Incoming BF4 PS4 patch enables audio for video captures & fixes another crash bug

Killthee

helped a brotha out on multiple separate occasions!
UPDATE 2: Patch is out now.

PS4 Game Update Dec 5

We are now rolling out the new PS4 game update. You might be booted from ongoing games before you can reconnect to the new server versions that are rolling out at the same time. Change notes below.

NOTE: This small patch was pushed live as quickly as possible to deal primarily with the "one-hit kill" bug. We are already working on the next PS4 update that will contain more fixes and have a bigger focus on game stability. Stay tuned.

Dec 5 PS4 Game Update Notes
  • Fixed the "one-hit kill" bug where damage from a single bullet sometimes was applied multiple times. This could lead to firefights where normal rifles sometimes dealt one-shot kills, which is not as designed.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when having a very large amounts of Friends
  • Enabled audio in PS4 video captures

One-hit Kill Bug Explained
We are seeing reports from people that this is still present, with descriptions such as "I came around the edge of a building and died instantly". It is important to understand that this is not the One-hit Kill Bug, that is another issue that we are working on addressing. For this, it is important to understand how some of the interpretations made by the game happen so that you can understand the difference.

We saw an issue where a bullet travelling towards an opponent would cause damage in one frame, and then again in the next frame. Therefore bullets would cause 2x damage if they hit the target between these two frames. This issue has been addressed.


The issue of dying before you saw who shot you is a different beast. We use a term called Interpolation in reference to where you are in the game world. There are instances where the death camera is initiated before the correct internet packets have arrived to be interpolated by your camera. This gives the impression that you were killed by "one shot" as someone came around the corner of a building. We have identified this issue and will address it in upcoming updates.

UPDATE: Patch release was delayed.
Look what just released like a silent fart on the BF4 "Control Room":

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/forum/threadview/2955064769617349290/
The PS4 game update that was originally meant to go live Dec 3 is undergoing some additional testing and will be rescheduled for a later date. We will get back with final details as soon as we have verification that the update is good to go.




I've seen several people mention that BF4 Share videos don't have audio so I thought this was thread worthy.

PS4 Game Update Arrives Dec 3

The next PS4 game update will go live on Dec 3. It will go live in the afternoon EU time, and you might experience a short downtime while the update is being deployed (basically, if you're online when the update is deployed, you might get kicked from the server and unable to reconnect in a few minutes.)

This update was scheduled to go live as quickly as possible to fix the so-called "one-shot kill bug", where bullets were sometimes applying damage multiple times to a character. We are simultaneously working hard on a number of top issues that we will address as soon as possible in the next update that we will be able to detail later. As always, you can find the latest information here in the Battlefield 4 Control Room.

Dec 3 PS4 Game Update Notes

  • Fixed the "one-hit kill" bug where bullets were sometimes applying their damage multiple times to a character. This could lead to firefights where normal rifles sometimes dealt one-shot kills, which is not as designed.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when having a very large amounts of Friends
  • Enabled audio in PS4 video captures
 

RoboPlato

I'd be in the dick
Oh thank god for the OHK fix. That was pretty much my last lingering issue and sometimes it seems to happen way too much.

Glad we can finally record audio now. Have no idea why it wasn't working in the first place.
 

Kru

Member
A crash that occurs after having a very large amount of friends...

I just think of this, a crash waiting to happen

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What about a party system so you can play with friends, or did that get added already? I'm getting BF4 for Christmas so I'm hoping it's in by then.
 
I'm still debating this as my next PS4 purchase good to see they are working on making things better.

I can only speak from my own experience, but even before this patch the game has been 100% fine for me for about a week now. Haven't had a single crash or issue.
 

Yaqoub

Member
I hope they ninja'd in that crash fix we need to play Conquest :(

I am really enjoying the multiplayer but can't finish matches lol
 

Ubersnug

Member
The xone version also seems to have a problem with the consoles DVR functionality. The number of times I have saved clips only to find it either didn't save or to find the 3 minute clip I asked for turned Ito a 3 second clip. Not game breaking by any means, but very frustrating when it misses out on a very cool sequence of events you really wanted to save and show off.
 
I'm still debating this as my next PS4 purchase good to see they are working on making things better.

Anyone that would recommend this game to you knowing the issues that it currently has (and probably will still have after this patch) is a dick. Avoid this shit for now.
 

Killthee

helped a brotha out on multiple separate occasions!
The xone version also seems to have a problem with the consoles DVR functionality. The number of times I have saved clips only to find it either didn't save or to find the 3 minute clip I asked for turned Ito a 3 second clip. Not game breaking by any means, but very frustrating when it misses out on a very cool sequence of events you really wanted to save and show off.
The PS4 version also has that bug : /

Anyone that would recommend this game to you knowing the issues that it currently has (and probably will still have after this patch) is a dick. Avoid this shit for now.
Yeah, I can't really disagree with this. The game is really fun when it's working, but there's still way too many crashes for a product they're asking $60
+$50
for and on top of that the lack of an in game party system makes it a huge PITA to squad up with buddies.
 

Yaqoub

Member
Excuse me....what a joke if true.

The only way I've been able to play with my friends was to join their servers and then switching to their team (or at least trying as many times as possible until it happens). It sucks and I'd love that we can guarantee we always group up with friends :/
 
I somehow doubt my amount of friends is what's causing the game to crash an inordinate amount of times.

Yeah I only have 86 friends so i'm doubtful that this patch will change much for me.

Not being able to party up and search for match is horrible. Makes it feel like the game is intended for lone wolves :/
 

Killthee

helped a brotha out on multiple separate occasions!
really? I thought last I heard is they were adding something to battlelog.

Does accessing battlelog still cause an immediate crash and have they fixed save corruption yet?
They've stamped some of the bugs out. I personally haven't experienced the save bug or frequent SP crashes after the patch they released last week. I'm still having issue while playing MP though; random crashes and Conquest crashing minutes before the round ends.
 

Sean

Banned
They need to fix the campaign progress resetting bug.

Yup, you would think that a data loss bug would be a huge priority but after several patches it's still not fixed.

Battlefield 4 is the buggiest game I've ever owned, I have never ever seen a console game consistently crash in the damn main menu before I can even touch anything. All these bugs are absolutely ridiculous.
 
The xone version also seems to have a problem with the consoles DVR functionality. The number of times I have saved clips only to find it either didn't save or to find the 3 minute clip I asked for turned Ito a 3 second clip. Not game breaking by any means, but very frustrating when it misses out on a very cool sequence of events you really wanted to save and show off.

The PS4 version has the same problem. I don't understand how they broke it on both consoles when either systems work with the DVR function differently.
 

Mullah88

Member
Sound for video capture is a nice start but the Facebook upload quality is bad. Actually the initial ps4 capture does not look any better either? Don't know if I'm doing it wrong (doubt it)

the random blue screen error report boot should be next on the fix list
 

WoodWERD

Member
They've confirmed they're not adding one.

WTF got a link? What was their rationale? I wasn't a huge fan of the squad system in BF360 but it got the job done for me and my friends. I have a hard time believing they're going to stand by this decision.
 

Bradach

Member
I hope it stops deleting my single player save.

This will be my third (and final) time to start the game.

... Turn around ... Every now and then...
 

demolitio

Member
I hope it stops deleting my single player save.

This will be my third (and final) time to start the game.

... Turn around ... Every now and then...

Yea, it sucks even more once you beat it and find out you need to do a mission a couple of times to get all the MP gun unlocks from SP so you go back to do it, crash, and then lose your save leaving you with the ONE gun you didn't care about from SP. :D

To hell if they think I'm starting the campaign a 5th time, especially if I already beat it once.
 
Yea, it sucks even more once you beat it and find out you need to do a mission a couple of times to get all the MP gun unlocks from SP so you go back to do it, crash, and then lose your save leaving you with the ONE gun you didn't care about from SP. :D

To hell if they think I'm starting the campaign a 5th time, especially if I already beat it once.

even after I went and finished all SP trophies I still had my MP unlocks after my save game corrupted.

here are the MP weapons that unlock from SP.

TOMBSTONE ACTUAL (CAMPAIGN)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Complete Baku
REWARD
M412 REX

FANG OF THE UNDERWORLD (CAMPAIGN)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Complete Kunlun Mountains
REWARD
SHANK

A TRAPPED WOLF WILL (CAMPAIGN)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Complete Tashgar
REWARD
MACHETE

TO VALHALLA (CAMPAIGN)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Make the final choice
REWARD
QBZ-95-1

PEACE MAKER (CAMPAIGN)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Make the final choice
REWARD
P90

FINAL DUTY (CAMPAIGN)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Make the final choice
REWARD
M249
 
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