[The Outer Worlds] Patch 1.5.1 (Windows, PlayStation, Xbox)

We have released Patch 1.5.1 for players playing on PC, Xbox consoles, and PlayStation consoles which should be seen the next time you launch The Outer Worlds. This patch is required in order to fix specific issues and apply any changes included. If you do not see this update right away, please know that it may take some time to populate and become available.

Changes/fixes that are included in this patch are as follows:

• Achievements added for 'Peril on Gorgon' and 'Murder on Eridanos'

'Murder on Eridanos' Specific Bug Fixes

General

• Fixed various lighting issues
• Fixed various typos and spelling errors
• Improved various lipsync animations
• Improved various textures
• Fixed some spots where players could become permanently stuck
• Improved overall collision

Design

• Reduced the spawn rate of some enemies in the Wilderness Exploitation Reserve
• Updated the Rizzo Security Guards near the Distillation Station so that they will attack the player if attacked first
• Fixed an issue where NPCs on the VIP Floor may not become hostile to the player
• Improved the performance when attacking specific enemy types with a melee weapon
• Updated the "Wormed Out" Flaw to provide the player with a 25% reduction in the effectiveness for Consumables
• Fixed an issue where companions would stop talking to the player after the player investigated the Prophet of Profitability
• Included a fix to prevent the player from hacking SAM while on the Unreliable
• Updated the detection range of the Discrepancy Amplifier for some pieces of evidence
• Redistributed lootable items and added locks on other items in some locations
• Mascot will now react appropriately to being threatened
• The Lawyer will now act appropriately if the player aims their weapon at him

Quests

• Fixed an issue with "Escape!" where NPCs were not behaving appropriately
• Fixed an issue in "The Bird Drug" where Ella Tinsley would not allow the player to progress further

f you encounter any technical issues or bugs, please don't hesitate to send us a ticket by clicking here. You can also take a look at the Technical Support forum for The Outer Worlds to see if any other players have reported your issue and may have already found a solution.