Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist 1.03 patch

Spies vs. Mercs matchmaking across ALL PLATFORMS:

• Removed Training Grounds playlist
• Removed Hardcore 2v2 playlist
• All playlists now available from level 1
• Playlists now try to pool players with similar skill-levels
• Groups in a party have a bonus to their skill-level

*Increased all ADV explosion damage (sticky camera, frag grenades, drone explosion, proxy mine) so it kills mercs with one armor part equipped.

PC

ADV IMPROVEMENTS

• Money and experience are now automatically saved when the game ends due to host migration
• The host’s team is no longer guaranteed to play as Mercs first. The team will be randomly chosen to start as either Spies or Mercs.
• Removed Exit Match option during mid-match menus and halftime report.
• Made maps-specific changes to prevent spawn-killing in general and spawn-killing by drones specifically.

CONTROLS

• Split of "Use" and "Attack" actions
• Allow controller to work even when window is not in focus
• Fix crash on loading screen when disconnecting controller
• Fix active sprint toggle

GRAPHICS

• 16:10 aspect ratio support (option in video settings for non-letterboxed mode)
• Support for 3+ GPUs
• Fix for flicking lights on certain multiple GPU setups

GAMEPLAY

• Fix bug with mines not always working with NPCs
• Fix issue with assault mastery on ghost maps
• Fix freezes in certain levels
• Fix invisible collision area in certain co-op level
• Fix bug where players can get stuck at the end of a certain co-op level
• Fix crash when walking on the big pipes
• Fix issue where final cutscene may not be correctly visible

UI

• Fix black screen when accessing after action report from lobby at certain times
• Show hack reset camera in killcam of players
• Fix mouse scroll usage on missions settings menu
• Fix some instance of incorrect button prompts
• Fix for disappearing mouse cursor on changing language settings
• Fix issue with cell feed menus
• Fix issue where player can get stuck in video settings menu
• Fix issue where restart story menu can't be accessed
• Fix problem with selecting challenges and scrolling through list

AUDIO

• Fix audio volume in videos

ONLINE

• Improved spawn algorithm
• Extended drone exclusion radius
• Fix issue with drones not getting properly destroyed
• Prevent drones getting into spy spawning volume
• Anti-RFD helmet no longer blocks torso abilities
• Stun duration balancing
• Ensure profile and earned money is saved if host quits
• Spy loadout gadget quantity balancing
• Team assignment balancing
• Modified motion tracking
• Fix merc invulnerability exploit in certain spot
• Fix issue with sticky cam damage
• Ensure blocked players can't join games

ENGINE

• Addition of optional automatic HTTP proxy detection
• Use minimal system validation on launch
• Fix Processor affinity
• Fix alt-tab crash in loading screen
• General optimisations