Overview
- Insomniac released hotfix v1.001.005 on Saturday that reduces the opacity of the game’s Scent Trails and Audio Sense indicators and also fixes several common crashes.
- Players who tested the update reported the neon trail changed to a subtler pool of ambient color, confirming the visual is less prominent but not removed.
- The studio said it is evaluating further Senses improvements, including possible toggleable options, and warned implementing a toggle is technically complex because Senses are tied into other game systems.
- James Stevenson, Insomniac’s director of community and marketing, confirmed additional bugs such as a UV issue remain slated for future patches and that the team must test changes carefully to avoid new problems.
- The tweak follows heavy community backlash over the so‑called “fart gas” scent trail and comes as the game posts strong user interest and early sales while receiving mixed critical reviews.