Official game facts
OFFICIAL PATCH RECORD
Current official fix status
The developer pushed a launch hotfix for crashes and optimization, followed by a Week 1 Update covering crashes tied to enemy spawning, audio, attribute changes, interface loading, save loading and shutdown. Older reports should be retested on the current build.
OFFICIAL PATCH RECORD
Safe troubleshooting order
- Finish the game update and restart Steam
- Remove unsupported mods before reproducing the crash
- Verify game files
- Allow shader compilation to finish
- Disable one overlay at a time
- Record whether the crash occurs before the menu, while loading a save or in a specific region
OFFICIAL PATCH RECORD
Save protection
The Week 1 Update also changed interrupted-update handling so the player is not left with no save file. Even so, back up important local saves before experimenting with mods or manual file changes.
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Facts checked September 7, 2026. Review percentages and prices are time-sensitive snapshots, never editorial scores.
Frequently asked questions
Was there an official crash hotfix?+
Yes. A developer-pinned launch hotfix targeted crashes and optimization, and the Week 1 Update added a broader crash-fix pass.
Should I remove mods?+
The official patch discussion recommends updating without mods installed, especially when diagnosing graphics or frame-generation issues.