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• Patch Notes·12 May 2026Official

  Update 0.4.7

  - Due to technical issues, the game's maximum frame rate has been reset to 60. - A softlock in Nikolaj's house after talking to Vera has been fixed. Load an earlier save before entering the house.
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• Patch Notes·11 Apr 2026Official

  Update 0.4.6

  - Fixed a critical bug where the weapon and use button would freeze after picking up pickups under certain conditions- Updated gamepad controls; the right stick now feels smoother. If you're playing with a controller, try lowering the Camera Sensitivity in the settings to improve microcontrol- Fixed an issue where the knife could start attacking behind certain menus (e.g. while using the in-game PC) when clicking mouse buttons- Added the ability to zoom in/out while aiming with a sniper rifle when playing with a gamepad (using the arrow keys)- Improved and optimized SSAO- Fixed some regressions from the previous update.
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• Patch Notes·28 Mar 2026Official

  Update 0.4.5

  - Test access to the "Arsarsk" level has been opened (many objects, plot, and characters are missing now). - Test access to the mansion after the "Meat Farm Outskirts" level has been opened (the level is unfinished; after a couple of cutscenes, you'll be teleported to the test Arsarsk, from where you can return to Rail). - Fixed broken level transition places in the Rail and doors that wouldn't open after Vera appeared in the "Rail: Nikolaj's House" level. - Another attempt was made to fix the Homyak's disappearance in the "Rail: Cafe" level. - Optimized battle scenes in open areas. - Reduced the health and damage of Tuners. - Improvements to detail in certain levels. - Reduced the number of Semyon's lines after awakening. - Reduced the volume of Borislav's lines at the game beginning. - Minor bugs have been fixed.🚨 A new game is required. If you'd like to skip ahead to a specific point, follow the instructions in the "_skip.txt" file in the game folder. This is a corrective update, and the next one will be as well. The full new chapter won't be available until summer. Thank you for your understanding and feedback.
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• Patch Notes·11 Jan 2026Official

  Update 0.4.4

  - Significant performance optimizations to script systems; performance outside loaded scenes improved by ~30–35% - Improved eye adaptation post-processing behavior - Added a separate 60 FPS and 75 FPS frame limiters- Fixed issues with jumping at frame rates above 70 FPS- Increased dialogue text size for screen resolutions below 1080p - Fixed Matvey getting stuck in a side quest on the Selo (3) level - Fixed numerous minor issues on early levels - Fixed a rare bug causing phantom items to appear on screen - Pickups dropped by enemies no longer fall through the floor- Fixed a bug where the block would get stuck when attacking with fists while holding the RMB- Player can no longer use trigger buttons while healing - Minor fixes and improvements on levels; some models replaced with newer versions. 🚨 A new game is required. If you'd like to skip ahead to a specific point, follow the instructions in the "_skip.txt" file in the game folder.
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• Patch Notes·24 Nov 2025Official

  Update 0.4.2

  - Improved motorcycle handling and responsiveness; extended field of view - Fixed wounded companion Zhenya's behavior on the “Repair Base” level - All companions can now be script-teleported regardless of wounded state - Fixed incorrect weapon positioning in the hands of certain enemies - Fixed incorrect trap-snap sound playback under certain conditions - Added extra detail to several levels - General performance improvements and minor bug fixes on early levels 🚨A new game is required. If you'd like to skip ahead to a specific point, follow the instructions in the "_skip.txt" file in the game folder.
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