If you've been tearing through Purgatory wondering how your carnage compares to the rest of the world, Saber Interactive just gave you the answer. The headline feature of this hotfix is the addition of Leaderboards accessible directly from the Lobby. These are platform-specific, meaning PlayStation 5 players compete against other PS5 users, and the same applies to PC and Xbox Series X|S. You can now track scores per location, giving score-chasers a reason to revisit cleared areas.
Quality of Life Improvements
Beyond the scoreboard, the developers have tuned the audio experience. A common complaint in high-octane shooters is the repetition of voice lines during combat. This hotfix specifically reduces the frequency of in-mission voice lines. This should make long farming sessions or difficult attempts much less grating on the ears.
Control sensitivity also saw a pass. The communication wheel navigation sensitivity has been reduced, which should prevent those accidental callouts when you're trying to coordinate with a co-op partner in the heat of battle.
What bugs were fixed in Painkiller Hotfix #1?
Stability is the other major pillar of this update. Several critical crashes have been resolved, ensuring your run doesn't end because of a software error rather than a demon. Specific gameplay fixes include:
- Boss Mechanics: Issues with "Orion of the Bloodswarm" have been addressed, likely fixing soft-locks or exploit behaviors.
- Enemy Spawns & Collision: General fixes to prevent enemies from getting stuck or spawning incorrectly.
- Progression: Rewards earned in Offline Mode now count correctly, and achievements that weren't popping should trigger as intended.
- Localization: Fixed translation errors in the Prologue.
This update is available now across all platforms. If your game hasn't updated automatically, check for updates manually to ensure you can access the new leaderboard features.