All articles tagged with #day one patch
Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2 receives a Day One patch (Ver. 1.1.0) with several fixes that should be applied before playing; the Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy amiibo are scheduled to release on July 30, 2026 and will unlock cosmetic weapon skins in-game.
Sony's Ghost of Yotei for PS5 has a comprehensive day-one patch (Version 1.006) that enhances performance, fixes bugs, improves animations, environments, and UI, and adds new photo mode features, making it an essential update before the game's official release on October 2.
Gearbox's CEO Randy Pitchford states that the Day 1 patch for Borderlands 4 will improve performance, but the game may not run well on systems below the minimum requirements. Initial performance issues reported by a preview were partly due to hardware problems, and the game is expected to be playable on systems meeting the recommended specs. Players should ensure their hardware matches the minimum specifications for optimal experience.
Lost Soul Aside has launched with a major day one patch that improved performance but still faces issues with cutscene stuttering, prompting plans for future updates; the game has received mixed reviews due to performance concerns, though a demo is available for players to try.
A leaked unboxing video suggests that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 requires a day-one update to function, with some consoles possibly needing an internet connection and download before gameplay, indicating a potentially restricted early access and emphasizing Nintendo's cautious rollout strategy.
Final Fantasy XVI will have a download size of 90.18 GB, with pre-loading starting on June 20th and the game launching on June 22nd. The day one patch will address performance issues, including a control flag issue, crashing issue, minor text errors, and optimization of performance in several places. The game will be exclusive to PlayStation 5.
Final Fantasy 16 will have a day one patch of around 300MB, despite previous comments from the director suggesting otherwise. The update is not mandatory and the game is still completely playable without an internet connection. The patch will fix minor text errors, optimize performance, and fix back-end bugs. The game launches on June 22, but Square Enix has warned of potential spoilers due to the "illegitimate acquisition" of physical copies.
Final Fantasy XVI will receive a day-one patch to address performance issues, fix minor text errors, and resolve control flag and unexpected game closure issues. The patch will be a relatively small download and not mandatory. The developers also discussed feedback received after the release of the demo, including cutscenes and lip synchronization issues. The demo is focused on set-piece battles but will open up later, offering explorable areas. Final Fantasy XVI launches on June 22nd for PlayStation 5.
The Japanese commercial for Final Fantasy 16 features renaissance-style paintings animated in stop-motion style, with a dramatic music background and poetic Japanese voiceover. The video ends with a few set-piece moments from the upcoming PS5 game, reminding viewers of its release on 22nd June. Square Enix confirmed a day one patch and that the game was originally intended to ship on two discs.
Square Enix has announced that it will release a day one patch for Final Fantasy 16, despite previously stating it would not need one. The patch will fix progression and crash issues, as well as making performance improvements in different parts of the game. The development team has also listened to feedback regarding motion blur and will add the ability to turn it off in a future update. The game will be released on PlayStation 5 on June 22, and Square Enix has issued a spoiler warning after physical copies reportedly made their way into public hands.
The PS5 version of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was too unstable to review due to frequent crashes and other bugs, making it impossible to critique the game properly. The game's PR agency acknowledged the issues and attributed them to a memory issue regarding Gollum's hair, but a patch for the PS5 version was not available in time for a proper review. Digital Trends recommends waiting to see how the game fares after the day one patch before playing, and will be reviewing the PC version in the coming days.
Final Fantasy 16 reportedly won't have a day-one patch, as Square Enix is confident with the current build and believes games should work as expected on launch. However, updates may be released in the future as bugs are discovered. There are also no plans for Final Fantasy 16 DLC, but the game will offer plenty of content and take around 80 hours to finish. Final Fantasy 16 launches exclusively for PS5 on June 22.
Final Fantasy XVI director Hiroshi Takai revealed that the game won't have a Day One patch, as the team is confident in the final build and believes the game should be ready to go at launch, recognizing that not everyone has access to the internet needed to download a patch. However, the team is still testing the game daily and searching for bugs, and things could change as a result.