Days Gone News

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

While you can play through Days Gone without bothering to upgrade your health, stamina, or focus, increasing them makes the game much more comfortable to experience. To do that, you need to find the NERO Injectors scattered across the map. Each of these increases one of your bars by 25, up to a maximum of 350 health, stamina, and focus if you grab them all...
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One of the biggest challenges you’ll face in Days Gone is taking on hordes of Freakers scattered across the map. These groups of legally distinct zombies come in various sizes, from a few dozen to a few hundred. Hordes are one of the best ways to raise your reputation with the various camp factions in Days Gone, and knowing where to find them will help you access the best gear in the game...
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Freakers aren’t the only threat you’ll face in Days Gone. There are also Ambush Camps in every region of the map, manned by enemies from every major antagonistic faction. Clearing them is a great way to level up your local camp reputation, and they also offer fast travel points and consistent sources of crafting materials...
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