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Episode 3 Patch #1 Release Notes (for all episodes)

A new update to The Descendant across all Episodes has been released. The patch will be applied automatically when you restart the game. Here is a list of new features, fixes and known issues:

FIXES

  • Multiple audio fixes including dialogue lines across all Episodes
  • Visual fixes across all Episodes
  • Some save slot issues have been fixed
  • Air Filtration Tower circuit board puzzle issue has been fixed in Episode 3
  • Option settings now persist after quit and restart
  • Fixed a gameplay blocker in Storage Area when interacting with boxes in crane puzzle in Episode 3
  • Fixed the description for Ark-eologist achievement in Episode 3
  • The Previously On The Descendant & Next Time On The Descendant videos strong compression issues have been fixed
  • Changing the screen resolution twice in the same session will now register changes properly
  • The missing confirmation message when changing resolution settings has been fixed

KNOWN ISSUES

  • In rare occasions, players are unable to move after Cryotank opens in the Infirmary. The current workaround is to quit to main menu and press continue
  • Switching save slots makes player lose progress - please make sure that you finish current episode, before switching slots
  • Missing icon for gamma settings
  • Mute doesn't completely stop the sounds but instead plays at a very low volume
  • The Previously On The Descendant & Next Time On The Descendant videos still have a low frame rate issues
  • In rare cases a crash could occur during the transition between the Air Filtration Tower Inside and Outside in Episode 2
  • In rare cases, the number of killed descendants at the end of Episode 3 would show the wrong number