Patch v1.5.3 is live!
Patch v1.5.3 addresses the Sirene crash investigation, fixes a progression-blocking journal bug with retroactive restoration, and resolves a soft lock in the Chromatic Glissando encounter.
Key Changes
- 1Fixed permanent journal disappearance and added retroactive restoration for affected saves
- 2Resolved a soft lock in the Chromatic Glissando encounter involving specific pictos
- 3Addressed a blocked save issue triggered by the volleyball minigame rematch on Gestral Beach
- 4Provided a status update and workaround for the Sirene boss fight crash
- 5Fixed Steam Deck specific lighting issues in multiple late-game areas
- 6Resolved Photo Mode visual bugs including blurred facial hair and light source shapes
- 7Fixed environmental collisions and asset placement in Verso's Drafts and the World Map
All Changes
🛡️Stability(1)
- changeSirene: Internal investigation into the crash after defeating Sirene concluded; players are advised to update Windows if the issue persists.
🎮Gameplay Systems(5)
- fixJournals: Fixed an issue where loading a save while picking up a journal caused it to disappear permanently.
- newJournals: Missing journals are now retroactively restored when loading affected save files.
- fixChromatic Glissando: Fixed a soft lock in the Chromatic Glissando encounter occurring when a dead expeditioner with Shortcut and Second Chance pictos was swallowed.
- fixGestral Beach: Fixed a blocked save issue on Gestral Beach caused by using the Rematch option after losing the volleyball minigame.
- fixInverted: Fixed a visual bug where characters affected by the Inverted status did not display the correct eye color effect.
📸Photo Mode(3)
- fixPhoto Mode: Fixed blurred facial hair on characters at close distances when Shading is set to Epic.
- fixPhoto Mode: Fixed Inner and Outer Cone Angle options not affecting the preview light source shape.
- changePhoto Mode: Modified spotlight and point light displays to improve visibility.
🌍Environment & Visuals(2)
- fixVerso's Drafts: Fixed various collisions, misplaced assets, and incorrect footstep SFX in Verso's Drafts and the World Map.
- fixSteam Deck: Fixed lighting issues on Steam Deck across Verso’s Drafts, Endless Tower, and Stone Wave Cliffs.
Summary
Stability and Progression
This update focuses heavily on stability and bug fixes. The team has provided an update on the Sirene crash, suggesting Windows updates for those still affected. Crucially, a bug that caused journals to disappear permanently has been fixed, with a retroactive restoration system implemented for affected save files.
Gameplay and Environment
Several soft locks have been resolved, including a specific interaction during the Chromatic Glissando encounter involving Shortcut and Second Chance pictos. Environmental polish includes collision and asset fixes across Verso's Drafts and the World Map, alongside specific lighting improvements for Steam Deck users.