Quick answer
Patch 4 says it possibly fixed an occasional black color in the palette. This is a visual palette issue, not automatically the same as a startup black screen.
Verified July 18, 2026. This guide separates confirmed facts from unannounced features.
Identify the symptom
Record whether the game is still responsive, music continues, UI remains visible, and only scene colors are wrong. A fully black, nonresponsive boot screen belongs to startup troubleshooting rather than this palette-specific report.
Update and retest
Install Patch 4, reload the same area, and compare a new session. Avoid forcing display changes during the test because window resizing has its own documented crash history.
Report evidence
Include area, time in the sequence, display mode, GPU, graphics device option, and a screenshot. The wording “possibly fixed” means a reproducible post-patch example remains useful to the developers.
Frequently asked questions
Which patch mentioned the palette?
Patch 4.
Is it the same as a black-screen crash?
Not necessarily.
What evidence helps?
A screenshot plus location and graphics details.
Verification sources
Neverway Guide is an unofficial fan site. Store and developer pages take priority when details change.