Episode 4 released (Patch 4.0)

Dear followers, today we celebrate the release of Version 4.0!

Episode 4: The Cat in the Mirror

… is now live on Steam and contains a big pack of new contents:

• A new chapter extends the storyline with completely new contents that guides storyline straight towards the big finale in episode 5.

• Direct continuation of Episode 3, starting at the cave.

• Explore a brand new area: The Swamp!

• Episode 4 adds 56 new camera perspectives/screens!

• New game play elements Portable Lightsources and Magic Mirrors!

• Do you like popping bubble wrap? You will love new Mushroom Hunt!

• 7 new achievements to gain!

And new improvements that enhance all episodes (implemented from your feedback!):

• Get better guidance with exit hints! Blue sparks show screen exits while CTRL key is pressed.

• Double click on grounds to make the character run!

• Automatically walk to hotspots: When clicking on a hotspot that is too far away, the character will walk to the hotspot and trigger it when reached.

See below for full details on bugfixes and changes.

Also don’t miss the brand new trailer for Episode 4

How to get Episode 4 Update to Episode 4 is free for everyone who already purchased the game! If you only played the free demo yet, purchase a full version in the Steam store now to get Episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4 immediately (plus episode 5 when it releases in summer 2017). How to play Episode 4 Open Steam and let the client update your game installation. Start A Room Beyond and continue a saved game. As Episode 4 continues Episode 3 it is not possible to directly start in Episode 4. You have to finish Episode 3 to continue to the next chapter via the Episode tree shown at the end of each episode: This release was tested to be stable in common. However if you find a bug, let me know so I can fix it. 🙂 Best, — René

CHANGELOG for PATCH 4.0 General The full version release of the game was extended with the complete contents of Episode 4: "The Cat in the Mirror"New Content & Design Changes

• A new chapter extends the storyline with completely new contents that guides storyline straight towards the big finale in episode 5.

• Direct continuation of Episode 3, starting at the cave.

• Explore a brand new area: The Swamp!

• Episode 4 adds 56 new camera perspectives/screens!

• New game play elements Portable Lightsources and Magic Mirrors!

• Do you like popping bubble wrap? You will love new Mushroom Hunt!

• 7 new achievements to gain!

• Get better guidance with exit hints! Blue sparks show screen exits while CTRL key is pressed.

• Double click on grounds to make the character run! (‘Running’ may be unavailable for some regions like very small rooms or while diving.)

• Automatically walk to hotspots: When clicking on a hotspot that is too far away, the character will walk to the hotspot and trigger it when reached.

Optimizations & Adjustments

• A setting for exit hints was added to Game Settings.

• Footstep sound changes according to ground now also in the cave at the end of Episode 3.

• Footsteps in general are now faded when the player starts or stops walking.

• It is now possible to gain