Blackguards 2 Patch v1.1.8 Released, v2.0 Coming Soon

The first patch for Blackguards 2, which updates the game to version 1.1.8 and fixes a number of potentially serious bugs, has already been released, but the folks at Daedalic Entertainment are already at work on a second, beefier one that will fix a larger number of bugs and apply some balance tweaks.

You can check the full changelog for patch 2.0, which should be deployed on February 4th, right below:

Major:

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

Minor:

• 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:

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