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Outer Wilds update out now on Switch, patch notes

Posted on January 12, 2024 by (@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

Outer Wilds players on Switch can now access a new update.

The patch contains a number of enhancements in various areas. There are improvements to the visuals, gameplay, and stability. Some fixes are implemented as well.

Here’s the full rundown:

Outer Wilds update patch notes

Gameplay

  • Various fixes for places where the player could get stuck in level geometry
  • Nomai shuttles now collide with all planets

Art & Visuals

  • Improved animation of a certain hologram
  • Various fixes for assets appearing where they shouldn’t
  • Various fixes for incorrect, misaligned or missing textures and materials
  • Various fixes for LODs so they match better with their high resolution versions
  • Fix for pursuers getting stuck in certain animations 
  • The visual effects for a certain sequence in the High Energy Lab are now correctly displayed
  • Fix for a certain campfire not animating correctly
  • In the museum, the anglerfish’s lure now glows correctly
  • Various fixes for slide reels not always displaying
  • Various lighting adjustments and fixes
  • Fixes for various minor visual issues

Tech

  • Fix for lag while using Signalscope in a certain situation
  • Improved performance over long play sessions
  • Some memory improvements

UI

  • Ship Log markers no longer appear truncated
  • Various minor UI bug fixes

All players on Switch can download the new Outer Wilds Switch update now.

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