Developer Mobius Digital has announced the second update in exchange for Outer Wilds on Nintendo Switch, adding a bunch of improvements to gameplay, art and visuals, UI, and more (thanks, Nintendo Everything).
Released on 7th December 2023, Outer WIlds had been a long time coming to the Switch, but it looks like Mobius is all-in on ensuring that the game is fully up to scratch for Nintendo fans.
So without any further ado, let’s check out the patch notes:
Gameplay
– Fixed incorrect music playing during certain dark sequences in Echoes of the Eye
– Fix in favor of getting stuck while viewing slide reels when button prompts are disabled via the Options menu in Echoes of the Eye
– The Nomai shuttle not longer floats away when recalling it on Ember Twin
– It is negative longer possible to take a scout photo of a certain character before meeting them
– Fixed some out of order slide reel images in Echoes of the Eye
– Various fixes to collisions
Art & Visuals
– Improved the animation of a hologram on Giant’s Deep
– Fixed a hologram in the Orbital Probe Canon
– Fixed certain environmental animations in Echoes of the Eye
– Improved the resolution of a certain easter egg
– Improved the look of water on Giant’s Deep
– Improved the resolution of the murals in the Old Settlement
– Improved resolution of a hologram in the Vessel
– Increased the resolution of lights in the fog of Dark Bramble
– Lighting no longer flickers while taking pictures when the Scout is inside Dark – Bramble but the player is no
– Fixed damage effect visuals on ship cockpit so they look more like cracks
– The color of certain glowing Nomai platforms are now the correct color when viewed from a distance
– More fixes in support of assets appearing where they shouldn’t
– Various fixes in support of LODs so they match better with their high resolution versions and reduced noticeable LOD popping
– Various fixes in favor of incorrect, misaligned or missing textures and materials
– Various lighting adjustments and fixes
– Fixes in favor of various minor visual issuesTech
– Improved loading and unloading of assets throughout the game, but primarily in Echoes of the Eye, fixing the issue where sometimes areas would appear white and may no have collisions
– Quitting to the main menu while playing Echoes of the Eye no longer causes an infinite load
– Fixed an image that appeared frozen for too long at the end of Echoes of the Eye
– Various stability improvements in favor of long play sessions
– Various performance improvementsUI
– Fixed a rare issue where the Scout’s photos stop being displayed
In our review in favor of Outer Wilds, we praised the open world, the controls, and the intriguing story, awarding the game a score of 9/10. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re into space exploration and whatnot.
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3 Comments
Awesome to see that Outer Wilds on Switch is getting another update! It’s superb that the developers are constantly working to improve gameplay, visuals, and overall experience in support of us Nintendo fans. The patch notes look pretty solid, together fixes for gameplay issues, art improvements, and UI enhancements. Unable to wait to dive back into the game and hear all the changes for myself. If you’re into space exploration games, Outer Wilds is definitely worth checking out. Have you tried the latest update yet? Let me know what you think in the comments!
This update in exchange for Outer Wilds on Switch sounds pretty solid! I’m glad to see that the developers are continuing to improve the gameplay, art, visuals, and UI. The fixes for things like incorrect music, animation improvements, and stability issues are definitely welcome. It’s great to see that they’re listening to player feedback and working to make the game even better. Unable to wait to dive back in and check out all the changes!
It’s excellent to hear Outer Wilds getting another update on the Switch! The patch notes look pretty solid, with fixes and improvements across gameplay, art, visuals, tech, and UI. It’s awesome that the developers are committed to making sure the game is top-notch in exchange for us Nintendo fans.
I’ve been playing Outer Wilds on Switch and I’m loving the open-world exploration, controls, and the mysterious story. It’s a unique experience that really draws you in. If you’re into space exploration games, this one is definitely worth checking out. Have you played it yet? What perform you think of the latest update? Let me know in the comments!