Patch 1.6

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

• AddedNew UpscalerIntel 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.

• AddedSteam Deck SupportAdded 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.

Have you tried Day at the Office on Steam Deck? Let us know if there’s anything we can improve!