TL;DR
Warframe Hotfix 43.5.1 fixes several crashes, script errors, and visual/performance issues. It also changes the Cronus Blueprint drop from Vor so it is now guaranteed each time you defeat him.
What Changed
- Fixed clients crashing when encountering certain Surge Eximus units.
- Fixed the Cronus Blueprint only dropping once from the Vor fight; it is now a guaranteed drop each time Vor is defeated.
- Fixed Sirius’ Light Sanctuary VFX being invisible for players using Low Particle Quality, or on platforms without that setting.
- Fixed Vena not using her Talons and targeting enemies as an on-call Crew member.
- Fixed some cases of “Fable Master” appearing instead of “Fablemaster” in Amir’s Fables & Frontiers.
- Fixed Amir leaving items behind when setting up for Höllvandeim in the Höllvania Central Mall.
- Fixed minor performance issues related to Orion’s Black Hole VFX.
- Fixed Orion’s Astral Shell VFX sometimes appearing white upon recast.
- Fixed various script errors related to Sirius & Orion’s Celestial Clash.
- Fixed a script error related to Xaku’s The Lost ability.
Patch Impact
- Crash fixes, script-error fixes, visual fixes, a performance fix, and one loot-drop correction.
- Players should see fewer crashes and script errors in the affected situations, improved visibility for the affected VFX cases, and a guaranteed Cronus Blueprint drop from Vor.
- No immediate action is explicitly supported by the evidence.
Who Is Affected
The following explicitly named entities are affected by this hotfix:
– Surge Eximus units
– Cronus Blueprint / Vor
– Sirius
– Orion
– Vena
– Amir
– Xaku
What Players Should Do
- If you are farming Vor, note that the Cronus Blueprint is now a guaranteed drop each time he is defeated.
- If you were affected by crashes, missing VFX, or script errors tied to the listed content, update to this hotfix to receive the fixes.
- No other immediate action is confirmed by the evidence.
Compared With Previous Patch
A verified comparison is unavailable because no earlier revision with different patch-note content was supplied. The provided previous revision matches the current evidence text in substance.
Player Impact
Supported effects:
– Reduced crash risk when encountering certain Surge Eximus units.
– More reliable Cronus Blueprint acquisition from Vor.
– Improved visibility for Sirius’ Light Sanctuary VFX under low particle settings.
– Fixed behavior for Vena as an on-call Crew member.
– Addressed several script errors and visual/performance issues involving Amir, Orion, Sirius, and Xaku.
Cautious implication:
– Players encountering the affected content should see fewer interruptions and more consistent presentation after applying the hotfix.
Sources
- https://www.warframe.com/en/patch-notes/pc/43-5-1