Dogubomb recently rolled out the Blue Prince patch 1.01, which addresses several bugs, most notably a troublesome one where new game files could accidentally overwrite save data. This glitch had the potential to erase hard-earned progress in one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2025, Blue Prince.
Launched on April 10, Blue Prince quickly became a favorite among fans and critics alike, thanks to its captivating story and intuitive first-person puzzle exploration gameplay. Players step into the shoes of Simon Jones, who inherits the mysterious Mount Holly estate from his granduncle. To claim his inheritance, Simon must uncover a hidden room that lies within the estate’s ever-changing layout, presenting a puzzle that resets daily. Players have to choose from a set of randomly generated rooms each in-game day while managing resources wisely, as some rooms and puzzles require specific items that must be found throughout the estate. Recognizing the frustrations players faced due to the save data bug, the developers stepped in with this update to fix the issue.
Now available for PC and PlayStation 5, with an Xbox Series X|S update expected shortly after its April 15 release, the Blue Prince patch ensures that force-quitting the game won’t lead to lost save files anymore. In the meantime, Dogubomb has temporarily disabled backup, restore, and duplicate save file options as they continue to investigate further reported issues.
Among the various improvements, the update makes sure that the battery pack, which is essential for progressing in some parts of the game, spawns with greater frequency. It also resolves a glitch that previously made it impossible to unlock a safe in the shelter room, alongside adjusting the likelihood of encountering some of the game’s rarer rooms when drafting.
While players may still encounter some issues, Dogubomb is committed to rolling out additional patches soon. Meanwhile, Blue Prince remains accessible through PlayStation Plus Extra and Xbox Game Pass, enabling more players to experience one of 2025’s standout games at no extra charge. The game’s availability on these platforms has added significant value to both services, making it one of the top-rated titles currently available.
Regarding the specifics of the update, Blue Prince patch 1.01 has ironed out the troublesome save file issue that occurred post-force quit, disabled save file management options pending further investigation, fixed a pesky safe unlocking bug in the shelter, corrected the spawn rate for the indispensable battery pack, and adjusted the chances of discovering certain rare rooms during drafting.
