All articles tagged with #day one patch
Rebel Wolves confirms a day-one 60fps Performance Mode for The Blood of Dawnwalker on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X, with Series S capped at 30fps and PS5 Pro getting visual upgrades; the title launches Sept. 3, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Rebel Wolves announced a day-one patch for The Blood of Dawnwalker that will let PS5 and Xbox Series X run at 60 FPS in Performance Mode, with 40 FPS in Balanced and 30 FPS in Quality. The PS5 Pro will gain overall visual enhancements, while Xbox Series S remains at 30 FPS. The patch came after initial footage suggested lower fps, and the game is slated for release on September 3, 2026. The studio’s founders previously worked at CD Projekt Red, adding to the anticipation around the title.
Insomniac has clarified that Marvel's Wolverine will be fully playable from the PS5 disc when it releases, with a day-one patch planned for polish; this positions the game as one of the last fully disc-based PlayStation titles amid Sony's move toward a discless future.
PS5 physical copies of Gothic 1 Remake are shipping with a Game Key Disc that requires a ~5GB day-one patch to be fully playable offline, a detail not clearly disclosed on packaging. The developer says the patch is necessary to enable launch play, but the move has sparked debate over preservation, DRM, and whether physical releases should be complete on disc or rely on immediate post-release updates.
Physical copies of THQ's Gothic remake won’t be playable out of the box; a day-one ~5 GB patch is required to enable play, after which the game can run offline. While not needing a constant online connection, the patch dependency raises preservation concerns since future access to the update may vanish. The Gothic remake launches June 5 on consoles and PC, and THQ says copies were shipped ahead to ensure day-one play.
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.