hotfix · April 30, 2025

Sker Ritual Hotfix 1.2.3 Addresses Enemy Balance And Boss Softlocks

Hotfix 1.2.3 reins in dangerous enemy attacks, fixes progression-breaking boss softlocks, and brings platform-specific fixes.

Wales Interactive released hotfix 1.2.3 for Sker Ritual across all platforms to tackle stability issues, progression blocks, and enemy tuning. The update follows the anniversary release and fixes several critical bugs that trapped players in loading loops or softlocked extra hidden objectives.

Enemy Adjustments and Combat Fixes

Abomination melee attack ranges are smaller, and Exploding Demon Lambs deal lower damage. Exploding Demon Lambs also take proper hits from projectiles and no longer trigger crashes during Hidden Objective boss fights. Melee attacks no longer interfere with gameplay triggers to block hits.

Objective and Progression Fixes

Extra Hidden Objectives no longer save prematurely as completed when leaving an active match. Escort tasks and teleporters in Sewers of the Dead now continue and reactivate properly. Boss fights in extra hidden objectives avoid stalls caused by required targets despawning to make room for other enemies.

Quality of Life and Interface Addons

The Post Match Summary screen displays a UI indicator when XP multipliers are active. An Auto-Reload setting lets players choose between automatic and manual reloading, while weapons with remaining magazine ammo reload properly when clips empty. Controller users can trigger the Vote to Start button.

Platform-Specific Fixes

Xbox players have fixes for startup crashes caused by licensing checks and incorrect saves on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. PlayStation 5 fixes a bright ice wall graphic in Deadly Lover's Fortress. PlayStation 4 gains a Host Region network setting.

Why this patch matters

Hotfix 1.2.3 provides necessary stability for co-op sessions and removes frustrating combat bugs.