The Nioh 2: The Complete Edition v1.28.00 update for PC, released in September 2021, introduced cross-play functionality between Steam and the Epic Games Store, alongside various bug fixes for storehouse filtering and input issues. This patch allowed for character creation code sharing and improved overall matchmaking stability. Detailed patch notes can be found in the Reddit post
Favorite Items: Resolved a bug where items moved from the Storehouse to an item box would lose their "Favorite" status. Keyboard & Mouse Fixes:
: Corrected issues where certain key assignments prevented performing a Yokai Shift or caused camera lock-on targets to switch inadvertently.
120 FPS Support: Updates fixed an issue where the Auto-adjust Camera would malfunction when the frame rate cap was set to 120 FPS.
Requirements: An Epic Games account is required to use this feature.
: Corrected a bug where holding specific buttons on a keyboard and mouse would prevent performing a Yokai Shift Inventory Management Fixed a batch check filter error for Soul Cores in the Storehouse.
Kage wasn't interested in the game for the glory of the samurai. For him, the challenge was the "work." The 1.28.00 patch promised stability and bug fixes, but for the scene, it was a locked door. He pulled up his toolkit, the digital katana of the CODEX legacy. The goal: to ensure the game remained accessible, bypassing the strict DRM checks that tethered the soul of the software to a remote server.