!free!: Dredge V1.5.3

The primary purpose of v1.5.3 was to resolve lingering technical hitches introduced with the massive Iron Rig DLC.

What's Next for Dredge?

If you are still experiencing issues with The Iron Rig expansion, consider updating your game through the Steam Community hub or the official DREDGE wiki for more information. DREDGE v1.5.3

The headline feature of this patch addressed a bug that was both hilarious and frustrating: the duplication of the . This late-game relic allows the player to create a portal that instantly warps their boat back to a safe harbor. In v1.5.2, players discovered they could duplicate this powerful item, leading to a pocket full of "get-out-of-jail-free" cards that could break the game's tension.

According to the developers, version 1.5.3 "addresses what should hopefully be the last round of bugs for The Iron Rig". This suggests that the core experience of Dredge and its major expansion is now stable and optimized, allowing Black Salt Games to look toward the future. The primary purpose of v1

Following the heavy asset load of The Iron Rig, this patch included several background optimizations to maintain the game’s smooth performance across all consoles. 🎣 Gameplay and World Polishing DREDGE Hotfix v1.5.3 - SteamDB

: Restored support for 16:10 aspect ratios on PC and improved Steam Deck detection. The headline feature of this patch addressed a

: Though officially rated as "Verified" on the Steam platform, certain hardware configurations caused the game to fail its Steam Deck detection checks during startup. This bug disabled custom controller glyphs and native power-saving settings. The hotfix stabilizes runtime detection scripts on SteamOS. How Version 1.5.3 Fits the DREDGE Roadmap

: Addressed an issue where 16:10 aspect ratios were incorrectly flagged as "unsupported," improving the experience for laptop and handheld users.

The v1.5.3 update focuses primarily on refining the gameplay experience, resolving technical hitches introduced in previous content expansions (like The Pale Reach and The Iron Rig ), and ensuring cross-platform stability. Performance & Stability Trackers