God of War Ragnarok update 6.001 focuses on addressing a variety of technical issues and enhancing gameplay across multiple platforms. One notable addition is improved detection of corrupted files during content loading, which now prompts users to validate files if inconsistencies are detected. The update also resolves several issues related to SteamInput, including problems with Quick Turn buttons and correct button prompts when using Switch controllers. Additionally, players using mouse controls will benefit from fixes to prevent the camera drifting during alt-tabbing.
The patch also includes visual improvements, particularly for ultrawide aspect ratios like 21:9 and 32:9, ensuring that volumetric fog appears smoother. Performance optimization for Intel ARC GPUs has been implemented, with minor benefits for NVIDIA and AMD users as well. The developers recommend validating game files after every patch to ensure optimal performance and avoid potential gameplay disruptions.
God of War Ragnarok Update 6.001 Complete Patch Notes:
- New Features and Improvements
- Added detection for corrupted files during content loading with a warning prompting users to validate files.
- Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue where the window location would not save upon subsequent launches in windowed mode.
- Fixed camera drifting when playing with a mouse and alt-tabbing.
- Addressed blocky volumetric fog when playing in ultrawide aspect ratios (21:9 and 32:9).
- Resolved issues with interact/evade swapping when using SteamInput.
- Fixed on-screen prompts not displaying correct button prompts when using Switch controllers with SteamInput.
- Fixed Quick Turn buttons not working when using SteamInput.
- Addressed a bug where mouse scroll bindings would reset upon relaunching the game.
- Performance Improvements
- Improved performance on Intel ARC GPUs, with minor optimizations for NVIDIA and AMD GPUs.
- Visual Fixes
- Fixed visual bugs, including water rendering issues at the bottom of Alfheim’s well.
- Recommendation
- Validating game files is highly recommended after every patch to ensure proper functionality.
God of War Ragnarok continues the epic journey of Kratos and Atreus, delivering breathtaking visuals and compelling storytelling in a mythological setting.
