Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) today announced an update to the Steam® version of Darwin’s Paradox! The Community Patch update adds quality-of-life improvements and major bug fixes based on player feedback, providing further post-launch support.
“We’ve been blown away by your support and kind messages for Darwin’s Paradox! We’ve also been listening closely to your feedback – and today we’re happy to roll out our Community Patch, focused on delivering a smoother, fairer, and more readable experience,” said the ZDT Studio development team in a statement.
The Community Patch will also be added to the PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store versions of the game at a later date.
Community Patch main fixes:
- Better visibility for certain lethal hazards
- Adjusted enemy behaviours and patrol patterns
- Reworked camera angles to help you anticipate what’s ahead
- Improved lighting in several areas
- Improved handling of the robot suit in “Suiting Up!” chapters
- Fixed sections that could lead to soft-lock situations
- Fine-tuned checkpoint placement
- Shorter respawn times to improve pacing
- Refined puzzles with clearer hints
- Reduced frequency of Help System prompts
- Performance optimizations
Bugs fixes
Plus, the Community Patch brings new visual customization options for players to optimize their gameplay experience.
New cinematic effects settings:
- Motion Blur
- Sharpen
- Grain
- Vignetting
- Chromatic Aberration
Additionally, the ZDT Studio development team released an update for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of Darwin’s Paradox! that introduces Simplified and Traditional Chinese language support. The team also released a hotfix for the PlayStation®5 version of Darwin’s Paradox on May 5 that addressed system crashes and DLC bonus skin delays.
Darwin’s Paradox! is a new, action-adventure platformer available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo® Switch 2, Steam®, the Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store.