Hotfix 1 is live on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The final official list confirms further AMD GPU stability improvements, more official servers, server stability work, a faster and more useful server browser, fixes for two identified server-crash triggers, and a PlayStation 5 audio-cutout repair. Team17 calls this the first step rather than a complete launch fix. Robotic proximity voice, directional audio and other tracked issues have not been marked resolved by these notes.
Hotfix 1 status and original release time
| Region | Scheduled time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| US Pacific | 3:00 a.m. PDT | August 16 |
| US Eastern | 6:00 a.m. EDT | August 16 |
| United Kingdom | 11:00 a.m. BST | August 16 |
| Central Europe | 12:00 p.m. CEST | August 16 |
| China | 6:00 p.m. CST | August 16 |
| Japan | 7:00 p.m. JST | August 16 |
The update went live on all platforms on August 16. Team17 had allowed server owners to move to the new build 30 minutes before the public rollout. The table remains useful for players checking when the launch happened in their region, but there is no longer a reason to wait for the scheduled window: your platform should now offer Hotfix 1.
Complete official Hotfix 1 fix list
- AMD GPU stability: further stability improvements were implemented for AMD GPU users.
- Additional official servers: the rollout continues across all regions to increase availability.
- Server stability: further server-side stability fixes were implemented.
- Server browser: automatic refreshes are more frequent, full servers are hidden by default, and the ranking algorithm prioritises low-ping servers with 80 or fewer players.
- Specific server crashes: crashes caused by broadcasting a message through RCON or using NVA tunnels were fixed.
- PlayStation 5 audio: the issue that could make audio cut out for a period of time was resolved.
Server stability and the server browser
The official 24-hour update describes more frequent automatic server-list refreshes, full servers hidden from the default list, and an algorithm that prioritises low-ping servers with 80 or fewer players. Full servers can still be shown by changing the filters. The same update says crashes triggered by some RCON broadcasts and NVA tunnels were identified and fixed.
AMD GPU stability
The developers implemented further stability improvements for AMD GPU users. The earlier launch thread explained that internal fixes and launch parameters had reduced crashes for some affected players. The final note still uses the careful phrase “further stability improvements”; it does not claim that every AMD crash, Windows driver conflict or machine-specific fault has been eliminated.
Extended PS5 audio cut-outs
Hotfix 1 resolves the PlayStation 5 issue where game audio could disappear for a period of time. This confirmed repair is platform-specific and should not be confused with every audio or voice-chat complaint.
What is not confirmed as fixed
- Robotic proximity voice: the launch team says this is caused by EOS and remains work with its partners.
- Directional audio and other VOIP reports: these are listed among issues under investigation, without a Hotfix 1 resolution promise.
- Every AMD crash: the announcement promises further stability improvements, not universal elimination of all driver or system-specific crashes.
- Tutorial, visual-quality, keybind, settings and HUD reports: the launch team said it was investigating these reports, but the final Hotfix 1 list does not mark them fixed.
- Other launch problems: Team17 says more patches are being worked on for the coming weeks, without assigning every tracked issue to a date.
What players and server owners should do
- Check that your platform has downloaded Hotfix 1 before troubleshooting an issue covered by the notes.
- If a server reports a version mismatch, confirm that both the client and server are on the new build.
- Re-test the exact problem after updating instead of assuming all launch issues share one cause.
- For unresolved crashes, bugs or technical issues, use the Team17 Help Centre or the official support channels named in the launch thread.
Bottom line
Hotfix 1 is a focused live launch repair, not the end of post-launch support. Its clearest benefits are easier server discovery, more server capacity and stability, additional AMD safeguards and a PS5 audio-dropout fix. Players searching for a robotic voice-chat fix, universal crash cure or complete audio overhaul should wait for a specific confirmation rather than treating one platform's audio fix as a cure for every symptom.