ICARUS Hotfix Version: 2.4.1 Homestead Notes (Feb 27, 2026)
ICARUS hotfix 2.4.1 is a small but targeted patch for Homestead players who found their newly tamed wolves locked out of the update's new phenotype options.
Small patch, specific problem. ICARUS hotfix 2.4.1 landed on February 27, 2026, and it exists for one reason: the Homestead update introduced new phenotypes for tamed wolves, and a bug was quietly blocking players from actually selecting them.
If you tamed a wolf after the Homestead update dropped and wondered why the new coat options weren't showing up, this is your fix. Newly tamed wolves will now correctly surface the new phenotypes during selection. Wolves you already have in your camp may need a fresh tame to take advantage of the new looks.
It's a narrow fix, but wolf companions are a real part of how players engage with ICARUS's survival loop, so leaving that feature broken wasn't an option.
Contains the Following Fixes
- Fixed an issue which was preventing the new phenotypes of tamed wolves from being selected, this has now been correct and newly tamed wolves can now select the new phenotypes
The full patch notes are available from the game's official channels.
Stay on top of every update — find all the latest patch notes and gaming news at XP Gained. Join our Discord for live patch note alerts and discussion.
Written by
Nathan LeesGaming journalist and founder of XP Gained. Covering patch notes, breaking news, and updates across 160+ games.
Related Posts
Icarus Week 244 Update - In-World Fish Patch Notes (6th August 2026)
Week 244 brings the waters of Icarus alive with 70 unique fish species that now spawn according to their fishing locations, a new Carbon Fishing Rod, and a stable Dedicated Server Browser.
ICARUS Hotfix 3.0.21 DangerousHorizons Patch Notes (1st August 2026)
A day after DangerousHorizons launched, Rocketwerkz has issued hotfix 3.0.21 to unblock nine missions where objectives would not trigger or creatures failed to spawn.
Icarus Week 243 Update - Livewire Revamp Patch Notes (30th July 2026)
The Olympus Operation Update continues with a substantial redesign of Livewire, Icarus's earliest combat mission. Alongside that, a critical fix addresses missing mission rewards and several creature behaviour issues.