The 1.040 update for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster enhances gameplay with new features and crucial bug fixes across all platforms. A notable addition is the automatic opening of the Pause Menu when the controller disconnects, ensuring uninterrupted gameplay.
Several gameplay and balance adjustments have been implemented, including fixes for Progress Points (PP) calculations and issues affecting character voice lines during level-ups or photo-taking sequences. Additionally, a glitch that prevented the normal progression of time under specific conditions has been resolved, along with improvements in ∞ MODE’s day tracking.
Platform-specific fixes address various gameplay inconsistencies, such as survivor pathfinding, sniper rifle targeting, and camera movement when using a mouse on Steam. Furthermore, the update rectifies problems with challenge rewards, enabling players to unlock costumes retrospectively.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Update 1.040 Full Patch Notes:
General Updates (Xbox Series X|S / PlayStation®5 / Steam):
- Pause Menu now opens automatically when the controller is disconnected.
- Fixed a bug causing incorrect Progress Points (PP) calculations on the Results Screen for Casual difficulty.
- Fixed a bug affecting PP calculations for Photo Score on the Results Screen.
- Addressed an issue where Frank’s voice clip would not play when earning 5000 PP or more for a picture.
- Fixed a bug where Frank’s voice clip would not play upon leveling up.
- Resolved an issue where time would not return to normal after using Advance Time and canceling the fast-forward.
- Fixed a bug causing incorrect day counts in ∞ MODE after dying.
- Addressed an issue preventing reward costumes from unlocking for the Marathon Runner Challenge. (Costumes can now unlock retroactively by loading qualifying save data.)
- Fixed a bug that prevented hitting zombies outside the shopping mall with the sniper rifle.
- Resolved an issue where survivors would get stuck on corpses.
- Fixed the Hammer Throw skill to ensure characters hit a broader area when thrown.
- Various other minor bug fixes.
Steam-Specific Updates:
- Fixed a bug causing the camera’s movement area to be smaller than intended when using a mouse at high speeds.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster breathes new life into the classic zombie action-adventure game with enhanced visuals and performance for modern platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, and PC. Players step into the shoes of photojournalist Frank West, tasked with surviving a zombie outbreak in the Willamette shopping mall. This involves balancing time-sensitive missions, rescuing survivors, and engaging in creative combat.
