: Improved the quality of dust effects and texture streaming to reduce memory (VRAM) usage while maintaining visual fidelity. Upscaling Updates : Integrated Intel XeSS 1.3

If you are running an offline backup or a standalone repack variant, the executable requires a local Steam emulator layer to respond to system calls.

The patch generally resulted in a more stable .exe file, reducing frequent, unexplained crashes, although it did not solve performance issues for all users. Troubleshooting the Update

When you launch the game next, allow the main menu to sit completely idle until the bottom progress bar reaches 100%. 📈 Why Upgrading Past Build 1.0.37.0 is Crucial

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