Tarsier Studios has released REANIMAL Patch 1.5.1, focusing on crash fixes, network routing improvements, and several progression blocking softlock resolutions. The update addresses overheating related crashes on specific Intel processors and introduces a workaround for certain AMD hardware and driver combinations.
Online connectivity has also been adjusted, with changes to how packets are routed between Epic Online Services and game clients to reduce ping and desync issues. Multiple critical softlocks across campaign areas have been fixed, though a 300ms ping threshold for disconnections remains in place.
REANIMAL – Patch 1.5.1
Now Live on All Platforms
Stability
- Fixed crash issues affecting 13th and 14th generation Intel processors caused by overheating
- Implemented workaround to prevent crashes on certain AMD hardware and driver combinations
Connectivity
Network Connectivity
- Updated packet routing between Epic Online Services and game clients
- Reduced ping rates
- Reduced desync issues
- Maintained 300ms ping threshold for automatic disconnections to prevent desync
Game Softlock Fixes
Opera House – Tank Section
- Fixed blocking volumes not disabling correctly after reloading from checkpoint
Online – Tank to Final Sheep Beast Transition
- Fixed black screen issue during scene transition
- Partial fix, rare occurrences may remain
Forest Village
- Fixed issue allowing certain level triggers to be bypassed, which could cause progression lock
Bunker Puzzle
- Fixed softlock when solving puzzle, exiting area, and dying before progression was registered
Barn – Single Player
- Fixed issue causing loss of movement control after entering barn
Orphanage – Stacked Beds Room
- Fixed progression block after defeating spider enemies where area failed to unlock
Known Issues
- Shader precompilation may take an extended time on certain AMD CPUs such as Ryzen 5 3400G
- Connections exceeding 300ms ping are disconnected by design
- Some players report random disconnects on stable connections, investigation ongoing
REANIMAL launched on February 13, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Patch 1.5.1 is available now.
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