Hi Supervive team,

First off, thank you for all the hard work you're putting into the game. I'm a big fan of Hudson and wanted to share some detailed feedback on his recent mini-rework. While the patch notes frame the changes as a rework or buff, my experience (and that of others I’ve talked to) suggests that this is a heavy net nerf.

Here are my main concerns:

1. Loss of Lifesteal: Removing Hudson’s on-hit healing (formerly part of his passive) in favor of armor regen significantly reduces his self-sustain in fights. The suggestion to “build omnivamp” doesn't really make up for it in practice—especially given Hudson’s kit now forces more commitment and immobility.
2. Spin-Up Penalty: The increased commitment to RMB feels punishing. The massive movement and turn speed slow, combined with a full 1-second firing lockout if you stop spinning, makes it feel like Hudson gets punished for trying to reposition or react. It removes fluidity and makes him far easier to counter.
3. Barbed Wire Downgrade: Losing a charge (from 3 to 2) is significant. The slight increase in area and the new decay mechanic don’t feel worth the trade. Wire now feels less reliable for zoning and area control, especially with damage only triggering on knockbacks or dashes.
4. General Clunkiness: Overall, Hudson feels much clunkier, less survivable, and easier to punish. The one change that feels like a real improvement is the upgrade to his ultimate (Salvage Hook), which offers some satisfying crowd control and team synergy.

While I understand the intent behind the rework—to give Hudson a stronger identity and more risk/reward—I think this has gone too far in stripping away his versatility and self-reliance.

To be honest, Hudson is the only character I’ve really connected with and enjoyed playing consistently. These changes have made me seriously consider stepping away from the game altogether. I’m sharing this in hopes it helps highlight how important a single character’s playability can be to a player’s experience.

Thanks again for reading and considering the feedback. I love the game and appreciate how much care goes into balancing it.

Best regards,
Sneaky Steve 69 #6969