Patch 1.7.1

General

Improved caching to reduce stuttering and hitching for PC players
Fixed and improved localization for various languages
Fixed an issue where players were seeing extremely bright VFX after joining games in progress
Fixed an issue where Xbox controller prompts would sometimes appear while using a PlayStation controller on Steam
Fixed an issue where a cutscene could trigger while players were in the customization menu
Fixed an issue where some parts of Ray’s dialogue were missing in the Japanese version of the opening cinematic
In-game collectibles (Spores, Mold, Fungi, News Clippings and Tobin Missing Pages) should now be properly tracked when switching between Online and Offline Mode
Fixed an issue where players would sometimes be incorrectly rewarded with Tobin’s Missing Pages at the end of a match
Fixed an issue where certain contracts related to shooting ghost targets were not tracking properly
Fixed tracking for the “Legions” achievement while playing in Offline Mode

Fixed an issue where story progress could sometimes reset while switching between offline and online mode
Fixed an issue where Samhain could disappear from the boss fight if trapped during the sudden death transition
Fixed an issue where an additional Winston could appear during a cutscene
Fixed an issue where Busters could use their gear during the Samhain boss fight cutscene
Fixed an issue where the Graduation Day cutscene would not play properly for client players
Fixed an issue where the Graduation Day cutscene would replay upon entering the Firehouse
Fixed an issue where party members could appear in the background certain cutscenes
Fixed an issue where certain cinematics were missing subtitles

Reduced wait time to return to the Firehouse after completing a Ghost Bounty
Slightly increased chances for Hellspawn Bounties to appear at higher player levels
Fixed an issue where canceling a Ghost Bounty during the Ready Up countdown would cause the next private match to incorrectly place the user into the previously selected Ghost Bounty

Fixed an issue where Busters could use the V.A.D. to escape Gravebringer’s Ossifying Lance’s root effect
Fixed an issue where Busters could not open the pause menu while Suspended by an Overlord
Addressed an issue where Busters would automatically switch to the Ghost Trap while trying to fire their Particle Thrower
Fixed an issue where the Dual Vertical Grip attachment would sometimes automatically push or pull Ghosts
Fixed an issue where the Proton Pack could appear detached from the Buster’s player model
Fixed an issue where Busters could briefly see through the map after the intro cinematic on the Whitestone Museum map and Hudson Canyon Lodge map
Fixed an issue where performing an emote while switching to the R.T.V. view could cause the player to become locked into the R.T.V. view

Fixed Winky’s Sludge Puddle VFX
Fixed an issue where Bashers could sometimes softlock Busters while sabotaging their packs
Fixed an issue where Overlords could softlock Busters by Suspending a Buster if the Buster was using the R.T.V. and had the Ecto Goggles equipped
Fixed an issue where the Overlord Type variants could sometimes melee attack while tethered
Fixed an issue where energy trails VFX would persist when Overlords used Suspend while sabotaging
Fixed an issue where Overlord Suspend ability VFX would sometimes be displayed abnormally
Fixed an issue where Ghosts could exit map bounds while being trapped
Fixed an issue where Ghosts could become untrappable and instantly drain trap batteries
Fixed an issue where Poltergeists were not regenerating extra energy while possessing electronic type possessables
Fixed an issue where Possessor variants could not properly move through train doors in the Galway Station map

Various improvements and fixes to Buster bot’s mantling
Glutton bots will now use their unique and ultimate abilities more often
Fixed an issue where Buster bots in the Firehouse would sometimes float above the ground
Fixed an issue where Buster bots would try to calm civilians while affected by the Overlord’s Suspend status effect
Fixed an issue where Buster bots were not using custom loadouts in the Samhain boss fight
Fixed an issue where Overlord bots would not move if they spawned at certain locations in the MOROS Medical Facility map
Fixed an issue where Buster bots would stop moving after supporting a horrified civilian
Fixed an issue where Buster bots could get stuck after using the V.A.D. at certain locations in the Clock Tower Brewery map