Console Update 1.0.1

Notable Console Issues Addressed.

All fixes noted below are represented for all console platforms - PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, unless specifically isolated to a single platform, which in that instance will be noted in bold.

• A range of performance fixes have been implemented, specifically targeting improvements for Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.
• PlayStation 4 Pro systems will now display correctly in 4k.
• Improved loading performance when going through airlocks and cave areas.
• Fixed some performance stuttering caused by triggering a checkpoint while climbing.
• Increase made to lighting and shadow resolution.
• Players are now prevented from being able to move whilst the SHARE menu is open.
• Updated UI in the settings menus to better stand out.
• Isaac will now display his Astrotool in Hologram scenes.
• Fixes and tweaks to some of the NPC’s hands on Unison.
• Fixes to some checkpoints that would cause the player to be stuck in a death loop.
• Chapter Select now unlocks upon reaching Moon Launch.
• Various Camera and focus improvements during cutscenes.
• Lighting fixes and tweaks on Odum.
• Fixed and restored a missing Kathy VO line.
• Various Seatbelt improvements and polish during Chapter 2, 3 and Epilogue.
• Chapter 9 Beekeeper animation improvements.
• Fixed clipping between Claire and Kathy in Chapter 2.
• Fixed the timing on some of Kathy's VO in chapter 2.
• Fixed lighting issues on some objects in the Prologue.
• Fixed some objects that were glowing that should not have been.
• Fixed Ryan’s VO playing twice in Chapter 5.
• Added some blocking volumes to prevent players falling through the world in Chapter 4.
• Placed a blocking volume in Chapter 6 to fix a mantling issue before reaching the facility.
• Fixed a minor Lighting issue in Chapter 6.
• Implemented a fix for a checkpoint that didn’t display the correct objective upon loading.
• Adjusted the scan volume of a scannable so the prompt doesn't appear when it shouldn't. 
• Added correct audio for the lightly tilting climbable panel in Chapter 8.
• Updated the MPT receiver audio when it has too much or not enough power.
• Chapter 6: Added triggers to water areas in puzzle that close visor when entering deeper part.
• Chapter 8: Replenish oxygen correctly when loading into certain checkpoints.
• Fixed clipping of Sarah and Kathy with Isaac and muted the glass body mesh of Isaac that caused some reflection issues on the shoulders.
• Climbing flashback: Fixed a rock with a weird face and a slightly floating plant .
• Solved an issue where Kathy could use AYLA while descending with the elevator in Chapter 8 resulting in the player becoming blocked.
• Fixed breathing audio not playing correctly on PS4.

Quality Improvements.

• In order to prevent players from overwriting save data by accident, the ‘New Game’ button on the Main Menu now needs to be held for 1.7 seconds to start the game.
• Added a prompt for when you need to backwards jump in the Odum caves that explains the necessary controls.
• Camera tweaks while in Zero gravity to help prevent motion sickness.
• Improved targeting of buttons when Kathy is stood closer to them.
• The game will now display an icon whilst an autosave is being created.
• Fixed MPT Resistors falling out of the world when AYLA carried them out of range.
• Many fixes to improve Kathy’s ability to clamber up objects across the game.
• Added some blocking volumes to prevent players getting stuck in various areas.
• Fixed a blocker in the Prologue relating to Kathy being crouched when triggering certain elements.
• Claire’s height changed in the prologue to match her appearance for this chapter.
• Fixed collision in a few areas of the Prologue so that players can no longer get stuck in a falling animation.
• Increased the size of the blocking volume above the puzzle building in Chapter 1 to prevent players from getting out of the play area.
• Fixed a duplicated helmet during the launch sequence of Chapter 1.
• Fixed Young Kathy missing her hands in a scene in Chapter 2.
• Added underwater ambience during the appropriate sections of Chapter 2.
• Prevented being able to trigger one of the detective sequences in Chapter 2 a second time after completing the puzzle and reloading the game.
• Adjusted the position of a target point for an objective marker in Chapter 3.
• Placed a blocking volume in a Puzzle during Chapter 3 that only blocks the MPT beam so you can't block yourself.
• Moved a light in chapter 5 that caused Kathy's head to get a bright glow.
• Kathy should no longer snap into place during a scene in Chapter 5.
• Removed extremely unfortunately placed save point Chapter 6, which fixes a death loop.
• Fixed McArthur’s hologram going missing during a cutscene in Chapter 7.
• Reduced the camera shake in certain moments during chapter 8.
• Prevented Isaac from getting himself stuck in certain sections of Chapter 9.
• Texture improvements for vegetation in Chapter 9.
• Fixed NPCs disappearing after reloading some checkpoints in Chapter 9.
• Swapped some climbing panels around so you can get back up more easily when you fall in the climbing puzzle during Chapter 9.
• Fixed Isaac's position at the door of the control room in Chapter 9.
• Removed an errant floating seatbelt in Chapter 9.

Travel safely on your onward journey, Crew!

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