The Indus Battle Royale Winter Hunt season patch notes are here, following the season's launch. The developers have shared the details about the new features and enhancements added to the game. This update brought new shields and critical gameplay fixes to improve player experience.In this article, we will take a look at the patch notes and learn about the modifications in Indus Battle Royale.Indus Battle Royale Winter Hunt season: New shields View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIndus Battle Royale Winter Hunt season is packed with exciting new features and essential improvements that enhance the gaming experience. One of the standout additions is the introduction of two new shield types: Snap Shields and Burst Shields.The Snap Shield allows players to quickly deploy a protective barrier perfect for ambush situations. On the other hand, the Burst Shield offers a temporary but powerful defense against incoming fire, enabling players to regroup or push forward strategically.Also read: Indus International Tournament 2025: Everything you need to knowIndus Battle Royale Winter Hunt season: New fixesIn addition to new gear, the update includes significant gameplay fixes. Players will notice improved responsiveness while aiming towards their opponents. The movement mechanics have also been refined, allowing for smoother navigation across the diverse terrains of Virlok.Below is a list of all the improvements and fixes introduced in the latest season:Aim shooting responsivenessAcceleration and deceleration from strafe to sprint in player movementReduced aim assistRecoil updatesNew muzzle flash sprite that doesn't block or intercept the crosshairUpdated crosshairImproved the hitmarker animationImproved the damage number animationReduced ADS timer for all weapons including all levels of stock attachment, read changelog for full detailsReduced deploy timer for all weapons, read changelog for full detailsUpdated the explosion VFX for GrenadesUpdated spatial audioDefault Shield Bar is 25%Changed all weapon damages to rebalance for Shields, read the changelog for full detailsChanged headshot multipliers for some cases, read the changelog for full detailsAdded Blue Shield and Purple Shield to Loot DistributionBlue Shield max cap is 70% and refills 25% in one usePurple Shield max cap is 100% and refills 100% in one useBlue Shield is a common loot item while Purple Shield is a rare loot itemNetwork Reconnection FixesNetwork Lag/Jitter fixesFloating Loot box fixFloating Vehicle FixMultiple other bug fixesKnown Issues: Missing shadows for character and bikeMissing floor proxy seen while diving at the center of shrine and JarnaBurnt white texture on 'vivid' Graphics profile.Shield damage vfx appearing on every spectate switchBroken light shadows in Lobby inside the tunnelAlso read: Indus Battle Royale Ranked: Everything you need to knowIndus Battle Royale Winter Hunt season: New Battle PassThe Indus Battle Royale Winter Hunt season has also introduced a fresh Battle Pass replacing the previous Nuclear Diwali Battle Pass. The new pass is filled with exclusive rewards, challenges, and cosmetics that encourage players to dive back into the action.Also read: All weapons in Indus Battle RoyaleThe world of Indus is getting bigger and it is clear from the patch notes that the developers are focused on bringing new content to millions of gamers. With the latest enhancements, the Winter Hunt season promises thrilling gameplay and new strategies for Mythwalkers.