Overview
- The patch significantly softens the game's equipment tier system, reducing penalties for using lower-tier weapons and making progression smoother.
- Companions receive buffs, including increased starting health and improved health recovery upon revival in combat.
- Major bug fixes include resolving issues with missing NPCs, broken quests, and inaccessible areas that blocked progression.
- Visual and audio improvements enhance gameplay, such as fixing previously invisible effects for wand abilities and improving sound transitions.
- The update also addresses crashes, optimizes performance, and adjusts merchant inventories to make upgrading gear more accessible.