Redfall Game Update 2 Introduces 60FPS Patch and Numerous Enhancements
Redfall's Game Update 2 has arrived,after a rocky launch to put it mildly the update is bringing a wealth of improvements and new features. Here's a comprehensive summary of what this update includes:
Performance & Stability:
- Performance Mode is now available on Xbox Series X|S.
- Improved PC performance and stability across various hardware configurations.
- Addressed several memory crashes.
- Fixed graphical corruption issues with AMD GPUs during resolution changes.
- Resolved a problem with resetting Game Settings while in Windowed display on a second monitor.
- Anti-aliasing setting is now hidden in Video Settings when AMD FSR 2.1 upscaling is enabled.
- Various performance improvements for Hero abilities, weapons, and game systems.
- Fixes to ensure Hero abilities trigger correctly despite environmental factors.
- Enhanced player navigation and collision in Redfall Commons and Burial Point.
User Interface:
- Silenced weapons now indicate their "silent" state in tooltips.
- Silenced weapons produce less noise and are less likely to alert nearby enemies.
- Vault and Mantle indicators display in the HUD when applicable.
- The Mission Briefing Table now clearly distinguishes between Main Missions and Optional Missions.
- Improvements to compass markers and objective search areas for consistency.
- Historical Markers now appear on the Map in their locked state after completing introductory missions.
- Improved readability of ammo purchasing.
- Added an off-screen indicator when Bribón is downed.
- Fixed issues where objective search areas blocked fast travel actions using the Map.
- Text-to-Speech hotkey now remains visible when active.
- Player reporting now shows a loading indicator when submitting.
- Clarified the achievement description for Rum Runner.
Accessibility:
- Screen Narration improvements for various in-game states and menus.
- Navigation control support in Hero Select and System Select menus.
- Enhanced photosensitivity features in various areas.
- Added secondary sensory methods for focus indication.
- Improved narration support for pings and modals.
- Lobby labeling differentiation between Singleplayer and Multiplayer.
- Added sensory methods in the Archive for scroll bar focus.
Gameplay:
- Numerous improvements to Aim-Assist and Dead Zone tuning, with more customization options.
- Recommendations provided for different player preferences and playstyles.
- During the Settling In mission, Anna Creelman now refills player ammunition.
- Added new Vampire Nest spawns in specific neighborhoods.
- Added a tutorial blade and Archive entry for Psychic Residue.
- Remi's C4 no longer remains in the world after exploding.
- Various fixes for mission objective persistence.
- Added mission dialogue for Fall Like Lightning.
Combat:
- Players can now perform stealth takedowns on unaware Cultists & Bellwether enemies with staked weapons.
- Increased open world enemy population and mission encounter balancing.
- Added unique open world enemy encounters in Redfall Commons.
- Enhanced visibility with light or reflective clothing for NPCs during the night.
- Increased ammo pickups near the Fire Station for early-game resource balance.
- Enemies now reposition to avoid friendly fire.
- Bribón now shocks nearby enemies while using Siren with the Robot Rock skill.
- Remi will be alerted when Bribón is downed.
- Fixes for enemy engagement issues.
- Improved reticle visibility and adjusted emissive sights at night.
- Improved magazine scale and positioning to prevent clipping.
Environment:
- Added references to the Burial Point district in the Map and other locations in Redfall Commons.
- Improved lighting in the Black Sun boss arena.
- Enhanced visual fidelity for various elements in the game environment.
Multiplayer:
- Added visually distinct player indicators and markers for Multiplayer sessions.
- Improved player ping visibility.
- The Light's Out achievement is now awarded in multiplayer only if the Lost in the Fog mission is active.
With these extensive improvements and additions, Redfall's Game Update 2 promises a more refined and enjoyable gaming experience.