Scott Pilgrim EX update out now, patch notes

Scott Pilgrim EX has released its first post-launch update, and it’s now available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

The update intends to tackle a bunch of reported player issues with various fixes implemented. Tribute Games also brought along balancing and gameplay improvements.

The full rundown is as follows:

Scott Pilgrim EX update patch notes

Fixes:

• Fixed multiple potential soft locks during quest progression
• Added save game fix system to unblock players currently locked in progression
• Fixed some collisions on breakable objects

• Fixed certain characters not landing on surfaces when using their jump attack
• Fixed issues with “Masterclass: Invincibility Frames” event in multiplayer
• Fixed weapons sometimes appearing flipped after scene transitions
• Fixed “Coin Block” badge issues in multiplayer
• Fixed “Seal of Quality” incorrect weapon durability after scene transitions
• Fixed multiple issues with status effects in online multiplayer
• Multiple localization fixes for overflowing texts in certain languages
• Fixed potential Out of Bounds issues with Roxie’s Sparkly Bomb attack
• Fixed inconsistent money text formatting
• Fixed multiple potential crashes
• Fixed some issues with boomerangs
• Fixed potential soft lock on the Inventory by reaching an area’s transition boundary while running
• Fixed potential blockers when standing on objects when starting cutscenes
• Fixed potential crash in Scott’s tech attack
• Fixed some instances of player position desync in online multiplayer
• Fixed Patel trident attack timing issues in online multiplayer
• Fixed multiple issues with object and player stacking in online multiplayer
• Fixed VSync setting not working as intended
• Fixed occasional missing input in “Drop Coins / Heart” UI
• Fixed Big Key disappearing too late after being used for clients in online multiplayer
• Fixed potential issues when joining during a scene transition
• Fixed client snacks sometimes not visible for hosts
• Fixed V-Generator badge not dropping veggies when enemies defeated by projectiles
• Fixed some enemy spawn sequences not displaying properly in online multiplayer
• Fixed Lady Envy Plushy activating on breakables, now only on enemies
• Fixed wrong inputs sometimes displayed for interactions
• Fixed dice value desync when client joins or switching scenes
• Fixed player icon sometimes incorrectly showing in store in online multiplayer
• Fixed potential incorrect input icons in How-to-Play
• Fixed room exit blockers not deactivating properly in some cases
• Fixed potential crash when Matthew calls a summon during a scene transition
• Fixed volleyballs from events remaining active after event finishes
• Fixed potential crash with Young Neil’s assist
• Fixed logo screen display issues for ultra-wide screens
• Achievements:
  • Fixed unlocked conditions for “Rival Clans” in multiplayer
  • Fixed “1CC” achievement not registering correctly in New Game+
  • Fixed “Trick Shot” achievement unlock conditions
  • Fixed issues with “Proficiency” achievement
• Various missing SFX during dialogues
• Rebind inputs not saving if quitting before going back to the main menu
• Issue preventing users to create a lobby after resuming the game from a suspend
• [Switch only] Unresponsive controllers if the game was launched with the touch screen in table-top mode and no controllers connected

Improvements:

• Added some BG animations
• Adjusted loot drop rates on certain breakables
• Adjusted some Rift Riffs collisions to be more permissive
• Adjusted some cutscene timings and animations
• Adjusted some enemy encounter balancing
• Enemies held by a player can now take hits from other enemies
• Players can now replace active snack when buying a new one
• Multiple improvements to quest flow and balancing
• Added sound effect for “Map Updated” popups
• Players can now drop multiple coins / hearts while keeping the drop UI active
• Rebalancing and adjustments for assist characters: Young Neil, Katayanagi Twins, Crash and the Boys
• Adjusted Robot-01 Electric Blast
• Added damage display when falling into pits
• Show “shake” UI when player is Winded, and only for local players
• Credits update

Potential Spoilers:

• Quest 2: Fixed bombs destroying truck instantly in multiplayer
• Quest 2: Fixed potential crash during boss fight
• Quest 2: Fixed Vegan portrait and name in truck event
• Quest 5: Fixes to boss outro cutscene
• Quest 6: Fixed potential softlock during dialogue with Julienne when screenshake is disabled
• Quest 6: Fixed Julienne animations sometimes missing lava
• Quest 9: Fixed boss jittering when walking towards furnace
• Quest 9: Fixed Train Race interface still visible after a respawn
• Quest 12: Fixed enemies spawns during chain climb cutscene animation
• Quest 12: Fixed player jittering during chain climb cutscene animation
• Quest 12: Fixed potential softlock if host dies during King of the Hill event
• Quest 12: Fixed beacons sometimes not appearing for clients in online multiplayer

Scott Pilgrim EX can be played on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch now. You can get a closer look at the game here.