Ys X: Nordics news & patch notes

■Added button display for when using the Switch Pro Controller.

　When using a Switch Pro Controller, please follow the steps below to turn off the button swap for “A ↔ B” and “X ↔ Y.” 　1) Connect the Switch Pro Controller to your PC 　2) Click “Steam” at the top left of the Steam client, then select “Settings” from the menu 　3) Select “Controller” 　4) Set “Use Nintendo Button Layout” to OFF 　You can also swap the confirm and cancel buttons in-game under “Basic Controls” in the settings. If any issues arise after updating to Version 2.03, you can revert to Version 2.01 or 2.02 using the following steps: 　1) In your Steam client library, select the product and open "Properties." 　2) Under “Betas,” select “2.01 - 2.01” or “2.02 - 2.02.” 　3) Close the properties window to start the download.

■Steam Input is now supported

　―Controllers other than XInput can now be used.

　If you previously disabled Steam Input based on our earlier instructions, please follow the steps below to re-enable it: 　1) In your Steam library, select the product and open "Properties". 　2) Under the "Controller" tab, select "Enable Steam Input".

　―When using a Switch Pro controller, the button functions will work correctly, but the button display positions in the menu may not match the layout on the controller.

　We plan to address this issue with Switch Pro controller button layout in a future update.

　If you encounter any issues after updating to version 2.02, you can revert to version 2.01 using the following steps: 　1) In your Steam client library, select the product and open "Properties." 　2) Under the "Betas" tab, select "2.01 - 2.01." 　3) Once you close the properties window, the download for version 2.01 will begin.

■Fixed an issue where image quality could decrease when DLSS was set to "Ultra-Performance" (效能／고성능／高性能).

■(Repost)About Resolution, Shadow Resolution, & Anti-Aliasing Settings

Based on your PC's specs, there may be limits to in-game settings for "Resolution, Shadow Quality, and Anti-aliasing." These limits help ensure stable performance by managing resource usage, such as VRAM. You can remove these limits by following the steps below, but please be aware this could affect the game's performance. 　1) Open the config.json file located in the save data folder (C:\Users\Saved Games\CLE\Ys_X_-NORDICS-) using a text editor (such as Notepad). 　2) Find the line that says "unlimited_settings": false and change "false" to "true." 　3) Save the changes and launch Ys X.

Please note that you won’t be able to load save data unless the DLC used at the time the save data file was created is installed. If you previously purchased the DLC or Digital Deluxe edition for Version 1.00, you will need to reinstall the same DLC, Season Pass, and/or Digital Deluxe content to load your save data. We apologize for any trouble this may cause.

The game may not function properly if any of the following is running: -Software that changes keyboard/mouse key assignments -Software that converts keyboard/mouse inputs into controller inputs -Software that creates macros for keyboard/mouse inputs If you experience issues with your keyboard/mouse functioning improperly, please try disabling or uninstalling the above-mentioned software to see if it resolves the issue.

■About Version 2.00

・Optimized for DirectX 12 We rebuilt the port to DirectX 12 from the ground up, resolving all issues from the previous version. The game has been optimized to further enhance the already high-quality user experience of Ys X: Nordics. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44853815/2469b37373dbf9e1658e7c7aa289ea17c90b8b29.png ・Removal of the Settings Tool In the previous version, screen settings and other options were configured through a separate settings tool, but starting from version 2.00, this tool has been removed. All settings can now be adjusted directly within the game. You can switch between windowed and full screen modes, change the rendering resolution, and adjust the aspect ratio right from the in-game options menu. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44853815/9ab8d551a30d21c98d7d5078bb559ba3c3617b81.png ・Mouse-Based UI Navigation You can now use the mouse to navigate in-game menus and select items. This makes gameplay with a keyboard and mouse much smoother and more intuitive. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44853815/0c6ad3ef17117117393f594fc29e3332e072bf0f.png ・Implementation of Upscaling Technology We’re excited to announce the addition of NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution (FSR), along with the long-awaited IntelⓇ XeSS. These AI-enhanced upscaling technologies (XeSS, DLSS) boost frame rates while preserving high image quality, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful world of Ys X: Nordics with even greater visual fidelity and smoother performance. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44853815/7f9ad38a6d547619290b5ae4da925ea41d80d547.png

■Steam® Version Relaunch Celebration Campaign

To celebrate the relaunch of Ys X: Nordics on Steam®, we're excited to announce the following campaign: ①Free Exclusive Costume Giveaway As a special gift, we will be giving away exclusive Karja costumes—Avatar Raven and Battle Dress—to everyone who purchase it by 11:59 PM (JST) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. ・Karja’s “Avatar Raven” Costume An outfit designed to embody the messenger of Hal, the incarnation of the raven. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44853815/aec0b27d59737a2c0e755d276921461bb653eeec.png ・Karja’s “Battle Dress” Costume Armor passed down in the Balta Navy, imbued with the blessing of the chief god Hal. This special outfit for the warrior Karja combines both power and grace. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44853815/220850ec81f63d64e60bdc03094cf5bab61e23e7.png ※May become available for purchase at a later date. ※Bonus end date/times may vary by region. ※Contents of bonus subject to change without notice. ②10% Discount Sale From Thursday, September 26 to Wednesday, October 9, both the standard digital version and the Digital Deluxe version of Ys X: Nordics will be available on the Steam® store at a special 10% off discount. ※We have processed refunds for all customers who purchased the previous version on the Steam® store. If desired, please use the refunded wallet balance towards your purchase of Version 2.00. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

■A Message to Our Customers

We sincerely thank you for your continued support. We would like to express our deepest apologies to those enjoying Ys X: Nordics on Steam® for not delivering the level of quality you deserve. Following the game’s release, we received invaluable feedback from many players. Despite our efforts to implement large-scale fixes with the original development team, we regret to say that we were unable to meet your expectations. After careful consideration, we concluded that a fundamental overhaul was necessary. We decided to completely rebuild the game from the ground up with a refreshed development structure. With version 2.00, we not only resolved the issues from the previous version, but also implemented enhancements based on your feedback. These include optimization and performance improvements with DirectX 12, the addition of upscaling technologies such as DLSS and FSR, and various improvements to gameplay. We apologize for the long wait and the delayed communication during this process. Moving forward, we are committed to continually improving and providing content that meets, and hopefully exceeds, your expectations. We hope you enjoy the enhanced world of Ys X: Nordics. Yuen-Yuen Chen, CEO Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc.

■You can change the in-game display language through the Steam client: 1) In your Steam library, right-click Ys X and select Properties. 2) Under the General tab, choose your preferred language from the Language option. ■If you are using a controller, please ensure it is XInput-compatible. → Version 2.02 now supports non-XInput controllers. For more information, please check here. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2570810/view/4547038257920740878 ■ Steam Input is not supported. If Steam Input is enabled, you can disable it by following these steps: 1) In your Steam library, right-click Ys X and select Properties. 2) Go to the Controller tab and select Disable Steam Input. → Version 2.02 now supports Steam Input. For more information, please check here. ■ Resolution settings: The in-game resolution refers to the rendering resolution. The actual display resolution depends on the window size and can be adjusted in Windows: -For windowed mode, adjust the Ys X window size. -For fullscreen mode, adjust the desktop resolution. ■While Ys X can run at higher frame rates, it has been officially tested up to 120fps. ■Ys X may not launch on PCs that do not meet the minimum system requirements. ■Based on your PC's specs, there may be limits to in-game settings for Resolution, Shadow Quality, and Anti-aliasing. These limits help ensure stable performance by managing resource usage, such as VRAM. You can remove these limits by following the steps below, but please be aware this could affect the game's performance. 1) Open the config.json file located in the save data folder (C:\Users\Saved Games\CLE\Ys_X_-NORDICS-) using a text editor (such as Notepad). 2) Find the line that says "unlimited_settings": false and change false to true. 3) Save the changes and launch Ys X. ■About Bonus DLC To use the Avatar Raven and Battle Dress DLC in-game, updating to version 2.00 is required.