Hey all,
We’re excited to be releasing our first major game update for RAGE 2, including new features, fixes, and optimizations! Take a look below at what’s included in Update 1:
FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS
- Bandit Camps are now replayable! Open your map and select any previously cleared bandit camp to replay them as much as you'd like -- and get rewarded.
- New Wasteland Wizard Cheat Codes: Low Gravity, Bloody Mess, Phoenix Rejector Seat, Klegg Support. Find Cheat Codes from the Wasteland Wizard and activate the new cheats in the ‘settings’ menu.
- New Voice Packs added! Ozzy Man Reviews "You Call That a Wingstick?" and German “TV Fatal”. Activate the new voice packs in the ‘settings’ menu.
- Wasteland Wizard now only travels to 3 different locations instead of 15.
- Menu optimization improved to address slowdown issues.
- Crate Improvements! Improved melee hit detection and increased visibility at night.
- Improved sharpness on high-res screens to reduce “blurriness”.
- Adjusted the day/night cycle. (Previously, the day time moved too slow, night time lasted too long).
- Digital Deluxe Upgrade now available in the in-game Store.
- Bethesda.net Friend Leaderboards now available for Mutant Bash TV.
- Fixed issue where linked Bethesda.net accounts appear as unlinked after re-establishing network connection.
PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY
- Fixed an issue where weapons, armor, and abilities disappeared after loading a save.
- Fixed an issue where the PS4 version of the game would hang on the legal screens when attempting to boot the title without a network connection.
- Fixed an issue where PC players could not access friends, statistics, or the store.
- Fixed a PC crash that could occur when exiting to the desktop.
- Fixed a crash that occurred when the player hovered their mouse over a location icon in the map.
- Fixed a crash that occurred when the player was using the Icarus.
- Fixed an issue where the title crashed when launching the game using minimum spec hardware.
- Fixed a crash that occurred when skipping Prowley's cutscenes.
USER INTERFACE
- Fixed an issue where debug text and symbols were visible in the Settings menu.
- Fixed an issue where debug text was visible in Reticle Style settings.
- Fixed an issue where multiple UI elements were in slow motion.
- Fixed an issue where magazine weapon upgrades text will remain showing on incorrect weapons and after closing menu.
AUDIO & LOCALIZATION
- Fixed an issue where character voice lines may infrequently fail to play.
- Fixed an issue where dialogue lines occasionally do not play any VO or cut off early.
- Fixed an issue where battle music no longer played after the completion of Blackout.
- Fixed an issue where music was missing at Winner's Lounge.
- Fixed an issue where no SFX played when unlocking ability levels or ability perks in the Nanotrites menu.
- Fixed an issue where skipping the intro cutscene early may stop VO lines in character selection to stop playing.
- Sound effects are now heard when a motorcycle falls over.
- Resolved an issue where two separate countdown audio queues played out of sync at the start of race.
- Sound for "New log entry" HUD no longer missing.
- Fixed an issue where audio feedback was not heard when the player takes damage from the lasers in Goliath Plant Control Room.
- Player no longer repeats Hurt VO when touching a Electricity Drop, but isn't damaged.
- Sound effects for opening the hatches covering the reactor now plays properly at Shrouded Sub Station Alpha.
- Grenade VFX no longer appear misaligned when user cooks a grenade while moving
- Smart Rocket Launcher no longer missing VFX when firing in Overdrive
- Fixed an issue where "Intel Collected" displays debug text when playing in any localized language.
- Fixed the Japanese date and time localization on Save and Load screens.
- Fixed the Russian localization for Golden Pistol.
- All Languages - Log - Description of Polite request to BLOW UP GAZCATRAZ! intel is affected by inconsistency issues.
- Fixed authority sentry VO distortion in JP SKU.
- Resolved several localization issues including overlapping text for PTBR, zhTW, zhCN and KO.
- Resolved broken "Help" hyperlinks in Polish or Brazilian Portuguese.
GAMEPLAY BUG FIXES
- Now possible to change key bindings for the Defibrillation mini-game (previously, it defaulted to WASD).
- Fixed an issue where Dr. Kvasir's dialogue prompt did not work from certain angles
- Fixed several portions of ChazCar where some areas of the course do not teleport the player back to track
- Fixed an issue where the Nicholas Raine armor would always be seen on the player
- Fixed an issue where signing out after resuming from a suspended state would allow the player to stay in the game, which would corrupt all saves.
- Fixed an issue where Photo Mode options were missing upon reentering the mode.
- Fixed an issue where Crushers would get stuck after their intro animation.
- Fixed an issue where Walker would become invincible by dying and then using slam in the MBTV "The Ranger" challenge.
- Fixed an issue where Gazcatraz may not be completed after killing all enemies.
- Fixed an issue where it was not possible to steer right with motorcycles if you changed the keybinding to any key except the default key.
- Fixed a crash that occurred when fighting an Authority Sentry north of Lagooney
- Fixed an issue where creating a new save and quitting to the main menu during Gulo's speech would cause Marshall not to radio the player, blocking progression.
- Fixed an issue where some story locations with no collectibles could not be marked as completed.
- Fixed an issue where the Phoenix did not respawn when coming within reach of it (around 200m) on Xbox One.
- Fixed an issue where the Annihilator did not fit correctly inside the location.
- Fixed an issue with the Wingstick Lock-on control description button icon.
- Fixed an issue where a player's friends list on Steam was failing to show added friends for some players.
- Fixed an issue where the vehicle, bikes, and helicopter keybindings conflicted with each other.
- Fixed an issue where changing the minimum resolution scale after switching window mode would result in graphical corruption.
- Fixed an issue where touching the barrier when encountering General Cross would result in the player becoming stuck on the wall.
- Fixed an issue where the wall near the "Cult of the Death God" cave entrance and exit door may pull and clip the player through the wall.
- Fixed an issue where the Charged Pulse Cannon would appear invisible when opening the Ark.
- Fixed an issue where engaging the mutant worshipers from the grate overlooking the shrine caused them to become stuck running into wall
- Fixed an issue where the player would be unable to Fast Travel or spawn vehicles upon completion of Authority Bunker section of The Signal
- Fixed an issue where the player could activate Focus oriented objects at an awkward angle and/or without looking directly at them
- Fixed an issue where the player was able to trigger purchase confirmation prompts on previously bought items
- Fixed an issue where the Charged Pulse Cannon model was missing when it was revealed to the player for pick up.
- Fixed a Bethesda.net issue where the player could become control locked by opening the manage account modal and starting a new game simultaneously
- Fixed an issue where the player could become stuck if they progress to the exit door before completing the Ark at Quake Hill.
- Fixed an issue where the player was unable to change menu navigation keys leading to conflicts when rebinding keys.
- Fixed an issue where the Dash ability did not make a sound when used
- Fixed an issue where loading an autosave made after completing an ark causes objective to not complete and rewards not to be given
- Fixed an issue where winning ChazCar derby mission registered as a loss and blocked progression
- Fixed an issue where the Abadon Crusher would "morph" into a ball when transitioning from one animation to another when the player approaches.
- Fixed an issue that automatically cancelled error messages when failing to log in.
- Fixed an issue where hitting the Phoenix with a vehicle near the city entrances causes vehicle to disappear before being stored.
- Resolved flickering shadows that occurred inside building at D and D's Hood.
- Fixed an issue where the title would freeze if player attempts to delete or overwrite saves
- Entering Eden Space Center at night no longer makes rooms incredibly dark
- Fixed an issue where abandoning Project Dagger and restarting it with another car prevents the player from entering the Xerxes.
- Convoy Locator no longer always shows Convoys on Compass including when Capture and Control are hidden on map.
- Fixed an issue where when exiting a location where the sun is disabled, there is a pop in lighting
- Fixed an issue where if a player is signing into a linked account with expired legal agreements, they will be blocked from accessing the Bethesda.net module.
- Player will now receive an error message if they try to connect to a Bethesda.net account that is already linked.
- Player will no longer appear unlinked to Bethesda.net after constraining or suspending multiple times.
- Fixed an issue where location tracking UI text wouldn't update when selecting or deselecting Track Location
- Fixed an issue where the camera angle transition was too harsh when operating vehicles
- Fixed an issue where if the player runs out of the elevator as it ascends in the secret bunker, it leaves them stuck
- Shadow flickering no longer present on light transitions on PlayStation 4
- Fixed an issue where non-standard game modes in MBTV showed player without Ranger Armor
- Fixed missing controller vibration with the Phoenix Blast upgrade
- Fixed an issue where the Combat Shotgun ammo display was inconsistent between Scattershot and Slug Shot modes.
- Fixed a UI issue with the incorrect display of a Reward Popup.
- Camera no longer shakes violently when grabbing on to tall ledges.
- Player can no longer go out of the world using Grav Jump and Vortex during MBTV.
- Fixed an issue where the Predator Tank is almost destroyed after player loads back in from dying in it
- Fixed an issue where hovering over EASY with the mouse, the player can't use arrow keys to select another difficulty option
- Fixed an issue where opponent vehicles sometimes get teleported ahead of the player
- Navigation Tool for the Map no longer breaks after completing a race
- Fixed an issue where Firestorm Revolver bullets would not stick to props
- Fixed an issue where Doomsayer Peak may not be completed after killing all enemies
- Fixed an issue where sometimes the player is unable to finish "Yeoman Growery" location due to the fact that not all enemies spawn.