Aliens vs. Predator PC patch incoming [Update]

For anyone that's run into game-crushing issues with Aliens vs. Predator on the PC, a patch is coming Monday for you. Additionally, a new feature is now available for closed beta testing -- check the Steam client if you'd like to try it out. Details on that will be offered Monday.

The upcoming patch addresses numerous problems relating to stability, performance, hardware, save games, and more. See the release notes below (these will be revised on release); we'll update you accordingly when the patch is available.

Also note Sega is aware of the stuttering issue occuring under Windows Vista and Windows 7. However, as is often the case, they note this is quite likely a user-end problem, so trying reducing your settings. Be sure to turn off V-Sync as you always should -- it's a huge performance hit with little benefit -- and possibly 'Reduce Mouse Lag' as well.

Update: ATI has released a hotfix for the game. Details here.

General:

Stability improvements to address rare and infrequent hangs
Implemented a workaround for missing audio issues with certain hardware (SoundBlaster X-Fi, Realtek onboard, etc.)Fixed save games being lost or corrupted if connection to Steam is lost or if user switches to offline play

Multiplayer:

Fixed XP being incorrectly affected by offline play (though only in the local stats; this will be corrected next time you connect to multiplayer)
Fixed other players sometimes appearing to have the wrong weapon or continuing to fire indefinitely after dyingFixed rare issue where players would be temporarily invisibleFixed some selection of servers and players in menus sometimes being incorrect

Source:SEGA Europe Blog

Section:PC Games

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