Latest Forspoken Update 1.12 Includes DualSense Touchpad Changes Alongside Fixes and Feature Updates

Forspoken update 1.12 has been released, packing DualSense touchpad changes alongside various fixes and feature updates.

The new patch is available across all platforms and should download automatically if this option has been enabled. The new update allows Frey to run in certain locations. In addition, this new update changes the game's default sprint button and adjusts the visual effects for Frey's shot spell. In addition, this update packs a change that allows the touchpad controls on the PS5 DualSense controller to be used on PC in Bluetooth mode. Also, it updates the Intel XeSS version to 1.1.0.

There are also various undocumented fixes included with this patch. Below we've included the official release notes for this new update.

Forspoken Update 1.12 Release Notes

Feature Updates:
・Adjusted the visual effects for Frey's Shot spell.
・Changed the default Sprint button from "L3" to "L3 or 〇".
*Existing save files will not be affected.
・Frey can now run in certain locations, such as Pilgrim's Refuges, the Archives, and the Mausoleum.
*Running will remain disabled during certain event scenes.

Miscellaneous:
・The touchpad controls for DualSense Wireless Controller (PlayStation®5) can now be used when the controller is paired by Bluetooth.
*Certain DualSense Wireless Controller features, such as the intergraded speaker or haptic feedbacks cannot be used by Bluetooth pairing.
・Updated the Intel XeSS version to 1.1.0 which can be used for Intel ARC and Iris Xe.
*The driver must be updated to 31.0.101.4148 or a later version.

Technical Issues:
・Various minor fixes.

Forspoken is available worldwide now for PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store). Last week, Square Enix announced the "In Tanta We Trust" expansion, in which Frey is set back in time 25 years before the events of the main game. In this story expansion, Frey will be accompanied by her mother Tanta Cinta.

Here's what we wrote about Forspoken in our launch review of the game:

"Forspoken is a fun action game that shines best when you're taking advantage of the great magic parkour to soar through the fantasy world of Athia and blast enemies with overwhelmingly cool spells", our very own Alessio Palumbo wrote. "However, its content is underwhelming, its RPG systems are weak, and its visuals are less advanced than advertised. As such, Forspoken's potential is largely unrealized in its current state. It's still a decent romp for genre fans to go through, though waiting until it gets a discount or is added to one of the many subscription services is recommended."

Written by Aernout van de Velde