Released in June 2022, represented a pivotal turning point for Flying Wild Hog’s first-person shooter. While the base game was praised for its breakneck speed and "Doom Eternal-style" arena combat, early players felt it lacked the longevity of its predecessors. Update 1.05 addressed these concerns by introducing high-stakes replayability and critical balancing. The Return of Mastery: New Game Plus
Beyond new content, v1.05 focused on "Hardcore" balance. The update sought to move the game away from "infinite" resources toward a model that requires combat mastery: SHADOW WARRIOR 3 v1.05(2022)
Punishing mode with strict resource management and higher enemy HP. Released in June 2022, represented a pivotal turning
The Sidekick pistols received buffs to damage and accuracy to make them viable alongside the Riot Gun , which saw its effective range decreased. The Katana’s elemental attacks were also reworked to encourage the use of fire over the previously overpowered ice effects. The Return of Mastery: New Game Plus Beyond