Returnal’s First PC Patch Is Out

Returnal’s PC edition launched on February 15, and a small first patch is out. There’s six items fixed, ranging from corrected Windows resolution detection to a minor tweak in Epic Particle settings. See the full patch notes below.

According to Returnal’s Steam page, the next patch will have performance improvements and a fix for 3840×1600 resolution.

Returnal’s Patch Notes:

• Fix for rare issue with music stopping during Biome entry
• Fix for certain Ultrawide monitor setups not being detected in Full Screen
• Fix for incorrectly detecting the Windows resolution on first boot
• Fix for grass draw distance on Epic Particle settings
• Fix for PSN Sign in time outs
• Fix for Benchmark results rounding error

Returnal originally launched on PlayStation 5 in 2021 and was, in part, a title meant to show off what the PS5 was capable of. The new PC edition supports Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR and comes with a variety of resolution settings. For minimum specs, players just need a GTX 1060. There’s also ultra and epic resolution settings that let you take advantage of powerful graphic cards like 3080Ti to get extremely detailed visuals.

In GameSpot’s Returnal review, reviewer Mike Epstein praised the game for innovative use of PS5 tech as well as tight gameplay elements that kept challenging randomized encounters feeling fresh.

“Returnal is constantly unsettling and consistently challenging. Its mysterious story and demanding action feel intense, urgent, and fresh,” Epstein wrote.