# Eternal Return 12.2a Hotfix

- Product: Eternal Return (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return)
- Vendor: Nimble Neuron
- Date: 2026-08-21
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/676255623445218196
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-21-12.2a-hotfix

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- **fixed** — Game should now launch normally
- **fixed** — Cobalt Protocol should now load properly
- **fixed** — Normal matches adjusted to include a more balanced amount of bots per game
- **fixed** — Purple Fog weather's foggy area and Fog Nest animation effects will now be correctly displayed
- **fixed** — Strong Winds weather's animation effects will now be correctly displayed
- **fixed** — Lucia: Targets marked with A Lady's Upbringing(P) Crystals will no longer gain vision unintendedly
- **fixed** — Lucia: Volley Fire!(W) Crystals will no longer be repeatedly applied every time the same target is hit

We will be rolling out the 12.2a Hotfix at 9:40 AM (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._
_*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build._
_*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status._

##### Bug Fixes

- The game should now launch normally.

- Cobalt Protocol should now load properly.

- Normal matches have been adjusted to include a more balanced amount of bots per game.

- Purple Fog weather’s foggy area and Fog Nest animation effects will now be correctly displayed.

- Strong Winds weather’s animation effects will now be correctly displayed.

- **Lucia:**

- Targets marked with A Lady's Upbringing(P) Crystals will no longer gain vision unintendedly.

- Volley Fire!(W) Crystals will no longer be repeatedly applied every time the same target is hit.