Arkane Studios has just released the first PC beta patch for Dishonored 2. According to the release notes, this patch comes with a number of mouse improvements and fixes an AMD cloth physics issue, which impacts framerates at various points in the game.
In addition, this patch fixes an issue affecting CPU task priority. As such, the game no longer switches CPU task priority.
This patch is available in beta form, weights around 6.2GB and you can download it by following this guide:
How to access the Dishonored 2 Beta Patch
- Log into Steam.
- Right Click on Dishonored 2 in your Library.
- Select Properties.
- Select Betas.
- A drop down menu will appear. Select BetaPatch.
- Select OK.
- Wait a few minutes for game to update.
- When done, Dishonored 2 [BetaPatch] should appear in your Library
According to Arkane Studios, this patch includes a small number of fixes including:
- Mouse improvements, including a fix for sensitivity being framerate dependent
- Fixes an AMD cloth physics issue, which impacts framerates at various points in the game
- Fixes an issue affecting CPU task priority – the game no longer switches CPU task priority
Last but not least, Arkane claimed that it is currently working on the next PC performance patch for Dishonored 2 that will address a broader range of issues including performance, and is estimated to be available in the next week.
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we need a comparison im holding out on buying this game
“Fixes an issue affecting CPU task priority – the game no longer switches CPU task priority”
how much of a potato does the game have to be to do this ? what the hell
Once again, remember, no pre-order…
Anyone who tried it? Worth downloading it?
The game is incredible, definitely GOTY, after being sorely let down by Dues Ex and Mafia 3. Yes, it seemed to have to have some performance issuses (constant frame drops into the teens, mouse sensitivity tied to frame rate), but the new patch/drivers seems to have fixed a lot of the issues. For me, the game runs well now, i7 3770K @ 4.6ghz, SLI GTX780ti (no sli support sadly) but I get about 80FPS on Ultra settings with nvidia HBAO+ and TXAA.
The game reeks of hand crafted love and just oozes atmosphere, the level deign and dare I say it the set design is amazing. If you enjoyed the first, this one is definitely a must buy! I might be biased as I absolutely loved the first but so far the sequel delivers!
Been trying a non lethal ghost play through (a lot more non lethal options now) and its been a challenge to say the least, a bunch of quick loads 😛
I’m not talking about the game, i meant the patch. I already have the game, i’m gonna play it if my old pc allows me, or just wait until i build my new pc.
Yes seems to run a lot better now, but I also did the new Nviida drivers aswell.
Good to know, let’s see if it helps me too…
It doesn’t run any better, This patch did nothing for performance. Next weeks patch will include better framerate and frame pacing
This game is an unnecessary sequel. If they used different characters in a different part of the same universe the game would’ve been so much better.
yeah I’m gonna hold back my buy for this one.
Beta Patch – Pay 60$ for unfinished game to be a beta tester in/after release date
Someone need to put this into Wikipedia