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AppWizard

April 27, 2025

Oblivion Remastered got an update on PC Game Pass that broke upscaling just before the weekend

Players of Oblivion Remastered on the Microsoft Store, especially those with a PC Game Pass subscription, are facing issues due to a recent 2GB update aimed at fixing a cross-play problem. This update removed key upscaling options like DLSS and frame generation from the options menu for users who downloaded the game from the Windows/Xbox Store. Bethesda stated that the hotfix was meant for backend adjustments and not to affect gameplay, but players reported that DLSS and FSR options were disabled and that their graphical settings dropped from Ultra to High unexpectedly. Bethesda's community manager acknowledged the situation and mentioned that the team is investigating and plans to release a further hotfix soon.

Winsage

April 24, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 reveals a 20-year-old bug in GTA San Andreas related to the Skimmer seaplane

Game developer Adrian has been fixing bugs in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (GTA: San Andreas) and other titles. A recent issue was identified involving the missing Skimmer seaplane after an update to Windows 11 24H2, reported by GitHub user hiddenmask58. Adrian discovered that the problem was due to a missing line in the vehicles.ide configuration file, which had gone unnoticed since the game's original launch. The update to Windows 11 24H2 changed memory handling, causing the Skimmer to become too large to render. To fix the issue manually, players can edit the datavehicles.ide file by appending -1, 0.7, 0.7, -1 to the Skimmer line. Alternatively, a Hotfix will be released on GitHub.

AppWizard

March 26, 2025

How to Fix Minecraft “Failed to Find Installed Product” Error

Mojang has released the first major update for Minecraft in 2025, called Spring to Life. Some players encountered the "failed to find installed product" error when launching the Bedrock version, which Mojang has addressed with a hotfix. This error occurs when the Minecraft launcher cannot detect the necessary files to start the game and is not directly related to the Spring to Life update. It has been reported by players, especially after the stable release of version 1.21.5. Contributing factors include pending updates, connectivity issues, or bugs. Effective solutions to resolve this error include launching Minecraft from the Microsoft Store, checking for updates in the Minecraft Launcher, reinstalling Minecraft Bedrock Edition, reinstalling the Minecraft Launcher, checking the internet connection, and restarting the PC. If these methods do not work, contacting Minecraft support is advised.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 free download very quietly released

The launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC has faced significant issues, including crashes, visual glitches, and poor optimization, leading to critical feedback from players. In response, the development team has released a hotfix to address these concerns, particularly focusing on crashing issues related to ray tracing, along with various crash fixes and stability enhancements. Players with auto-update enabled should already see improvements in performance. Further updates are anticipated to enhance user interface elements and improve DualSense controller connectivity with PCs via Steam.

AppWizard

February 4, 2025

First Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC Update Released, Is 17GB, Full Patch Notes

Square Enix has released the first title update for the PC version of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, known as Patch 1.001, which is 17.7GB in size. The patch improves overall game stability and includes several bug fixes. It updates the DirectStorage DLL for better performance and sets the graphics preset to ‘Low’ for first-time launches on Steam Deck, with saved settings applied on subsequent launches. For PCs with NVIDIA DLSS, the default ‘Anti-Aliasing Method’ is now set to ‘DLSS’. The update does not address shader compilation stutters or low-quality textures and is considered a minor hotfix. A 4K Texture Pack is available for download, enhancing around 1,300 environmental textures. Steam will automatically download this update during the next client launch.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth gets a Steam Deck hotfix and other emergency stability fixes on PC

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was launched on PC two weeks ago and received a 4.5-star review, but players encountered stability and graphical issues, especially on the Steam Deck. In response, Square Enix released a hotfix patch that includes enhanced game stability, bug fixes, correction of the graphics preset defaulting to 'Low' on Steam Deck, defaulting the 'Anti-Aliasing Method' to 'DLSS' for NVIDIA DLSS users, and an update to the DirectStorage DLL for optimal performance. The patch aims to improve the gaming experience by syncing graphics settings correctly and addressing performance issues.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC Hotfix Addresses Some of the Crashes

The PC version of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has experienced performance issues and crashes, particularly with ray-tracing features. In response, the development team released a hotfix to address some device hang crashes related to ray-tracing. The update was informed by player feedback and crash reports, and the developers are investigating additional crashes and working on further patches. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.