Samson devs announce big patch to start fixing its "unacceptable" launch bugs, and boy am I glad to see it'll add in multiple saves
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- The launch version of the minor crime simulator Samson was plagued by numerous bugs, ranging from minor annoyances to game-breaking issues, prompting developer Liquid Swords to prioritize a major patch.
- Studio creative director Christofer Sundberg acknowledged the problems publicly and committed to improving the game’s quality, gameplay, and content over time, with the first patch scheduled for release on April 10th.
- The upcoming patch will introduce up to eight save files, addressing player concerns about progress loss due to reliance on a single autosave, and will include various fixes for crashes, performance issues, and mission-related bugs.
- Specific gameplay improvements include adjustments to mission fail radii, fixes to enemy AI behavior in group encounters, prevention of NPCs getting stuck or multiplied, and better NPC interactions with the environment to enhance immersion.
- While the game currently struggles with stability and playability, the patch aims to resolve many critical issues, potentially making Samson more enjoyable for players interested in its tense, role-playing aspects.
