#[SPZ2-3564] [1.0.3-rc3] Vortex has tiny blue/green/teal square on the bottom middle

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potent raptor Apr 26, 2026, 10:22 PM

It's most visible on minimum graphics settings, but is still visible on higher ones if you are looking for it closely. Exact color is around #449FB4, is rotated 30 degrees CW from true north.
Other info just in case: Running Windows 10, Direct3D11, NVIDIA graphics card

lavish pewterBOT Apr 26, 2026, 10:22 PM

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[1.0.3-rc3] Vortex has tiny blue/green/teal square on the bottom middle

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lavish pewterBOT Apr 27, 2026, 8:48 PM

[SPZ2-3564] [1.0.3-rc3] Vortex has tiny blue/green/teal square on the bottom middle

🔗 This bug has been linked to our internal ticket SPZ2-3564. Our development team will now have a look. Feel free to comment with further information if you believe it might be useful!