Build Update #065: V1.0 Hotfix 1

We just released a hotfix patch to address some of the more urgent issues in the launch build.

Patch notes

General

• We've severely reduced the game's installed disk size from nearly 100 GB to 39.4 GB. Packaging settings were changed and some texture work was done to trim it down.

• Temporarily removed the launch prompt where DX12 could be selected.*️⃣ This was done because DX12 mode was causing the game to crash.

• Implemented new controller (gamepad) configuration.

• Fixed crash related to Kythera AI plugin.

💡 The texture work may improve performance on some systems.

*️⃣ DX12 can still be used by right-clicking GROUND BRANCH > Properties… and adding the argument below to the text input box under "Launch Options":

-dx12

Please use DX12 at your own discretion as it can cause the game to crash.

Gameplay

• Reduced maximum weapon sway by around 30%.

• Fixed issue where lights and lasers could not be turned off if left on before switching items. (Lights and lasers will be turned off automatically during item switching.)

• Tweaked damage values for all body parts to generally make shots to non-vital body parts and extremities less lethal (closer to extremity = less damage).

• Fixed being unable to turn/look right when prone and unarmed.

• Fixed buttons to adjust target distance in shooting ranges (The Farm and Ready Room) staying active if the player holds the button and backs away.

AI

• Various adjustments to AI accuracy and reaction times.

• Tweaked aiming bone for AI to more reliably hit the torso area, making body armor more likely to be effective.

• Reworked how Hostage AI view dead bodies to reduce the chances of them getting stuck when navigating.

Maps and game modes

• Fixed missing floor collision on Outpost.

• Added missing breaching sockets to doors on Outpost.

• Added generator (and hooked up lights and screens on the map to it) on Outpost.

• Fixed breaker switch for the 747 aircraft on Airbase to also turn off the fuselage lights.

• Removed faulty Defuse (Plane Only) game mode from Airbase.

• Added missing blocking volumes on Hospital.

• Added new breaker switch for lights on Hospital.

• Fixed out-of-bounds insertion point on City (Defuse game mode).

• Rotated bomb that could not be defused on City (Defuse).

• Fixed missing collision and adjusted door meshlinks for navigation on Border.

• Fixed issue with rounds not being properly recorded in PvE quick missions.

Visuals

• Replaced texture for hanging US flag in Ready Room / The Farm's HQ with an accurate version.

• AddedFirst pass on cutscene clean up for Outpostshould now clear up bodies remaining on helipad and appropriately hide the Armor UI if enabled.

• Fixed skin weighting issues for the captain and other civilian clothing to reduce character clipping.

• Fixed arm clipping in Combat Shirt (males).

• Fixed handle rotating into the light boxes of Border.

• Fixed VFX trash particles blowing up on Border and Airbase.

• Improved draw distance for decals.

• Fixed Docter II red dot sight being offset and appearing to float above accessory rails.

• Fixed wrong ammo mesh in Wz.88 assault rifle magazine.

• F88A2 assault rifle now uses the correct reload animations.

Audio

• Fixed sounds passing through walls on Hospital and Border.