Short answer
Patch 1.0.4 was released September 26. Start with the crash or grab symptom below. On Xbox Series S, the missing graphics-mode toggle is an intentional change, not a setting you need to restore. The September 17 investigation post is historical, not another shipped patch.
Reviewed September 27, 2026: official 1.0.4 notes · historical September 17 status · check for newer releases. This is a selective, source-based guide, not a playtest of every fix.
Which 1.0.4 change matches your problem?
- Grab escape or damage after escaping: compare the two named grab fixes before changing controls.
- Loomis, mission-end or loading crash: choose the matching crash branch.
- Xbox graphics: read the Series X versus Series S distinction.
- 10,000 Perk Points: the developer announced a grant to current players. The notes do not specify a redemption code, precise delivery time or eligibility cutoff. Do not treat this as a repeatable farming method.
For spending decisions, compare card rolls and temporary upgrades. For a missing balance, preserve the balance shown before spending; this announcement alone does not prove delivery to your account.
1.0.3 — released September 22
The following progression and cooldown changes belong to 1.0.3. They are retained here for players returning after several updates.
| Area | Patch summary | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Progression | Challenge targets adjusted; passive progress continues after Prestige. | Check counters and completion before starting a long replay. |
| Private-match achievements | Host achievement-unlock issue addressed. | Record whether the game action, challenge or platform award is missing. A role change is not a universal remedy. |
| Michael | Shape Jump and Killer Sense cooldown-lock fixes. | Separate a frozen cooldown from a blocked activation. |
| Tools and stability | Low-durability bolt-cutter container fix; general crash improvements. | Record the object and prompt. A container fix does not establish every escape lock's requirements. |
| Combat | Melee, movement, weapon and Michael-resistance adjustments. | Recheck your tooltips and compare one encounter before relying on an older build recommendation. |
The full 1.0.3 changelog includes the character-by-character target list. Compare the exact named challenge, not a similarly named story objective.
What if the same problem still happens?
A release note describes a change, not proof that your case is resolved. Separate a crash from a missing prompt or an incomplete challenge: those need different reports. Use the version-aware issue board, crash checklist or Shape Jump checks.
- Finish the platform update.Record the version shown by your client. Do not install third-party patch executables.
- Choose one symptom to test.Keep the chapter, mode and equipment consistent. Save your previous result before repeating a long run.
- Record what changed.Compare the visible prompt or completed objective, not just whether you finished a match.
Older patch history
1.0.2 — September 11
The following changes belong to 1.0.2, not this release.
| Area | Released change | Your next check |
|---|---|---|
| Story challenges | Fixes for Prologue 6, Chapter 2/6, Chapter 4/2 and Chapter 5/1. | Compare the exact objective with the challenge status guide. |
| Interactions | Several missing-prompt cases addressed, including after car repair. | If the car is prepared but no action appears, capture the prompt state before restarting. See car escape checks. |
| Prestige | Challenges reenabled; related matchmaking blocker addressed. | Restart for the September 11 blank-criteria correction, then inspect the panel again. |
| Balance | Michael resistance increased at base and early Bloodthirst tiers; upper Lethal Pitch tiers reduced. | Recheck your current tooltip before following an older build recommendation. |
1.0.1 / September 8 launch notes remain available as history. Do not treat a launch-era workaround as a current requirement without checking your build.
Update FAQ
Is there a separate patch download on this site?
No. Install game updates through your own storefront or console. This page links changelogs, not installers.
Where do I check the next patch?
Use the official news feed linked above. A planned update is not confirmation that a fix has shipped; check the release notes and installed build.
Should I replay every failed challenge immediately?
First check the exact challenge against the current issue board. Record one controlled attempt instead of repeating an entire chapter without knowing which condition failed.