoning behind this release is to give players an ultimate trophy to strive for, and the spoils to make it worthwhile. By killing a Primal T-Rex you’ll be rewarded with weapons and equipment courtesy of the good guys at the Expansive Galaxies Corporation. These items are exclusive to the Pioneers that manage to slay the Primal T-Rex and will not be found in any chests on Primal Eden. Once you manage to get a weapon or piece of equipment it will be unlocked for you in the store for future purchases.

How do you get a shot at these goodies then? Well, every Gold Level Achievement T-Rex will drop a scent gland. Once this gland is equipped and placed in an open field that normally harbours T-Rexes, the Queen will come stomping into the scene looking for a fight. Be sure to be prepared once she appears because this is the toughest creature you’ll ever have to deal with.

Happy hunting!

Discussion

Features

* T-Rex Primal

• A T-Rex that is bigger and stronger than a normal T-Rex
• Improved AI that’s more aggressive and smooth
• Can only be “summoned” through the attractor
• Only one per server

* Beacon

• Placable item that let’s you respawn at its position
• Can only be one active at a time

* Attractor

• Placable item that attracts the T-Rex Primal

* Assault Rifle

• 5.56 assault rifle with full auto fire.

* Reverse Crossbow

• Crossbow with deadly accuracy
• Uses Crossbow Bolts for ammo

* Axe

• The bigger and badder version of the machete

* Rare dino loot

• Rare dinosaurs (including the T-Rex Primal) will drop loot and once acquired will then be unlocked in the store.

* Transparent background in pause and inventory menu

• Now lets you see what is happening in front of you while browsing your inventory or menus ingame.

Bug fixes

• Fixed bug with “Pushing it to the limit” achievement
• Fixed so death icons resets between sessions
• Fixed so Settlermate distance is reset between sessions
• Lava now correctly reports fire/heat damage

Improvements

• Moved punchthrough server to the cloud instead of self hosting. This should improve initial loading state and multiplayer

Discussion

Changes

* Localization Update (Hungarian added)

Features

• New rare texture variations for Triceratops, T-Rex and Utahraptor + achievements
  
• New uncommon texture variation for Quetzalcoatlus + achievement</li>

Changes

• Pathfinding in ruins is changed so dinos can get closer to the buildings

Bug fixes

• Crash fixes related to Quetzalcoatlus

Discussion