A brand-new, PC exclusive Rage 2 update has gone live today, May 16. While it may be small, the Rage 2 May 16 Hotfix update brings with it many important fixes that PC players will be sure to enjoy. This includes the removal of everyone’s least favorite thing: Denuvo DRM. Skip to the end of the guide to read through the complete list of Rage 2 May 16 Hotfix update patch notes. Alternatively, take the scenic route and enjoy the highlights below.
Rage 2 May 16 Hotfix Update Patch Notes | Highlights
As stated above, although this may seem like a small update at first, it is actually a rather mighty one for PC owners. It removes that pesky Denuvo DRM, right off the bat. This hotfix should prove very useful for Rage 2 PC players across the board.
Rage 2 Denuvo DRM Removed
Ever since Rage 2 released on PC, players have taken to whatever platform they can find to raise their voices against the inclusion of Denuvo DRM. Bethesda and Avalanche Studios, however, have heard your voices. Denuvo DRM has now been completely removed from Rage 2 on PC. This is great new all around for everyone concerned.
Crash Fixes
As part of the May 16 hotfix update for Rage 2, several of the game’s crashing errors have been fixed. The occasional crash upon startup error should now be fixed. So too, should the occasional crash related to Scaleform. Nothing, however, appears to have been fixed regarding the crash to desktop while scrolling through in-game menus error.
Alongside the crash fixes, though, is a new Crash Reporter function. If Rage 2 crashes, you should now be able to report what happened thanks to the Crash Reporter.
Other Fixes
On top of the crash fixes and Denuvo DRM removal, a couple more fixes have been included in the hotfix. Razer Chroma effects, for example, are now turned on as default. Launching the game through Bethesda.net should now no longer default Rage 2 to English, either.
Rage 2 May 16 Hotfix Update Patch Notes
The full list of Rage 2 May 16 Hotfix update patch notes can be read below, courtesy of the Rage 2 Steam page:
- Removes Denuvo DRM (We saw a few requests.)
- Enables Crash Reporter for error reporting
- Fixes occasional crash related to Scaleform
- Fixes occasional crash on startup
- Fixes issue where Bethesda.net users would always default to English
- Razer Chroma effects enabled by default
RAGE 2 Arsenal
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Rage 2 Arsenal | The Big Guns of iD's Latest Shooter
When you think of iD games, you think of big, meaty guns. Rage 2 certainly delivers with firearms that can rip and tear through all the goons the wasteland has to offer. Check out every firearm you can rip out of an ARK in the Rage 2 Arsenal. -
Charged Plasma Cannon
One of the heavier options in the Rage 2 arsenal, the Charged Plasma Cannon spits hot balls of fire at a quick pace. It also overheats quickly, which is mitigated by its alternate fire mode that opens up its vents for cooling. In Overdrive, the engine runs without heating, allowing you to mow down everyone. -
Combat Shotgun
The staple of an iD shooter, the Combat Shotgun can blast apart most enemies in one or two shots. With upgrades, it can maim at a good range and even reloads with a single motion. Its alt-fire sends enemy bodies flying, perfect for those explosive chaps I keep seeing. -
Firestorm Revolver
Slip on your glove, it's time to snap your fingers. The Firestorm Revolver launches bullets that lodge into your opponents. With a hit of the alt-fire button, you make them explode into a fiery blaze, burning all in your path. In Overdrive, you don't even need to snap, as the gun just shoots fireballs directly forward. -
Grav-Dart Launcher
Not so much a gun as a tool for chaos, the Grav-Dart Launcher fires darts that stick into enemies and make them mad. One press of the alt-fire button and said enemies are flying skyward, but just temporarily. If you don't send them hurtling into a canyon, you'll be glad to know that the sandy pavement will catch their fall. Hard. -
Hyper Cannon
This well-guarded railgun packs a serious punch, as it's able to shoot a hole through just about anything in the wasteland. If you give it a charge, the blast becomes even more devastating, and that's not even mentioning its overdrive. You'll have to fight to earn it, but boy is it worth it. -
Ranger Assault Rifle
One of your starting weapons in Rage 2, the Ranger Assault Rifle proves that mutants and goons alike are susceptible to accurate headshots. Overdrive really lays down the fire, with bullets that tear apart enemies in devastating fashion. You may not use it as much later in your adventure, but it's always good to have a backup. -
Smart Rocket Launcher
What's better than a rocket launcher? A rocket launcher that homes in on enemies. Also, a rocket launcher that exists in a world populated with plenty of explosive barrels. Rage 2's Smart Rocket Launcher fits both these criteria, so you'll have a BLAST with it once you recover it. -
Wingstick
The signature weapon of the Rage franchise isn't a pistol or a shotgun, it's a razor-sharp boomerang. For smaller opponents, a single through will mean a quick beheading and an easy kill. For tougher foes, the cuts may be just enough of a distraction to let you get close enough for a shotgun wedding. So to speak. -
Settler Pistol
The pistol from the original Rage isn't in Rage 2 by default, but anyone who pre-ordered the game already has access to this fancy magnum. It doesn't do anything that special, as Rage was a much more calm game. Still, it's good to have a firearm that just packs a punch out on the trail. -
BFG 9000
Purchasers of Rage 2's Deluxe Edition will find this iD classic falling from the sky early on in their adventures. It does everything you want it to, disintegrating a screen full of energy with a single pull of the trigger. Just don't forget to save up to buy more of its rare ammunition.
