Blackguards 2 Patch 2.0 Released

A second patch for Blackguards 2, one that should theoretically fix at least a number of the major problems that some players have been encountering with Daedalic Entertainment’s turn-based RPG sequel, has been released on Steam. Here’s the changelog:

Major Bugs:

• Fixed issues with passing blow interrupting AI scripts on special occasions
• Fixed win conditions with petrified enemies in several end game battles
• Removed two possible timing issues with Sandghost “devour” attack
• Fixed soft freeze when Kulminatio level 3 hit its target
• Fixed possible soft freezes when AI’s died during their turns
• Fixed an issue with speech being interrupted if app focus was lost
• Fixed an issue that made it possible to start the campaign with only mercenaries
• Fixed Korean book font
• Fixed Problem that potentially hindered the process of Zurbaran’s story

Minor Bugs:

• Fixed graphic glitches when applying overlays to pot helmet
• Fixed animation glitches in training fights
• Fixed a couple of battle-log issues with special attacks of monsters
• Improved sound fix in cut-scenes
• Fixed some issues with NPC barks
• Removed unnecessary colliders in scenes to improve performance and stability
• Improved crane load dropping precision
• Added (game over) trigger if thief in Labyrinth 3 dies before pulling the lever
• Added (game over) trigger if Cassia dies in Labyrinth 3
• Fixed alternative win condition at Niobe’s estate
• Fixed Blood Organ’s Jumper conversion issues and conversion count for achievements
• Fixed one minor AI issue with Legionnaires sometimes not using levers correctly
• Fixed a bug in Insectoid Archer AI concerning attacks on destructible objects
• Improved scripted camera movements during in-battle dialogues
• Added missing blood organ to battle of Mengbilla
• Fixed LOS issues with the inner wall in Mengbilla
• Improved escape zone functionality so players don’t have to wait inside escape zones until win is triggered
• Improved take cover routines in AI. Melee fighters in cover will now properly fight back from within cover
• Fixed a win condition issue in the Lorfas preparation battle
• Cleaned up hex-field in Goblin mine, disabled cells with obstacles
• Improved team-AI reactions on bridge outpost battle
• Fixed an issue with the gate in defend battles of the first Chimera creator
• Fixed some minor issues in Ghouls’ berserk behavior
• Fixed dialogue timing in first expedition battle

Balancing:

• lowered Adamant’s Astral Points, delayed Sandghost respawn in Adamant battle
• Corrected Stamina consumption for several special attacks of monsters
• Increased damage output of Cassia’s trained spider
• Increased fire resistance of insectoids and legionnaires
• Increased damage of daggers
• Increased stamina cost of dual wield maneuver
• Added damage bonus to 2nd level and above of “Hawkeye Marksmanship” spell
• Added knockdown resistance to “Standfast Catlike” spell
• Increased total adventure points gained in easy mode
• Increased parry chance of enemies in hard mode
• Trainers in Heldenrain before Jungle-fight
• Changed difficulty-value for Mengbilla and Adamant-Fights