Release Details and Server Maintenance

The September Update (aka 2.70.0) will arrive on September 24 and we expect it to be between 1 GB and 1.5 GB on consoles and 700 MB on PC. There will be server maintenance at the usual times between 11:00 and 15:00 UTC to prepare for this release. Stay tuned to the @IOInteractive Twitter page for updates.

Please be aware that the in-game version numbering (2.70.0) might differ from the update name that is used by your console. 

Item Labels
We have added clear, colour-coded labels to items that make them easier to see at a glance when selecting them in the in-game inventory. For example, the Chloroform Flask will have the ‘Consumed Poison’ label and a purple ‘Sedative’ label.

Accident KO’s
We’ve fixed an issue where NPC’s that were knocked out / pacified by an accident and then found by another NPC would cause the Silent Assassin rating to be failed.

Suit You
We have fixed a community-reported issue where The Summer Suave Suit (Hot Summer) and the Cashmerian suit does not count as a ‘suit’ with regards to challenges and Contracts Mode.

Mission Story Shutdown
We’ve fixed a community-reported issue where elements of Mission Story guidance could be encountered even when it was disabled in the Options Menu.

Bank Blocker
We’ve fixed a community-reported issue in New York where items that were placed or dropped under the bank truck could not be retrieved.

Bank Reverb
We’ve fixed an issue that could cause some dialogue in New York to occur with higher than expected reverb.

The Void
We have closed a gate to the Upside Down that could be found in New York when opening the door to the break room.

Bank Robber
We’ve fixed an issue where Agent 47 could rob the Bank in New York with just his finger guns. Alternatively, we have fixed an issue where 47 could drop a weapon whilst aiming and then continue ‘aiming’ without the weapon. This was only possible when the Weapon Aim setting was toggled on.

Known Issues

We’ve listed some of the game’s known issues below, so that you know we’re aware. We’ve always got eyes on the Technical Support and Bug Report threads on the Forums and Reddit too, so if you’ve reported something there, we almost definitely know about it. 

To save us from writing it repeatedly, “We are aware of an issue where…”

• PC players are experiencing “0x8000000_” (and related) crashes
  Status: We recommend that players who have been experiencing this issue use DX12, as this has been reported to fix the issue. This remains an open issue that we are continuing to gather data on to pinpoint the cause. At this time, we don’t have a specific fix planned.

• Players can encounter problems when dropping items needed for specific exits in Contracts Mode
  Status: This issue is caused when using specific items that are required for ‘hidden’ exits. Currently, the game is unable to detect the status of the item when dropped and so defaults to a fail state. Investigations into a permanent fix are ongoing.
• Area Discovery challenges, in some particular edge cases, do not unlock properly
  Status: We believe that this issue is fixed, however we are awaiting confirmation from community members that have helped us to troubleshoot it. If you are having this issue, please report it to us to expedite this process.
• The SA rating is not failed when a dead body is found, if a tranquilizer was used before the lethal kill
  Status: This is an issue with many components and we are investigating a fix that doesn’t have other impact on the systems that are affected.
• Fire extinguishers (and propane flasks) no longer explode when an explosive is detonated on them
  Status: We’ve made progress on this issue and have had success with fire extinguishers exploding when using a breaching charge, propane flask and a gas canister. However, the issue seems to be situationally dependent on certain factors – including how many items there are in the room / radius of the potential explosion. We are investigating a permanent fix.
• ‘Hold my Hair’ challenges are difficult to complete due to emetic poison causing NPCs to find the nearest trashcan (rubbish bin) instead of a toilet
  Status: We have identified the issue that seems to be causing NPC preference to trashcans rather than toilets and made some progress on solving it. It appears to have stemmed from a previous change for a specific trashcan and we have made some changes in the live game for it but are continuing to work towards a final solution.
• The Bartoli 12G shotgun (New York unlock) can be selected as a concealed weapon, but cannot actually be concealed
  Status: We are tracking this and aiming to lock down a permanent solution for how the weapon is configured.
• Terminus Suit (Elusive Target unlock) is not unlocked immediately after completing an ET with a Silent Assassin rating
  Status: Whilst the unlock will be awarded properly for most players, this is a known issue that we have tracked to affect a small minority of players, which will continue to affect the live game. However, we will ‘fix’ the issue at the end of each Elusive Target by awarding the suit to everyone that unlocked it. This process can take up to 48 hours from the end of the Elusive Target ending.