Outer Wilds update out now on Switch, patch notes
Posted on January 12, 2024 by Brian(@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.
