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    1. Update v1.14.0:
    2. Highlights
    3. Systemic fix for progression-blocked saves
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    5. Xbox performance improvements
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    7. New Radio Transmissions
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    9. Bugs and UX Fixes
    10. Introduced a systemic fix for any save affected by the “Find the Altar of Passage” progression blocker. This will fix saves on all platforms.
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    12. The Refinery garage station no longer blocks a garage cosmetic slot
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    14. The cosmetic item slot has been relocated to above the door on the Garage exterior
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    16. Fixed Pilgrim crates floating midair after runs have been suspended then re-loaded
    17.  
    18. Expeditions Pitstop workbenches should now craft up to tier 3 level recipes and items
    19.  
    20. Fixed the custom settings (player selected) applying incorrectly when loading into Expeditions routes
    21.  
    22. Fixed some collision issues in tunnels on Whispers in the Woods Maps
    23.  
    24. Fixed text overflow for certain UI elements in the UI for workbenches
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    26. Fixed Geiger counter audio persisting during paused states
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    28. Improved performance when using Impact Hammers on Plasma Generators
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    30. Xbox Improvements
    31. Various performance improvements for XBOX consoles.
    32.  
    33. Performance improvements have been made to the opening drive to reduce frame stutters
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    35. Series S consoles have received optimizations to prevent gameplay hitches and improve general performance
    36.  
    37. New Radio Transmissions
    38. There are reports of radio abnormalities coming in from across the Zone - often unattributed, but mysterious all the same! These strange transmissions are not currently harmful.
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    40. Update v1.13.1:
    41. Highlights
    42. Today’s hotfix is laser focused on a few issues reported by the community this week! We’ve tackled the save loading issue, an inventory system bug, and some scary crashes caused by rogue garage elements.
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    44. Before we get into the patch notes themselves, we do want to address a concern around file size that you’ve all expressed to us over the last few weeks, namely how large the update file sizes appear to be on PC and Console whenever a new patch or update to the game happens.
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    46. To speak on it at a high level, sometimes patching the game involves a re-organization of the files and information that make up the entire game - it’s not possible to just pick and choose which ones are updated, and for safety, it’s easiest to deliver that re-organized structure in the way you’ve been experiencing. A result of this is that the updates themselves appear larger, and take more time to download and install. The good news is that your install size for Pacific Drive won’t increase, outside of content added to the game like the Whispers in the Woods Expansion.
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    48. Bugs and UX Hotfixes
    49. For our players on PC - we’ve fixed the issue where players could indefinitely hang on loading screens while attempting to load into a saved game or in some loading transitions.
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    51. We’ve fixed this by making adjustments to some build process changes introduced in Version 1.13.0 that were intended for optimization purposes. This has resolved the save game issue, and maintained the improvements made to the overall gameplay experience.
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    53. Whispers in the Woods - We’ve fixed a crash that would occur when players collided with rogue pieces of set dressing during garage sequences in Whispers in the Woods. Often occurring right before the player would pick up the Whispering Chart, or when they attempted to bring it back to the ZETI system.
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    55. This would occur after the “Mysterious Signal” mission, or after the last mission in the DLC
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    57. This had the chance to permanently break saves if the player’s autosave occurred at the same point as the crash - so we wanted to take care of it quickly.
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    59. For players using a controller on PC or Console - When attempting to move items into a new inventory one by one, the cursor would follow the item into the new inventory UI rather than stay in the source inventory. This would not occur during quick transfers into normal inventory but - it could cause a crash if you attempted to quick transfer parts into a parts locker. Luckily, we discovered the source of the issue shortly after the Version 1.13.0 release thanks to your reports, and have fixed the root cause.
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    61. Update v1.13.0:
    62. Highlights
    63. Nailing down some particularly pesky bugs:
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    65. General improvements made to Whispers in the Woods sequences, fixed settings for radiation, audio weirdness, visual hitches and more!
    66.  
    67. Some general performance fixes:
    68.  
    69. The game’s file structure and build process on launch have been adjusted to increase performance, and minimize load times
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    71. This change affects the way that 4.27 UE packages content. Essentially, we’re changing the way we build the game and the way that the data is stored.
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    73. This allows the build to be more performant during gameplay by reducing the time spent on file read processes.
    74.  
    75. Concentrated efforts to solve a few rough hitches on Consoles
    76.  
    77. Bugs and UX Fixes
    78. Base Game
    79. Adjusted build process to make file read quicker
    80.  
    81. Fixed an issue where some settings could reset to default during the base game
    82.  
    83. Fixed an issue with Protanopia/Deuteranopia colorblind settings making certain in-world menus more difficult to read
    84.  
    85. Fixed “Radiation Everywhere” setting not always applying
    86.  
    87. Fixed an issue where players could not continuously craft items while the “Pause in Menus” setting was enabled
    88.  
    89. Fixed an issue where backpack upgrades would not take effect on the player hotbar until starting a new run
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    91. Certain utility attachments can no longer be seen clipping through the side of Part Lockers when stored
    92.  
    93. Fixed an issue where the Deco-Vend machine would occasionally dispense blank Bobbleheads
    94.  
    95. If you are in possession of blank Bobbleheads we kindly ask that you donate them to the Zone on your next trip (the Instability will collect them)
    96.  
    97. Fixed more visual/gameplay hitches on Consoles
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    99. A hitch on PS5 when any item was moved in or out of the hand slot has been fixed
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    101. Hitching on highlighting any Attuned car part, which would become very noticeable with a full set of Attuned parts
    102.  
    103. Fixed an issue where players who did not own the Whispers in the Woods expansion could see the Attuned category tab in the Blueprints menu
    104.  
    105.  
    106. Whispers in the Woods
    107. Opening quest “The Mysterious Signal” fixes
    108.  
    109. Fixed an issue where the Mysterious Signal quest could sometimes not progress properly
    110.  
    111. Fixed an issue where the Mysterious Signal quest junction could fail to spawn enough anchors to summon a Gateway
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    113. This does not block quest progression, as the objective would still advance if players abandoned trip to return to the garage, but we’ve smoothed the experience out just in case
    114.  
    115. Fixed an issue where other Altars of Passage could still be used after a Gateway had been summoned
    116.  
    117. Lightning created by artifacts is now able to hit the Lightning Rod and generate LIM energy
    118.  
    119. Artifact stacks have changed slightly when interacting with other artifacts
    120.  
    121. Headlight quirks no longer stack by triggering automatically, reducing the ten thousand million lumen headlight effect
    122.  
    123. Artifacts that affect car speed no longer achieve faster-than-light-speeds through automatic interactions
    124.  
    125. Furnace on the roof now accept Bounties as resource
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    127. The User Manual logbook entry for the Whispering Tide mechanic now properly unlocks upon encountering it
    128.  
    129. Artifacts can now be placed on Altars of Passage by holding the quick-deposit button in addition to using a short button press
    130.  
    131. Fixed an issue where junctions marked as Harvestmen nests would not spawn the Harvestmen properly, as well as Glowgrabber appearances.
    132.  
    133. Fixed an issue where Radio transmissions or music would play over a sequence that was scored with specific music
    134.  
    135. Fixed an issue where players would sometimes hear audio from the Altar in the garage before it had appeared
    136.  
    137. Fixed certain road obstructions not playing audio when destroyed
    138.  
    139. Artifacts smelted into a refined resource and now displayed horizontally rather than vertically via the tooltip
    140.  
    141. Removed incorrect information from furnace UI in early Whispers in the Woods content
    142.  
    143. Players will no longer see Hot Dust appear during the finale of Whispers in the Woods
    144.  
    145. Spawned parts should no longer float in midair when returning to the Garage after the finale of Whisper in the Woods.
    146.  
    147. Duplicate audio logs should no longer spawn in the Whispering Woods.
    148.  
    149. Fixed minor LOD issue with some world elements, including bushes, mailboxes and some Tourist gifts
    150.  
    151. Fixed material on certain shelters out in the Zone missing textures
    152.  
    153. Gameplay Balance and Scripting
    154. Improved tutorialization for Altars of Passage.
    155.  
    156. Quest markers now appear in more situations.
    157.  
    158. Adjusted spawn rate for Harvestmen and Glowgrabbers
    159.  
    160. Update v1.12.0:
    161. Highlights
    162. Our previous shader cache optimizations have been fully restored and improved for base game and Whispers in the Woods.
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    164. Harvestmen have undergone a number of fixes including being more reliable when put near their nests, breaking their necks less, and accurately letting you know how full they are.
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    166. Several crashes and softlocks have been fixed thanks to the community’s assistance - thanks, guys!
    167.  
    168. Bugs and UX Fixes
    169. Base Game
    170. Pacific Drive and Whispers in the Woods shader caches have been updated to provide a smoother gameplay experience
    171.  
    172. Controller haptics (vibration, etc) no longer trigger when disabled from in-game settings
    173.  
    174. Fixed spawning issues across all maps that caused hazards to spawn in impossible places
    175.  
    176. Fixed multiple instances of broken terrain, models, and collision in the environment
    177.  
    178. Fixed the “Hide Junction Condition” setting.
    179.  
    180. It was not universally applying to all maps, now it does
    181.  
    182. Fixed an issue where resistance was not correctly applied to the car when spawned in a body of water
    183.  
    184. Fixed Audio stuttering when using camera Zoom on Xbox consoles
    185.  
    186. Fixed certain instances of tool sound effects persisting after tool usage
    187.  
    188. Fixed ZETI animation freezing if it was interrupted by a save, suspend, or load process.
    189.  
    190. Fixed an issue where the Shaker spawning underneath the car would prevent the car from being put into drive.
    191.  
    192. Renamed TXAA in game settings to be more technically accurate - it now reads as TAA under the same settings
    193.  
    194. Fixed certain UI elements being cut off in route planner map
    195.  
    196. Fixed the text scrolling animation on car part stat UI to be more readable
    197.  
    198. Fixed certain UI issues on hotbar when using controller on PC
    199.  
    200. Fixed a selection of missing icons in some Garage Stations, and Garage menus
    201.  
    202. The Impact Hammer will now drop the correct resources if it breaks during use
    203.  
    204. Fixed an issue where items would fall out of an open inventory with repeat inputs
    205.  
    206. Fixed an issue where some UI lists could extend beyond their limits when maxed out
    207.  
    208. Double click on transfer should now be fixed across the various UI menus
    209.  
    210. Fixed overlapping UI in Arc Device if hovered over two icons at once.
    211.  
    212. Fixed occasional mission objectives reappearing or appearing too late
    213.  
    214. Fixed VFX for Sealing Kit when flat tire is in water
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    216. Improved Level of Detail for several items in game
    217.  
    218. Updated Credits for Narrative
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    220.  
    221. Whispers in the Woods
    222. Fixed an occasional crash when starting the final chapter of Whispers in the Woods, the final ritual beginning from the Garage
    223.  
    224. Fixed a softlock when player attempts to complete Whispers in the Woods storyline without a full resonator charge
    225.  
    226. Fixed the opportunity for accidental death that occured during the last quest of Whispers in the Woods
    227.  
    228. Fixed a rare issue where the last gateway in Whispers in the Woods would bring players back to a normal Garage.
    229.  
    230. Fixed “Abandon Trip” negating embark requirements for certain Rites during Whispers in the Woods
    231.  
    232. Fixed Taking a standard Junction Exit after summoning an Attuned Gateway causing Altars of Passage to not spawn in future Exit Junctions
    233.  
    234. Additional improvements to alleviate fog flickering on all platforms
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    236. Added mission markers to Altar Bounties after they’ve been spawned
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    238. Fixed an issue where PlayStation 5 players could occasionally see longer-than-normal load times while traveling within the Drowned Wilds region
    239.  
    240. Fixed VFX on burning sticks and headlights to be a little less harsh
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    242. Improved smoke VFX for the cinderstick headlights
    243.  
    244. Fixed rare instances where dialogue audio was missing subtitles
    245.  
    246. Fixed a repeating sound effect when radio-affecting artifacts are activated
    247.  
    248. Fixed Save/Load missing menu descriptions on certain Whispers in the Woods save slots
    249.  
    250. Fixed the Summoned Gateway music occasionally failing to play during Gateway escape sequences.
    251.  
    252. Fixed occasional issue where lights on gateway altars and fellowship structures would not appear
    253.  
    254. Glowing sigils have been added to certain cult sites
    255.  
    256. Fixed VFX for Resonator energy when car is in motion
    257.  
    258. Fixed the Resonator tooltip getting stuck on screen, no longer occurs
    259.  
    260. Fixed Roof Furnace - it can now hit 100% when active
    261.  
    262. Fixed an issue where hand tools could be activated during the final cinematic of Whispers in the Woods
    263.  
    264. Fixed Pilgrim chests not being accessible via the Thermal Vac
    265.  
    266. Several fixes have been added for the Harvestmen Anomalies:
    267.  
    268. Increased spawn rate for Harvestmen
    269.  
    270. Harvestmen will now seek their nests when full of fuel
    271.  
    272. Fixed several Harvestmen visual issues that were related to the following: walking forward while holding them, picking them up too quickly, and attempting to pick them up while they are feeding
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    274. Harvestmen fuel visual effect is now more accurate to their hunger state.
    275.  
    276. Fixed the Interloper ambushing the remnant while the player is away
    277.  
    278. Fixed certain Whispers in the Woods nodes appearing as “Unknown” on the route planner
    279.  
    280. Artifacts that affect the front driver-side door will no longer trigger while entering/exiting the remnant
    281.  
    282. Audio tapes in Whispers in the Woods now float in water
    283.  
    284. Player should no longer occasionally spawn into maps upside down
    285.  
    286. Fixed minor issues with car parts when returning to the garage after Whispers in the Woods
    287.  
    288. Fixed appearance of Fog in certain lighting scenarios
    289.  
    290. Fixed an issue where harmonic headlights could have had multiple status effects
    291.  
    292. Updated Kepler credits and Narrative credits
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    294.  
    295. An additional incredibly important fix
    296. We have patched up the side of the garage where an unstable exterior lamp had begun to slowly attempt to float away. It has now been tethered to the side of the garage using various advanced methods. Be warned, it has been known to turn invisible.
    297.  
    298. Gameplay Balance and Scripting
    299. The player is no longer be able to use a Junction re-stabilizer in an Expedition Chart
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    301. Whispers in the Woods - Furnace will no longer run while game is paused.
    302.  
    303. Whispers in the Woods - Updated Harvestmen to be more visible, they should now have a soft emissive glow on some body parts
    304.  
    305. Whispers in the Woods - Artifact Nullifier now has VFX when consuming Energy
    306.  
    307. Whispers in the Woods - Slight decrease in the battery drain rate on the Artifact Nullifier
    308.  
    309. Whispers in the Woods - Several artifacts later in WITW have had their synergy costs reduced
    310.  
    311. Whispers in the Woods - Adjustments have been made to the mix for the WITW finale music for volume and dialogue balance
    312.  
    313. Whispers in the Woods - Certain Artifact effects have been rebalanced to relieve larger issues when using multiple in combination
    314.  
    315. Whispers in the Woods - Transmuters now more accurately reflect the correct biomes in Whispers in the Woods
    316.  
    317. Whispers in the Woods - Rebalanced Harmonic Wheels, Attuned Furnace and general harmonic energy generation
    318.  
    319. Whispers in the Woods - WITW lighting presets are now available in photo mode
    320.  
    321. Update v1.11.2:
    322. Negative Scanner charges and Getting Trapped in the Garage
    323. We’ve just pushed a solution to help you keep from getting stuck in the garage due to negative scanner charges, and other route planning related issues. Today’s fix is live for all platforms - PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
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    326. Some players have gotten stuck with negative scanning charges when interacting with the route planner, and that's made it impossible to leave the garage entirely - because selecting a route is key to starting the journey from the garage.
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    328. This was happening due to a difference in the number of charges between Whispers in the Woods maps, and the base game. If players attempted to scan the Whispers in the Woods nodes but did not leave the garage after scanning, then returned to base game map, the math would assume they had scanned a multiplicative amount and could register a negative amount of scanner charges.
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    330. While most players could revert this change by going on an expedition run, some players were completely hardlocked by the embark requirements of their expedition level and would not be able to leave the garage entirely - needless to say this isn't ideal and we wanted to provide a solution for you all as soon as possible!
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    332. This fix corrects the misalignment between the Whispers in the Woods charges and base game charges. It should also correct any negative numbers that players might have on their save files (you should at least have one map scanner charge on a previously bugged save). We’ve confirmed this fix with new save games, jumpstarted save games, personal developer saves, and the affected individuals who donated their saves to our support line (and ultimately were the absolute heroes in us tracking down the source of the issue).
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    334. Update v1.11.1:
    335. Highlights
    336.  
    337. We've implemented a lot of fixes for softlocks and progression blocking issues have been solved
    338.  
    339. Xbox users should now be able to access their DLC entitlements offline
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    341.  
    342. Bug and UX Fixes
    343. Fixed a rare crash that would occur when attempting to save a game that had a large or older save file
    344.  
    345. Fixed a softlock in early Whispers in the Woods mission when breaking down attuned car parts and not having enough materials to craft more.
    346.  
    347. If your save is currently in this state, new attuned parts should appear from the pneumatube next to the route planner.
    348.  
    349. Fixed a softlock in base game tutorial where tires would sometimes obtain extra unintended status effects.
    350.  
    351. Fixed a softlock in base game tutorial that would prevent player from using the route planner in certain circumstances.
    352.  
    353. Improvements have been made to alleviate fog flickering on consoles however this will slightly impact render resolution on affected platforms.
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    355. A fix for the render resolution changes is already planned for a future patch.
    356.  
    357. We’ve taken steps to prevent players from stumbling into an issue with Whispers in the Woods where they cannot properly progress through the game after the first Altar of Passage.
    358.  
    359. We are still actively investigating instances of this issue for existing players
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    361. Xbox Specific - We’ve fixed Xbox Whispers in the Woods DLC entitlements (licensing) becoming unavailable when playing offline - all content should now be available without requiring an internet connection.