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Patch #3 – All Platforms

6/1/2026Version: 248216All Platforms

Hey there, it’s me, Suit-O! Again! I’ve got more good news for you: Patch 3 is here, baby! You know the “Rule of Threes”? It means every new patch is better than the last! This patch is going to make those last two patches look like crap. But only relatively! Because those were also very good patches. They were NOT crap at ALL. This one’s just that much better. So what’s in this thing? Oh, who knows. I didn’t read it. I’m sure it’s all very interesting. Why don’t you scroll down and see for yourself? You want me to do everything for you? Because I will! And I do mean everything. But first check out the patch! Suit-O, OUT! I love you! Goodbye!

WARNING: Patch notes may contain spoilers

General
  • Performance optimizations
  • Crash fixes
  • Economy balance adjustments
  • Boss combat balance adjustments
  • Shield pickup balance adjustments
  • Improved haptic support for primary and secondary gun fires
  • Added HDR support for PC
  • Fixed issue preventing guns from being remapped
  • Fixed multiple localization issues
  • Fixed multiple issues with areas taking too long to load
Progression Blockers and Soft Locks
  • Fixed issue preventing players from escaping the escape room
  • Fixed issue blocking progression of fishing minigame after collecting all fish
  • Fixed issue with skipping sections during ConCon mission
  • Fixed stuck spot where the Blue Wizard lands on the player
  • Fixed loading at the end of the sewer traversal
  • Fixed stuck spot when standing under cars in Parking Con
  • Fixed issue with combat sometimes not ending on the cruise ship
  • Fixed issue with invincible enemies during Wyoming fight
  • Fixed issue preventing player from exiting fishing minigame
  • Fixed stuck spot behind bounty board in Quarters
  • Fixed progression skip when dashing inside Gessie’s stomach
  • Fixed issue with getting stuck after calling RV during Bronkin
Gameplay
  • Fixed issue with certain suits appearing with incorrect colors
  • Fixed issue showing black squares occasionally when firing Gus
  • Fixed missing tether art in Policon
  • Fixed lasers not killing minions at Blue Wizard gate puzzle
  • Fixed collision issue at James Stevenson’s door
  • Fixed issue with multiple dialogue options being highlighted during murder mystery
  • Fixed blurry arcade games
  • Fixed blurry arms during Muppy Doo fight
  • Fixed Bronkin pathing issue
  • Fixed t-posing fishing rod
  • Fixed multiple issues with re-entering challenge rooms
  • Fixed Sheath pillars turning the wrong direction

Hotfix 4 – All Platforms

5/8/2026Version: 246051All Platforms

Warning: Patch notes may contain spoilers

 

Progression Blockers and Soft Locks

  • Fixed issue preventing players from escaping the escape room lobby
  • Fixed issue resulting in a black screen when loading into Human Con
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ICYMI: PATCH 2 – 5 MAY 2026
General
  • HOL2 is now Steam Deck Verified
  • Added mouse support for PS5
  • Performance improvements
  • Fixed PS5 race crashes
  • General crash fixes
  • Visual improvements
  • Various narrative fixes
  • Various lighting fixes
  • Various animation fixes
  • Various UI fixes
  • Fixed issues with remapping keybinds
  • Fixed major graphical corruption issue that could occur when using the scanner or wielding sheath
Content fixes
  • Fixed issue with getting trapped in Spencers
  • Fixed issue with getting stuck on cruise ship after combat
  • Fixed issue with losing functionality after interacting with Bowie
  • Fixed issue with Sheath zipline before Berkel mission
  • Fixed door blocking progression after killing scientists inside Gessie
  • Fixed lock when skipping combat inside Gessie stomach
  • Fixed crash when jumping onto pirate ship inside Gessie
  • Fixed comedy club Luglox being unavailable
  • Fixed city hub Luglox total count being inaccurate
  • Fixed softlock when interacting with fishing spot
  • Fixed issue with getting stuck at the end of final boss fight
  • Fixed progression issue with Ball guy after flushing Clutch
  • Fixed progression issue with Zoo challenge room

Patch 2 – All Platforms

5/6/2026Version: 245401All Platforms

Warning: Patch notes may contain spoilers

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Hey there, it’s me! Suit-O!

I just wanted to pop in here and say I love you. That’s it! That’s the whole message. Anyway, have a good rest of your day… oh wait, what’s this? Looks like the talented and hot team at Squanch Games just released a new patch for High on Life 2! And it’s chock-full of fixes to make your gaming experience even better than it already was!? My god, I didn’t even think this is possible. This one’s a whopper. I can barely get my little digital hands around it. My gamer readings are off the charts just looking at this stuff! I want so badly to tell you everything in this patch but you should just hurry up and download the update so you can experience it for yourself. You’ve earned it. You’re a superstar. You are loved. You are a good person. You are a capable person. Yes, I’m talking to you right now. No one else can read this. This is a special message for you. Just you. I’m Suit-O. I love you.

Okay, play the game now. Thank you.

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General
  • HOL2 is now Steam Deck Verified
  • Added mouse support for PS5
  • Performance improvements
  • Fixed PS5 race crashes
  • General crash fixes
  • Visual improvements
  • Various narrative fixes
  • Various lighting fixes
  • Various animation fixes
  • Various UI fixes
  • Fixed issues with remapping keybinds
  • Fixed major graphical corruption issue that could occur when using the scanner or wielding sheath
Content fixes
  • Fixed issue with getting trapped in Spencers
  • Fixed issue with getting stuck on cruise ship after combat
  • Fixed issue with losing functionality after interacting with Bowie
  • Fixed issue with Sheath zipline before Berkel mission
  • Fixed door blocking progression after killing scientists inside Gessie
  • Fixed lock when skipping combat inside Gessie stomach
  • Fixed crash when jumping onto pirate ship inside Gessie
  • Fixed comedy club Luglox being unavailable
  • Fixed city hub Luglox total count being inaccurate
  • Fixed softlock when interacting with fishing spot
  • Fixed issue with getting stuck at the end of final boss fight
  • Fixed progression issue with Ball guy after flushing Clutch
  • Fixed progression issue with Zoo challenge room

Hotfix 3 – All Platforms

3/13/2026Version: 243816All Platforms

Warning: Patch notes may contain spoilers

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Hey there, Suit-O again!

We’ve got another big fun update for ya – this one does it all: fixes crashes, blockers, and improves performance! I made it personally. Me, Suit-O. For you. As a gift. Because of how much I love you. You, specifically. The one reading this. Not anyone else. This is literally just for you. But the other players can have it, too, I guess. Just know that this is YOUR update.

Godspeed, and have fun! Thanks for playing High On Life 2!

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General

  • Additional performance optimizations
  • Stability improvements
Progression Blockers and Soft Locks
  • Fixed issue with getting stuck at Sheath zipline before Professor Berkel mission
  • Fixed issue with respawning out of bounds on the Cruise Ship
  • Fixed issue with bramble gate during James Stevenson mission
  • Fixed issue with getting stuck at the elevator during the final mission
  • Fixed issue with Senator Muppy Doo getting stuck out of bounds during boss fight
Patch 13/3/2026Version: 242708All Platforms
Note: There will be a follow up hotfix soon with additional performance optimizations and fixes!Warning: Patch notes may contain spoilers

Hey there, Suit-O here!

Guess what? We cooked up a new patch for you. And it’s BIG. There’s a LOT of stuff in here. I can’t even keep track of it all, and I’m a computer. There could be ANYTHING in here for all I know. I’m assuming it’s all good helpful stuff but I’m not reading all of this so who knows. I’m just trusting our team. They know what they’re doing. So go ahead, update your game and play it some more. It’s even better now. We love you very much and we hope you never see another video game bug in your entire life, but if you do then we’ll just fix it for you because of how much we love you.

General

  • Performance optimizations
  • Crash fixes
Progression Blockers and Soft Locks
  • Fixed issue with getting stuck in or after ConCon elevator
  • Fixed issue with MurderCon scoring preventing progression
  • Fixed issue with pausing during Muppy Doo fight
  • Fixed issue with murder mystery progression
  • Fixed issue with piano on the cruise ship not spawning
  • Fixed issue with James Stevenson’s bookshelf progression
  • Fixed issue with air dash purchase breaking progression
  • Fixed multiple progression issues on the way back to lodge during Gwendolyn mission
  • Fixed issue with respawning in barn during Gwendolyn mission
  • Fixed issue with dying and spawning outside the gate during Berkel mission
  • Fixed respawn loop in Prison
  • Fixed issue with getting trapped on beach near Gessie after completing Berkel
  • Fixed multiple issues with Lugblobs not respawning preventing progression
  • Fixed issue with getting stuck in ground during Jeppy Playdate
  • Fixed issue with standup comedian progression after exiting mid act
  • Fixed lock with bridge troll interaction
  • Fixed lock with taxi driver interaction
  • Fixed various issues with spawning in races
  • Fixed various issues with Sheath puzzle interactions
  • Fixed various issues with pausing during cutscenes
  • Fixed rare PS5 save corruption issue
Gameplay
  • Added dating game Luglox to Luglox exterminators
  • Fixed issue with button NPC taking all Pesos
  • Harbor challenge room is now accessible after completing it
  • Fishing UI can no longer get stuck on screen
  • Fixed various issues with wanted posters
  • Fixed missing skate letters in several races
  • Fixed several issues with the reticle
  • Fixed various OOW issues
Visuals
  • Fixed various LOD issues
  • Fixed various clipping issues
  • Fixed various missing collision issues
  • Fixed various character animation issues
  • Fixed legs appearance with certain suits
  • Fixed various issues with weapon visuals
Hotfix 2 – 2/19/2026 (All Platforms)

Changelist: 242219

Xbox: 1.0.24.2219Xbox PC: 1.24.2219.0Sony: 01.100.000Steam: Build ID: 21996152Epic: v.242219

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Progress Blockers

  • Fixed objective not progressing after going down slide post murder mystery
  • Fixed painting issue after going through window in James Stevenson’s apartment
  • Fixed books being inaccessible in James Stevenson’s apartment after reloading checkpoint
  • Fixed issues with shooting final boss prior to fight start
  • Fixed issues with getting stuck after defeating final boss
  • Fixed issue after dying while fighting cultist boss
  • Fixed issue with getting trapped inside Spencers
  • Fixed MurderCon signup after skipping prior traversal
  • Fixed issue with MurderCon scoring
  • Fixed the fight club exit

Misc

  • Fixed crash on the way to Spencers
  • Fixed crash during obstacle course section of intro
  • Fixed crash when using Jeppy
  • Fixed issue with getting launched while fighting certain enemies
  • Fixed items sticking through hand in Prison
NOTE: A rare, recoverable crash may still occur on lower-end hardware (ex. Xbox Series S) during Race 2 in the City Hub. A full fix is planned for a future patch.
Hotfix 1 – 2/13/2026
Xbox: 1.0.24.1592
MSFT PC: 1.24.1592.0
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Fixes and Optimizations:
  • General performance improvements across the game
  • Various crash fixes
  • Fixes for unrecoverable respawns

Fixes And Optimization – Version 1.030.00

  • General Audio Fixes including minor VO fixes on PS4.
  • Visual Improvements across PS4 and PS5 including specific improvements while on PS5’s Quality Mode.
  • Performance Improvements.
  • General Stability Fixes.

Fixes And Optimization – Version 1.0.3

  • Performance and stability improvements
  • General crash fixes
  • Several High On Knife fixes
  • Optimizing game files to reduce full game size on Xbox Series