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Forspoken
- Released
- Jan 24, 2023
- Platforms
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Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.23
On 11/10/2023 7:00 (UTC), the update patch 1.23 of Forspoken (main game, DLC and demo) has been released. *This update only applies to the Steam version. *The updated version name will be displayed on the game's title screen. Patch Notes Technical Issues: ・Fixed an issue where th
Original postOn 11/10/2023 7:00 (UTC), the update patch 1.23 of Forspoken (main game, DLC and demo) has been released.
*This update only applies to the Steam version.
*The updated version name will be displayed on the game's title screen.Patch Notes
Technical Issues:
・Fixed an issue where the game doesn't operate properly on Steam Deck™ in some cases. - Developer post
Patch 1.22 Issue Resolved
Related: Forspoken - Known Issue (Patch 1.22) - Steam News (steampowered.com) There was an issue on patch 1.22 (released on 9/29/2023 7:00 ) where the game could've crashed when the Frame Generation was set to ON while using a specific Intel GPU. We have confirmed that this issue
Original postRelated:
Forspoken - Known Issue (Patch 1.22) - Steam News (steampowered.com)There was an issue on patch 1.22 (released on 9/29/2023 7:00 [UTC]) where the game could've crashed when the Frame Generation was set to ON while using a specific Intel GPU.
We have confirmed that this issue can be resolved by applying the new graphic driver (Intel® Graphics Driver 31.0.101.4952 and later) released by Intel.If you are experiencing this issue, please download the subject driver from Intel's website.
We apologize for taking time to resolve this issue.
Forspoken Team
- Developer post
Known Issue (Patch 1.22)
There is an issue on patch 1.22 (released on 9/29/2023 7:00 ) where the game may crash when the Frame Generation is set to ON. *This issue only occurs when using a specific Intel GPU. We are now looking on this issue. Thank you for bearing with us. Forspoken Team
Original postThere is an issue on patch 1.22 (released on 9/29/2023 7:00 [UTC]) where the game may crash when the Frame Generation is set to ON.
*This issue only occurs when using a specific Intel GPU.
We are now looking on this issue.Thank you for bearing with us.
Forspoken Team
- PCGamesN
AMD FSR 3 makes its debut in two games you can play right now
AMD has unveiled that the latest in the line of its frame rate-boosting graphics technologies, FSR 3 FidelityFX Super Resolution , has been released and is available now in two games. AMD has only integrated FS3 into Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum for now, but plans to include
Original postAMD has unveiled that the latest in the line of its frame rate-boosting graphics technologies, FSR 3 FidelityFX Super Resolution, has been released and is available now in two games. AMD has only integrated FS3 into Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum for now, but plans to include support in hundreds of big titles to come.
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Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.22
Patch Notes Graphic Updates: ・Implemented the needed updates required to have the game compatible to AMD's FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 3. *FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 3 combines temporal upscaling and frame generation to deliver significantly higher performance. *Frame generati
Original postPatch Notes
Graphic Updates:
・Implemented the needed updates required to have the game compatible to AMD's FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 3.
*FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 3 combines temporal upscaling and frame generation to deliver significantly higher performance.
*Frame generation is enabled separately from upscaling and is available when using AMD Radeon™ RX 5000 Series and higher, NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 20 Series and higher, and Intel® Arc™ 7 Series and higher GPUs. (Upscaling is still available to use on GPUs lower that the products mentioned.)・Added a new NativeAA quality mode option.
*Native AA mode does not apply upscaling but applies high-quality anti-aliasing and sharpening.Miscellaneous:
・Added Frame Generation entry to the Graphics section of the menu.Technical Issues:
・Fixed an issue where the main game save data appears in the DLC's save data slot and the DLC save data appears in the main game's save data slot. (Steam version)
*This fix only applies to newly created save data.Known Issues:
・Low frame rates can be experienced on some 240Hz and higher refresh rate monitors, when FSR3 Frame Generation is set to ON and VSync is set to ON.
*To remediate this issue, make sure you are using the latest drivers from your video card manufacturer. You can also set VSync to OFF, or set your monitor refresh rate to less than 240Hz. - Developer post
Forspoken - In Tanta We Trust Available Now
After bringing peace to Athia, Frey’s journey continues as she searches for a way to permanently rid the land from the effects of the Break. Amid her search, she follows a mysterious voice that leads her into the past. When she emerges, Frey finds herself surrounded by chaos and
Original postAfter bringing peace to Athia, Frey’s journey continues as she searches for a way to permanently rid the land from the effects of the Break. Amid her search, she follows a mysterious voice that leads her into the past.
When she emerges, Frey finds herself surrounded by chaos and destruction. Injured and draped in blood-soaked clothing, she discovers a grim truth about her fate. The recently thriving Athia is at war, but why and with whom? Accompanied by Tanta Cinta, and a new set of magic, Frey must uncover the answers and save Athia once more – and attempt to save herself.
Key Features
Battle alongside a Tanta – No longer will Frey have to brave the dangers that await alone. Alongside Tanta Cinta, and equipped with an original magic set, you will use new combat strategies to coordinate devastating tandem attack combos and support abilities on the ominous Rheddig army.
Witness the Purge of the Rheddig – Relive the legendary battle that devastated Athia and eventually drove the Tantas to madness. After awakening amidst the destruction of Visoria, you must defeat the invading Rheddig forces in an attempt to save the land.
Explore an Exciting New Landscape – Traverse the last bastion of the Visoria castle town as it begins to succumb to the Break. Reach breathtaking new heights in this unique, vertically-designed locale that tests your parkour abilities as you scale to your final showdown at its peak.
- Developer post
Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.20
Patch Notes Feature Updates: ・Adjusted the frequency and content of the banter between Frey and Cuff that plays during open world activities. ・Adjusted the pacing of certain event scenes in the earlier chapters. ・Adjusted the length of certain animations that play upon clearing q
Original postPatch Notes
Feature Updates:
・Adjusted the frequency and content of the banter between Frey and Cuff that plays during open world activities.
・Adjusted the pacing of certain event scenes in the earlier chapters.
・Adjusted the length of certain animations that play upon clearing quests or when Frey earns experience. Additionally, these animations can now be skipped.
・Added the Curiosity Shop as a fast travel destination.
・Adjusted the Support Spell icon in the magic HUD to show the charge state of each spell.Additional Settings
・Added an option where the players can customize the camera movement. When CUSTOM is set to ON, players may adjust the camera's "Max Rotation Speed", "Camera Acceleration", and "Stick Response Curve".
・Added an option that enables the players to switch to the next attack or support spell by pressing instead of holding a button.
・Added an option where the players can choose to hide all HUD elements (such as menus and gauges) during gameplay.Additional Content
・Added a feature where the befriended Tantas' Familiars will follow Frey on her journey and might deign to help her collect mana and items.
*Players can disable this feature from the Settings menu.
・New "Cuff Crush" attack. By pressing △ after leaping over an enemy with magic parkour, Frey will perform a powerful attack that consumes stamina.
*The damage and probability of knocking down the target enemy will increase based on the amount of stamina consumed.
・Added the ability to use magic parkour while mid-air.
・New "Revivifier" consumable. When possessing this item, players will be able to resuscitate Frey when she runs out of health.
・New "Stormshard" consumable. By using this item in certain locations on the map, players can generate a Breakstorm and can battle against giant Nightmares.
・New "Very Hard" difficulty setting. Certain gameplay settings will be locked when set to this difficulty.
*Select "Very Hard" from the SETTINGS menu to change to this difficulty during your journey.
*Select "Ultimate Mode" to play at this difficulty setting when starting a new game.Miscellaneous:
・Implemented certain features that are required to activate the story add-on "Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust", which will be released on 5/26/2023.
*You cannot play the add-on without updating the game to 1.20.
*Players who purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition or Digital Deluxe Upgrade possess the early access to the add-on. Those may download and play the game from 5/23/2023 1pm (UTC).Technical Issues:
・Various minor fixes. - PCGamesN
"I had to create my own hope" - the story of Black Girl Gamers
Being a Black female gamer is no cakewalk. In a realm that, in many spheres, is hyper sensitive towards white women, never mind women of colour, forging your own path can seem destined for failure. Having just completed her work on Forspoken , Square Enix's recent RPG game , PCGa
Original postBeing a Black female gamer is no cakewalk. In a realm that, in many spheres, is hyper sensitive towards white women, never mind women of colour, forging your own path can seem destined for failure. Having just completed her work on Forspoken, Square Enix's recent RPG game, PCGamesN caught up with Black Girl Gamers CEO and founder Jay-Ann Lopez to talk about her journey.
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Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.12
Patch Notes Feature Updates: ・Adjusted the visual effects for Frey's Shot spell. ・Changed the default Sprint button from "L3" to "L3 or 〇". *Existing save files will not be affected. ・Frey can now run in certain locations, such as Pilgrim's Refuges, the Archives, and the Mausoleu
Original postPatch Notes
Feature Updates:
・Adjusted the visual effects for Frey's Shot spell.
・Changed the default Sprint button from "L3" to "L3 or 〇".
*Existing save files will not be affected.
・Frey can now run in certain locations, such as Pilgrim's Refuges, the Archives, and the Mausoleum.
*Running will remain disabled during certain event scenes.Miscellaneous:
・The touchpad controls for DualSense™ Wireless Controller (PlayStation®5) can now be used when the controller is paired by Bluetooth.
*Certain DualSense™ Wireless Controller features, such as the intergraded speaker or haptic feedbacks cannot be used by Bluetooth pairing.
・Updated the Intel XeSS version to 1.1.0 which can be used for Intel ARC and Iris Xe.
*The driver must be updated to 31.0.101.4148 or a later version.Technical Issues:
・Various minor fixes. - PCGamesN
New Forspoken DLC sees you work with Frey's sworn enemies
Following a rocky launch, Square Enix has unveiled the first round of Forspoken DLC, entitled 'In Tanta We Trust.' Sending Frey back into Athia's past, the RPG game 's new update revolves around saving Athia once more, while saving Frey herself in the process. Read the rest of th
Original postFollowing a rocky launch, Square Enix has unveiled the first round of Forspoken DLC, entitled 'In Tanta We Trust.' Sending Frey back into Athia's past, the RPG game's new update revolves around saving Athia once more, while saving Frey herself in the process.
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Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.11
Patch Notes Technical Issues: ・Fixed an issue where the game crashes in certain scenes or by certain actions. ・Various minor fixes.
Original postPatch Notes
Technical Issues:
・Fixed an issue where the game crashes in certain scenes or by certain actions.
・Various minor fixes. - PCGamesN
"Major" Forspoken update relieves stress on your PC, adds target lock
It's no secret that Square Enix's magical RPG game Forspoken has struggled to win over players as a result of ridiculous system specifications, janky aim mechanics, and a somewhat cringy storyline. To combat all of the above, the devs have dropped the first "major" Forspoken upda
Original postIt's no secret that Square Enix's magical RPG game Forspoken has struggled to win over players as a result of ridiculous system specifications, janky aim mechanics, and a somewhat cringy storyline. To combat all of the above, the devs have dropped the first "major" Forspoken update in an attempt to make Athia a better place.
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Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.10
Patch Notes Technical Issues: ・Fixed an issue where the screen unintentionally flickers when AMD's Radeon RX570 or RX580 is used. (PC version) ・Various minor fixes. Feature Updates: ・Adjusted the explanatory text and default camera position for the tutorial of the Magic Parkour s
Original postPatch Notes
Technical Issues:
・Fixed an issue where the screen unintentionally flickers when AMD's Radeon RX570 or RX580 is used. (PC version)
・Various minor fixes.Feature Updates:
・Adjusted the explanatory text and default camera position for the tutorial of the Magic Parkour skill Zip.
・Added an option where the players can choose to automatically switch to the last-viewed section when accessing a menu.
・Added an option where the players can choose to automatically point the camera to the targeted enemy when locking on an enemy during charging spells.
・Added an option where the players can choose to automatically switch the lock-on target to a nearby enemy after defeating a locked-on enemy.
・Added an option that enables the players to lock on to off-screen enemies.
・Added an option where the players can choose to prevent being staggered by the effects of Frey's own spells.
・Adjusted certain enemies' motions and behaviors upon taking damage.
・Adjusted Sila's Magic "Slice" to be unleashed to the direction Frey is facing.Graphical Adjustments:
・Adjusted the lighting of certain areas in Cipal.
・Adjusted the camera effects that occur when framing bright objects such as the sun.
・Adjusted the texture and shading for certain objects.
・Adjusted the number of polygons for certain background objects.
・Improved the glare filter quality.
・Updated the menu to display the required memory usage.
・Updated the opening sequence to go through the Brightness Settings before starting the game for the first time.Miscellaneous:
・Removed the VRS entry from the Graphics section of the menu.
*The shader has been optimized to have the Variable Rate Shading (VRS) available for all hardware.
・Updated the DirectX 12 version to 1.606.4 from 1.4.10.Optimization:
・Reduced the processing load in certain areas. (The load has been reduced to approximately 70% in certain scenes.)
・Reduced the VRAM usage.
・Minor optimization for certain features. - PCGamesN
New Forspoken update has fixes, but not the big ones
Another day, another Forspoken update that appears to miss the entire point of being a patch. Since the RPG game 's release players have reported stuttering, crashing, and a slew of other graphical issues, but Square Enix seems content with leaving the bugs be. Read the rest of t
Original postAnother day, another Forspoken update that appears to miss the entire point of being a patch. Since the RPG game's release players have reported stuttering, crashing, and a slew of other graphical issues, but Square Enix seems content with leaving the bugs be.
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Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.04
Patch Notes Technical Issues: ・Fixed an issue where the camera moves unintentionally when certain Ximput devises are used as the controller. ・Fixed an issue where the FSR setting automatically changes to Normal upon restarting the game when the FSR, DLSS, and 3D Resolution are se
Original postPatch Notes
Technical Issues:
・Fixed an issue where the camera moves unintentionally when certain Ximput devises are used as the controller.
・Fixed an issue where the FSR setting automatically changes to Normal upon restarting the game when the FSR, DLSS, and 3D Resolution are set to a certain setting.
・Fixed an issue where the game shows unintended behavior when PlayStation®5's DualSense Edge™ wireless controller is connected to the PC.
・Various minor fixes.Feature Updates:
・The text font for Traditional/Simplified Chinese has been changed.
・The system text that displays when certain items are unlocked have been updated.
・The system text accompanied with Patch 1.03's mouse config bug fix update will be now displayed in all languages.
・Minor optimization for certain features. - PCGamesN
Forspoken's initial world and story "nothing like" final release
It turns out the original draft of Forspoken , the newest RPG game published by Square Enix, was actually very different from the fantasy-focused final product. The writer credited with developing the original concept of Forspoken says the game underwent quite a few changes befor
Original postIt turns out the original draft of Forspoken, the newest RPG game published by Square Enix, was actually very different from the fantasy-focused final product. The writer credited with developing the original concept of Forspoken says the game underwent quite a few changes before landing where it did earlier this year.
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A new Forspoken cloak is free on Steam, and it's purrfect
Square Enix's divisive RPG game Forspoken has been heavily criticised for its hefty price point, but if you took the plunge and are looking for some free gear then you can pick up a new cloak for Frey on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Forspoken system require
Original postSquare Enix's divisive RPG game Forspoken has been heavily criticised for its hefty price point, but if you took the plunge and are looking for some free gear then you can pick up a new cloak for Frey on Steam.
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The Forspoken map is basically Manhattan, helping Frey feel at home
New Forspoken patch will "overhaul" entire Square Enix RPG game - PCGamesN
The Forspoken map is basically Manhattan, helping Frey feel at home
As you dive into the magical world of Athia in Square Enix's latest RPG game , you'll realise very quickly that the Forspoken map is a big place. 'Just how big is it?' you may be asking yourself; well one avid Forspoken fan has answered your query. Read the rest of the story... R
Original postAs you dive into the magical world of Athia in Square Enix's latest RPG game, you'll realise very quickly that the Forspoken map is a big place. 'Just how big is it?' you may be asking yourself; well one avid Forspoken fan has answered your query.
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New Forspoken patch will "overhaul" entire Square Enix RPG game
With Forspoken out in the wild for some time, many are finding plenty of issues with the RPG game on PC. Patches aren't delivering quite the fixes we want to see, and there are glaring issues for some players. Well, Square Enix has taken notice, and a brand new statement from the
Original postWith Forspoken out in the wild for some time, many are finding plenty of issues with the RPG game on PC. Patches aren't delivering quite the fixes we want to see, and there are glaring issues for some players. Well, Square Enix has taken notice, and a brand new statement from the director of Forspoken promises to rectify the issues at hand.
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