# PlanetSide 2 October 8th, 2025 - PC Hotfix

- Product: PlanetSide 2 (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/planetside-2)
- Vendor: Rogue Planet Games
- Date: 2025-10-07
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/218230/view/532111897154027523
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/planetside-2/releases/2025-10-07-october-8th-2025-pc-hotfix

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- **fixed** — Fixed a server error on Osprey that impacted the Nanite of Living Dead event
- **changed** — Extended the Nanite of Living Dead event across all servers until November 11th, 2025
- **added** — Scheduled a Double XP event from October 10th to October 13th, 2025
- **added** — Made Toxic Exhaust visual effects purchasable for the Vanguard and Prowler
- **fixed** — Corrected the description display for Vanguard Toxic Exhaust after a localization error
- **changed** — Updated NPCs in Sanctuary with Halloween-themed cosmetics
- **added** — Returned seasonal cosmetic gear including Plague Doctor set and Skull Bandana to the Depot
- **added** — Made the Members Only Directive Bundle visible as a preview to non-members

All servers will be down for a scheduled maintenance starting at 6AM PDT. / 3PM CEST. tomorrow 10/8. The estimated downtime may be up to 3 hours.

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##### Bug Fixes

- **Osprey Server Halloween Event Issue Resolved**
A server error on **Osprey** that impacted the _Nanite of Living Dead_ event was identified and fixed during yesterday's maintenance and will be fully patched tomorrow. The event will be fully playable on that server. We will continue monitoring sever performance.

- **Event Extension for All Servers**
As compensation, the _Nanite of Living Dead_ event has been **extended across all servers** until **November 11th, 2025**.

- **Double XP Weekend Scheduled**
A **Double XP** event will run from:
**October 10th – October 13th, 2025 (00:00 server time)**

- **Toxic Exhaust VFX Now Available**
The **Toxic Exhaust** visual effects are now **purchasable** for both the **Vanguard** and **Prowler**.

- **Localization Fix**
The **Vanguard Toxic Exhaust** now displays the **correct description** after a localization error was corrected.

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##### Improvements

- **Sanctuary Halloween Update**
**More NPCs** in Sanctuary have been updated with **Halloween-themed cosmetics** to enhance seasonal atmosphere.

- **Returning Seasonal Gear**
The following cosmetic gear is back in the Depot:

- _Plague Doctor_ set

- _Skull Bandana_

- **NEW! Directive Bundle Preview for Non-Members**
The **Members Only Directive Bundle** is now **visible as a preview** to non-members.