The DLSS update has broken the mod
Added 2021-07-12 07:38:38 +0000 UTC[Original text below]
Jul 13: The DLSS update has landed, and it's as bad as it could be. Scenario 3. Thanks a bunch, Rockstar. Script Hook RDR2 (a fundamental component of all mods) is not even being loaded. They probably blocked it explicitly, because it doesn't die with an error message or write anything to the log: it just doesn't load anymore. So, we must first wait for Alexander Blade to update his Script Hook RDR2. He usually only takes a few days, but this time it's really broken.
As if that wasn't enough, Rockstar also managed to squeeze in for good measure a nasty bug where the Resolution Scale (despite being written correctly to system.xml in the scalingMode entry) is reset to Off every single time you launch the game, even if DLSS is disabled. My mod needs Resolution Scale > 1 to work correctly.
Adding insult to injury, they apparently also made it impossible to downgrade. I just checked with my Rockstar Social Club version: even with "Enable automatic updates" set to off, as soon as you replace the new game files with the old ones the launcher refuses to run RDR2 and says instead "Resume update". So, the backup that I was suggesting earlier turns out to be useless. If any of you finds a way to downgrade the Steam and/or Epic version, please post it in the comments!
[Original text]
Guys, just a little heads-up: the DLSS update for RDR2 is expected to release on July 13th (I don't know precisely at what time).
After the update, there are 3 possible scenarios:
- the mod magically works without any intervention on my part, and the DLSS goodness is bestowed upon the game world (at least for NVIDIA users), and all is well within the kingdom; or
- the mod gets slightly broken by the update, and it takes me a few hours/days to fix it and restore peace; or
- the mod gets horribly broken by the update, and it takes me forever to make it work again.
Scenario 2 is the most likely, but 1 and 3 aren't implausible.
Just in case, I'd advise you to make a personal backup of the entire Red Dead Redemption 2 folder (yes, I know it's huge: about 118 GB), so that you have a higher chance to continue playing without interruptions whatever the outcome of the update is. The same trick has always worked quite well for GTA V updates during the years.
Now, it's true that after the update there will probably be websites and/or YouTube channels that will host the files needed to downgrade, but sometimes it's hard to tell whether those websites are legit. I won't be able to host any such files here due to copyright issues. So, I believe that a personal backup might be the safest solution.
Comments
After DLSS another game :P
Cercata
2021-07-22 09:40:32 +0000 UTCSaw this tidbit about the update and the VR mod ... https://headset-vr.tech/red-dead-redemption-2-has-thrilling-news-for-vr-gamers/
Shawn Colton
2021-07-13 20:49:37 +0000 UTCSeems like you’re not out of work on this game for a long time 😋 Let’s hope you won’t loose too many subscribers. Je te souhaite bien du courage ^^
Emile Tixeuil
2021-07-13 20:01:28 +0000 UTCNice workaround!!! Hope it works for others too <3
LukeRoss
2021-07-13 19:35:41 +0000 UTCHow well does vorpx work? Good fps and resolution?
Solomon Ginsberg
2021-07-13 18:31:11 +0000 UTCI have the previous steam version running in vr. What i did was did NOT load steam. I loaded the game straight from the rdr2.exe in the game folder & signed in, clicked auto sign in & remember me. Then it told me I didn't own red dead online. So I then loaded the playrdr2.exe, then clicked red dead redemption2 online from rockstar my library, then clicked the play on steam tab. It loaded in vr then loaded steam in the background. so then I closed steam quick to prevent it updating any further. Its now still running in vr Yay. Hopefully this will keep working as long as I don't allow the update to download. But we will see
VirtualmisterL
2021-07-13 18:26:42 +0000 UTCit is strange that through vorpx it still works .....but i like LukeRoss mod
Michal Hrabovcak
2021-07-13 18:15:42 +0000 UTCIt happens every single time until the script hook is updated, should be the same here surely? Some times the GTA v guy has it done in an hour, crazy
Crash Sim Dummy
2021-07-13 17:39:53 +0000 UTCcan happen the same thing to gta5 and real vr for gta?
2021-07-13 17:12:42 +0000 UTCThat really blows, with all the publicity the VR mod got, I wouldn't be surprised they did it on purpose, haha... although you'd think some RS employees might have been enjoying the mod as well.
FlyingWaffle
2021-07-13 17:00:48 +0000 UTCAh shit...thanks RS... it loads in my HMD like usual but I only get a virtual monitor in front of me, no VR anymore. Dang it :( Really hope this is fixable, this mod is sooo good and I appriciate the hard work you have put into it.
Hoshi82
2021-07-13 16:45:29 +0000 UTCDo we need to re download full game to uninstall the mod or is there a solution?
andreas brosam
2021-07-13 16:35:43 +0000 UTCOof hard rip. I hope this is fixable, but dang this seems bleek
Jesse Bliss
2021-07-13 16:32:23 +0000 UTCI totally agree with Luke, he is has acted and is acting in the best for his Patrons
2021-07-13 15:46:31 +0000 UTCI already changed the post title to reflect the fact that the mod is broken (the post title is visible to all). I don't know what else I can do, besides trying to repair what Rockstar has broken. I also would like to pollitely remind you that you're not "paying for a mod", but pledging money to support me so that I can continue working. See https://www.patreon.com/posts/52004646 for my view of the matter. If you can't afford to support me anymore, no problem.
LukeRoss
2021-07-13 15:31:39 +0000 UTCI know that it's not your fault the mod doesn't work with the update anymore, but.. I subscribed again for 10 euro because the mod didn't work anymore and I can't read any updates here without being a patreon. i have no issues at all for paying for any good mod, but this monthly patreon is really too costly.
Andre Warringa
2021-07-13 15:19:17 +0000 UTCNot easy, read the "addendum" of this post
Cercata
2021-07-13 14:45:40 +0000 UTCUnfortunately it is dead 😥 Hopefully easy to fix😎
2021-07-13 14:29:10 +0000 UTCLet's wait to see what Alexander Blade says ...
Cercata
2021-07-13 14:15:48 +0000 UTCScenario 3, guys :-( Please see my addendum to the bottom of the post.
LukeRoss
2021-07-13 14:03:54 +0000 UTCDoesnt nvidia need to release a driver update too? Or was the rdr2 included in the last update? Didnt see rdr2 in the release notes.
Solomon Ginsberg
2021-07-13 13:59:45 +0000 UTCJup...Mod not working propperly anymore. Lets hope it's fixable. *fingers crossed* You can start normally and go into story mode, but no VR anymore, only virtual display in front of you. DLSS makes the game crash when game finished loading into story mode.
Hoshi82
2021-07-13 13:43:18 +0000 UTCwhat?
2021-07-13 13:37:54 +0000 UTCIt's out: https://steamdb.info/app/1174180/history/
Cercata
2021-07-13 13:28:11 +0000 UTCnow
Cercata
2021-07-13 13:28:04 +0000 UTChi all please HOW TO use mouse WHEN SHOOTING, IT GOES ONLY TO THE SIDES not top and bottom.thx
Michal Hrabovcak
2021-07-13 13:07:35 +0000 UTCWhat time can we expect DLSS update today?
2021-07-13 11:33:52 +0000 UTCMega Nice!
2021-07-13 10:27:53 +0000 UTCThe mirror tool is still the best option. Even if I fixed the double image on the game window, it would still be square and lacking the HUD, which makes it unsuited for streaming.
LukeRoss
2021-07-13 06:33:32 +0000 UTCOhh dlss very nice! Haven't checked the mod out in a bit, but defiently need to give it a go on this update. Does the game window still stutter from the altering eye perspectives? Just got FB gaming partner and would love to show this off without the need of mirror tool.
Jesse Bliss
2021-07-13 02:42:47 +0000 UTCIt should be, we'll see
LukeRoss
2021-07-12 18:16:28 +0000 UTCI didn't change anything related to the frame counter, and it still works normally for me
LukeRoss
2021-07-12 18:16:03 +0000 UTC@LukeRoss not sure if it's just me, but the mod's built in framerate measure seems busted for me with the latest build. It's always at 91 fps no matter what I turn on in my settings, which used to be at 70-80fps (like turning on MSAA is clearly actually killing the framerate, but it's still reported at 91fps).
FlyingWaffle
2021-07-12 17:46:46 +0000 UTC@LukeRoss maybe I'm hoping for a bit much, but if dlss works well & provides a framerate increase, is it possible to increase the resolution any further?
VirtualmisterL
2021-07-12 15:54:36 +0000 UTCI vote 3, I already fisnished the game :P
Cercata
2021-07-12 14:34:59 +0000 UTCOr even better the update improves the mod. But in my exprience with dlss it can bring loads of artefacts and weird aliasing which would be amplified in vr. Fingers crossed the mod will be ok
Nicky Butler
2021-07-12 14:32:05 +0000 UTCFingers crossed its just a case of selecting dlss of in options menu and mod will still work as i like many havent got a clue how to back up files as iv never tried that before.
Nicky Butler
2021-07-12 14:28:40 +0000 UTCNoone knows yet because, even if the mod's not using DLSS (it will probably be an option in the game), it's possible Rockstar will change the render pipeline in a way that's no longer compatible with the mod (it's unlikely it would be that broken, but who knows).
FlyingWaffle
2021-07-12 14:01:53 +0000 UTCI'm voting for option 1) ! :-P
FlyingWaffle
2021-07-12 13:58:25 +0000 UTCWould it be possible to continue using an older version of your mod? Prior to the taa fix
WIG
2021-07-12 13:25:14 +0000 UTCWe'll see in 2 days !!! :)
Cercata
2021-07-12 09:38:13 +0000 UTCIt's always been possible historically, without needing a launcher bypass mod. Of course these things can change at Rockstar's whim, but apparently for now the trick is to play the updated version at least once so the DRM is happy, then downgrade and disable the automatic updates
LukeRoss
2021-07-12 09:02:04 +0000 UTCHow would you be able to play the backed up version when it's likely that the DRM checks game files? I use a launcher bypass mod for GTA V but there is no such mod for RDR2.
2021-07-12 08:41:15 +0000 UTCThis is an excellent heads up thank you so much, backing up right now !
Mike Perhinski
2021-07-12 07:39:57 +0000 UTC
