Pathologic 3 Hotfix 3 delivers targeted fixes focused on quest stability, narrative consistency, and interface issues. The update primarily addresses a critical problem where hospital quests were resetting incorrectly, ensuring they now restart properly without errors.
Alongside quest fixes, the hotfix resolves several unusual behaviors, including misplaced NPC movement, repeated dialogue triggers, and UI-related inconsistencies. These adjustments aim to improve overall flow and reduce distractions during story progression.
Patch Notes
Quest Fixes
- Fixed hospital quest resets, ensuring they restart correctly without errors, consistent with all other quests.
- Fixed the removal of a dialogue in one of the game’s latest quests, restoring proper narrative flow.
NPC and Dialogue Fixes
- Fixed an issue where patient Vasily could teleport onto the theatre balcony.
- Disabled repeated dialogue with the militiamen on Lyuricheva Street to prevent unintended repetition.
User Interface Updates
- Replaced a couple of incorrect or outdated icons.
- Fixed an issue where selected symptoms for healthy organs could be cleared in the tablet after microscope examination.
Pathologic 3 launched on January 9, 2026, and is available on PC via Steam and on PlayStation 5, with an Xbox Series X|S version scheduled for release on January 23, 2026.
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