I don't recall that there used to be a fade. Though that doesn't prove anything given my memory isn't what it was smile.

There have been various graphical changes - not all of them obvious improvements - from patch to patch. And cutscenes in particular do seem a bit glitchy and are often clearly unfinished. Hopefully this is something we'll see polished and improved come August.

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