Generation Zero update 1.40 is rolling out on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. According to the official Generation Zero 1.40 patch notes, the latest update addresses Companion-related issues, including targeting, animations, and inventory. Apart from this, Generation Zero version 1.40 also fixed the Building Blocks mission related bug.
Previously, a major Generation Zero update 1.37 added a customizable Machine Companion called the Runner to assist players in combat against Machines, with features like weapon selection, repairability, inventory, and customization options. Unfortunately, since the last major update, some players are still experiencing a number of issues with the game. Today’s Generation Zero patch 1.40 will address a few of these issues.
Read more details below.
Generation Zero Patch 1.40 Notes – September 4, 2023
Companion:
- Fixed an issue where the Companion item could be dropped by pressing R.
- Fixed an issue with Companion targeting, where rocket launcher projectiles would continue to target a destroyed enemy, instead of retargeting a new one.
- Fixed an issue where the Companion would react to flares and fireworks by attacking them instead of attacking an enemy.
- Fixed an issue where the ‘Repair Companion’ button failed to grey out after using the Repair Kit in the Companion Workbench.
- Fixed an issue where a client’s Companion might end up invisible to the host.
- Fixed an issue where Companion could remain stuck in the Pet the Dog emote animation if players interrupted it with any other emote.
- Fixed an issue where the Companion could go out of bounds or clip through geometry when performing the Pet the Dog emote.
- Fixed an issue where performing the Pet the Dog emote could catapult players into the air or cause them to fall through geometry.
- Fixed an issue where item quality was not shown for items in the Companion inventory.
- Fixed an issue where the Companion could be picked up while performing emotes.
- Fixed an issue with missing sound effects in the Companion Workbench.
- Fixed an issue with the Companion Spotting Module, where it kept calling out the same enemy over and over.
- Fixed an issue in multiplayer games, where there was no VFX shown for other players getting healed by a Companion with the Medic Module equipped.
Mission:
- [Community reported] Fixed an issue where the Building Blocks mission might not be able to complete due to a missing FNIX base.
Equipment and Weapons:
- [Community reported] Fixed an issue where players were unable to attach Vision Modules to the scope on the RLG-7.
- Fixed an issue where players could use the Sensory Jammer despite being detected by Scouts.
- Fixed an issue where Explosive Arrows did no damage on FNIX Outpost Generators.
Gameplay:
- Fixed an issue where players might join a multiplayer game with a difficulty setting other than the preferred.
UI:
- Fixed an issue where Completion and Station might overlap on the map screen.
- Fixed an issue where icons could be erroneously displayed on Warboard maps.
- Fixed an issue where opening Inventory while interacting with a Station or Storage Container might cause UI overlaps.
- Fixed an issue where UI prompts did not update if the player rebound keys while in control of an RC Tick.
Download free Generation Zero update 1.40 is now available for download
