Gunfire Games, the developer of Remnant 2, has issued an update (Version 1.0.0.9) tailored for players on the Xbox Series X/S platform. This update brings an assortment of bug fixes and quality of life improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
Since its release in July, Remnant 2 has enjoyed substantial success, boasting both strong critical acclaim and enthusiastic player feedback. In just over a week after launch, the game surpassed a million units in sales, exceeding initial expectations and rapidly surpassing the concurrent player numbers of its predecessor.
The game’s appeal lies in its blend of Soulslike gameplay mechanics, rich RPG elements, and a tantalizing world filled with secrets and treasure waiting to be uncovered. Remnant 2 encourages players to experiment, explore, and discover on their own, often intentionally shrouding certain aspects in mystery.
In response to player feedback and to ensure a smoother experience, Gunfire Games has been diligently releasing updates addressing bugs and other issues in Remnant 2.
Xbox players: We've released a hotfix to #Remnant2 for Xbox Series X|S with performance improvements, the option to turn motion blur/on off, bug fixes and toning down the player’s voice over comments. ? > https://t.co/zKadvFCeaQ
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— Remnant 2 (@Remnant_Game) August 2, 2023
Highlights of the Update:
- Motion Blur Toggle: Xbox Series X/S players can now choose to enable or disable motion blur according to their preferences.
- Adjusted Player Voice Overs: Player voice over lines have been fine-tuned to offer a less intrusive experience.
Bug Fixes:
- Progression Blockers: Four progression-blocking issues have been resolved, including one related to the Nightweaver Web where players accidentally offered quest items, leading to campaign soft locks. The update rectifies this by restoring the item to the player’s inventory.
- Ultimate Edition Engram: Remnant 2 Ultimate Edition players will now receive the Gunslinger engram, even if they decide not to start with the archetype at the beginning of the game.
- Invisibility Bug: A fix has been implemented to prevent players from becoming invisible when using the Labyrinth portal.
- Host Save Protection: Host players’ saves will no longer be altered if they exit the game while dead and then join another player’s session.
While Gunfire Games’ dedication to improving the overall Remnant 2 experience is evident through these regular updates, some players have raised concerns regarding the game’s difficulty scaling. The game currently considers both the combined gear level and class power when setting zone difficulty, which can pose challenges for players experimenting with new gear. This has led to requests for adjustments to allow for more flexible experimentation without the requirement of constant gear upgrades.
Patch Notes: Remnant 2 Update 1.0.0.9
General:
- Toned down the player VO comments.
- Added option in menu to turn motion blur on/off.
Bug Fixes:
- Progression Blocker Fix for Labyrinth cinematic crashing and key not being awarded.
- Progression Blocker Fix for exiting out of the first lab cinematic and not receiving the zone door keys.
- Progression Blocker Fix for Water Harp lever no longer working.
- Progression Blocker Fix where Nightweaver Web would consume items you need for quest puzzles. If an item was consumed, it should now be back in your inventory.
- Added fix for Ultimate Edition players not receiving Gunslinger Engram in-game if they didn’t start with Gunslinger.
- Added fix for the player possibly becoming invisible when using the Labyrinth portal.
- Added fix to prevent the host’s save from getting changed if they quit out of the game while dead and then joined someone else’s game.
