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New Engine Patch Notes 0.16.3

⭐ Fields of Mistria patch v0.16.3 is here! This non-content patch contains bug and crash fixes that were introduced in our v0.16.2 update. As always, thank you to everyone who reported bugs and provided feedback to us!

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Patch notes will feature a 🌼 emoji whenever the change is based on community feedback and bug reporting!

[Updates]

🖥️ UI

  • Removed the settings option for “High-Res Framebuffers” it is now always on.

[Bug Fixes]

🎮 Performance

  • 🌼 Fixed general performance issues, particularly on large resolutions.

  • 🌼 Fixed screen tearing when VSync is enabled. For players still experiencing screen tearing, make sure VSync is enabled in game and in your driver settings.

  • 🌼 Fixed stutters that occasionally appeared in gameplay.

  • 🌼 Fixed slowdowns caused by farms with several animals.

🎨 Art & Visuals

  • 🌼 Fixed a graphical bug with Winter sheep.

  • 🌼 Fixed a graphical bug that appeared in the Final Seal cutscene.

  • 🌼 Town bridge shadow now displays correctly.

  • 🌼 Summit Wallpaper now displays correctly.

❌ Crash Fixes

  • 🌼 Bugs no longer crash the game by spawning out of bounds

  • 🌼 Casting the Summon Rain spell and entering a new room no longer crashes the game.

  • 🌼 Fixed a rare crash that could occur when the journal was opened during crafting.

  • 🌼 Attending the “Date” version of the Shooting Star Festival with the secret bachelor or bachelorette no longer crashes the game.

  • 🌼 Bugs failing to spawn via pheromones no longer crashes the game.

  • 🌼 Celine 4H event no longer occasionally crashes the game.

  • 🌼 Fixed an issue with Controller Trigger Buttons causing the game to crash.

  • 🌼 Disconnecting a controller while entering text in big picture mode no longer crashes the game.

  • 🌼 Animals in Barns & Coops no longer crash the game during the end-of-day menu.

  • 🌼 Interacting with the Ruins Window furniture item no longer crashes the game.

[Known Issues]

These are issues we are aware of and working to fix as soon as possible:

  • Performance issues on lower-spec devices.

  • Menus occasionally getting stuck and unable to close.

  • Crashes on start-up involving low memory availability.

[Hotfix]

  • 🌼 Fixed a graphical bug that appeared in the Final Seal cutscene (for real this time).