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Animal Well Known Issues and Fixes on PC

Developer guidance for native DualSense haptics and dated fixes for stalactite softlocks and ladder collision.

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Native DualSense haptics and speaker stop working

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Developer Billy Basso explains that reconnecting a DualSense can make Windows select the controller speaker as its default audio output, preventing the gamepad speaker and haptics from working. He also says Steam Input must be disabled for Animal Well’s native DualSense haptics. [1]

Official fix available

June 2024: trapped behind a fallen stalactite

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The June 14 update fixes a softlock where the player could become trapped behind a fallen stalactite without being able to reach their disc. This is the specific progression obstruction named in the developer’s notes. [2]

Official fix available

May 2024: clipping through a wall while climbing

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The May 27 patch fixes a couple of ladder locations where the player could clip through a wall. The same notes add a clearer error message for graphics cards or drivers that do not support DX12. [3]

Sources & verification

Platform and version details belong to the individual issue or guide section. A documented workaround may not resolve every case.

  1. Dualsense Haptics Stopped Working? :: ANIMAL WELL General Discussions official-supportRetrieved
  2. More minor fixes official-newsRetrieved
  3. Small Fixes official-newsRetrieved

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