Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Hotfix 1.12.3 - Patch Notes (6th July 2026)
The Skitarii class needs work. Fatshark's acknowledged the feedback and laid out a roadmap for fixes arriving next patch.
Hotfix 1.12.3 is rolling out now across all platforms, but don't expect fireworks. This is a small hotfix with one general fix, though Fatshark used the opportunity to be transparent about what's coming next for the Skitarii.
Since the Skitarii arrived on the Mourningstar, feedback has been loud enough that Fatshark's committing to meaningful changes. The Blitz Abilities need work on balance and usability, the melee weapons require stat scaling fixes, and the Mechanicus Power Sword is getting specific tweaks. The new Vanguard enemy is also being rebalanced. None of that arrives today, though. Fatshark's taking time to get it right, with the next patch landing just after summer break.
For now, you're getting a fix for missing auto-aim on Advanced Combat Doctrines when shooting sideways targets, plus a known issue flagged for the Chasm Station HL-16-11 mission where enemy navigation can go sideways. The real work on Skitarii viability comes next.
Full Patch Notes
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Hotfix 1.12.3 is now being rolled out on all platforms. It just has a small fix, but we would like to take the opportunity to quickly cover some feedback we have received since the release of the Skitarii Class.
Dev note:
Since the Omnissiah blessed the Mourningstar with the arrival of the Skitarii, we’ve been keenly listening to the feedback you have shared regarding them. We are currently looking at their Blitz Abilities , addressing the issues regarding balance, usability, and how they fit into the kit of the Skitarii.
We are also looking at the Skitarii Melee Weapons, and we are planning some fixes and changes to stat scaling and also a set of specific tweaks for the Mechanicus Power Sword.
Finally, we have heard your feedback on the new enemy, the Vanguard, and we are hard at work on tweaking and balance for them too.
We still need some time to get this right, so these fixes are coming in the next patch, that should be with you all just after summer break.
Hotfix 1.12.3 patch notes
General Fixes
- Fixed missing auto-aim on Advanced Combat Doctrines when shooting targets moving sideways.
Known Issues
- The initial section of the Chasm Station HL-16-11 mission has some navigational issues that might cause enemies to navigate unpredictably.
That’s all for today!
We’ll see you on the Mourningstar.
– The Darktide Team
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