Ubisoft has released Star Wars Outlaws update 1.003.001 for PS5 today to fix the issue with screen tearing on the console.
The last Star Wars Outlaws update (version 1.003) for PS5 and other platforms introduces numerous gameplay and performance enhancements, though it has unintentionally led to a screen-tearing issue on PS5. This patch significantly improves gameplay flexibility, allowing players to take varied approaches to missions like ‘False Flag’ without risking immediate failure. NPC combat and speeder behavior have also been refined, enhancing immersion and ensuring smoother interactions within the game’s open-world environment. Additionally, the update scales ‘Wanted’ difficulty according to player progression, providing a more adaptive and balanced gameplay experience. Enhanced travel mechanics include better speeder collision detection, improved AI avoidance, and increased auto-save points in hostile zones, ensuring smoother gameplay and fewer disruptions.
In terms of technical improvements, the update addresses stability concerns, including game crashes when selecting ‘New Game’ and FPS issues. Visual and audio quality has been optimized, with more consistent sound effects, refined textures during cutscenes, and UI improvements for a more fluid user experience. However, shortly after the patch release, PS5 players noted prominent screen-tearing, which has now been addressed in a hotfix (version 1.003.001) targeting this issue to restore visual integrity on PS5.
Complete Patch Notes for Star Wars Outlaws Update 1.003.001
Hotfix (Version 1.003.01):
- Screen Tearing on PS5:
- Resolved an issue with screen tearing introduced in update 1.003.
Update (Version 1.003):
Notable Changes:
- Gameplay Flexibility:
- Adjusted the mission ‘False Flag’ to allow for varied approaches without failure risks.
- Improved Speeder Interactions:
- Reduced collisions with environmental objects.
- NPC Behavior:
- Enhanced NPC combat behavior and AI avoidance for a more dynamic experience.
- Wanted Level Scaling:
- Scaled difficulty of ‘Wanted’ level based on player progression.
- Increased Auto-save:
- More frequent auto-saves in hostile open-world areas.
Performance & Stability:
- Fixed crashes when selecting ‘New Game.’
- Improved overall stability, addressing FPS drops.
- Resolved a crash when using Electrobinoculars on PS5.
- Increased stability on GeForce Now.
UI, HUD, and Camera Improvements:
- Enhanced UI for player detection and improved vendor interaction camera.
- Updated keybind for Hyperspace jump.
- Added a VRAM meter with segments.
Audio & Visual Improvements:
- Improved NPC voice line consistency upon player detection.
- Corrected missing music and sound effects in certain areas.
- Refined textures in cinematics and improved camera speed during speeder use.
Additional Changes:
- Increased speeder race spawn rates.
- Enhanced photo mode with color picker UI and Star Wars Outlaws logo options.
Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment, is an open-world action-adventure game that immerses players in the Outer Rim of the Star Wars galaxy. Set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, players control Kay Vess, a cunning outlaw navigating various missions, combat, and encounters with different factions.
