Blades of Fire Update 1.002.001 Forges Progression Block, Crash Fixes
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MerurySteam has released the latest patch for Blades of Fire, which is for version 1,2.1. If you’re p;laying on consoles, this download should show up as Blades of Fire update 1.002.001, and this slots in fixes more than anything else.
There are platform-specific fixes for the PS5, Xbox Series and PC version, and there are also fixes applied to all three versions of the game as well.
Blades of Fire Crash Fixes and More Applied in Patch 1.2.1/1.002.001
EPIC GAMES
- Added a confirmation screen if the EULA is rejected.
- Blocked mouse inputs during the EULA process to prevent an unexpected exit.
- Added support for Threadripper processors.
XBOX SERIES X|S
- Fixed a random crash
- Fixed a random crash with a specific cutscene
PLAYSTATION 5
- Fixed various random crashes
ALL PLATFORMS
- Fixed a potential blocker if someone saves the game after killing Cavimo Rex but before the game launches the cutscene.
- Fixed various crashes in the travel book
- Fixed a random crash during Serpent’s Amphitheatre.
- Fixed a potential blocker during the change style tutorial (Chapter 1: It can happen sometimes if the player has the Hissop instead of the sword).
- Fixed random crashes that could occur during the following battles: BossCoko, BossDuke, BossPrisonB, CavemanFury, CrusaderFallen, Frog, Ghost, Trollriver, ZombieFlames)
- Fixed a potential block with one Nerea Statue
- Fixed a potential block during weapon naming.
If you’ve yet to play MercurySteam’s latest game, it’s not perfect, but our review talks about the game’s classic charm that makes the game work. Our own James Lara states, “If you approach Blades of Fire with the understanding that it’s more of a nostalgic callback to the PS2 era—flaws and all—you’ll likely discover a hidden gem. It’s a testament to a studio’s passion, and for those willing to look past its imperfections, a truly fun and challenging adventure awaits.”
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