The Standoff 2 latest patch “0.30.1”, released in October 2024, brings a variety of enhancements, adjustments, and fixes that contribute to the ever-growing experience of this popular first-person shooter. The latest patch, which follows the significant content update 0.30.0, focuses primarily on addressing some minor but crucial issues that were reported by players, as well as refining certain features for smoother gameplay. Check out all the new content and changes that were made to the game with the latest update!

Starter Pass

The Starter Pass was added as a new event to help support the growth of both new and existing players. It is largely a part of a new “Invite a Friend” system that will gradually be released in the live version with future updates. This pass consists of amazing rewards such as new gun skins, weapons, and more. To progress on the levels of the pass, players will need to complete a set of missions. These missions are retroactive in nature, which means if you have completed the tasks beforehand, you will not need to re-do them again for the pass missions. If you have already done the missions, the rewards will be sent directly to your in-game inventory. If you would like to know about the various skins in the game, check out our guide detailing all the best skins in Standoff 2.

Map Optimizations and Adjustments

Patch 0.30.1 also brings several optimizations to the game’s various maps, ensuring smoother navigation and fewer performance issues. Key changes include:

Map Geometry Fixes: Certain maps had geometry bugs, such as invisible barriers or walls not properly rendering. These have been adjusted, which will improve player movement and shooting mechanics, as well as reduce frustrations in competitive gameplay.

Lighting Improvements: Lighting tweaks have been applied to several maps to increase visual clarity, especially in areas that were previously too dark or overly lit. These improvements ensure better visibility for players, providing a fairer and more balanced experience for everyone.

Weapon Balancing Adjustments 

Some weapon re-balancing has also been done with the latest patch, although it was never intended to be. The developers received heavy feedback from the community pertaining to performance of certain meta guns and have adjusted the stats of a few guns to ensure fair play without heavily altering the overall meta. Check out the changes below:

Assault Rifles: Minor adjustments have been made to the recoil patterns and accuracy of some of the more popular assault rifles. The goal is to make these weapons more viable in both long-range and mid-range combat without making them overpowered.

Sniper Rifles: Some players reported issues with the way sniper rifles handled, particularly with scope-in times and accuracy when quickly switching from another weapon. Patch 0.30.1 addresses these concerns by slightly adjusting the handling and response times of sniper rifles, allowing for a smoother transition between scoped and unscoped modes.

Melee Weapons: Some tweaks have been made to the hitboxes and animations of melee weapons, ensuring that close-combat strikes feel more responsive and aligned with the visual feedback.

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

One of the main priorities of patch 0.30.1 is to resolve multiple bugs that players had encountered in earlier versions. This includes fixing issues related to visual glitches, minor map-related bugs, and interaction problems with certain in-game mechanics. Some notable fixes include:

Hit Registration Issues: Previous updates saw complaints about hit registration not being consistent, where bullets would not register properly when hitting enemies. This has been a primary focus in 0.30.1, with improvements made to ensure that every shot fired is accurately tracked and registered.

Game Crashes and Freezes: Players with mid- to lower-end devices reported occasional crashes or freezes during matches. The patch brings optimization fixes that reduce the likelihood of these crashes, particularly in high-action situations.

UI Bugs: A number of visual bugs in the user interface, particularly in the inventory and settings menus, were reported by players. These have been smoothed out, providing a more seamless and visually cohesive experience.

Players can enjoy Standoff 2 even more on a bigger screen of their PC or Laptop, complete with your keyboard and mouse via BlueStacks!