Game update 22/02/2025 - Version 0.5.0

New Content

New Map "Wasteland":

• Explore an abandoned village in a canyon.

• The map offers four different variations.

• Set in a desert environment.

New Enemy "Mindsnatcher":

• This demon has no eyes but possesses a large brain that allows it to track you down.

• Its special ability slows you down, then grabs you to invade your thoughts.

• It also has excellent hearing: make sure to move quietly and avoid unnecessary noises (e.g., when picking up items).

Dynamic Weather System:

• The system includes numerous weather phases that can occur randomly depending on the game phase and the map.

• It comes with many new visual and sound effects that change—and above all, intensify—the gameplay experience.

• Escalation in later phases: Storms and thunderstorms can occur, affecting both the environment and your hearing – so keep an even closer eye on the demon!

• The new weather influences not only the environment but also the gameplay:

  • For example, rain makes the environment and characters wet, reflecting more light.

  • In contrast, snow makes it more difficult to find items, as the map gradually becomes covered in snow.

Flying Demons:

• After nightfall, hell gates open and flying demons appear to attack you.

• Their attacks temporarily slow you down and impair your vision.

• Light can destroy the demons.

• The number of demons and their respawn interval depend on the difficulty level and the number of players.

Minimap:

• A new minimap has been implemented, displayed in the upper right corner and can be switched to fullscreen mode.

• This feature provides a clear overview of the map layout with many benefits:

  • Shows the positions of your teammates.

  • Marks the demon’s crypt when it is found.

  • Displays ritual points, keys, and the light from the lighting technician.

Additional New Content:

• All sound effects have been replaced with new, more fitting versions.

• All music has been replaced.

• Dialogue Feature: Characters now regularly interact with each other and comment on certain actions.

Improvements

• Server hosts can now set custom options in the lobby (selecting the map, demon, and map variation).

• DLSS updated to version 3.7.20: Now supports significantly more graphics cards than just the RTX 40 series.

• Jumpscares:

  • Automatic forced viewing during jumpscares has been completely removed, giving you full control over your view at all times.

  • Fixed-position jumpscares have been removed and now appear dynamically around the players.

• Demons:

  • Attack timings have been slightly adjusted.

  • New particle effects for footprints have been added.

  • The detection distance for sound when players pick up items has been adjusted.

• AdjustedRitual SitesDemon footprints around ritual sites are now more clearly visible thanks to reduced grass density.
• AdjustedLighting TechnicianThe range and brightness of the light has been slightly reduced.
• AdjustedCamera TechnicianThe night vision function has been adjusted for increased viewing distance and brightness.

• Nightfall now occurs at the beginning of the game.

• New option in settings: Automatically hide objectives.

• Improved readability of interface messages (e.g., “Cannot place this here”).

• Added particle effects in the user interface.

• Numerous optimizations to demon pathfinding have been implemented.

• Missing audio effects for some interface actions have been added.

• Improved particle effects for footsteps in water.

• The currently playing music track is now displayed in the main menu.

Bugfixes

• Various light leaks on all maps have been fixed.

• Several AI navigation issues have been resolved.

• Lighting issues in cutscenes (where the demon grabs the player) have been fixed.

• Sound effects for stumbling or falling are now played at the exact position.