The Enhanced update for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II introduces a range of new features and technical improvements across all platforms. Players who have completed the game can now access Dark Rot mode and Developer Commentary, alongside a new Dark Rot achievement. Additional enhancements include a Very High graphics preset, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, Dolby Atmos for speakers, and a more robust Photo Mode. The update also brings official Steam Deck verification, DualSense controller support, and overall performance optimisations.
Several bug fixes address visual glitches, animation issues, and gameplay inconsistencies, including corrections to Senua’s hair rendering, enemy behaviour in combat encounters, and puzzle stability. Subtitle timing, menu narration, and accessibility functions have also been refined to ensure a smoother experience across all supported platforms.
Full Patch Notes:
New Features and Enhancements
- Dark Rot mode available after completing the game.
- Added Dark Rot achievement.
- Developer Commentary selectable after completing the game.
- Very High graphics preset added.
- DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support.
- Dolby Atmos for speakers.
- Enhanced Photo Mode features.
- Steam Deck Verified status and performance improvements.
- DualSense controller support.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed overlaps in localized language text in the pause menu when text size is set to large.
- Corrected Senua’s hair turning white in specific lighting during Chapter 4 “Act of Sacrifice.”
- Fixed upscaler quality mode not loading correctly when changing upscaler for the first time.
- Resolved hair color issue when using Intel XeSS or AMD FSR Ultra Performance in Chapter 2 “Return Home.”
- Fixed bug where holding input did not work correctly for getting up when set to “Hold” mode.
- Corrected speaker color settings.
- Fixed an enemy encounter in Chapter 6 where an opponent continued attacking after Senua was knocked down against a wall.
- Fixed Senua’s footprints moving alongside her in Chapter 4 caves after the ‘Trial of Wisdom’ checkpoint when loading from a previous chapter.
- Resolved Senua dying after climbing elevated ground during the Sea Giant’s ritual in Chapter 5.
- Fixed collision issues with assets after skipping a cinematic with Astridr in Chapter 6.
- Fixed disappearing Hiddenfolk puzzle when changing graphic presets.
- Fixed missing speaker in subtitles after pausing and resuming the game.
- Corrected subtitle sync issues for Thorgestr and Senua during the Draugr fight in Chapter 5.
- Fixed The Goði spawning on screen incorrectly during a specific combat animation.
- Resolved spinning enemy animation when attacked from behind with Focus attacks in Chapter 6.
- Fixed red light effect appearing after the fourth devourer fight at a checkpoint.
- Various menu narration fixes.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a 2024 action-adventure game developed by Ninja Theory and published by Xbox Game Studios. Serving as a sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (2017), the game is set in 9th-century Iceland and blends Norse mythology with psychological themes. It features combo-based combat, environmental puzzles, and cinematic storytelling built on Unreal Engine 5.
Originally released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on 21 May 2024, the game will launch on PlayStation 5 today alongside the Enhanced update for all platforms.
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