Samson Receives First Update Today

Liquid Swords has confirmed the release of the first significant update for its game, Samson, today. This update includes a comprehensive fix aimed at improving the overall gaming experience.

Key Features of the Update

The patch promises to address several performance issues that players have reported. Crucially, it aims to eliminate the stutters caused by PSO (compilation shader) as well as enhance the stability of game mechanics.

Specific Fixes Included

• Resolution of numerous PSO stutters.
• Fixes for landscape RayTracingDynamicGeometry misses.
• Adjustments to NaniteLumenCard & NaniteShading misses.
• Correct setting of bIgnoreMaskMateria & bRequireRTDynamicGeometryUpdate.
• Improvements to FStaticMeshComponentHelper::CollectPSOPrecacheDataImpl for better material fetching.

In essence, these fixes should lead to a more stable and enjoyable gaming session after installation.

Stability Enhancements

The update aims to reduce crashes significantly. For instance, several audio-related crashes have been remedied. Issues regarding physics destructibles not functioning correctly at high frame rates have also been resolved.

Polishing the Gameplay

This update intends to enhance various gameplay aspects, including:

• Increased volume for NPC vehicle sounds.
• Improved alignment for lean-on-wall mechanics.
• Fixes to prevent corpses from reappearing after engagements.

Steam is set to automatically download this update when it becomes available.

Expectations for Future Analysis

A detailed PC Performance Analysis is scheduled to be published this weekend on Filmogaz.com. This analysis will provide insights into the game’s improvements and overall performance following the update.

Update Release Notes Summary

Here’s a brief overview of the issues addressed in the April 10th patch:

This update marks an important step towards refining Samson, enhancing the enjoyment for players everywhere.