Darkest Dungeon 2 Update 1.03 Patch Notes

Darkest Dungeon 2 update 1.03 is available to download on PC. According to Darkest Dungeon 2 patch notes, the latest update prevents progress loss, enhances stability, and addresses various visual and UI issues. Additionally, Darkest Dungeon 2 patch 1.03 also includes PS4/PS5 specific fixes.

Previously, a Darkest Dungeon 2 patch addressed an issue with the Fanatic Librarian kill achievement not counting when ignited. Unfortunately, since the last DD2 patch, players are experiencing several glitches including a black screen, sprint bug, high temperature, audio, and others. Today’s Darkest Dungeon 2 update 1.03 will fix a few of these issues.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Update 1.03 Patch Notes – July 26, 2023

General Fixes

Progress and Screen Issues

Prevented progress loss across all platforms (originally reported on Xbox).
Fixed black screen on obtaining a relationship at the Embark screen.

Input and Navigation

Fixed missing input for back button after character selection.
Fixed bug preventing players from continuing after returning to the main menu.
Resolved issue where Resistance Encounters didn’t reduce Loathing.
Reverted changes to Man-at-Arms to avoid early WIP issues for the upcoming PC patch.
Fixed shaking while driving in long game sessions.
Resolved placeholder text in Bounty Hunter barks.
Fixed loss of controller input during driving.

Stability and Visuals

Improved stability, specifically FMOD related crashes.
Fixes in localization.
Various visual fixes.
Various UI fixes.

PS4/PS5 Specific Fixes

Navigation and Progress

Resolved scenario where players couldn’t proceed past character selection sections (SIEJA specific).
Fixed stagecoach rotating around its axis when standing still.
Resolved issue with 3 trophies not unlocking.

Controller and Audio

Lowered controller speaker volume by 50%.
Improved colors for light bar.
Added music to dashboard.
Vibration checkbox and intensity have default values after restart.
Disconnecting second controller displays Controller Disconnection Applet.

Known Issues

Missing strings for Man-at-Arms ability descriptions (fixed in next patch).
FMOD related crash (fixed in next patch).
Path change at Mastery Trainer doesn’t refresh skill button, causing duplicates (fixed in next patch).
Inn’s tooltip obscuring other tooltips in hero sheet (fixed in next patch).
Inaccessible Quirks (fixed in next patch).
Duelists Corpse showed a bark (fixed in next patch).
Audio hiccup on transition from combat.
Shrine of Reflection narrator dialogues play twice.
Loadouts cannot be renamed in the SIEJA.

Download the free Darkest Dungeon 2 patch 1.03 on PC.