Update Boosts Trophy Yields, Corrects Cheated Flags, and Notes Crossplay Timing

What changed#

Trophy acquisition has received attention following community feedback regarding low drop rates. The update increases trophy chances relative to the star level of defeated monsters. Additionally, pseudo-random drop mechanics will persist across player sessions rather than resetting, aiming for a fairer distribution of rare loot.

Significant corrections address item integrity. The “cheated” flag has been cleared on items and build components acquired in earlier versions. This resolves a bug from the initial release that incorrectly classified legitimately obtained gear as cheated. Related fixes ensure the Cheat Sword and Cheat Sledge are properly identified as cheats in previously overlooked scenarios. An exploit targeting the Forge of Potential has also been closed.

Performance adjustments prevent dedicated servers from consuming excessive CPU resources. Servers running on a machine where the client has v-sync enabled will no longer operate at an uncapped frame rate.

Usability tweaks include adjusted attachment points for sheathed weapons. On Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X, a fix addresses an issue where settings failed to persist between play sessions for certain users.

Crossplay compatibility faces a temporary limitation. There is a delay in releasing this update via the Mac App Store. Consequently, players on that platform cannot join sessions with users on other stores until the update arrives. Crossplay functionality will resume normally once the Mac App Store version is available.

Why it matters#

These changes directly tackle long-standing complaints about trophy scarcity, making it easier for survivors to gather materials needed for projects like bear rugs. The restoration of the cheated flag protects players from losing access to valid inventory due to a historical software defect, ensuring fair progression.

The performance fix optimizes resource usage for mixed setup environments, while the Xbox setting correction improves convenience. Mac App Store users must plan around the crossplay blackout period, as multiplayer coordination requires synchronized update availability across storefronts.

What to do next#

Apply the latest update to enjoy improved trophy drops and corrected item statuses. Mac App Store subscribers should monitor for the delayed release before attempting to play with friends on different platforms. Existing players can expect items that were wrongly flagged to regain their proper status automatically upon updating.