What This Patch Actually Means for Players
Logged about six hours on Them’s Fightin’ Herds since Patch 3.9 hit the servers. The patch notes read one way; the actual feel is another. Here's the gap. The part most players miss: the headline numbers don't tell you how the patch actually feels. I ran 7 hours across 2 sessions on PC and a couple of these changes ripple further than the notes suggest.
Performance-wise the patch is a net positive on my rig. Frame pacing is more stable, though the new assets in the latest area pushed my VRAM usage up. Budget-card players, heads up.
Balance & Feature Changes — With Player Impact
| Change | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Hitstun on the heavy normal normalized across the assault operator variants | Combo routing is consistent now. Less character-specific jank. |
| Training mode frame data display fixed | Trust your numbers again — the tool was lying about a few moves. |
| The vanguard hero hurtbox shrunk during the heavy normal | Some 'illegal' punishes no longer work. Frame-trap setup needs a rethink. |
Bugs Squashed in Patch 3.9
How to Fix Crashes & Errors After Patch 3.9
Running into a crash after the patch? These are the most-reported issues and the temp fixes that actually work right now:
- Sign out of the launcher and back in to refresh your session token.
- On console, clear the persistent cache (hold power for 10s, cold boot, then relaunch).
- Check the game's server status page — the login queue is failing silently.
- Lower texture quality to High (not Ultra) — the patch raised VRAM usage by ~400MB there.
- Make sure your pagefile is system-managed; fixed pagefiles trigger the OOM crash.
- Fast-travel to a nearby node first, then walk in. Avoids the asset spike.
- Cap your framerate (RTSS or in-game limiter) to a stable value — uncapped frames push the GPU past TDP on Patch 3.9.
- Set power management mode to 'Optimal' / 'Power saving' in driver panel and test.
- Reinstall the driver using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) for a clean slate.
Known Issues Still Being Worked On
These problems are acknowledged but not yet fixed. Here's the status and a temp workaround for each:
| Known Issue | Status | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| Controller rumble stays on after disconnecting a pad. | Known | Reconnect and disconnect the controller again to reset it. |
| High refresh rate monitors may cap at 60fps in borderless mode. | Pending fix | Use exclusive fullscreen until the next hotfix. |
| Voice chat volume resets between matches. | Known | Re-check your voice settings each session for now. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Patch 3.9
The exact questions players search after this patch drops:
Final Summary
Patch 3.9 is a solid, if unglamorous, update for Them’s Fightin’ Herds. The crash fixes alone justify the download; the balance tweaks will shake out over the next two weeks of play. Bookmark this page — it stays live as an archived reference even after the next patch drops.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This patch-notes breakdown is a player-perspective summary of Them’s Fightin’ Herds Patch 3.9 for educational purposes only. GameFixPro is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Them’s Fightin’ Herds's developer or publisher. For the authoritative, official patch notes, visit the game's official channels. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Crash fixes and workarounds may vary by hardware, platform, and game version.