Ubisoft and Large Leisure have deployed Star Wars Outlaws replace 1.2, bringing a bunch of efficiency and gameplay enhancements on console and PC.
The writer laid out the whole lot new in title replace 2 in a post on its website. It’s the newest in a collection of title updates that features a lengthy record of tweaks to the visuals in addition to some squashed bugs. Ubisoft says the batch of additions to its open-world sci-fi online game have been included with fan suggestions in thoughts, including that it’s “devoted to listening carefully” as post-launch assist for Star Wars Outlaws continues.
Topping the record of extra notable modifications is that the stealth expertise has been ironed out. Meaning adjusted AI detection, tweaked NPC areas and positioning, and extra are right here to guarantee sneaky smugglers have a extra gratifying expertise. Gamers may even discover that it’s simpler to management Kay Vess when she’s on a speeder thanks to an improved digicam and speeder response time. The replace additionally lists stability enhancements that ought to assist with dropped frames for sure customers, improved animations for Kay, and higher lip-syncing.
Star Wars Outlaws solidified Ubisoft’s place in a galaxy far, distant when it launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Collection X | S on August 26. It launched to “usually favorable” critic evaluations and “combined or common” consumer evaluations, as outlined by Metacritic, and underperformed sales-wise by the writer’s requirements. The corporate stated final week that its growth groups have been “absolutely mobilized to swiftly implement a collection of updates to polish and enhance the participant expertise.”
Patch 1.2 is an indication of Ubisoft’s continued curiosity in addressing fan suggestions, and there’s extra on the best way, too. To begin, title replace 3 remains to be scheduled to carry quality-of-life enhancements later this month. Then, in November, gamers can look ahead to the Star Wars Outlaws Steam launch in addition to the launch of its Wild Card story DLC.
For extra on Star Wars Outlaws, you possibly can learn our 7/10 evaluate, the place we stated, “Star Wars Outlaws is a enjoyable intergalactic heist journey with nice exploration, however it’s hindered by easy stealth, repetitive fight, and a number of too many bugs at launch.” It’s also possible to try all of the modifications Ubisoft included in its final patch, which tweaked some of these closely criticized on the spot fail stealth missions.
At present’s Star Wars Outlaws replace 1.2 patch notes may be seen in full under.
PATCH DETAILS (model 7063935.TU2):
- PlayStation®5: 3.80 GB (model 01.002.000)
- Xbox Collection X|S: 4.71 GB (model 1.0.2.0)
- PC: 5.60 GB (model 1.0.2.0)
NOTABLE CHANGES:
- Tweaked the general stealth expertise by adjusting AI detection, the quantity of NPCs and their positioning, patrol pathing, digicam detection and highlighting environmental alternatives to scale back participant friction
- Mounted a problem the place gamers would get caught within the hyperjump sequence in the direction of Kijimi
- Mounted a problem the place the ‘Takeoff’ button immediate would not be proven after ‘The Wreck’ mission
- Improved the place of the speeder digicam when the FOV was elevated
- Improved the speeder’s response and response when known as
- Improved speeder collision with the setting to scale back being knocked off the speeder
- Kerro’s Speakeasy – mounted a problem the place the power barrier was not disabled after efficiently slicing the panel on Mirogana
- Mounted a problem the place gamers couldn’t work together with the triangulation stone in Jet Kordo’s quest line on Toshara, and the place the holotracker wouldn’t spawn within the Trailblazer
FULL PATCH NOTES:
Performance & Stability
- Improved stability and efficiency throughout all platforms
- Mounted FPS drops with Intel ARC GPUs
- Added VRAM affect to RTXDI utilization
Normal Gameplay
- Improved animation of Kay’s actions
- Scaled AI response to environmental actions from investigation to fight (e.g. when Nix detonates an NPC’s grenade greater than as soon as)
- Decreased adrenaline acquire when utilizing melee
- Added a fast throw button for utilizing grenades
- Improved conflicts when crouching close to ledges when digicam is dealing with the wrong way
- Decreased detection possibilities when utilizing cowl
- Improved the speeder controls when utilizing a mouse
- Added a tutorial reminder for the blaster’s Stun module
- Improved parts of the Demise Trooper occasion
- Improved sniper rifle sensitivity
- Improved speeder collision with the setting to scale back being knocked off the speeder
- Added the flexibility to press soar twice when close to a grapple level to activate it
- Improved animations after takedowns
- Improved melee animation after punching an enemy sporting a helmet
- Mounted a problem the place Kay would not obtain any harm from enemy blasters
- Mounted a problem the place Nix equipment and treats weren’t exhibiting within the menu when in area
- Mounted a problem the place controller presets weren’t saved when taking part in on completely different consoles of the identical platform
- Mounted a problem the place Kay would get caught in out-of-bound areas
- Mounted a problem the place the grappling hook would not snap to the proper place
- Mounted a problem the place Kay would incorrectly lose fame when trespassing in Syndicate districts
- Mounted a problem the place some NPCs couldn’t be distracted by Nix
- Mounted a problem the place Kay’s fame would not be impacted correctly when detected finishing actions reminiscent of stealing or being caught in Syndicate districts
- Mounted a problem the place participant enter would not be registered throughout slicing if pressed rapidly
- Mounted a problem the place the speeder racing NPC would not transfer when beginning the race
- Mounted a problem the place the speeder racing NPC would despawn on Toshara
- Mounted a problem the place Nix Sense would not spotlight NPCs that may be pickpocketed
- Mounted a problem the place Kay would teleport to the closest shoreline when quick travelling if the speeder was on deep water
- Mounted a problem the place open world occasions would deactivate after getting shut to the situation
- Mounted a problem the place some syndicate occasions wouldn’t grant rewards when accomplished
- Mounted a problem with the Demise Trooper occasion not triggering when reaching Needed Stage 6
- Mounted a problem the place “Defeat the needed stage 6” goal doesn’t full after ending the occasion in area
UI, HUD and Settings
- Added Syndicate names to particular person contracts
- Improved the circulate on particular person skilled screens to view talents as they turn into prepared to unlock
- Up to date the outline of gear units to match their results
- Modified the default setting for the speeder to keyboard (WASD) quite than mouse on PC
- Improved in-game menus and scrolling
- Improved descriptive textual content when interacting with distributors that require sure Syndicate fame
- Mounted a problem the place the cinematic quantity setting was not registering correctly
- Mounted a problem the place FOV was not working accurately when in 21:9 mode on consoles
- Mounted a problem the place the speeder icon was not current on the map and compass when quick travelling from one planet to one other
Graphics
- Improved the efficiency of VRAM, RTXDI, Body Era, and Ray Reconstruction
- Mounted numerous graphical corruptions throughout takeoff and touchdown sequences and when in area
- Mounted a problem with particular gearsets flickering when Body Era is on
- Improved NPC visuals
- Mounted a problem the place some floor texture rendered in low high quality after rebooting, loading, or quick travelling
- Mounted a problem the place some object lighting was not showing accurately
- Improved environmental terrain and foliage
- Improved lighting throughout nighttime planetary takeoffs
Audio
- Added extra background dialogue to enhance immersion
- Adjusted audio ranges of environmental objects and participant/NPC reactions
- Mounted a problem the place cantina music stopped after talking to a contract giver
- Mounted a problem the place a sound impact would get caught after utilizing Nix pulse
- Mounted a number of points with objects not making sound upon bodily affect with Kay or setting
- Mounted a number of lacking UI sounds in menus
- Improved a number of music and atmosphere transitions in Quests and Open World
Cinematics
- Improved narration, dialogue scenes, voice overs and lip syncing
Digicam
- Improved digicam positioning when Kay is in low cowl, capturing, and climbing
- Improved the place of the speeder digicam when the FOV was elevated
Worlds, Fauna and Flora
- Improved Kay’s hair animations throughout completely different rain sorts
- Mounted vendor idle animations that have been lacking for some areas
- Improved Kay’s consciousness round waterfalls and rain
Sabacc:
- Mounted a problem the place Mehdo performed the ‘Prepare dinner The Books’ shift token, and the impact would exist for the rest of the sport, when it ought to solely be for the subsequent reveal
- Mounted a problem the place a deck with chosen shift tokens was not saved when quitting the sport
- Mounted a problem in the course of the Sabacc tutorial the place the sport may very well be blocked if opening the foundations menu
- Mounted a problem the place gameplay would get caught if leaving the sport in the course of the Double Discard affirmation display
- Mounted a problem the place NPCs wouldn’t react accordingly in the course of the reveal section
- Mounted a problem the place the opponent’s playing cards would not present within the header when the Nix cheat was disabled
Picture Mode:
- Mounted a problem the place gamers have been unable to rotate the digicam whereas Adrenaline Rush was energetic
- Mounted a problem the place settings would reset when switching presets
- Mounted a problem the place photograph mode could not be chosen whereas Kay was utilizing binoculars
Accessibility:
- Added giant font possibility for subtitles
- Added a daring font possibility for subtitles
- Moved overheard subtitles directional arrow to the fitting aspect of the container
- Added auto speed up/brake to the auto stroll button
- A immediate was added to the first-time consumer expertise to allow giant fonts
- Added the choice to auto mantle/vault over small objects
- Menu narration order was up to date to present info in a extra logical order
- Added extra increments for the speeder mouse sensitivity
- Added Adrenaline Rush timer setting to enable double or triple time for selecting targets
- Up to date the tutorial textual content relating to accessibility choices for Sabacc
- Mounted a problem with lacking closed captions for some weapon kind explosions
- Mounted a problem with audio description being reduce off in a cinematic
Miscellaneous
- Mounted a problem the place Kay closed the unsuitable eye when aiming down sights
- Mounted localization textual content in dialogue sequences
- Mounted some incorrect textual content throughout dialogue choices
- Improved Kay’s gun holster animation
- Added a warning when spending a big quantity of credit to keep away from doing so by mistake
- Mounted a problem the place bought gadgets reappeared within the vendor’s menu after saving/loading
- Mounted a problem the place gamers might throw limitless grenades
- Mounted a problem the place Imperial speeders have been lacking components
- Mounted a problem the place an information pad couldn’t be interacted with throughout ‘Selo’s Folks’
MAIN & SIDE QUESTS(beware of spoilers)
Canto Bight
- ‘Beginnings’ – adjusted quantity of credit wanted to steal with Nix and added an additional keycard alternative within the Sixth Kin Membership
- ‘The Heist’ – mounted a problem the place gamers might get caught in an infinite loading loop after dying
Toshara
- ‘Underworld’ – adjusted enemy quantity, AI detection, patrols, and scalable setting to higher the stealth expertise
- ‘New Methods’ – Mounted a problem the place Danka’s name may very well be triggered whereas within the blaster improve menu, ensuing within the Ion blast not engaged on the required door
- ‘False Flag’ – Mounted a problem the place progress may very well be misplaced when quitting an energetic quest
- ‘The Wreck’
- Mounted a problem the place the hunt marker was not pointing to the proper goal
- Mounted a problem the place a participant might get caught if saving/loading in the course of the escape sequence
- Mounted a problem the place the takeoff button immediate wouldn’t set off
Tatooine
- ‘The Hotfixer’ – Mounted a problem the place Kay would dismount the speeder initially of the chase sequence
Akiva
- ‘Viper’ – Mounted a problem the place the hunt marker was not pointing to the proper goal
- ‘Revelator’
- Mounted a problem the place gamers would get a ‘Return to Space’ message, ensuing within the mission being failed
- Mounted a problem the place the participant might get caught if the Trailblazer was destroyed when a sure cinematic triggered
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