Major update for Killer7 for PC now available – revamped videos, graphics improvements and more

Publisher NIS America and developers Grasshopper Manufacture and Engine Software have released a major update for the PC version (Steam). killer7which adds remastered videos, graphics improvements, a quick character select option and other gameplay improvements.

Get the patch notes below.

Remastered videos

The videos from killer7 have been updated and updated based on the GameCube videos to hopefully play more smoothly!

• All videos have been remastered based on the original GameCube videos.
• All videos now use webm instead of ogv.

Graphics improvements

Various changes have been made to improve overall graphics performance and provide you all with a better visual experience.

• Additional reload animations now use 60 frames per second.
• Added MSAA support (can be enabled in the configuration tool).
• Added support for frame rate limiters (can be configured in the configuration tool).
• More fonts upscaled.
• More textures upscaled.
• Added BC7 texture support.
• DPI detection enabled to enable correct 4K resolutions (please disable custom DPI overrides).

Fast character selection

A quick character select option has been added for gamepad users.

• Added Quick Character Select option when playing with gamepad.
  • By default the left trigger is set.
  • Configurable in the configuration tool.

More gameplay improvements

• Intersections can now be selected more quickly with the mouse.
• It is now possible to use the mouse to select all skills in the TV menu.
• Kess Bloodysunday cutscenes can now be skipped.
• Fixed Xbox button references have been replaced with dynamic button glyphs.
  • Displays custom buttons properly.
  • Added keyboard and mouse button support.
• Removed references to the “memory card” when saving or loading.
• The configuration tool will now check whether there are any incorrect duplicate bindings.
• Added support for DualShock 4 and DualSense.

And various bug fixes

• The display of signs at intersections has been corrected (they no longer appear red).
• Various fixes when using a monitor with a refresh rate greater than 60 Hertz.
  • Aiming with the mouse was too slow.
  • Certain animations were too fast.
• Handsomemen's death particle effect has been fixed
• Fixed a rare Legacy crash during the Susie in the Dryer scene.
• Fixed text errors in various subtitles and memos.
• Fixed a legacy bug in the Ulmeyda boss fight.
• Fixed a graphical glitch when exiting the game during the Curtis boss fight.
• Hopper7 mode now displays Camelia's weak point.
• Fixed a rare random crash when opening the in-game menu.
• An audio error when (un)plugging headphones has been fixed.
• Fixed a previous graphical glitch when fighting Kevin.
• Mouse issues at high polling rates have been resolved.
• Various optimizations.