Returnal finally receives suspend functionality Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Returnal finally receives suspend functionality Update 2.0 also includes a Photo Mode. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 26 Oct 2021 101 comments Housemarque has finally added a suspension mode to Returnal. Update 2.0 is now live and includes Suspend Cycle functionality, allowing players to pause their cycle, exit the game and turn off the console without losing progress. Once players resume, the suspend point is deleted and another can be made instead. Watch on YouTube There are limitations though: a suspend point cannot be created during boss battles, cinematics, first-person segments, or combat. At launch, many players complained that the game didn't include a save or suspension feature. The roguelike's long runs instead had to be played through in one sitting, or players had to leave their console on sleep mode to resume later. Returnal's 2.0 update is live today, allowing players to pause mid-run with Suspend Cycle, and get creative with Photo Mode: https://t.co/0lDAniperf pic.twitter.com/0gNWFom7iH- PlayStation (@PlayStation) October 26, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings This Suspend Cycle function isn't a traditional save feature, meaning it maintains the roguelike spirit of the game while allowing for shorter bursts of play. In addition, the new update brings a Photo Mode to really show off those neon lights and creepy tentacles. At any point in the game (except first-person sequences), Photo Mode can be enabled in the pause menu. It includes various effects and settings, such as aperture, saturation, contrast, changing light sources, and using filters and colouring options. Expect to see plenty of beautiful screenshots shared on social media soon. For full details visit the PlayStation Blog. Returnal is "a video game that does not want to be played", we said in our Returnal review. It's available on PlayStation 5 now. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store