Rockstar Games has unexpectedly released a new update for Bully: Anniversary Edition on Android and iOS, bringing a host of fixes and improvements to the classic title. This patch enhances game stability, addresses mission-breaking bugs, and refines graphical features on supported devices. Additionally, recent activity on Bully: Scholarship Edition‘s SteamDB page suggests that a potential update may be in the works for the PC version.
The mobile update introduces several quality-of-life enhancements, including the re-enabling of Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO) for compatible Android devices, haptic feedback integration, and multiple bug fixes affecting missions and overall gameplay. Various game-breaking issues have been resolved, ensuring a smoother experience for players.
Bully: Anniversary Edition – March 25, 2025, Update Patch Notes (Android/iOS)
Version:
- Android: v1.4.277
- iOS: v2025.0319.1406
General Improvements
- Temporarily disabled Friends Challenges while investigating related issues.
- Enabled Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO) for supported Android devices.
- Updated the app icon on Android.
- Added haptic feedback for both iOS and Android.
- Improved overall game stability on 64-bit operating systems.
Content Fixes and Mission Improvements
- Resolved a race condition in That Bitch, which made Mandy’s locker unpickable.
- Fixed an issue in Weed Killer where progress could be halted if a window was broken before the correct sequence.
- Addressed a bug in the Freak Show fight where both fighters could die simultaneously, resulting in a black screen.
- Fixed multiple AI combat issues that prevented enemies from attacking Jimmy.
- Resolved a bug in The Rumble where police cars could fall through the floor during the chase sequence.
- Fixed an issue in Help Gary where the broom could not be broken with a brick or slingshot, preventing progress.
- Addressed a crash in Save Algie that occurred after escorting Algernon to his locker.
- Fixed enemy behavior issues in Prep Challenge and The Tenements, ensuring proper combat interactions.
- Resolved a heap overflow issue in Nutcrackin’.
- Fixed an errand-related crash when throwing toilet paper over a cubicle.
- Addressed rendering issues in the dodgeball gym class.
- Fixed multiple minigame-related crashes.
- Ensured that weapons are correctly assigned and not removed unexpectedly.
- Fixed an issue causing framerate drops due to excessive particles from car collisions.
Game Stability and Performance Enhancements
- Fixed a race condition crash when starting a new game.
- Resolved a save menu crash when manually loading progress.
- Fixed a cloud save upload crash.
- Addressed Android download issues related to Play Asset Delivery.
- Fixed multiple touch control and Bluetooth controller issues.
- Adjusted footstep sound effects for accuracy.
- Resolved crashes tied to speech events, 2D effect deletion, and camera transitions.
- Fixed lighting issues affecting SSAO rendering on Android devices.
- Optimized GPU rendering, improving performance on Mali and Adreno devices.
- Fixed a geography class bug where flag placement calculations were incorrect.
- Optimized memory allocation for 64-bit CPUs.
- Reduced system load for audio and asset streaming.
- Fixed multiple compiler optimization crashes from legacy code.
The unexpected mobile update has raised speculation about a possible update for the PC version of Bully: Scholarship Edition. Recent movement on the SteamDB page for the game suggests Rockstar may be working on adjustments, possibly implementing similar fixes found in the mobile version. While no official confirmation has been provided, the database activity indicates that a patch for the PC version could arrive in the near future.
