Dishonored 2 - Beta-Update 1.2 verbessert PC-Performance, erste Patch-Notes

Das Beta-Update 1.2 für Dishonored 2: Das Vermächtnis der Maske soll unter anderem die Performance verbessern.

Seit dem Release der PC-Version von Dishonored 2: Das Vermächtnis der Maske gab es zahlreiche Beschwerden über diverse Probleme. Ganz oben auf der Liste stehen Performance-Schwankungen und Abstürze, die auch das erste Update 1.1 nicht gänzlich beseitigen konnte. Das neueste Update 1.2 soll jedoch für Besserung sorgen.

Ab sofort steht zumindest schon mal die Beta-Version des PC-Updates 1.2 für Dishonored 2 via Steam zum Download bereit. Der Patch soll nicht nur die allgemeine Performance des Spiels verbessern und einige Crash-Bugs beseitigen, sondern nimmt auch Änderungen an der Benutzeroberfläche sowie den Menüs vor.

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Wann genau die finale Version des Updates 1.2 erscheinen wird, ist bisher nicht bekannt. Wir haben jedoch schon mal die vorläufigen Patch-Notes für Sie:

Patch-Notes für Dishonored 2: Das Vermächtnis der Maske v1.2 (Beta)

PERFORMANCE

Reduced framerate stuttering
Added a customizable FPS limiter to reduce the fluctuation
Framerate capped at 120 FPS to prevent physics issues which occur only above 120fps
Max pre-rendered frame is now managed by the game
Adjusted Texture Details settings so settings make a significant visual and performance change
Fixed a bug where AMD GPU experienced huge framerate drops when there is cloth simulation in the environment.
Adjusted ocean settings for perf improvement
Added frequency in V-sync UI
Fixed a bug where VRAM usage was higher than available VRAM
Fixed a bug where auto-detected settings were set too high for certain hardware
Added HBAO+ support for AMD GPUs
Fixed a bug where turning HBAO+ ON created some bad shadowing on player's hands
Removed Environment Details settings as it was strongly tied to View Distance
Removed Fog Quality settings as it was not impacting the visuals or providing performance advantages
Adjusted auto detected settings for R9 290X2
Fixed a bug where Water Quality settings was only impacting ocean, not canals or pools
Improved CPU cores utilization on high and low-end machines

MOUSE, GAMEPAD & CONTROLS

Fixed a bug where mouse sensitivity was framerate dependent
Fixed a bug where the controller vibrates continuously it the player switched from gamepad to mouse and keys while the gamepad was vibrating
Fixed a bug where Aim Friction didn't work with a gamepad
Fixed a bug where the gamepad could not be recognized if plugged after the game was ran
Fixed a bug where resolution could not be changed with mouse
Mouse smoothing setting is now set to minimum by default (setting won't get overwritten if customized by the player)

ALT+TAB

Fixed a bug where using ALT + TAB could result in endless switch between the game and other programs
The player can no longer bring up the Pause menu when using ALT + TAB while dying
Fixed a bug where the bug kept on registering mouse movements while in background after the player used ALT + TAB to switch to another program

CRASH FIXES

Fixed a bug where the game could crash if the player decided to leave the Clockwork Mansion while Clockwork Soldiers were beheaded
Fixed a bug where the game crashes if the player attempted to go into visual settings menu after disconnecting a monitor in game
Fixed a crash when selecting a video card without attached monitor to it
Fixed a bug where game could freeze in "Another Strange Visit" when opening the weapon wheel with Middle Click button and then scrolled if the player used gamepad before

MENU & OPTIONS

Fixed a bug where the collar of the player was visible while using Shadow Walk assassination in large FOV
Fixed a bug where the game could stretch the resolution to fit screen while using a non-native resolution and switching from Borderless Windowed Mode to Windowed Mode
Fixed a bug where the menu was not filling the whole screen in some resolutions
Fixed a bug where Mouse Smoothing setting was sometimes not properly displayed even though it was properly saved
Fixed a bug where 'Unassigned' text for unassigned buttons overlaps nearby text with Keyboard and Mouse controls
Fixed a bug where the player was unable to switch to Full Screen or Windowed Mode after he switched to Borderless Windowed Mode
Added a Framerate Limiter so the player can limit framerate fluctuation when playing without V-sync
Added TXAA sharpness setting
Changed the Aim Assist settings to be more clear
Added Triple Buffering option
Added more choices to V-Sync settings
Monitor/Resolution
Fixed a bug where restoring default settings activated the second monitor as the default monitor
Fixed a bug where the game switched to Borderless Windowed when the player changed resolution while in windowed mode
Fixed a bug where the game was displaying a black screen if the resolution was set to 1786 x 992 in full screen
Fixed a bug where expiration of change monitor confirmation dialogue while game is minimized can cause display to stop functioning
Fixed a bug where Resolution Scaling was deactivated when the game ran above 30 FPS
Changed the Resolution Scaling settings for a better understanding
Added resolution ratio to the Resolution drop list
Fixed a bug where resolution scaling setting was not saved when quitting the options menu
Fixed a bug where the current game resolution was applied to the monitor when switching monitor even if this resolution was not supported

Fixed a bug where mouse Wheel pop up will highlight as selected incorrect slot after holding key corresponding to an empty slot
Fixed a bug where initiating Black Market shop with keyboard displays gamepad prompts on menu until additional keyboard or mouse input
Blink, Far reach and The Heart are now automatically binded to shortcuts after being acquired
Fixed a bug where the Gun shortcut was not automatically assigned if bullets were picked up before the gun
Fixed a bug where "<" key appeared as "Unassigned" in game when bound to any action

MISC

Fixed a bug where sabotaging the Oraculum device would count as 2 kills and prevent getting the "Clean Hands" achievement

So funktioniert die Beta-Patch-Installation

Wer den Beta-Patch für Dishonored nutzen möchte, muss ihn erst in den Steam-Einstellungen freischalten. Dazu ist folgendes Vorgehen notwendig:

In Steam einloggen
Rechtsklick auf Dishonored 2 in der Bibliothek
Einstellungen auswählen
Betas auswählen
Im Drop-Down-Menü die Beta-Version auswählen
OK anklicken
Ein paar Minuten warten, bis das Update installiert wird
Abschließend sollte Dishonored 2 als Dishonored 2 [BetaPatch] in der Bibliothek aufgeführt werden

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