Fallout: New Vegas PC 1.2 patch released

A major patch has just been released for PC gamers keen on Fallout: New Vegas. As you know, the game has suffered terrible performance issues since launch which many have had to use a workaround for. We'll confirm after testing if this is no longer needed, but for now you should load up Steam and download the 15mb update.

Besides performance issues, numerous bug fixes are in tow relating to companions, Caravan, and more. See below for the notes.

As for console gamers, we'll have word for you soon.

Update: on a 5770, in outdoor environments we saw a minimum of about 60fps, and a maximum of about 80 -- looks like you can toss that d3d9.dll with no worries. Note if you're using New Vegas Script Extender (NVSE) for any mods (like the wonderful Sprint Mod), these will not work until it is updated (the team says hopefully tonight).

Update: it's now been updated to version 1.20.85 -- this update contains a fix for the 'invulnerable NPC' bug.

Update: NVSE has been updated appropriately. Grab it here.

Companions now show up as waypoints on the mapCompanions will always fast travel with you, unless told to wait or sent awayFix: DLC error/save corruptionFix: Stuttering with water effectsFix: Severe performance issues with DirectX.Fix: Controls temporarily disabled after reloading Cowboy Repeater while crouchedFixed crash using the Euclid C-Finder while having the Heave Ho perkFix: Entering the strip after Debt Collector causes crash and autosave corruptionFix: Using Mojave Express dropbox can cause DLC warningsFixed crash when buying duplicate caravan cards from a vendor in a single transactionCrafting menu should filter valid (bright) recipes to the top of the listFix: Sitting down while looking down a weapon's ironsights leaves player control lockedFix: If a companion is knocked unconscious with broken limbs they stay broken on respawnFix for varmint night scope effect persisting in kill camFix for giving companions armor that adds STR does not increase their carry weightFix NPC Repair menu displays DAM as DPSHaving NPC repair service rifle with forged receiver decreases CND

Source:Steam

Alternate Source:Bethesda Softworks forums

Section:PC Games

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