Alone in the Dark latest patch released; improves gameplay and fixes bugs

THQ Nordic and Pieces Interactive revealed the highly anticipated patch for Alone in the Dark. This update significantly enhances the gameplay experience by rectifying issues present since its launch about a week ago.

I must admit that its initial release faced challenges, primarily due to prevalent bugs and frequent crashes. These issues often necessitated restarting sections of the game, disrupting overall enjoyment. However, with the release of the new patch, players can expect a vastly improved experience. Numerous bug fixes have been implemented, resulting in smoother gameplay, and a more tolerable gaming experience overall.

The full list of changes, and implements can be found below.

Alone in the Dark Latest Patch (2024/03/28)

Changes:

• Shotgun balancing.

Optimisation:

• Level streaming improvements.
• Lighting tweaks in several areas.

Bugs fixed:

• Several fixes of memory related crashes on Xbox.
• Fixed crash related to autosaves in the Cemetery.
• Fixed crash related to loading saved game files from earlier versions of the game.
• Fixed crash when entering Cemetery through the basement door/passage.
• Fixed crash during the transition to Chapter 3.
• Fixed crash when opening the door to the Conservatory.
• Fixed crash in the Gallatin Street showroom.
• The number of chambered bullets after loading a save should now be correct.
• DLCs are no longer available if disabled in Steam.
• Fixed issue where the puzzle HUD remained on screen after exiting a puzzle.
• Changes to keybindings are now persistent.
• Fixed issues with PC getting stuck on objects in Gallatin Street.
• Fixed several instances of flickering HLODs.
• Players can no longer access the cheat on the circuit breaker puzzle.
• General fixes related to sounds breaking and becoming distorted.
• Fixed issue with PC being blocked after the Crypt anomaly in Derceto.
• Fixed issue with PC being pushed into the wall in the Crypt anomaly in Derceto.
• Fixed menu issues on UWS monitors.
• Fixed save issues related to the zipline cutscene on Oil Rig.
• PC should no longer get stuck by the destructible gate on the Oil Rig level.
• Stopped being able to backtrack on the burning Oil Rig level and get blocked.
• Removed broken reset button in the X-Ray puzzle.
• Removed blocker between flooded morgue and Dr. Gray’s apartment when playing as Emily.
• Removed floating crucifix in War Photo.
• Fixed problem with PC getting stuck when traversing below the fallen pillar leading to the first puzzle in Desert Standing Stones.
• Fixed issues with sound delays after loading a save.
• Fixed issue where Batiste’s Keys were missing from inventory in Chapter 2.
• Fixed collision issues on breakable chairs.
• Fixed save issues related to objectives updates in AW4.● Fixed screen freeze issues when picking up the Furniture Key.
• Players can now remap the opportunity action on keyboard.
• Fixed issues where throwing items breaks interactions.
• Players can no longer be blocked by missing a puzzle piece in the attic.
• Fixed issues where PC spawned outside of playable area after loading saved game.
• Fixed save issue where player could get stuck in basement after loading saved game.
• “You can’t keep me out” achievement can now be completed.

Steam Listing

Alone in the Dark is available now for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. For more information, feel free to check out our review, or the official overview below.

Alone in the Dark Overview

Alone in the Dark weaves a chilling tapestry of psychological horror and Southern Gothic charm, reimagining the iconic game that set the benchmark for the genre. We invite you to join us on a journey into madness, where each encounter could be your last. With each step you take closer to unravelling Derceto’s mystery, the eyes that watch from the darkness grow hungrier. Every bullet means the difference between survival and an unthinkable end.

The next door you unlock could lead to a nightmarish realm offering nothing but slashing claws, grasping tentacles, and frayed sanity. Journey to interbellum Louisiana, where an era of decadence hides a darker tale – of escape from past traumas and an intolerant society, into the waiting grasp of something darker, something that has patiently lurked for impossible eons. This is Alone in the Dark as you’ve never seen it – a skillfully-woven narrative of Southern Gothic elegance and eldritch madness that pays homage to its legendary origins while taking the next step forward in survival horror storytelling.

A Haunting Tale of Mystery and Madness

Step inside Derceto Manor, an asylum shrouded in intrigue, guarding a terrible secret. Client Emily Hartwood and private investigator Edward Carnby embark on a harrowing quest for answers; Emily to the mystery of her missing uncle, Edward to the toughest case he will ever face, and both to questions they dare not ask themselves. This re-envisioned classic invites you to explore an unforgettable single player adventure rich with suspense, frights, and revelations that will test the limits of your imagination.

Featuring Hollywood Talent

Experience some of the greatest acting survival horror has ever seen through the performances of award-winning actors Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, Free Guy) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) in their first videogame roles. Jodie and David’s immaculately captured likenesses breathe life into Emily Hartwood and Edward Carnby, lending a deeply personal aspect to Alone in the Dark’s story that demands it be played twice to get the full experience.

A Tribute to Horror Pioneers

Rediscover the essence of psychological horror in a game that respectfully nods to its 1992 origin, the game that established the survival horror genre. Alone in the Dark is your gateway to an experience steeped in the atmospheric dread of classic horror, with next-generation storytelling and gameplay. A must-play for fans of twisted tales, nerve-wracking exploration, and desperate combat.

A Story That Challenges Reality

Envisioned by Mikael Hedberg, acclaimed writer behind modern horror classics “SOMA” and “Amnesia”, Alone in the Dark’s intricate web of mystery delves into themes of trauma, faith, evil, and abandonment. Whether you choose to brave the nightmare as Emily or Edward, you will uncover secrets that defy everything you thought about videogame storytelling.

• Explore Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
• Return to the roots of psychological horror and experience an atmospheric journey worthy of the game that started the genre.
• Dive into a world full of sounds that make your skin crawl with a haunting, yet mesmerizing doom jazz soundtrack.
• Enjoy the thrill of desperate survival in a world where reality starts to crumble, evil lurks in every shadow and ammunition is scarce.
• Experience this nightmare from either Emily Hartwood’s or Edward Carnby’s perspective and unearth the dark secrets of a gothic mansion.
• Immerse yourself in a deep psychological story that goes beyond the realms of the imaginable, by Mikael Hedberg, cult horror writer of SOMA and Amnesia.
• See Emily and Edward brought to live by the Hollywood talent of Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, Free Guy) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow), who lend their voices, their appearance, and their formidable acting skills to the protagonists.

Steam Listing