Days Gone News

Build 18403805

PERFORMANCE

• Fixed an issue where the game would get into an infinite initial load over bad resolution settings. This was preventing players from getting to the main menu.
  

Dev note: We recommend to double check the resolution settings in the Display tab to ensure desired output.

• Various crash fixes related to the GPU and dying in a specific mission on Permadeath mode. (DLC)

AUDIO

• Fixed an audio crash that occurred when the game was running while the PC went into sleep mode.
  
• Fixed an audio issue which led to excessively loud sound volumes.
  
• Fixed an audio issue preventing a sound from looping when playing Horde Assault for longer than 30 minutes. (DLC)

OTHER

• Fixed an issue where the Unreal logo was showing as the icon on the toolbar instead of Days Gone.
  

Dev note: Issue may persist until local icon cache is updated.


If you are experiencing any issues, please Submit a Request to support.bendstudio.com.

Thank you for your continued feedback and support. We will have further updates in the near future.

Since the release of the general update to Days Gone on Thursday, April 24, we have been monitoring feedback and working quickly to address all commonly reported issues:

• Game crashes on boot.
  Dev note: If you are experiencing crashes, please delete all files within this folder - DaysGone\BendGame\Content\sfpaks, then use Steam's Verify Local Files to redownload.
  
• Infinite loading black screen on boot.
  Dev note: DSR is not supported by Days Gone. We recommend disabling this for the time being.
  
• Intro movies stuttering.
  
• DualSense haptic feedback appears to not work.
  Dev note: The DualSense controller must have a wired connection to feel the haptic feedback. Steam input must also be disabled. Additionally, make sure your controller speaker sound is enabled in your PC settings.
  
• General audio issues.
  

Thank you for your patience. We will provide you with an update soon on the next patch release.

If you are experiencing any issues, please Submit a Request at support.bendstudio.com.

With build 18212596, we have made several world graphical improvements compared to the current PC version. All players who have the base Days Gone game installed will receive the following features and updates*:

• DualSense haptic feedback support**
  
• Accessibility features
  
• World graphical improvements
  
• New Atmospheric/Sky simulation using ozone and spectral light simulation: Improves overall color tone and produces more accurate light intensities for the sky and sunlight
  
• Significantly darker night time
  
• Improved screen space indirect lighting and ambient occlusion effects
  
• Double shadowmap resolution when Shadow Quality is set to Highest
  
• Additional improvements
  

*Update to version higher than Build ID 10034136 via Patch 1.08 required.

**For DualSense controller, wired connection required to experience the full range of in-game controller features

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