What changed in Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ in 2014
75 updates · 4 main milestones · Oct 11, 2014 to Dec 15, 2014
- 22 eventsPower Struggles Not Spawningbug fix
Fixed game state issue where Power Struggles in Udûn were no longer spawning.
SteamAccess to Sauron’s Army Screen Lostbug fixFixed scenario where access to Sauron’s Army screen is lost after completing the game.
SteamFXAA Disable Option Addedui uxAdded option to disable FXAA and improved associated help text. A new battery display appears over the in-game UI when running on a laptop.
SteamAccess to Sauron’s Army Screen Restoredbug fixFixed scenario where access to Sauron’s Army screen is lost after completing the game.
SteamAudio Playback Issue in Lithariel’s Challenge Fixedbug fixFixed issue caused by dying then restarting Lithariel’s Challenge, which caused most audio to no longer play.
SteamScreen Tearing Fix with VsyncperformanceFixed issue where screen tearing was noticeable when maxFPS is set to 60 and Vsync is enabled. Vsync no longer causes the framerate to cap at 30.
SteamRune Exploits Fixedbalance changeThe player can no longer receive duplicate Epic Runes if the Captains are killed using Dispatch. Canceling a GP mission will no longer duplicate all Runes on the map.
SteamCrash Fix for Multiple Video Adaptersbug fixFixed a crash caused when the user has multiple video adapters, and the first adapter is not DX11 compatible but the second adapter is.
SteamSave Data Loading Issue Fixedbug fixPrevented issue caused by loading save data created on the base game after patch 1.05 is installed, causing loss of functionality.
SteamInvert Aim Game Setting Issuebug fixFixed issue where Invert Aim Game Setting in Photo Mode inverts the mouse's Camera Offset.
SteamCrash Fix for Multiple Video Adaptersbug fixFixed a crash caused when the user has multiple video adapters, and the first adapter is not DX11 compatible but the second adapter is.
SteamInvert Aim Setting Fix in Photo Modebug fixFixed issue where Invert Aim Game Setting in Photo Mode inverts the mouse's Camera Offset.
SteamAudio Issue After Dying in Lithariel’s Challengebug fixFixed issue caused by dying then restarting Lithariel’s Challenge, which caused most audio to no longer play.
SteamSave Data Loading Issuebug fixPrevented issue caused by loading save data created on the base game after patch 1.05 is installed, causing loss of functionality.
SteamLord of the Hunt DLC Support Addeddlc releaseMilestoneSupport for the Lord of the Hunt DLC has been integrated into the game.
SteamPower Struggles Not Spawning Fixbug fixFixed game state issue where Power Struggles in Udûn were no longer spawning.
SteamScreen Tearing Fix with Vsync EnabledperformanceFixed issue where screen tearing was noticeable when maxFPS is set to 60 and Vsync is enabled. Vsync no longer causes the framerate to cap at 30.
SteamRunes Exploits Fixedbalance changeThe player can no longer receive duplicate Epic Runes if the Captains are killed using Dispatch. Canceling a GP mission will no longer duplicate all Runes on the map.
SteamLord of the Hunt DLC Support Addeddlc releaseMilestoneSupport for the Lord of the Hunt DLC has been integrated into the game.
SteamFXAA Disable Option Addedui uxAdded option to disable FXAA and improved associated help text. A new battery display appears over the in-game UI when running on a laptop.
Steam - 40 eventsNative Resolution Detection Fixedbug fix
The game will now use Windows 'recommended' resolution.
SteamAspect Ratio Issue Fixed in Windowed Modebug fixFixed issue with incorrect aspect ratio being used when changing resolution through the video options in windowed mode.
SteamImproved Benchmark Output Filesbug fixImproved benchmark output files located in 'My Documents\WB Games\Shadow of Mordor\*.csv'.
SteamNative Resolution Detection Fixedbug fixThe game will now use Windows 'recommended' resolution.
SteamDuplicate Epic Runes Issue Fixedbug fixPlayer can receive duplicate Epic Runes by killing multiple captains with dispatch.
SteamPhoto Mode SFX Issue Fixedbug fixBrand SFX no longer persist when pausing through photo mode during a drain or brand sequence.
SteamBlack Hand Cloak Eye FX Issue Fixedbug fixEye FX issue fixed for the Black Hand skin in the front end menu.
SteamNvidia SLI Support AddedperformanceSteamWB Play Age Entry Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue with WB Play where entering age under 18 on accident prevented player from ever accessing WB Play.
SteamPhoto Mode SFX Persistence Fixedbug fixBrand SFX no longer persist when pausing through photo mode during a drain or brand sequence.
SteamNew Epic Rune: Defiant to the Endnew contentAdditional last chance given to player when equipped.
SteamSave Game Issue Fixedbug fixFixed save game issue where starting new game on top of existing data didn’t clear skills purchased.
SteamAspect Ratio Issue Fixed in Windowed Modebug fixFixed issue with incorrect aspect ratio being used when changing resolution.
SteamSave Game Issue Fixedbug fixFixed save game issue where starting new game on top of existing data didn’t clear skills purchased.
SteamPoisoned UI/VFX Issue Fixedbug fixUI/VFX no longer show Talion as poisoned when One With Nature (Epic) Dagger Rune is equipped.
SteamBlack Hand Cloak Eye FX Issue Fixedbug fixEye FX issue fixed for the Black Hand skin in the front end menu.
SteamIn-Game VSync Uses NVIDIA’s Adaptive Syncbug fixIn game VSync will now use NVIDIA’s adaptive sync when turned on.
SteamLithariel’s Trials of War: Test of Defiancenew contentMilestoneMain Objective: Kill 6 Warchiefs and 15 captains. Lithariel has only one life. Death results in failure. Lithariel does more melee damage, but has less armor. You cannot save during this challenge.
SteamDuplicate Epic Runes Issue Fixedbug fixPlayer can no longer receive duplicate Epic Runes by killing multiple captains with dispatch.
SteamNvidia SLI Support AddedperformanceSteamFXAA Option Added to Motion Blur Settingsbug fixSteamCustom Resolutions Issue Resolvedbug fixUsers no longer have to delete custom resolutions specified in Windows.
SteamWB Play Age Entry Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue with WB Play where entering age under 18 on accident prevented player from ever accessing WB Play.
SteamImproved Benchmark Output Filesbug fixImproved benchmark output files located in 'My Documents\WB Games\Shadow of Mordor\*.csv'.
SteamSkip Benchmark Load Screen Issue Fixedbug fixFixed not being able to skip benchmark load screen.
SteamLithariel’s Trials of War: Test of Defiancenew contentMilestoneMain Objective: Kill 6 Warchiefs and 15 captains. Lithariel has only one life. Death results in failure.
SteamNew Epic Rune: Defiant to the Endnew contentAdditional last chance given to player when equipped.
SteamCustom Resolutions Issue Fixedbug fixUsers no longer have to delete custom resolutions specified in Windows.
SteamLithariel Skin Availablenew contentSteamLithariel Skin Availablenew contentSteamPoisoned UI/VFX Issue Resolvedbug fixUI/VFX still show Talion as poisoned when One With Nature (Epic) Dagger Rune is equipped.
Steam - 9 eventsFixed common crash when partner of a sync-action is removedbug fixSteamFixed game launch failure due to corrupt VCRedist installationbug fixSteamSLI profile for Shadow of Mordor is in developmentgraphics
SLI profile for Shadow of Mordor is on the way. More information as it’s available.
SteamImproved error message handling during game crashesbug fixFixed the issue with error message box being destroyed upon shutdown, allowing more detailed information to some players when game crashes during launch.
SteamInvestigating save file loss issueotherWe are looking into the source of our save file loss issue. If this is happening to you, please contact Customer Support.
SteamSLI profile for Shadow of Mordor announcedgraphicsSLI profile for Shadow of Mordor is on the way. More information as it’s available.
SteamFixed common crash related to sync-action partner removalbug fixSteamImproved error message handling during game shutdownbug fixFixed the issue with error message box being destroyed upon shutdown, allowing more detailed information to some players when game crashes during launch.
SteamFixed game launch failure due to corrupt VCRedist installationbug fixSteam