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RiME's Version 1.0.2 Update Brings Major Visual and Gameplay Improvements This Week

Published Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:45:42 -0600

On Monday, the Switch version of RiME will be getting its latest update. Version 1.0.2 will bring a slew of changes and gameplay improvements to the Switch edition of the game.

The most notable changes come in the form of visual improvements. RiME's texture quality will be improved in some areas as well as overall image resolution. Shadow quality has also been improved alongside the player's view distance. Furthermore, the game's FPS has been stabilized. You can check out the full list of patch notes below.

The developer mentioned that because these fixes and improvements are coming to the Switch version of RiME later than expected, they'll be offering players who own their other title, Dreadnought, the chance to redeem some in-game goodies. The developer doesn't mention whether or not this deal is exclusive to those who purchased the Switch version. If you email support@greybox.com with the subject line "RiME Switch Dreadnought Bundle," you'll receive a slew of goodies in the game.

RiME Switch 1.0.2 Patch Notes

Increased visual fidelity, bloom and post-processing
Sharpened image resolution
Opening Cinematics visually improved
Fixed possible stage exploits that would enable players to skip parts of the stages
Increased texture quality in specific areas
Increased view distance
Fixed an issue with foliage density, shadows, and render distances
Updated texture mipmaps for the Fox
Improved global mipmaps
Improved shadow distance and quality
Fixed instances of foliage pops
Stabilized FPS
Optimized the Boys cape and hair physics
Rebuilt streaming volumes
Fixed an issue that allowed you to see outside of the map in later stages.
Updated lighting to prevent bleed through
Updated the quality of trees in earlier stages where they would display poorly.

You can check out some screenshots down below comparing version 1.0.1 to version 1.0.2 on the Switch. RiME is available right now on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.