Outer Wilds update out now on Switch, patch notes

Outer Wilds players on Switch can now access a new update.

The patch contains a number of enhancements in various areas. There are improvements to the visuals, gameplay, and stability. Some fixes are implemented as well.

Here’s the full rundown:

Outer Wilds update patch notes

Gameplay

• Various fixes for places where the player could get stuck in level geometry
• Nomai shuttles now collide with all planets

Art & Visuals

• Improved animation of a certain hologram
• Various fixes for assets appearing where they shouldn’t
• Various fixes for incorrect, misaligned or missing textures and materials
• Various fixes for LODs so they match better with their high resolution versions
• Fix for pursuers getting stuck in certain animations
• The visual effects for a certain sequence in the High Energy Lab are now correctly displayed
• Fix for a certain campfire not animating correctly
• In the museum, the anglerfish’s lure now glows correctly
• Various fixes for slide reels not always displaying
• Various lighting adjustments and fixes
• Fixes for various minor visual issues

Tech

• Fix for lag while using Signalscope in a certain situation
• Improved performance over long play sessions
• Some memory improvements

UI

• Ship Log markers no longer appear truncated
• Various minor UI bug fixes

All players on Switch can download the new Outer Wilds Switch update now.

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