Even if we’re close to the holidays, Crystal Dynamics isn’t resting, as while we just got a few patches for Marvel’s Avengers last week (which includes the Kate Bishop DLC ), the studio has just released the Marvel’s Avengers update 1.20 December 16 patch today!
Marvel’s Avengers Update 1.20 December 16 Patch Notes:
Update: Crystal Dynamics has released the official patch notes, which are the same as teh ones listed on Steam! Nonetheless, we’ve updated the post to reflect the ones listed by the studio on the official site .
Here’s the current changelog listed on Steam , though it’s important to note that Crystal Dynamics’ patch notes released later could be a tad (or completely) different. That said, there should be quite a number of fixes listed here that’s part of this patch (though some will be PC-exclusive fixes).
NEW FEATURES
New Minor Artifacts have been introduced: 2 ISO-8s and 2 Norn Stones to keep you warm during winter! The new ISOs have a chance of dropping from Drop Zones while all of the new Minor Artifacts have a chance of dropping from DNA Chests and from the first completion of the Super-Adaptoid fight.
Cosmic Infused ISO-8: New Reactive Supernova Perk, which causes an explosion upon taking damage.
ISO-8 of Cosmic Affinity: New Reactive Cosmic Surge Perk, which gives a Cosmic buff upon taking damage.
Norn Stone of the Wasteland: New Lethal Cosmic Surge Perk, which gives a Cosmic buff upon killing an enemy.
Norn Stone of Cosmic Nullification: New Vital Cosmic Aura and Cosmic Protection Perks, which gives a Cosmic buff when reviving allies and grants a passive Cosmic resistance buff, respectively.
Kate Bishop’s Harm Room can now be replayed.
Fixed an issue on Little Hits where, during the Vault sequence, an activation panel would be inaccessible.
Elevators now function correctly after initiating a checkpoint reload.
Fixed an issue where the War Table did not open up if players closed the objectives menu before completing the Track Mission tutorial.
Enemies now spawn correctly during the second objective of Secrets Within.
Improved stability upon entering the chamber after the Warbot battle in Family Reunion.
Fixed an issue where players could fall out of world when accessing Kate’s room on the helicarrier.
The “To Be Continued” text prompt now displays correctly after concluding Taking Aim.
At the end of Masks, a second unmoving Kate no longer appears and stands in the middle of the room.
Fixed an issue where players are soft-locked in the Quinjet if the selected mission requires Kate to be the companion and the host does not have Kate unlocked.
Matchmaking no longer breaks on some occasions for Hive Missions.
Kate’s Mjolnir interaction in Thor’s room now has audio.
Increased volume of music during the Getz fight.
Kate’s arrows now display properly on multiple costumes.
Fixed a rare issue where Kate’s arms were not visible during the cinematic in Substation Zero after completing Masks.
Fixed an issue where Captain America was missing facial textures during the cinematic in Substation Zero after completing Young Avenger.
Fixed a rare issue where the incorrect Kate icon would be visible on the HUD.
The Overcharge section of Kate’s tutorial now mentions Overcharge is lost when taking any damage.
Various text and subtitle fixes.
Kate no longer turns into purple mist after using Quantum Blitz in mid-air just before getting interrupted.
Kate can no longer enter an unintended flight mode.
Fixed an issue where Kate’s Explosive Arrow would not have a trajectory path line.
In Private Eye, enemies now spawn correctly after players reload checkpoint in an elevator.
Fixed an issue in Anchor Points where Kate’s Warp Arrow could be used to reach the Time Bridge room before it is supposed to be accessible.
In Tachyon Rift: Along Came a Spider, enemies can no longer be knocked out of world.
Fixed an issue where Kate’s Triple Threat Coming Through Takedown could be used before it was unlocked.
Fixed various audio issues pertaining to Kate’s abilities.
Minor audio improvements to Hulkbuster during combat.
Added new Minor Artifacts mentioned in the New Features section.
Mega Hives now properly reward Exotic Gear for Kate.
The Capacitor Dump Challenge now increments correctly when attacking Dreadbots with lasers.
New Normal Mission – Upon reaching a point where Ms. Marvel must jump across rooftops, the camera glitches out and points upwards.
Workaround: Please reload checkpoint and refrain from using Ledge Grapple or Grapple Swing until prompted to do so.
Once the studio releases the full patch notes on the game’s official website, we’ll update the post. Again, that should be similar to the notes listed above, as those are from the devs too (doesn’t include console changes).
Update: We’ve updated the post with the official patch notes though these are the same as the ones we originally listed on Steam.
