Bug #2264

Xenomorph gains indefinite immunity after aborting tunnel entry animation

Status:	Under Investigation
Priority:	Critical
Added by:	arti13131 on March 30, '26
Assigned to:	Unassigned
Due date:
Reported for:	9.5.1
Actual Result:	After aborting the tunnel entry animation, the Xenomorph is completely immune to blinding effects (e.g., from flashlights). The immunity persists until the Xenomorph fully enters a tunnel. The player can repeat the abort action to refresh the immunity at any time.
Expected Result:	The Xenomorph can be blinded normally at any time, including after aborting the tunnel entry animation.
Severity:	Major
Reproducibility:	Always
Platform:	Steam
Additional Notes & Comments:	The bug can be exploited repeatedly in a single match to maintain near‑constant immunity to blinding.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Select the Xenomorph as your Killer.
2. Approach any tunnel entrance on the map.
3. Initiate the tunnel entry animation
4. Before the animation completes, abort it
5. Have a Survivor use a flashlight to blind you
6. Observe: the blinding effect is ignored
7. Attempt to repeat steps 3–4 to confirm that immunity can be refreshed

Explanation

When the Xenomorph cancels the tunnel entry mid‑animation, it becomes immune to blinding — a key counterplay tool for Survivors. The effect persists until the Killer successfully enters a tunnel. Critically, the player can repeat the abort action at any time, allowing them to refresh and maintain immunity indefinitely. This creates a severe balance issue, undermining Survivors’ ability to defend themselves.

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