Devil Hunter Update (June 2026) All Patch Notes & Changes

Devil Hunter Roblox has received four major updates in 2026, with Update 1 Phase 1 (January 18, 2026) introducing ranked competitive modes, Violence Fiend and Gun Fiend characters, plus extensive mobile and console improvements. The most recent balance overhaul (January 12, 2026) fundamentally changed combat mechanics with increased parry stun duration and comprehensive weapon adjustments. This guide covers all patch notes, active codes, and official resources to help you master every change in this Chainsaw Man-inspired Roblox experience.

Quick Update Summary

Update	Date	Key Features	Impact Level
Update 1 Phase 1	Jan 18, 2026	Ranked modes, New Fiends, Mobile improvements	High
Major Balance Update	Jan 12, 2026	Parry system overhaul, Weapon balance	High
Bug Fixes & Mobile	Jan 9, 2026	Mobile fixes, Contract improvements	Medium
Polishing Fixes	Jan 8, 2026	Bug fixes, New codes	Medium

Complete Update History and Patch Notes 2026

Update 1 Phase 1 – Ranked, New Fiends, Mobile & Console Improvements (January 18, 2026)

Ranked Competitive System

The most significant addition was the comprehensive ranked system, transforming Devil Hunter into a competitive PvP experience:

• Game Modes: 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 competitive matches
• Reward Structure: Loot boxes, yen, and exclusive titles for top performers
• Monthly Championships: Top 10 players receive special titles and bonus rewards
• Ranked Queue: Fixed initial black screen issues for smooth matchmaking

New Playable Fiends

Violence Fiend [RARE] A melee-focused character with fist-based blunt damage and the unique Gang Violence mechanic:

• M1 Attacks: Unique combo system with forward momentum and running variants
• Critical Attack (Uppercut): Launches enemies and marks them for Rush attacks
• Rampage: Super armor charge with knockback punch, enhanced during Gang Violence
• M2: Pummel: Three-hit grab combo ending with launch, picks up downed enemies
• Brutalize: Grab-leap-slam creating AOE shockwave with auto-rush to nearby enemies
• M2: Gang Violence: Ultimate transformation increasing size, speed, damage, defense, and max HP while draining Rage
• Beatdown: Two-hit lunge with backstab cooldown reset
• M2: Seismic Toss: Grab-spin-hurl combo with ground impact

Gun Fiend [EPIC] A ranged specialist with ricochet projectiles and Overcharged skill variants:

• M1: Single ricochet shot, hold M2+M1 for 3-round burst, both apply Death Mark
• Death Mark System: Marked enemies become targetable for Critical execution attacks
• Critical: 5-round homing burst, hold M2 for single beam sniper, Overcharged version adds guardbreak
• Assault Rifle: 2-round homing burst, Overcharged variant fires 3 larger rounds
• M2: Aerial Assault: Jump and rain 6 bullet volleys with ground explosions
• Bullet Hell: 360-degree spin firing 18 projectiles with HyperArmor, clears stuns
• M2: Bullet Rain: Artillery barrage creating persistent damage zones
• Hardscope: Charged guardbreak shot with Super Armor and ricochet, Overcharged adds knockback

New Greatsword Abilities (4 Total)

• Skycrusher: Leap skyward then crash down with ground-shattering impact
• Bisection: Two elegant clean sweeps with large range and air-lift mechanics
• Perfect Kill: Two-handed bisection with slow windup but fast execution
• Beheader: One-handed downward thrust with fast, short windup

New Fiend Abilities (5 Total)

• Running Downslam: Super armor sprint into two consecutive slams with knockback
• Lotus: Grab into 5 rapid kicks ending with AOE shockwave, picks up grounded enemies
• Piledriver: Grab-leap-headfirst slam with AOE damage, missed grab triggers kick
• Crusher: Grab into overhead throw with ragdoll, missed grab performs two-stage kick
• Double Punch: Two-punch combo with Rush marking and knockback, feintable for grab bonus

Contract System Enhancements

• Dynamic UI: Contract Skill UI (Z/X/C) now shows variant names when triggered
• Octopus Contract: Complete dynamic questline with Base Skill, Block Variant, and Evolved Variant
• Shark Contract: Dynamic questline with Base Skill and M2 Variant (includes two skills)

Mobile Platform Improvements

Extensive mobile enhancements included:

• Hotbar Skills: Can use skills directly from hotbar
• Contract Skills: Z, X, C buttons for contract abilities
• Contextual Buttons: Only appear when close enough to interact
• M2 Variant Button: Triggers move variants
• Target Lock On: Auto-switching when damaged
• Inventory Access: Dedicated button for editing inventory/skills/equipment
• Jump Button: For parkour and Angel Glide mechanics
• Button Management: Edit mode saves positions, updated visual appearance

Console Platform Updates

Console improvements featured:

• Target Locking: New targeting system
• Wall Running: Fixed existing issues
• Key Binding: Can now customize controls
• Dual Keypress Support: Enhanced input options
• L3 + R3: Toggle target lock (when enabled in settings)
• L2 + R2: Menu opening functionality

Additional Features

• Weapon Information: Added Scaled Damage and Critical Damage to weapon info (hover over inventory items)
• Action Panel: More options including Emotes and Settings
• Performance: Load optimization improvements
• Audio: Fixed duplicate menu music issue
• New Code: 600KMEMBERS (new servers only, no shutdown required)

Major Balance Update – Parry, Weapons & Skills Overhaul (January 12, 2026)

Parry System Revolution

The combat system received fundamental changes:

• Increased Parry Stun Duration: Longer stun windows for successful parries
• Attack Cancellations: Multiple weapon attacks now cancel when parried:
  • Razorfang critical attacks
  • Triple Stab
  • AK-47
  • Uzi
  • Cross Punisher

Devil Ability Adjustments

Comprehensive changes to Devil contracts:

• Curse Devil: Added 0.5s global cooldown on proc attempts, 60s cooldown on crucify
• Zombie Devil: Fixed multiple zombie spawning, zombies now deal damage, prevented epic+ zombies and bosses
• Tomato Devil: Added 10s seed cooldown after reviving, seeds despawn at 150+ studs, improved grab animation/hitbox sync
• Angel Devil: Increased dagger crit cooldown to 8s minimum
• Ghost Devil: Added 1 hour cooldown on death variant
• Future Devil: Auto-dodges halt after 45 seconds, counter activation speed increased by 1.35x
• Leech Devil: Damage reduction nerf

Weapon Balance Changes

Extensive weapon adjustments affected combat meta:

• Greatsword: Critical attack now has HyperArmor during active phase, increased M1 stun
• Razorfang: Increased critical attack endlag
• Katana: Decreased swing speed
• Yukimura: Decreased swing speed
• Axe: Decreased swing speed
• Murasama: Reduced critical windup time
• Dagger: Decreased critical range
• Scissors: Increased critical damage

Skill System Overhaul

Major changes to skill mechanics with posture damage system:

• Kasuka’s Fangs: Added posture damage (6 points)
• Beast’s Stride: HyperArmor during second hit, 0.35s endlag on whiff, can turn during second part
• Triple Stab: Cancelled on parry, added posture damage (4), 0.35s endlag on whiff, decreased range, increased windup
• Fang Rondo: Posture damage to first hits (5) and final hit (6), 0.35s endlag on miss, increased windup, decreased heavy damage
• Viper’s Dash: Added posture damage (6), 0.35s endlag on whiff, removed endlag on hit, decreased range, narrowed hitbox
• Assassin’s Step: Added 0.3s endlag when blocked, increased posture damage
• Viper’s Fury: Added 0.35s endlag on whiff
• Whirlwind Slash: Added posture damage (5), 0.35s endlag on whiff, fixed hitbox issues
• Thousand Stabs: Posture damage to stabs (4) and final hit (6), 0.35s endlag on whiff, reduced hitbox
• Shoulder Charge: Added posture damage (6), 0.35s endlag on whiff, slowed blade swings (0.15-0.25s)

Bug Fixes and Quality of Life

• Windbreaker Slash: Fixed consistency bug
• Skyscraper: Reduced ragdoll effect on uplift
• Skybreaker: Reduced windup time
• Crimson Coil: Added windup to first part
• Spinning Kick: No longer hits ragdolled targets
• Punk Hazard: Removed follow-up attack
• Bite Mechanics: Reduced endlag, earlier hit detection, active hitbox
• Economy: Increased soul gain from healthpacks/kills
• Movement: Nerfed wall running in combat
• Inventory: Can now buy infinite slots and scroll through them
• General: Fixed exploits, crashing bugs, Sealed Fang M1 issues, item dropping problems, phone functionality, mobile skate issues

New Code

• FREESLOT: Free slot (available until January 17 update)

Future Content Tease

The update included a major announcement about upcoming content:

• January 17 Update: Huge update planned with new weapons, missing criticals, fiend additions, contracts, and World Events
• Legendary Weapons: Multiple new legendary weapons coming

Bug Fixes & Mobile Improvements (January 9, 2026)

Character and Contract Fixes

• Katana Man: Added healing cooldown, cutscene only shows first time while alive
• Curse Devil Quest: Made repeatable (similar fix as Bat Devil)
• Ghost Devil: Now uses favor system properly, 1 hour cooldown for knocked variant
• Snake Devil: Now kills devil before storing, preventing quest bugs

Mobile Platform Updates

• Dialogue Interaction: Re-enabled mobile button dialogue support
• Ghost Devil: Fixed multiple spawning from knocked variant (new servers only)
• General Interaction: Fixed mobile interaction with dialogue and prompts

Quest System Improvements

• Kintoki Starter Quest: Fixed completion bugs and similar quest issues
• NPC Interaction: Added highlight visual on talkable NPCs

UI and Interface Fixes

• Pawn Shop: UI now closes when pressing X button
• Player List: Clicking arrow toggles and keeps list open
• Visual Issues: Fixed some Yakuza Players/NPCs appearing naked

Mechanic Adjustments

• Technique: Now reduces cooldowns and increases grab move range (like ghost contract)
• Resistance: New addition reduces contract damage
• Contract Loss: Lose contract if favor is too low

Performance Improvements

• Load Times: Optimized for lower-end devices
• Joining Issues: Fixed consistent inability to join servers

New Code

• 100KLIKES: 2x Fiend Reroll, 2x Clan Reroll, Haircolor Reroll

More Polishing Fixes & New Codes (January 8, 2026)

Devil Contract Improvements

• Bat Devil: Fixed hitbox for consistent hitting, can fight again after denying or losing contract
• Slide Mechanics: Now based on current momentum, slide jump also momentum-based, can slide while falling to ground if close enough

Bug Fixes

• Snake Devil: Fixed incorrect identification as Shark Devil
• Mobile Players: Can now interact with dialogue and prompts properly
• Quest System: Fixed Kintoki starter quest and similar completion bugs

Interface Enhancements

• NPC Interaction: Added highlight visual on talkable NPCs
• Pawn Shop: UI closes when pressing X button
• Player List: Arrow click toggles and maintains open state
• Visual Fixes: Resolved naked Yakuza Players/NPCs issue

System Adjustments

• Technique: Reduces cooldowns and increases grab move range
• Resistance: New mechanic reduces contract damage
• Contract Management: Lose contract if favor is too low

Performance Optimizations

• Load Times: Improved for lower-end devices
• Server Joining: Fixed consistent joining failures

New Codes

• ILOVEROBLOX: 1 Fiend Reroll, 1 Clan Reroll, 15,000 Yen

Active Devil Hunter Codes June 2026

Latest Working Codes (Updated June 2026)

Code	Rewards	Status
SORRYFORTHEDELAY	Mystery Rewards	✅ Active
POWEREDBYMELO	Mystery Rewards	✅ Active
UPDATE01	Mystery Rewards	✅ Active
SORRYFORBUGSPT2	Mystery Rewards	✅ Active
SORRYFORBUGS	Mystery Rewards	✅ Active
600KMEMBERS	2 Fiend Rerolls, 2 Clan Rerolls, 1 Hair Color Reroll	✅ Active
FREESLOT	Free Inventory Slot	✅ Active
100KLIKES	2 Fiend Rerolls, 2 Clan Rerolls, 1 Hair Color Reroll	✅ Active
FPS	2 Fiend Rerolls, 2 Clan Rerolls	✅ Active
ILOVEROBLOX	1 Fiend Reroll, 1 Clan Reroll, 15,000 Yen	✅ Active
SHUTDOWNSORRY	1 Skill Point Reset, 25,000 Yen	✅ Active
75KLIKES	1 Fiend Reroll, 1 Clan Reroll, 200,000 Yen	✅ Active
50KLIKES	1 Fiend Reroll, 1 Clan Reroll, 1 Skill Point Reset	✅ Active
10KLIKES	1 Fiend Reroll, 1 Clan Reroll, 25,000 Yen	✅ Active
20KLIKES	1 Fiend Reroll, 1 Clan Reroll, 1 Skill Point Reset, 50,000 Yen	✅ Active
RELEASE2026	1 Fiend Reroll, 1 Clan Reroll, 35,000 Yen	✅ Active
MELO150K	1 Fiend Reroll, 1 Clan Reroll, 1 Skill Point Reset, 75,000 Yen	✅ Active

How to Redeem Codes?

1. Join the Devil Hunter May Cry Roblox Community
2. Launch Devil Hunter on Roblox
3. Complete the tutorial to unlock the phone (speak to the six Division Captains)
4. Press the N key to bring up your phone
5. Choose the Codes app on the phone
6. Type or paste a working code into the gray box and press Enter

Official Resources and Community Links

Essential Official Channels

• Official Discord Server: Join for real-time code announcements, community trading channels, LFG (Looking for Group), bug reports, developer updates, and fan art
• Official Trello Board: Comprehensive game information including contracts list with drop rates, all fiends and abilities, weapon stats and crafting recipes, map locations and NPCs, upcoming features roadmap, and known bugs/fixes
• Official Website: Primary source for patch notes and update announcements
• Roblox Game Page: Favorite the game to receive update notifications
• Official YouTube Channel: Game trailers, update previews, and developer content

Community Resources

• Fandom Wiki: Community-maintained detailed guides, mechanic breakdowns, community strategies, lore content, and historical patch notes
• Reddit Communities: Player discussions, strategy sharing, and community feedback

Game Controls and Basic Mechanics

Essential Controls

Key	Action
Left Alt	Shiftlock
Shift	Run
E	Interact
N	Open Phone
Z/X/C	Contract Skills
M1	Basic Attack
M2	Heavy Attack/Variant

Core Game Systems

• Fiend System: Transform into powerful fiends with unique abilities
• Contract System: Make deals with devils for enhanced powers
• Weapon Crafting: Create and upgrade various weapons
• Ranked PvP: Competitive matchmaking system
• World Events: Special limited-time activities

Future Content Roadmap

Based on official announcements and Trello board information, upcoming content includes:

Confirmed Upcoming Features

• New Weapons: Multiple legendary weapons in development
• Additional Fiends: More playable fiends with unique abilities
• World Events: Large-scale server events
• New Contracts: Additional devil contracts with unique mechanics
• Hybrid System: Fiend-human hybrid transformations
• Raid System: Cooperative boss battles

Development Focus Areas

• Performance Optimization: Continued improvements for all platforms
• Mobile Enhancement: Ongoing mobile-specific improvements
• Balance Adjustments: Regular meta balancing based on player feedback
• Content Expansion: Regular major content updates

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Devil Hunter receive updates?

Devil Hunter receives consistent updates without a fixed schedule. Based on 2026 patterns, major updates occur every 2-3 days during active development periods, with smaller bug fix patches as needed.

What are the best fiends for beginners?

For new players, Violence Fiend offers straightforward melee combat with clear visual feedback, while Gun Fiend provides safer ranged gameplay. Both have well-designed ability progressions that teach core game mechanics.

How do I get better at PvP in Devil Hunter?

Focus on mastering the parry system (especially after the January 12 balance changes), learn your fiend’s ability combos, and practice positioning in the ranked modes. The new posture damage system rewards well-timed attacks and blocks.

What’s the fastest way to earn yen?

Complete daily quests, participate in ranked matches for rewards, and use active codes for bonus currency. The recent updates increased soul gains from healthpacks and kills.

Are mobile players at a disadvantage?

The January 18 update significantly improved mobile controls with hotbar skills, target lock, and contextual buttons. While some precision advantages exist on PC/console, mobile players can compete effectively with the new control scheme.

How do contracts work in Devil Hunter?

Contracts are deals with devils that grant special abilities. Complete dynamic questlines to obtain contracts like Octopus and Shark. Each contract offers base skills, variants, and evolution paths.

What happened to the old meta after the balance update?

The January 12 balance update fundamentally changed combat with increased parry stun duration and widespread weapon adjustments. Many previously dominant strategies were nerfed, creating a more balanced competitive environment.

Can I play Devil Hunter on console?

Yes! The January 18 update added comprehensive console support including target locking, key binding, dual keypress support, and optimized controls.

Conclusion

Devil Hunter continues to evolve rapidly in 2026 with consistent updates that expand content, improve mechanics, and enhance the player experience across all platforms. The introduction of ranked competitive play, new fiends, and comprehensive balance changes has transformed this Chainsaw Man-inspired Roblox game into one of the platform’s most engaging PvP experiences.

Stay connected with official channels for the latest updates, codes, and community events. With regular content updates and an active development team, Devil Hunter’s future looks promising for both new and veteran players.

Bookmark this guide and check back regularly for the latest Devil Hunter updates and patch notes. The game’s rapid development cycle means new content and changes arrive frequently, making it essential to stay informed for competitive advantage.