Some Mass Effect 2 PC bugs zapped with first patch

Take a moment to limber up those Geth-smashing fingers and hit the official BioWare social Web site if you’re interested in becoming the proud downloader of a new patch for the PC version of sci-fi RPG Mass Effect 2. And you might want to be interested. The band-aid fixes, most notably, the nastiest bug this side of Techanka: one that wipes character attributes if you press “F9” after completing a mission.

It also addresses the usual array of technical crap like dialogue delays, messaging issues, and equipment malfunctions. Sadly, there’s no fix for Subject Zero’s blabbermouth. Hopefully patch 1.02 will provide us with a gag or something.

Mass Effect 2 Patchs [BioWare Social, via Game Focus]

Patch 1.01 Notes

• Fixed video hitching and crashes related to single core machines.
• Single core users may experience short periods of black screen that may last up a few seconds between level loads, cinematic transitions or movies.
• In rare cases, some single core users may notice dialog lines in certain conversations may be delayed up to a few seconds.
• Fixed an issue where it appears ammunition can be picked up, but can’t.
• Fixed an issue where all Codex entries were marked as ‘viewed’, even if the player chose not to view them.
• Fixed an issue where weapon icons are re-organized after downloadable content is used.
• Fixed an issue where pressing F9 after the mission completion screen reset Shepard to Level 1.
• Fixed an issue where remapping the right mouse button blocks camera control in the command HUD.
• Fixed an issue where remapping the ‘use’ command affects the decryption minigame.
• Fixed an issue where users were not prompted to restart when logging in to a different EA Online account.
• Fixed an issue where movies do not play in DLC.
• It is recommended that players reset their keyboard mapping to default values to ensure proper vehicle control.
• Added useful messaging during the ME1 save game import.
• Weapon icon for henchmen never changes from Collector Assault Rifle.
• Czech language – Issues with Czech localization (subtitles) were amended, all text was corrected and improved.
• Fixed an issue where the Mass Effect 2 launcher was being associated with files that have no extension.
• Fixed an issue where uninstalling the game under Windows Vista or Windows 7 might uninstall Mass Effect 1.