The latest patch v1.3.0.19 for Hello Neighbor 2 addresses several key issues that have been affecting the gameplay experience. General fixes include visual improvements, like the correct display of water textures in the Mayor’s house when RTX Shadows are enabled, and the resolution of rendering issues with wooden planks near the Sawmill. The patch also corrects gameplay mechanics, such as inventory item spawning, cutscene skipping functionality, and stabilization of the lift in the Church area. Additionally, issues with interactive elements, like the camera crate, have been fixed, enhancing the overall interactivity within the game.
The update also brings specific fixes to the ‘Late Fees’ and ‘Back to School’ DLCs. In ‘Late Fees’, the patch resolves door accessibility issues, restores missing background music, and fixes the respawn behavior of the spade book. For the ‘Back to School’ DLC, the update addresses camera rotation issues, reduces random crashes, improves texture loading times, and corrects the camera obstruction during the End cutscene. Moreover, the behavior of the Janitor has been modified to maintain consistent interest in the player, improving the challenge and realism of the game.
Hello Neighbor 2 Update 1.3.0.19 Patch Notes
- General Fixes:
- Corrected water texture in the bathtub in the Mayor’s house with RTX Shadows on.
- Fixed random inventory items spawning in the attic cage post-cutscene.
- Resolved the loss of the first item picked in the attic cage after loading the last save.
- Enabled successful skipping of cutscenes at the start.
- Fixed rendering issue with wooden planks near the Sawmill.
- Stabilized lift jitter in the Church after using the Lift Lever.
- Fixed the issue with the camera crate closing automatically in front of a Police NPC.
- Late Fees Fixes:
- Resolved the door opening issue in the basement of the Late Fees DLC.
- Restored missing background music after being caught by the NPC in ‘Late Fees’.
- Ensured the spade book remains accessible and doesn’t respawn after loading a save and getting caught.
- Back to School Fixes:
- Fixed camera rotation issue in the science class telescope scene.
- Addressed random crashes in the school area in ‘Back to School’ DLC.
- Rectified delayed texture loading before the School Intro cutscene.
- Fixed camera obstruction by the Van in the End cutscene at School.
- Modified the Janitor’s behavior to maintain consistent interest in the player.
Game Details
Hello Neighbor 2 is a stealth horror thriller game from the Hello Neighbor series. Released on December 6th, 2022, it received mixed reviews, with commendations for its visuals but criticism for its story, gameplay, and technical issues. Since its release, the game has been subject to multiple content updates aimed at enhancing all aspects of the game.