# Patch Notes - Early Access Hotfix 2 **URL:** \ **Category:** Wicked News\ **Tags:** patch-notes\ **Created:** [April 21, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403 "2024-04-21T00:06:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kuro](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/kuro/32/311_2.png) [@kuro](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/kuro)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/1 "2024-04-21T00:06:59Z")
šŸ›  Patch Notes - Early Access Hotfix 2 No Rest for the Devs as weā€™re back with another hotfix! Todayā€™s hotfix aims to improve Performance (woooo!), Durability, Food costs, as well as introducing fishing rods to Whittackerā€™s loot table. Weā€™ve also improved enemy spawning in Nameless Pass, fixed some gaps in localization, and squashed a handful of bugs. Keep sending us your feedback (and bug reports)! Now onto the patch notes. āš” Performance Improvements: - Improved overall rendering performance - Additional optimizations in Balanced and Performance Quality Modes - Improved overall performance of Visual Effects and Fog - Improved performance on the Ship Prologue - Additional smaller performance improvements āš” Balance Changes: - Increased Durability on tools: - Tier 1 - 100 Durability - Tier 2 - 125 Durability - Tier 3 - 150 Durability - Nerfed Silver Ringā€™s enchantment and buffed base stats - Buffed Riven Twins Boss by removing stagger on parry āš” Loot Changes: - Moved Water Channel key to a chest in the Black Trench while we investigate Plague Leader not spawning for certain players - Adjusted Food costs to be more balanced in terms of cost to health gained - Improved drops for Clay and other rocks at Dig Spots - Introduced fishing rods to Whittackerā€™s loot table āš” Crafting Changes: - Added Tool crafting at Crafting Tables āš” Area Changes: - Improved critter spawns (such as Deer) in some areas - Improved enemy spawning in Nameless Pass - Added a few more loot spawn locations in Nameless Pass - Polished art and climbables for Marinerā€™s Keep āš” Combat Improvements: - Adjusted Wolf and Plague Wolf targeting to remove aggressive rotation - Improved Audio for Riven Twins Boss āš” Bug Fixes: - Fixed missing text in Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) - Fixed certain interaction texts appearing in the wrong language - Improved clarity for Filmoreā€™s free repairs till you reach Sacrament - Fixed Map not showing area names on hover - Fixed enemies becoming kaijus (visually) - Fixed Echo Knight Boss AoE damage zone not matching visual effects - Fixed Shinies and Chests visually pulling a disappearing act in sewers - Fixed deleted chests not dropping loot bags when inventory is full - Removed the chest roasting over an open Campfire in Nameless Pass - Fixed rain sounds from occasionally appearing in the Phalen Church cinematic - Fixed Terms of Service and Privacy Policy screens so they appear correctly in all languages ---
**Author:** ![black\_bird](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/black_bird/32/1706_2.png) [@black\_bird](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/black_bird)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/3 "2024-04-21T00:17:25Z")
thanks for all of the diligence in rolling out hotfixes. please consider taking a look at stash management and consider either increasing stash size or stack size. there is a constant point of trying to make a decision on whether to keep something or discard it. fast travel could use adjustment to have a list of points to travel from Sacrament instead of just traveling to last whisper. game is really solid and just needs some QoL adjustments. thanks for all of the hard work! ---
**Author:** ![MylesMor4les](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/mylesmor4les/32/1570_2.png) [@MylesMor4les](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/MylesMor4les)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/4 "2024-04-21T00:18:36Z")
Performance and durability changes are good! I personally think durability should be gone but itā€™s a bit better now and itā€™s good that changes are being taken like this in response to player feedback. ---
**Author:** ![CraniumBasher](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/craniumbasher/32/531_2.png) [@CraniumBasher](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/CraniumBasher)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/6 "2024-04-21T00:22:26Z")
My windows defender suddenly says now that the game has trojan horse alertā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Delarosa](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/delarosa/32/1723_2.png) [@Delarosa](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/Delarosa)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/7 "2024-04-21T00:26:02Z")
Iā€™m very happy that you guys are listening to your community and giving responses and updates in an impressive velocityā€¦ that is very professional, congratulatios to you guys and good work. ---
**Author:** ![kuro](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/kuro/32/311_2.png) [@kuro](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/kuro)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/8 "2024-04-21T00:26:14Z")
Weā€™re looking into it, but try reinstalling the game. Another player reported the same thing and it seems that fixed it. ---
**Author:** ![CraniumBasher](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/craniumbasher/32/531_2.png) [@CraniumBasher](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/CraniumBasher)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/9 "2024-04-21T00:26:48Z")
Okay, thanks for the help šŸ‘Œ ---
**Author:** ![Cesar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/cesar/32/591_2.png) [@Cesar](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/Cesar)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/10 "2024-04-21T00:34:05Z")
I Did get the same, reinstalling will solve it ---
**Author:** ![7thdrxn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/7thdrxn/32/771_2.png) [@7thdrxn](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/7thdrxn)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/11 "2024-04-21T00:36:45Z")
Itā€™s great to see such a quick turnaround on quite a few things Iā€™ve seen mentioned. Really great Early Access commitment by Moon Studios! ---
**Author:** ![BernyMoon](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/bernymoon/32/4066_2.png) [@BernyMoon](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/BernyMoon)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/12 "2024-04-21T00:37:45Z")
Thank you for giving us updates this fast. I am so happy I gave you my money. Make sure you get some rest during the weekend! We can wait a few days šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Strynar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/strynar/32/1719_2.png) [@Strynar](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/Strynar)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/13 "2024-04-21T00:40:27Z")
Another one haha, wow you guys are fast. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![H311raiser](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/h311raiser/32/128_2.png) [@H311raiser](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/H311raiser)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/14 "2024-04-21T00:42:18Z")
In a futur update, may we have a real Stash and character inventory? in one of your presentations you saidā€¦And i quote! ā€œIf an item drops, You can pick it upā€ well after less than 5 minutes of gameplay, it isnt the case anymore. please increase the character holding capacity likeā€¦10X more and stash with tabs or higher capacity there is already a very low count of enemies in this game. so please dont make us having to go to stash every 5 minutes your goal was to provide us with an amazing game to play for a long time and you have delivered our goal is to play it for as much time as we have available and we can not deliver that with storage ā€œroad blocksā€ i was expecting this to be in this patch as its the second most demanded community request. i just hope there will be a good solution so far love this game thanks ---
**Author:** ![CraniumBasher](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/craniumbasher/32/531_2.png) [@CraniumBasher](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/CraniumBasher)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/15 "2024-04-21T00:46:26Z")
As soon as I try to reinstall, windows defender shut it down and I canā€™t open game when itā€™s done installing because of it. This problem just started now, because Iā€™ve been able to play 22,2 hours without any issues. ![Screenshot 2024-04-21 025118](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/wickedforum/original/2X/f/f330ab2469acc49ffa226cd7131f47e44a63e385.png) ---
**Author:** ![Bunny](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/bunny/32/904_2.png) [@Bunny](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/Bunny)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/16 "2024-04-21T00:52:18Z")
Yeah, Iā€™m the player that shared the same issue, I was certain it was only me so I didnā€™t want to cause panic and deleted my post. But seems like I was wrong. I tried reinstalling, didnā€™t work. Windows defender sends the same warning. ---
**Author:** ![kuro](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/kuro/32/311_2.png) [@kuro](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/kuro)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/17 "2024-04-21T01:07:24Z")
Weā€™re continuing to look into it. It seems its Windows Defender definitions sided. In the meantime, see if you can click the Actions button and restore from quarantine. You should also be able to whitelist/ignore the game directory in Defender. ---
**Author:** ![Dan\_Haggar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/dan_haggar/32/612_2.png) [@Dan\_Haggar](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/Dan_Haggar)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/18 "2024-04-21T01:21:04Z")
Running a GTX 1080 and I7 8700. Its better, not where I want it to be but a big improvement from yesterday. Getting a relatively flat 55 to 60 on the ship on balanced with DSR. Until I get to a cutscene or the big fight on deck where it drops to the 30s. But kudos to the devs for such a quick hotfix. ---
**Author:** ![bob\_joel](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/bob_joel/32/1182_2.png) [@bob\_joel](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/bob_joel)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/19 "2024-04-21T01:27:56Z")
Can confirm i also got the windows defender flagging the games exe as a trojan. After allowing it, no problems. More info: Windows 11 Pro Version: 23H2 OS Build: 22631.3447 Experience Pack: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22688.1000.0 Defender version: Windows Security Application Version: 1000.25992.0.9000 Windows Security Service Version: 1.0.2402.27001-0 rtx 4090 i7 13700k 32 GB Ram installed on 1tb nvme ssd Anyway itā€™s a minor issue. Keep up the good work šŸ˜€ . ---
**Author:** ![Rise0801](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.norestforthewicked.com/rise0801/32/1736_2.png) [@Rise0801](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/Rise0801)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/20 "2024-04-21T01:41:07Z")
Is it any better on steam deck now for anyone? ---
**Author:** ![BattlePuffin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/53a042/32.png) [@BattlePuffin](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/BattlePuffin)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/21 "2024-04-21T01:57:42Z")
Was wondering where you buy a Fishing Rod after I lost mine! ---
**Author:** ![Donda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/50afbb/32.png) [@Donda](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/u/Donda)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403/22 "2024-04-21T01:59:25Z")
Thanks for all this! Will we get PS5 controller prompts and the ability to change key binds soon? [Next page](https://forum.norestforthewicked.com/t/patch-notes-early-access-hotfix-2/3403.md?page=2)