What This Patch Actually Means for Players
Pulled the patch notes apart so you don't have to. Here's what Risk of Rain 2's Patch 8.7 actually changes the moment you boot it up. What the notes won't tell you: the headline numbers don't tell you how the patch actually feels. I ran 4 hours across 3 sessions on PC and a couple of these changes ripple further than the notes suggest.
Netcode feels more honest after Patch 8.7. I'm getting fewer 'how did that register?' moments, which is the boring but important win. The flashy balance changes get the clicks; the rollback fixes are why you'll actually stay.
Balance & Feature Changes — With Player Impact
| Change | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| The boss attack pattern telegraph improved | The unfair-feeling hit is now dodgeable on reaction. |
| Frame drops in the deep caverns on lower-spec hardware fixed | If you played on a laptop, this one's for you. |
| Save system reworked for run persistence | You can finally quit mid-run without losing progress. |
| The recon class unlock requirement lowered | Onboarding is less grindy. You see the fun stuff sooner. |
| Co-op desync when host leaves fixed | Friends can take over without the run imploding. |
Bugs Squashed in Patch 8.7
How to Fix Crashes & Errors After Patch 8.7
Running into a crash after the patch? These are the most-reported issues and the temp fixes that actually work right now:
- Cap your framerate (RTSS or in-game limiter) to a stable value — uncapped frames push the GPU past TDP on Patch 8.7.
- Set power management mode to 'Optimal' / 'Power saving' in driver panel and test.
- Reinstall the driver using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) for a clean slate.
- Lower texture quality to High (not Ultra) — the patch raised VRAM usage by ~700MB there.
- Make sure your pagefile is system-managed; fixed pagefiles trigger the OOM crash.
- Fast-travel to a nearby node first, then walk in. Avoids the asset spike.
- Verify game files through your launcher (Steam: Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity).
- Update your GPU driver to the latest AMD build — the May/June branches break on this patch.
- Delete the cache folder at Documents/RiskofRain2/cache, then relaunch.
- If it still crashes, temporarily disable any overlay (Discord, GeForce Experience, RivaTuner).
Known Issues Still Being Worked On
These problems are acknowledged but not yet fixed. Here's the status and a temp workaround for each:
| Known Issue | Status | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-save may delay inventory sync by up to 12 minutes. | Investigating | Wait a few minutes before assuming items are lost. |
| High refresh rate monitors may cap at 60fps in borderless mode. | Pending fix | Use exclusive fullscreen until the next hotfix. |
| Some players still see the old the support main/{weapon} stats until a full client restart. | Acknowledged | Restart the client after the patch downloads. |
Downtime & Schedule
Scheduled: 2026-03-29 from 06:00 UTC for approximately 5 hours.
Details: Matchmaking disabled during the window. Risk of Rain 2 ranks will not decay for missed placement games during downtime.
Compensation: A small login bonus will be mailed after the window closes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Patch 8.7
The exact questions players search after this patch drops:
Final Summary
Net positive for Risk of Rain 2 players. A few rough edges remain (see Known Issues), but the core experience is more stable post-Patch 8.7. I'll keep this archived page updated if any hotfixes follow.
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⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This patch-notes breakdown is a player-perspective summary of Risk of Rain 2 Patch 8.7 for educational purposes only. GameFixPro is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Risk of Rain 2's developer or publisher. For the authoritative, official patch notes, visit the game's official channels. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Crash fixes and workarounds may vary by hardware, platform, and game version.