KOEI Tecmo and Team Ninja have just released the latest patch for Rise of the Ronin. This update contains many changes, most notably aiming to bring further performance optimisation to the game and address numerous bug fixes that have been causing players issues since the game’s PC release, which came out about a month ago. Some of these changes include addressing loading issues, crashes, and visual noise problems during a specific cutscene.
Patch 1.09.0.3
Today’s patch, titled Patch 1.09.0.3 for Rise of the Ronin, introduces a new “Dynamic Adjustment of FPS” option, allowing the game to alter the target frame rate for smoother performance dynamically. The update also includes several optimisation improvements focused on reducing overall VRAM usage and enhancing GPU performance related to Ambient Occlusion and Upscaling. Furthermore, a new error check notice has been implemented to warn players about save data issues, and the game will now automatically pause when the Steam overlay is opened.
The patch also addresses several key bugs. These fixes include resolving issues with rapid graphics setting changes in “Prioritize FPS” mode, excessive CPU load with specific audio settings, and instances where the game would enter slow motion after using the Pocket Watch or restoring Public Order. Additionally, the previously mentioned visual noise in a specific cutscene, loading freezes after restoring public order, crashes during language switching, and the appearance of headless NPCs have all been fixed, alongside other minor bug corrections.
Rise of the Ronin Patch 1.09.0.3 Release Notes
System Updates and Adjustments
- Added option “Dynamic Adjustment of FPS”: When turned on, the set FPS will change dynamically according to performance for a consistent gameplay experience.
- Optimization improvements for rendering to reduce overall VRAM usage.
- Optimization improvements on GPU performance for Ambient Occlusion and Upscaling.
- Added an error check notice for save data issues: A warning message will now appear when the save file failed to save in the intended location.
- Adjusted the game to automatically pause when the Steam overlay is opened.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed other minor bugs.
- Fixed an issue with game mode “Prioritize FPS”, where graphics settings would change rapidly in a short amount of time.
- Fixed an issue where CPU load increased significantly when Audio Output settings were set to “Surround” or “3D Audio Effects”, while the spatial sound was disabled in Windows sound settings.
- Fixed an issue where the game would fall to slow motion during time progression, when using the Pocket Watch or after restoring Public Order.
- Fixed visual noise issues during a specific cut scene.
- Fixed an issue where the game would get stuck loading after restoring public order.
- Fixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash when switching languages during gameplay.
- Fixed an issue where NPCs would appear without their heads being displayed.
