Patch 1.6 is now available and brings several improvements to gameplay systems, performance, and visual quality.
This update introduces Intel XeSS support, improvements to controller navigation, a reworked firearm and blood system, and multiple bug fixes across the game.
Below are the highlights and full patch notes.
Highlights
New Upscaler: Intel XeSS added (with automatic fallback to FSR on unsupported hardware).
Major Combat Update: Complete overhaul of blood, firearms and shooting effects (VFX, SFX & UX).
Improved Controller Support: Better gamepad detection and joystick navigation in menus.
Performance Improvements: Optimized outline system and portal visuals to reduce performance drops.
Steam Deck Support: Added optimized graphics presets for a smoother experience.
New Features
Improvements to several door interaction types.
Intel XeSS added as a selectable upscaler (fallback to FSR if unsupported).
Added Fimosoft startup animation.
Players can now select the DirectX version when launching the game.
Improved controller detection and menu navigation using joystick.
Fixes
Enemies will no longer attempt to attack the player if they cannot see them.
Fixed mirror visual quality issues.
Fixed footstep sounds not respecting volume settings.
Fixed an issue where Ray Tracing would not properly disable.
Fixed a bug preventing players from picking up the phone in the restaurant.
Improved visibility of certain dark walls that could cause confusion.
Minor translation fixes.
Fixed an issue where gamepad button prompts sometimes did not appear in menus when input mode wasn't set to auto detect.
Added preloading for certain effects that previously appeared incorrectly the first time the game launched.
Fixed an issue where some settings changes did not activate the Apply/Save button.
Changes
Reworked the entire blood, firearm, and shooting system (VFX, SFX & UX).
Introduced a more optimized outline system.
Added Steam Deck graphical presets to ensure good performance and visual quality.
Removed the Ray Tracing option.
Portals have been visually updated to prevent potential performance drops.
Removed Halloween 2025 Easter eggs.
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