Users should note that if they migrate saves from the original Steam version to the CODEX version, the save files may not be recognized immediately without using modding tools like "Ultimate Trainer" or "REFramework" to force the game to accept the foreign data.
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The "Incl DLC-CODEX" part of this release indicates that this patch brings the core game up to speed with all supplementary content released prior to December 2019. This means users of this update gain access to: