Hexworks Studios has rolled out a substantial performance-focused patch, version 1.1.203, for Lords of the Fallen. The update, available now, is aimed at addressing performance issues and enhancing overall stability in the soulslike game.
In a recent post on Steam, the developers explained that this patch brings significant performance improvements, specifically targeting VRAM optimization on PC. These enhancements aim to provide extra headroom for GPUs operating at their limits.
The patch notes delve into the details, offering a comprehensive overview of the changes. Some key highlights include:
Stability Improvements:
- Fixed crashes related to NPC dialogue and enemy abilities.
- Addressed rare crashes during interactions with in-game elements.
- Resolved crashes linked to ammo depletion during certain actions.
- Mitigated potential crashes when player spawning in multiplayer by the host.
Performance Optimizations:
- Adjusted Soulflay texture sizes and materials to make them more manageable for GPUs in terms of VRAM usage.
- Reworked UI elements to reduce memory consumption.
- Reduced memory allocation for environment interaction, freeing up approximately 16MB of memory.
- Streamlined loading of anchor images, which are now fetched only when interacting with vestiges.
- Enhanced textures throughout the game to reduce VRAM consumption by around 10MB.
Balancing Adjustments:
- NG+ bosses and regions have undergone balancing tweaks, especially in the later stages of NG+.
- Molhu has reduced seed prices in his store from 2,500 vigor to 1,200 vigor.
Gameplay Enhancements:
- Fixed player behavior during interactions with NPCs and vendor screens.
- Modified Vestige interactions to allow camera movement during interactions.
Collisions and VFX Improvements:
- Various collision issues have been resolved.
- Optimizations and adjustments have been made to Umbral nail attacks and various visual effects.
- Added noticeable and persistent arrow trails for crossbowmen for improved visibility.
UI and 3D Photo Mode:
- Modified the maximum length for online session passwords to 8 characters.
- Additional sounds have been added to the splash screen.
- Enhanced UI for displaying unavailable ammo or spells.
- Fixed a bug related to the character name pop-up in UI.
- Improved the handling of doors and interactables in 3D Photo Mode.
This comprehensive update not only tackles performance issues but also addresses stability concerns and offers various quality-of-life improvements, making the gameplay experience more enjoyable for Lords of the Fallen players.
Version 1.1.203 is now live, and players can expect a smoother and more stable experience while exploring the challenging world of Lords of the Fallen.
