Update v1.05 for (released October 25, 2018) is a significant content drop that caters to both hardcore veterans and casual players looking for a more relaxed experience. For those using the CODEX version or standard retail, this update is best known for reintroducing the series' most brutal challenge and adding official "cheats". Key Features & Content
The update's primary additions are accessible to players who link their game to a .
: Interestingly, reports from platforms like TrueTrophies suggest that these cheats do not disable trophies, potentially making the Platinum or 100% completion much easier for those struggling with "Classic" mode. Performance & Bug Fixes
: Most enemies can be defeated with a single hit.
: Allows Sebastian to sprint indefinitely, making it easier to outrun Union's horrors.
: To balance the brutal difficulty, v1.05 introduces several toggleable bonuses that can be turned on or off in the menu:
: This fan-favorite mode returns from the first game. It is a "one-hit-kill" difficulty where any damage taken results in an immediate Game Over, providing the ultimate challenge for survival horror purists.
: Disables health depletion, effectively making the player immortal.