On 11/10/2023 7:00 (UTC), the update patch 1.23 of Forspoken (main game, DLC and demo) has been released.
*This update only applies to the Steam version.
*The updated version name will be displayed on the game's title screen.

Patch Notes

Technical Issues:
・Fixed an issue where the game doesn't operate properly on Steam Deck™ in some cases.

Related:
Forspoken - Known Issue (Patch 1.22) - Steam News (steampowered.com)

There was an issue on patch 1.22 (released on 9/29/2023 7:00 [UTC]) where the game could've crashed when the Frame Generation was set to ON while using a specific Intel GPU.
We have confirmed that this issue can be resolved by applying the new graphic driver (Intel® Graphics Driver 31.0.101.4952 and later) released by Intel.

If you are experiencing this issue, please download the subject driver from Intel's website.

We apologize for taking time to resolve this issue.

Forspoken Team

There is an issue on patch 1.22 (released on 9/29/2023 7:00 [UTC]) where the game may crash when the Frame Generation is set to ON.
*This issue only occurs when using a specific Intel GPU.
We are now looking on this issue.

Thank you for bearing with us.

Forspoken Team

Patch Notes

Graphic Updates:
・Implemented the needed updates required to have the game compatible to AMD's FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 3.
*FidelityFX™ Super Resolution 3 combines temporal upscaling and frame generation to deliver significantly higher performance.
*Frame generation is enabled separately from upscaling and is available when using AMD Radeon™ RX 5000 Series and higher, NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 20 Series and higher, and Intel® Arc™ 7 Series and higher GPUs. (Upscaling is still available to use on GPUs lower that the products mentioned.)

・Added a new NativeAA quality mode option.
*Native AA mode does not apply upscaling but applies high-quality anti-aliasing and sharpening.


Miscellaneous:
・Added Frame Generation entry to the Graphics section of the menu.

Technical Issues:
・Fixed an issue where the main game save data appears in the DLC's save data slot and the DLC save data appears in the main game's save data slot. (Steam version)
*This fix only applies to newly created save data.

Known Issues:
・Low frame rates can be experienced on some 240Hz and higher refresh rate monitors, when FSR3 Frame Generation is set to ON and VSync is set to ON.
*To remediate this issue, make sure you are using the latest drivers from your video card manufacturer. You can also set VSync to OFF, or set your monitor refresh rate to less than 240Hz.

After bringing peace to Athia, Frey’s journey continues as she searches for a way to permanently rid the land from the effects of the Break. Amid her search, she follows a mysterious voice that leads her into the past.

When she emerges, Frey finds herself surrounded by chaos and destruction. Injured and draped in blood-soaked clothing, she discovers a grim truth about her fate. The recently thriving Athia is at war, but why and with whom? Accompanied by Tanta Cinta, and a new set of magic, Frey must uncover the answers and save Athia once more – and attempt to save herself.



Key Features

Battle alongside a Tanta – No longer will Frey have to brave the dangers that await alone. Alongside Tanta Cinta, and equipped with an original magic set, you will use new combat strategies to coordinate devastating tandem attack combos and support abilities on the ominous Rheddig army.

Witness the Purge of the Rheddig – Relive the legendary battle that devastated Athia and eventually drove the Tantas to madness. After awakening amidst the destruction of Visoria, you must defeat the invading Rheddig forces in an attempt to save the land.

Explore an Exciting New Landscape – Traverse the last bastion of the Visoria castle town as it begins to succumb to the Break. Reach breathtaking new heights in this unique, vertically-designed locale that tests your parkour abilities as you scale to your final showdown at its peak.

Patch Notes

Feature Updates:
・Adjusted the frequency and content of the banter between Frey and Cuff that plays during open world activities.
・Adjusted the pacing of certain event scenes in the earlier chapters.
・Adjusted the length of certain animations that play upon clearing quests or when Frey earns experience. Additionally, these animations can now be skipped.
・Added the Curiosity Shop as a fast travel destination.
・Adjusted the Support Spell icon in the magic HUD to show the charge state of each spell.

Additional Settings
・Added an option where the players can customize the camera movement. When CUSTOM is set to ON, players may adjust the camera's "Max Rotation Speed", "Camera Acceleration", and "Stick Response Curve".
・Added an option that enables the players to switch to the next attack or support spell by pressing instead of holding a button.
・Added an option where the players can choose to hide all HUD elements (such as menus and gauges) during gameplay.

Additional Content
・Added a feature where the befriended Tantas' Familiars will follow Frey on her journey and might deign to help her collect mana and items.
*Players can disable this feature from the Settings menu.
・New "Cuff Crush" attack. By pressing △ after leaping over an enemy with magic parkour, Frey will perform a powerful attack that consumes stamina.
*The damage and probability of knocking down the target enemy will increase based on the amount of stamina consumed.
・Added the ability to use magic parkour while mid-air.
・New "Revivifier" consumable. When possessing this item, players will be able to resuscitate Frey when she runs out of health.
・New "Stormshard" consumable. By using this item in certain locations on the map, players can generate a Breakstorm and can battle against giant Nightmares.
・New "Very Hard" difficulty setting. Certain gameplay settings will be locked when set to this difficulty.
*Select "Very Hard" from the SETTINGS menu to change to this difficulty during your journey.
*Select "Ultimate Mode" to play at this difficulty setting when starting a new game.

Miscellaneous:
・Implemented certain features that are required to activate the story add-on "Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust", which will be released on 5/26/2023.
*You cannot play the add-on without updating the game to 1.20.
*Players who purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition or Digital Deluxe Upgrade possess the early access to the add-on. Those may download and play the game from 5/23/2023 1pm (UTC).

Technical Issues:
・Various minor fixes.

Patch Notes

Feature Updates:
・Adjusted the visual effects for Frey's Shot spell.
・Changed the default Sprint button from "L3" to "L3 or 〇".
*Existing save files will not be affected.
・Frey can now run in certain locations, such as Pilgrim's Refuges, the Archives, and the Mausoleum.
*Running will remain disabled during certain event scenes.

Miscellaneous:
・The touchpad controls for DualSense™ Wireless Controller (PlayStation®5) can now be used when the controller is paired by Bluetooth.
*Certain DualSense™ Wireless Controller features, such as the intergraded speaker or haptic feedbacks cannot be used by Bluetooth pairing.
・Updated the Intel XeSS version to 1.1.0 which can be used for Intel ARC and Iris Xe.
*The driver must be updated to 31.0.101.4148 or a later version.

Technical Issues:
・Various minor fixes.

Patch Notes

Technical Issues:
・Fixed an issue where the game crashes in certain scenes or by certain actions.
・Various minor fixes.

Patch Notes

Technical Issues:
・Fixed an issue where the screen unintentionally flickers when AMD's Radeon RX570 or RX580 is used. (PC version)
・Various minor fixes.

Feature Updates:
・Adjusted the explanatory text and default camera position for the tutorial of the Magic Parkour skill Zip.
・Added an option where the players can choose to automatically switch to the last-viewed section when accessing a menu.
・Added an option where the players can choose to automatically point the camera to the targeted enemy when locking on an enemy during charging spells.
・Added an option where the players can choose to automatically switch the lock-on target to a nearby enemy after defeating a locked-on enemy.
・Added an option that enables the players to lock on to off-screen enemies.
・Added an option where the players can choose to prevent being staggered by the effects of Frey's own spells.
・Adjusted certain enemies' motions and behaviors upon taking damage.
・Adjusted Sila's Magic "Slice" to be unleashed to the direction Frey is facing.

Graphical Adjustments:
・Adjusted the lighting of certain areas in Cipal.
・Adjusted the camera effects that occur when framing bright objects such as the sun.
・Adjusted the texture and shading for certain objects.
・Adjusted the number of polygons for certain background objects.
・Improved the glare filter quality.
・Updated the menu to display the required memory usage.
・Updated the opening sequence to go through the Brightness Settings before starting the game for the first time.

Miscellaneous:
・Removed the VRS entry from the Graphics section of the menu.
*The shader has been optimized to have the Variable Rate Shading (VRS) available for all hardware.
・Updated the DirectX 12 version to 1.606.4 from 1.4.10.

Optimization:
・Reduced the processing load in certain areas. (The load has been reduced to approximately 70% in certain scenes.)
・Reduced the VRAM usage.
・Minor optimization for certain features.