A game developer from Ballistic Moon noted that the PC version of the patch was "slightly" delayed as it required "a little more test time" to ensure a smooth experience. The official v1.06 patch for PC rolled out shortly after, on November 8, 2024.
Toned down default graphics settings to better suit the handheld's hardware. Bug Fixes: Fixed "soft-lock" issues in Chapters 5, 8, and 9. Corrected Streamer Mode tracks to prevent DMCA strikes.
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Corrected bugs related to in-game notifications and UI elements.
Corrected character model glitches, including Emily's flare lighting and clipping issues with characters like Sam and Matt. A game developer from Ballistic Moon noted that
Fixed severe processor degradation bugs occurring on PC rigs that supported hardware Ray Tracing but had it toggled off.
Here are the detailed patch notes for the v1.06 update: Bug Fixes: Fixed "soft-lock" issues in Chapters 5, 8, and 9
For PC setups, the patch added native multi-monitor switching. It also addressed a major flaw where CPUs tanked performance on ray-tracing capable systems, even if ray-tracing was disabled. A boot-up warning was integrated to stop users from forcing an unsupported DirectX 11 renderer, as the game requires a native DirectX 12 environment to prevent missing textures. 3. Eradication of Progress Soft-Locks
Fixed a bug where character models would appear briefly or incorrectly when pausing.
Most updates are cumulative or sequential. Ensure your game is on the correct prerequisite version (e.g., v1.00 or v1.05) before attempting to apply the v1.06 patch.
Resolved issues with VSync not working correctly and fixed bugs where the resolution scale would reset to 25%.