Official patch notes · September 3, 2026

Hotfix 1.0.2 Patch Notes

A clear breakdown of the fixes shipped in Hotfix 1.0.2 and the PC issues still listed by the developers.

Patch summary

Quest and crafting fixes in Hotfix 1.0.2

The developers published Hotfix 1.0.2 on September 3, 2026. Its listed fixes address several early progression and interaction problems, including NPC behavior around Farkas, Lunka's tutorial route and a blacksmith crafting issue.

Farkas interactionPlayers can speak with Farkas after killing all NPCs around him.
Lunka tutorial routeLunka no longer walks away while leading the player during the tutorial.
Uriashi's blacksmithUriashi can craft the holy sword listed in the official patch notes.
Combat in Vale Sangora Official Steam screenshot · Click to enlarge
PC update

Controller input adjustments

Hotfix 1.0.2 also adjusts controller dead-zone behavior and sprint input on PC. The change is relevant to players using a controller who experienced unreliable movement or sprint activation after launch.

Developer notice

Known issues listed by the developers

Windowed and borderless performance

The official post lists performance issues in Windowed and Borderless modes. The developers recommend Full Screen mode as the current workaround.

Shader-compilation crashes

For a crash while compiling shaders, the developer post points players to a BIOS update check and RAD Game Tools guidance for Intel CPU instability.

PS5 controller mapping

The developers list missing button-mapping options for PS5 controllers among the current issues.

These are developer-listed issues, not additional patch changes. For the complete wording and any later announcements, use the official Hotfix 1.0.2 post below.

Official source

Official patch notes