Dishonored 2 – New PC Beta Update Adds New Game Plus Mode

Arkane Studios has released a new PC beta update for Dishonored 2. This update adds New Game + mode to the game, adds support for the Phenom processors and fixes some crashes.

This update will hit PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on December 19 but you can download the beta version for PC now. In order to download the beta update, you must follow these steps:

• Log into Steam.
• Right Click on Dishonored 2 in your Library.
• Select Properties.
• Select Betas.
• A drop down menu will appear. Select BetaPatch.
• Select CLOSE.
• Wait a few minutes for game to update.
• When done, Dishonored 2 [BetaPatch] should appear in your Library.

Here is the changelog of the update:

NEW GAME PLUS

• Added New Game Plus

PC

• Fixed a bug where Switching off the V-Sync for the second time sets the FPS Limiter to 30 instead of 60 by default
• Fixed a bug where changing the settings from TXAA to FXAA and not applying the change makes the TXAA Sharpness turn to 1 instead of its previous value
• Fixed various crashes to desktop
• Game now runs on Phenom processor
• Fixed physics step variation limitation
• PC Load screens – the mouse cursor is now hidden – can press any key to continue
• Fixed Triple Buffering description text to match the option
• Fixed various bugs releated to PC Visuals Options
• Improved input management when the game runs at 120fps, during bendtime or slowmo
• Fixed a bug where plugging and unplugging controller after game has launched locks controls until either the controller button or Alt Tab is used
• Improved Ansel integration
• Fixed a bug where the resolution of the timepiece’s preview keeps changing when opening a menu while playing with the adaptive resolution and FXAA
• Fixed a bug where the cursor was misplaced during greater blood thirst.

GENERAL

• Fixed spiritual pool and strong arm bone charms not working correctly
• Fixed a bug where audio persist after chocking and pushing away an NPC
• Fixed a bug where Delilah was misplaced during the second part of the intro
• Fixed some clipping issues
• Tweaked some animations
• Fixed some lighing issues
• Fixed cases where sounds were cut
• Fixed a bug where Audiograph subtitles did not pause with the voice over
• Fixed a case where placeholder images were incorrectly replacing Save thumbnails
• Fixed a bug where changing the Audio Setting from Default to English would remove VO and Subtitles from NPCs
• Added auditory feedback for selecting the “No” option on a confirmation screen
• Fixed a bug incorrectly attributing to the player when an NPC accidentally falls into the water
• Fixed a bug where the Clockwork Soldiers’ vision lights do not despawn when the head is destroyed during stop time
• Fixed a bug on harder difficulties, where player can waste mana potions with the Auto Use Mana Elixirs options
• Updated flee distance for burning venom
• Fixed a bug where Delilah ending cutscene was interrupted without any reason and blocked the player
• Fixed a bug where mana still regenerates when player has Witch’s Skin bonecharm equipped
• Fixed the Vengeance bonecharm that was not giving the player adrenaline when taking melee damage
• Fixed a bug when player cures Hypatia before she transforms and talks to her at the same time causing both cutscenes to be skipped
• Fixed a bug where NPC falls to the floor dead while being choked near Wall of Light
• Fixed a bug where the Baffling Shade upgrade affects other Doppelganger clones
• Fixed a bug where mana bar regeneration breaks when using Void Armor bonecharm with Corrupted Trait Restorative Glimmer
• Fixed a bug where player can’t consume health potion when unconscious or about to be killed
• Fixed a bug where Jindosh cannot be interacted with if player dominos doppelganger and Jindosh when in chair
• Spiritual Fortune bonecharm – removed delay for mana regeneration when its effect occurs
• Fixed a bug where Display Tutorial Notifications also turns on/off the on screen Jindosh Lock Combination
• Fixed a bug where the monologue of “A Crack in the Slab” could turn black after a couple of seconds
• Void Rapture doesn’t affect Breanna now
• Updated the Savage Scream corrupted bonecharm trait description
• Fixed a bug where Leech Cuts bonecharm gives health when striking Clockworks with 0 damage
• Fixed a bug where Clockworks will go into full alert and count a detection against the player through collision when damaged by grenades or drop assasinated
• Fixed a bug where dead bodies can damage breakables without velocity
• Fixed a crash when player engages Clockwork Solider and Witches in the hallway of the security room
• Fixed a bug where NPCs can suddenly be seen standing during the recover from ragdoll animation
• Fixed a bug where the player was able to stun NPCs through walls
• Guards body now cast shadow when player carry it around
• Fixed a bug where Male elites/veterans have displaced pistols if attacked by bloodflies after being alerted
• Fixed a bug where killing multiple NPCs using upgraded Windblast near a Wall of Light causes audio distortion
• Fixed a bug where NPC killed by environmental fire while being choked or thrown cannot be carried
• Fixed a dirty frame during the mine reload
• Removed equip animation and swarm distraction on nestkeeper
• Fixed a bug where the player could not slide until the crossbow was reloaded
• Fixed choke sound when curing Hypatia
• Fixed a bug where Grim Alex could get stuck on a counter after being Windblasted
• Fixed a bug where Delilah has broken pathing if player shoots her while stealthed
• Fixed a bug where unconscious bodies do not take damage from part of the electric rail
• Fixed a bug where guards in photo lab have inconsistent and delayed alert behavior
• Mana regen rate is now faster when a mana potion is used
• Added a slowmo at the end of the bloodthirsty double kill
• Fixed a bug where the sword could damage NPCs during the preparation animation of focused attack
• Corrupted bonecharm effect of Electrical Burst increases the range of stun mines instead of decreasing
• Fixed a bug where Far Reach pulling an NPC then assassinating them pushes the NPC extremely far away
• Awareness marker are only displayed within 25m from the player
• Fixed a bug where Souvenirs does not require the Syringe to be unlocked
• Fixed a bug causing “Ghost Between the Cogs” not to unlock
• Fixed a bug where using the Heart while Delilah is on the throne will break the ghost playthrough
• Good Doctor – Fixed a bug where the Player cannot talk to Meagan after all objectives are completed
• DTTE – Witch on bridge now reacts to her friend being killed
• Fixed bug where Game over was triggered when sleep darting Sokolov after Save/Load
• Fixed splashscreen shader for unusual resolutions
• Fixed some shadow/light pops in the machine room

AI

• Fixed a bug where guards spotted and attacked player through elevator shaft walls in hard difficulty
• Fixed a bug where a Guard NPC will begin to flee after killing Hatter NPC
• Fixed the Leech Cuts black bonecharm that was fully healing the player when killing an unconscious NPC
• Fixed a bug where Cilvilians have delayed response after player was in combat with Overseers
• Fixed a bug where Clockwork soldiers becomed stuck in table while stepping off
• Added distance to panic when a Civilian see a corpse
• Fixed a bug where possessing Breanna as she teleports caused her to lose AI and turn invisible
• Fixed a bug where NPC stop moving when they are too far from the player
• Fixed a bug where choking and dropping a guard on an Upper Aventa Ledge will cause him to run OOW
• Fixed a bug on Good Doctor where Meagan may not talk to the player preventing completion of the level
• Fixed a bug where throwing a conscious NPC through a window does not alert nearby guards
• Fixed a bug where player falls to the ground below after loading a save made standing on a watchtower
• Fixed a bug where hitting Delilah with multiple grenade explosions causes her to never return from her teleport or to return not immortal
• Fixed a bug where immolated howler wouldn’t stop speaking
• Fixed a bug where a clockwork soldier was locked in place after loading
• Fixed a bug where a rewired Clockwork Soldier who loses an arm during combat with NPCs will become hostile to the player again
• Fixed a bug where NPCs do not react to headless clockwork soldiers unless attacked
• Fixed a bug where Delilah clones don’t fight back
• Fixed some issues with the gravehound skull
• Fixed some issues with the wolfhound
• Fixed a crash while the witches are fighting the Grand Guard
• Fixed a bug to prevent NPCs getting stuck when exiting possession
• Fixed a bug where the render of the black elements in the background of the credits video looks bad
• Fixed a bug where witches could teleport to same location
• Fixed a bug where a NPC can accidentally fall into the water while chasing the player.
• Fixed hair rendering being too dark

PLAYER

• Fixed a bug where the player can be executed by an NPC as he uses a health elixir and dies with health above 0
• Fixed a bug where players may experience their sliding and crouching animations playing at half speed after loading a save
• Fixed a bug where the sprint blur remained on screen
• Fixed some camera issues
• Fixed a bug where the player is missing arms when loading a save created while swimming
• Right hand is now displayed if you jump in water while holding Focus attack
• Fixed a bug where choking any NPC then immediately pushing them away may cause the chokehold audio to persist
• Fixed a bug where the player couldn’t switch equipment when the current one is being unequipped while blocking
• Fixed a bug allowing player to push NPC OOW through certain walls
• Fixed a bug where the Dealer upgrade was depending on control settings
• Fixed a bug where Corvo’s Crossbow Masterwork The Dealer creates unretrievable bolts on multitarget hits

POWERS

• Doppelganger can now be spawned on stairs
• Fixed a bug where canceling far reach mid-pull will reset the cool down
• Fixes on the Possession and Bend time Combo
• It’s now possible to combine double fatality and Far Reach
• Fixed a bug where Mesmerize can despawn instantly and act improperly when used in an elevator
• Fixed a bug where the player cannot use Transposition on a Doppelganger summoned during Stop Time
• Player is now teleported back to his start position when possession is cancelled
• Fixed a bug where fall damage can be cancelled through Far Reach
• Doppelganger timer is not reset when started anymore
• Fixed a bug when using Doppelganger or Mesmerize on certain objects can cause them to spawn underground
• Fixed a bug where the player can be killed by explosion damage when possessing a corpse
• Possessed rats and bloodflies now take damage from electric rails
• Fixed a bug where witches can be possessed while teleporting
• Fixed a bug where possessed NPCs always turned unconscious when unpossessed after a Save/Load
• Fixed a bug where casting Possession on a Civilian at start of a level caused him to lose VO
• Fixed some rat swarm issues

SAVES

• Fixed various issues related to Save/Load

UI

• Fixed a bug where HUD was visible during keyhole
• Fixed a bug where Bloodthirst Fatality prompt is given while carrying body parts or a body
• Fixed a bug where no tasks were displayed in journal in hide mode when the objectives contains a parallel with one active branch
• Update abbreviations for Hours, Minutes, Seconds for time played Stats / Statistics / Results in certain languages
• Fixed a bug where HUD displayed equipment was wrong when switching ammo types while blocking
• Grenade cooking gauge is now hidden when using the spyglass
• Added lean/sprint toggle options in the menu
• Fixed a bug when loading a day1 patch save with a build including the power wheel filter feature makes the powers/weapons hidden by default
• Fixed the trademark symbol next to Game Time in the Statistics menu Spanish

Enjoy!