‘Vampyr’ Patch Fixes Flickering Issue But Breaks Targeting System Of PC Version

Dontnod Entertainment has released the first patch for “Vampyr” on all platforms. While the update does a good job in addressing several issues that players noticed since the release of the game last month, it also reportedly causes a big problem in the PC version of the action RPG.

On Tuesday, the team behind “Vampyr” happily announced the rollout of the game’s first update since its release. “Thanks for your help last week with the Beta patch to ensure a smooth release today. This first update mainly contains bug fixes of issues you reported in the past weeks, as well as a few [suggested features],” Dontnod said in the release notes for the update.

The first patch fixes a lot of issues found in the PS4, Xbox One and PC versions of the game. For example, the green flicking issue is no longer around. The issue where spoiler characters would incorrectly spawn was also fixed. In addition, the patch repairs the inverted in-game and in-menu serum icons.

Below is a list of the fixes that come with the first “Vampyr” patch:

• Switching targets can now be done with the mouse wheel.
• During the cutscene between Dorothy and Darius, Dorothy will now properly be shown. A new playthrough is needed for this.
• Fixed an issue where Sean Hampton was stuck in a chair while reloading during certain dialogues.
• Fixed an issue where spoiler characters would incorrectly spawn.
• Fixed an issue where Tom Watts’s sidequest would be blocked while performing a medical checkup mid-choice
• Fixed an issue where players were able to escape the map in Southwark
• Optimised the in-game menus
• Fixed an issue where in-game and in-menu serum icons were inverted.
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to change inventory page using KB/M
• Green flickering should no longer occur
• Fixed an issue where Camelia’s dialogue would stay locked, even with all hints unlocked.
• Various other fixes

However, it seems the patch also brought with it one serious problem for PC players. According to DSOGaming, PC players are complaining about a completely broken targeting system after installing the update. Once players move the camera, it constantly switches and locks on to whatever is in sight. PC players are also not pleased that the stuttering issues still persist.

As for the LowLevelFatalCrash error in the PC version, Dontnod has provided instructions on how to fix this.

• Click https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27847/Graphics-Intel-Graphics-Driver-for-Windows-10?product=88345
• Click 'win64_24.20.100.6136.zip' button under Available Downloads.
• Save and open 'win64_24.20.100.6136.zip' file from Downloads.
• Extract all file content into Downloads.
• Close the file.
• Right click on the Windows Start button > Device Manager > Display adapters.
• Right click on Intel(R) HD Graphics 530 > Uninstall device.
• Check Delete the driver software for this device and click Uninstall.
• Restart the computer.
• Right click on the Windows Start button > Device Manager > Display adapters.
• Right click on Intel(R) HD Graphics 530 > Update driver.
• Click Browse my computer for driver software.
• Click Browse... button then select Downloads and click OK.
• Click Next.
• Once the driver installed, click Close.

Finally, the patch comes with two new features that fans suggested during the Beta testing. The first one allows players to use Walk as a held input or a toggled input. The second one pertains to the Recovering Icon, which is displayed when a citizen is healing.