The short answer
Steam hotfix 1.0.5 improves shader compilation and may help some stuttering. Hotfix 1.0.4 covers earlier quest blockers on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Check the version and platform on your installation before following a workaround.
Before you start
- Identify platform and installed version
- Retain the affected save
- Write down the exact objective that is stuck
Steam: shader-compilation changes in 1.0.5
The official September 11 announcement is specifically for Steam. Its single listed change is an improvement to shader compilation that may reduce stuttering for some players. This is not a guarantee of a particular frame rate or a console patch announcement.
Let Steam finish the update, then repeat the same scene to compare. If the problem remains, record the game version, hardware and scene for a support report; avoid deleting saves or disabling security software.
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Match the issue to the notes
| Problem | Officially listed change | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Down cave exit | Fixed a case where Coen became stuck | PC / PS5 / Xbox rollout |
| Saving unavailable | Fixed a saving blocker | PC / PS5 / Xbox rollout |
| Tutorial after Voracious Bite | Fixed a progression blocker | PC / PS5 / Xbox rollout |
| FPS drops when connecting a controller | Outdated GameInput-related fix | Steam only |
| VSync with FSR Frame Generation | Plugin fix | PC only |
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Retest without losing the evidence
- Use the platform’s normal update check, then confirm the installed version before loading the affected save.
- Repeat the specific interaction once and note whether the objective changes. Keep the earlier save until the next checkpoint works.
- If it still fails, record the platform, build, quest objective and last successful action for a support report. A published fix does not prove that every previously stuck save is recoverable.
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Keep troubleshooting claims proportionate
This page does not prescribe unofficial patches, file deletions or mod installation. The release is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; fixes and rollout timing may still differ by platform.
Future notes must be checked against the exact symptoms before this guide’s edit date is advanced.
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Research checked 2026-09-12. This is a source-based guide; Kingy has not independently play-tested these steps. Evidence and coverage.