V Rising’s Hot Fix 12 Will Address a Rare Castle Ownership Exploit
Stunlock Studios said the multiplayer issue can create mismatched player permissions under certain conditions.

V Rising Hot Fix 12 will add a server-side check aimed at preventing a rare multiplayer exploit involving castle ownership permissions. Stunlock Studios outlined the change in the game’s Steam announcement.
The issue can cause player permissions to become mismatched in certain multiplayer situations. The upcoming fix is focused on keeping castle ownership rules consistent and preventing the exploit from disrupting play.
Players who run into problems after the patch can check the known bugs and fixes guide or submit a report through the V Rising bug tracker. Stunlock Studios also reminded server owners to back up their saves regularly, with instructions available in the server save backup guide.
V Rising 1.1 Hot Fix 12 Patch Notes
The hotfix has one listed gameplay protection. It adds a server check that targets mismatched permissions tied to castle ownership in multiplayer.
General
- Added an additional server-side check to prevent mismatched player permissions in castle ownership.
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