Housemarque has released Returnal update 3.0 (3.000.001) for PS5 players. According to the official Returnal 3.0 patch notes, the latest Returnal Ascension update added new Co-op mode and Tower of Sisyphus mode. Apart from this, today’s Returnal patch 3.0 also includes various bug fixes and changes.
Previously, a major update added new changes, fixes, quality of life improvements, and more.
Unfortunately, players are facing various graphic and audio problems with the game. Today’s Returnal version 3.000 will fix a few of these issues.
Related: Returnal update 3.02 patch notes.
Returnal Update 3.0 Patch Notes – Official
New Features
Co-op Mode
Using the Chronosis portal lets you summon a second Selene from another timeline, so now you can combine forces with a friend and face the dangers of Atropos together. You have the choice of joining or hosting a public session, or alternatively hosting a private session.
Progression is tied to the host, but the client players who join a session will be able to keep some of the process they make – such as collecting logs and xenoglyphs – and they’re able to level up their Scout Rank based on how many players they help by joining a session.
In co-op mode the world of Atropos has been rebalanced, so Returnal remains the treacherous experience you know and love.
Note that the Tower of Sisyphus, House sequences and Daily Challenge are not available in Co-op Mode.
Tower of Sisyphus – Survival mode
True to our arcade roots, the Tower of Sisyphus brings an endless survival mode in Returnal. You strive to ascend the tower as high as possible, chasing a high score by increasing and keeping up your score multiplier, until Selene meets her demise in the hands of the many hazards of the Tower.
You make your way up the Tower of Sisyphus in phases, and each phase will lead up to a battle against the new boss, Algos. While there are optional routes and secrets to be found, in the Tower the emphasis is on survival, skill, and focused progression.
The Tower of Sisyphus brings new levels, new special weapons and a new boss, but also continues the story of Selene as you climb the Tower.
Bug Fixes
Added various bug fixes.
Added quality-of-life improvements
Returnal Ascension DLC update 3.0 Release Time and Date
Returnal patch 3.0 will release on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022. The update will go live around 4AM PT / 7AM ET / 11AM GMT.
Download free Returnal update 3.000.001 on Sony PlayStation 5.
