Patch Notes - September 5th, 2023

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[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F5Mn0QzXMAAAIbn?format=webp&name=900x900[/img] We have a rapid patch incoming early tomorrow (Eastern US time), September 5th, 2023. There may be some level of staggered deployment across different platforms due to the patch coming in hot. The patch will address the following issues: [b]PATCH NOTES[/b] [b]Fixed: [/b] PC stuttering on Ultra graphics settings - This fix resolves graphical issues when running the game on Ultra settings with appropriate hardware. - This also fixes an issue causing FPS drops when attacking or grappling with opponents while running the game on Ultra settings with appropriate hardware. [b]Fixed:[/b] Voice chat not working in lobbies for party members - This fix is for an issue where party members would lose voice chat functionality once in a lobby. [b]Fixed:[/b] XP Progression - This fix resolves a UI issue that would appear to rank up after every match, despite not gaining the required XP to do so. - This fix also resolves inaccurate XP and XP delays related to earning XP. [b]Fixed:[/b] Various Crashes and Freezes - This includes a PS4 crash related to unlocking trophies. - This also includes a fix for high level players experiencing a crash on the match results screen. [b]Changed:[/b] Key Rebinding - We’ve added key rebinding to the PC version of the game. [b]Changed:[/b] Lobbies will now launch with 6 players - This change should help lobbies get running smoother, quicker, and with less drops due to incomplete lobbies. - Leatherface is STILL required for a match. [b]Changed:[/b] Quick Match Menu - We’ve moved Quick Match to the top of the menu options when looking to join games. - Quick Match will result in not only quicker matchmaking into a lobby, but also fuller lobbies. [b]Changed:[/b] PC Removed from Cross Play - We are temporarily separating PC from the console player base in cross play while we continue to improve our anti-cheat tools and resources. [b]Tuning:[/b] EAC and Anti Cheat Improvements - We have made several improvements to our anti-cheat and protection from additional cheat resources. - We’ve also improved our tracking and logging for cheat detection and consistent future improvement. We also plan to run the second edition of The Muerto Times later this week to highlight the next steps for the team. Stay tuned for more on that. Thanks for your continued support and patience!