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Alone in the Dark Patch 2024/04/22

Changes: Added the option to set Shader Pre-Loading in the Video Options Menu. Added the option to enable support for older HDDs by improving streaming and pre-loading, reducing potential stutters and asset loading issu

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What changed

18 fixes3 additions5 changes0 removals
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
  • Fixes
addedChanges:Added the option to set Shader Pre-Loading in the Video Options Menu.
addedChanges:Added the option to enable support for older HDDs by improving streaming and pre-loading, reducing potential stutters and asset loading issues on older hardware.
addedChanges:Added the option to disable copyrighted music in the Text & Audio Options menu. This will allow streamers to play the game without copyright-protected audio.
changedOptimization:General VFX and lighting optimization.
fixedBugs fixed:Fixed collision issues on several assets.
fixedBugs fixed:Fixed issue where the player could not exit the Infirmary in Chapter 4.

Alone in the Dark changes

addedAdded the option to set Shader Pre-Loading in the Video Options Menu.
addedAdded the option to enable support for older HDDs by improving streaming and pre-loading, reducing potential stutters and asset loading issues on older hardware.
addedAdded the option to disable copyrighted music in the Text & Audio Options menu. This will allow streamers to play the game without copyright-protected audio.
changedGeneral VFX and lighting optimization.
fixedFixed collision issues on several assets.

Changes:

  • Added the option to set Shader Pre-Loading in the Video Options Menu.

  • Added the option to enable support for older HDDs by improving streaming and pre-loading, reducing potential stutters and asset loading issues on older hardware.

  • Added the option to disable copyrighted music in the Text & Audio Options menu. This will allow streamers to play the game without copyright-protected audio.

Optimization:

  • General VFX and lighting optimization.

Bugs fixed:

  • Fixed collision issues on several assets.

  • Fixed issue where the player could not exit the Infirmary in Chapter 4.

  • Changed Cemetery Grapple logic to prevent the player from getting pushed into walls during grapple.

  • Fixed issue with the Teetotaller trophy.

  • Fixed issue where player ended up outside of the playable area when loading a save in Chapter 4.

  • Fixed invisible gladstone bag in the Small Parlor in Chapter 2.

  • Animation polish on the Jacob boss introduction in Arctic.

  • Fixed a save issue where the player could get locked in the Derceto Reception in Chapter 4.

  • Fixed save issue on the gate in French Quarters in Chapter 1 where the gate in the final courtyard remained shut after loading the game.

  • Melee weapons left on the ground should now remain when loading a save.

  • Fixed issue with a black screen appearing in Chapter 3 when opening the sarcophagus when transitioning from Gallatin Street to Desert Standing

  • Stones.

  • Fixed issue with a black screen appearing after solving the puzzle on the Attic in Chapter 4.

  • Fixed issue with the locked Library door in Chapter 4.

  • Fixed issue where the lowered bridge in Oil Rig in Chapter 2 wasn’t lowered after loading a save.

  • Fixed sound issues when loading a save in the Conservatory.

  • Fixed issue where you can trigger the final cutscene in Convent of Taroella using investigation mode.

  • Fixed softlock issue in St Georges Hotel in French Quarters in Chapter 4.

  • Fixed issue that teleported the player when pressing the HOME key in Desert Standing Stones in Chapter 3.

  • Fixed issue where the alternative ending that requires the collected lagniappe set did not trigger.

  • Fixed issue where player was stuck at the two medallion door on the Lafayette Cemetery level in Chapter 2.

  • Fixed issue where the player could not interact with the three medallion door at the end of the Lafayette Cemetery level in Chapter 2.

Source

Steam News / 22 April 2024

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