Warhammer 40k Darktide update 1.063.271 (1.6.2) is now available on PS5, Xbox and PC(Steam). According to the official Darktide patch notes, the latest update addresses critical audio performance issues, numerous fixes for Relic Blades, enhancements to Havoc mission management, and improved cosmetic handling. Apart from this, WH40K Darktide update 1.063.271 also includes stability fixes.
Warhammer 40K Darktide patch 1.063.271 Notes – December 10, 2024
Patch Notes
Audio Fixes
- Fixed an issue causing audio stuttering and performance drops when using virtual surround on PC and consoles.
- Resolved audio stutter and stall issues exacerbated by the 1.6.1 update and originally introduced in the “Path of Redemption” update.
- Adjusted file reader queue priorities, giving higher priority to audio processing.
- Removed code for canceling a read request to prevent stalling or deadlocks.
- Made “open” and “cancel” processes asynchronous to reduce thread blocking.
- Improved detection and reporting of stalls in the audio system.
- Properly initialized BypassIO support for direct storage, ensuring compatibility with Windows 11, NVMe, and NTFS.
- Enabled deadlock detection across all platforms (previously PC-only).
General Fixes
- Resolved an issue with the “Purging Flame” Penance not incrementing correctly.
- Corrected new item markers in inventory for emotes.
- Fixed a crash when the cosmetics vendor UI was forcibly closed (e.g., during mission start).
- Updated the Dark Communion mission icons, which previously displayed fallback icons.
- Fixed visual and timing issues with Munitorum Mk II Relic Blade, including:
- Heat UI indicator persisting when the weapon was not equipped.
- Missing visual effects.
- Incorrect chain-timing from Block to Special (adjusted from 0.68 to 0.35 seconds).
- Incorrect activation animation after a Push follow-up attack.
- Resolved animation offset issues when switching between Munitorum Mk X Relic Blade or Mk II Relic Blade and other weapons.
Havoc Fixes
- Players stuck in ongoing Havoc missions can now cancel missions via the Havoc terminal.
- Canceling after the first 60 seconds costs one attempt.
- Canceling with no remaining attempts results in demotion by one Assignment Rank.
- Players can manually demote to gain a new, lower-ranked Assignment.
- Updated Havoc participant display to show only active mission participants.
- Resolved text issues in the Havoc menu, including overlapping and inconsistencies across languages.
- Unobtained Havoc cosmetics now display correctly in the Cosmetics menu.
Cosmetic Fixes
- Fixed the Veteran “Lucius Mk IV Death’s Head with a Skull Mask” cosmetic being incorrectly labeled.
- Resolved an issue where event cosmetic rewards wouldn’t appear in the inventory until after relogging.
Previously, a big Darktide update 1.1 introduced CrossPlay between Steam and the Microsoft Store and adds the new Elite Resistance condition. Unfortunately, players are facing several problems when trying to play the game on the consoles. Today’s WH 40K update 1.063.271 will solve a few of these problems.
Download free Warhammer 40k Darktide patch 1.063.271 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
