TeamKill Media has released update 1.000.029 for Code Violet, introducing technical support for the PlayStation 5 Pro alongside significant refinements to enemy behavior. Launched on November 8, 2026, the patch focuses on visual fidelity through new upscaling technologies and addresses a long-standing player request regarding character customization in story sequences.
PS5 Pro Integration and Performance
The primary technical addition in this update is the implementation of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for the PS5 Pro. This AI-driven upscaling technology is designed to provide a sharper image and better frame rate stability on the higher-end hardware. Players on the standard PlayStation 5 will continue to use Temporal Super Resolution (TSR) for image reconstruction, ensuring that the base console maintains its existing performance profile while the Pro model leverages specialized hardware for enhanced clarity.
Cinematic Customization and Photo Mode
A major visual adjustment ensures that Violet’s appearance remains consistent throughout the game. Previously, story cinematics would often revert the character to her default model; with update 1.000.029, your selected outfits and hairstyles will now appear in supported cutscenes. This change is intended to maintain immersion for players who have invested in specific cosmetic looks.
For players who utilize the game’s photography features, Photo Mode has been expanded with seven new curated poses. The developer has also improved D-pad navigation within the Photo Mode menus, making it easier to adjust camera settings and character positioning.
Enhanced Dinosaur AI and Combat
Combat encounters have been made more dynamic through an adjustment of dinosaur senses. Enemies now possess improved vision and hearing, making stealth more difficult and reactive. If a player breaks line of sight, the AI will now engage in more complex search behaviors rather than remaining stationary. Additionally, dinosaurs have been programmed with better flanking logic, meaning they will actively attempt to move around the player’s sides during an engagement.
The update also introduces localized hit reactions. When players land a shot, dinosaurs will now flinch or react specifically to the body part that was hit, providing better visual feedback during high-intensity fights.
Patch Notes Explained
Performance and Technical
- PS5 Pro PSSR Support: Adds PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution for the mid-generation console. This uses AI upscaling to deliver a cleaner image compared to standard methods.
- Standard PS5 TSR Maintenance: Keeps Temporal Super Resolution active for base PS5 users, ensuring the original console’s upscaling method remains stable.
AI and Combat
- Dinosaur Sensory Upgrades: Improves enemy vision and hearing. Dinosaurs are now more likely to detect footsteps or distant movement and will actively hunt for the player after losing sight of them.
- Flanking Logic: Adjusts enemy movement patterns so they no longer just charge forward, but instead try to surround the player.
- Localized Hit Reactions: Changes how creatures respond to damage. A shot to a specific limb or the head will trigger a distinct animation relative to that impact point.
UI and Customization
- Cinematic Persistence: Selected outfits and hairstyles now carry over into story cutscenes. Violet will no longer switch back to her default appearance during these narrative moments.
- New Photo Mode Poses: Adds seven new character stances for photography.
- D-Pad Navigation: Refines menu controls within Photo Mode for more precise adjustments.
Quality of Life
- Inventory Persistence: Item stacks and their specific positions in the inventory are now preserved when loading a checkpoint. This prevents the loss of organized item states after a player death or reload.
Looking ahead, TeamKill Media has confirmed that a cosmetic DLC pack is scheduled for release on November 16, 2026. This upcoming pack will include three new outfits for Violet and three weapon skins, though the specific names of these items have not yet been disclosed.
