Hotfix 1 status
The collected official Steam update says Hotfix 1 is live on all platforms, following the August 13, 2026 launch. It describes the patch as a response to early community reports and names improvements to AMD GPU stability, server stability and availability, the Server Browser and PlayStation 5 audio. Use the live official post for any later revision.
This is a post-launch update, not a new release date. The release page keeps August 13 as the launch date, while this page records the fixes and behavior changes described by the Hotfix 1 post. Separating those records prevents an update note from being mistaken for a new build announcement.
AMD GPU stability
The official update says further stability improvements were implemented for players using AMD GPUs. That is a confirmed target of the hotfix, but it is not a guarantee that every AMD system will have identical results. Driver version, hardware and later patches can still affect a player’s experience.
If you are troubleshooting a crash, start with the current official update and the current Steam requirements before applying a community workaround. The supplied performance material includes reports and tests from different hardware, so it is not used here to promise a fixed solution. The hotfix page reports what the update addressed.
Server Browser improvements
The official Hotfix 1 notes say the Server Browser refreshes automatically more frequently to reflect available slots. Full servers are hidden from the default list but can still be found by changing filters. The algorithm also prioritises low-ping servers with 80 or fewer players to help players find available space.
These are the specific browser changes recorded by the official post. They do not promise that every server will be joinable or that the list cannot change between refreshes. If the live browser behaves differently after a later patch, the newer official note takes priority.
Other confirmed fix areas
The official update also covers server stability and availability and audio issues affecting PlayStation 5 players. The supplied PC material records additional server-crash fixes associated with broadcasting through RCON and using NVA Tunnels. Those details belong to the update context, not to an invented general troubleshooting recipe.
A player should first confirm the game has the current update, then compare the observed issue with the official note. Do not assume every audio, crash or connection report has the same cause. The source supports the fix area, while individual diagnosis still depends on the live system.
What comes next
The official launch thread dated August 18, 2026 presents Patch 1.2 as upcoming and says the preview currently includes more than 500 individual bug fixes and improvements across areas such as stability, maps, vehicles and UI or HUD. The preview does not give a confirmed release date.
This announcement is not a claim that Patch 1.2 is live. Keep Hotfix 1, which is confirmed live, separate from Patch 1.2, which was announced as upcoming until a later official release note changes that status.
What Hotfix 1 does not confirm
Hotfix 1 does not provide a reliable current player count, a complete performance guarantee or a promise that every launch issue is solved. The official post says it is a first step and that more patches were being worked on. This page therefore avoids declaring the technical state “fixed” in a broad sense.
For current status, follow the official Steam news and developer communication. Keep old beta settings guides, community complaints and stale workaround posts separate from the live update. A dated patch note is the right source for what Hotfix 1 targeted.