Steam News5 May 20242y ago

V. 2.3.0 - 🤫Stealth, 🛠️Tweaks and 🤓Geeks

FINALLY, SOME JKR UPDATES! 🥳🎉 We’re starting to add Stealth mechanics, QoL changes, and tweaks to levels to make it easier for the baby birds dipping their feet into the game!

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addedFINALLY, SOME JKR UPDATES! 🥳🎉We’re starting to add Stealth mechanics, QoL changes, and tweaks to levels to make it easier for the baby birds dipping their feet into the game! 😀

addedHIDINGWe’re working on some new features for players who prefer to play more stealthily. One of the features you’ll notice in 2.3.0 includes Hiding spots! These give you the ability to hide behind and/or under certain furniture without getting spotted by Roof Turrets and/or Security Guards (so long as you haven’t been spotted entering a hiding spot.)

addedHIDINGWe are still prototyping more potential Upgrades and features that enhance the “Stealth” elements of the game, and other useful one-time buffs, plus some QoL stuff that both new players and veterans will appreciate, so stay tuned!

addedEND SCREEN UPGRADESYou can now enable/disable and apply Upgrades after beating a level! This will make Upgrades more accessible and, hopefully, make them play a more active role during the game :)

changedREBALANCING AND TWEAKSThe primary focus of this update has been to rebalance some levels to make the game more accessible to newer players, and other tweaks to generally make the game more enjoyable to play. More tweaks and features are to come! 😀

addedADDEDHIDING : You can now hide behind/under certain furniture/obstacles and be completely hidden from enemies so long as they haven’t spotted you entering that hiding spot. This should be beneficial to players who prefer to play the game more stealthily.

Time Trial Time45s60s

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addedWe’re starting to add Stealth mechanics, QoL changes, and tweaks to levels to make it easier for the baby birds dipping their feet into the game! 😀

addedWe’re working on some new features for players who prefer to play more stealthily. One of the features you’ll notice in 2.3.0 includes Hiding spots! These give you the ability to hide behind and/or under certain furniture without getting spotted by Roof Turrets and/or Security Guards (so long as you haven’t been spotted entering a hiding spot.)

addedWe are still prototyping more potential Upgrades and features that enhance the “Stealth” elements of the game, and other useful one-time buffs, plus some QoL stuff that both new players and veterans will appreciate, so stay tuned!

addedYou can now enable/disable and apply Upgrades after beating a level! This will make Upgrades more accessible and, hopefully, make them play a more active role during the game :)

changedThe primary focus of this update has been to rebalance some levels to make the game more accessible to newer players, and other tweaks to generally make the game more enjoyable to play. More tweaks and features are to come! 😀

FINALLY, SOME JKR UPDATES! 🥳🎉

We’re starting to add Stealth mechanics, QoL changes, and tweaks to levels to make it easier for the baby birds dipping their feet into the game! 😀

Soon enough we’ll be getting back in the Writer’s Room to start working on Chapter 3 and, perhaps, maybe even Chapter 4… 😉 (also yes, the title is a reference to Freaks and Geeks 🤓)

Key Changes

HIDING

“Hiding” Feature Showcase

We’re working on some new features for players who prefer to play more stealthily. One of the features you’ll notice in 2.3.0 includes Hiding spots! These give you the ability to hide behind and/or under certain furniture without getting spotted by Roof Turrets and/or Security Guards (so long as you haven’t been spotted entering a hiding spot.)

We are still prototyping more potential Upgrades and features that enhance the “Stealth” elements of the game, and other useful one-time buffs, plus some QoL stuff that both new players and veterans will appreciate, so stay tuned!

END SCREEN UPGRADES

“End Screen Upgrades” Feature Showcase

You can now enable/disable and apply Upgrades after beating a level! This will make Upgrades more accessible and, hopefully, make them play a more active role during the game :)

REBALANCING AND TWEAKS

The primary focus of this update has been to rebalance some levels to make the game more accessible to newer players, and other tweaks to generally make the game more enjoyable to play. More tweaks and features are to come! 😀

🏃❤️Just Keep Running for Charity

Yup! We’re running a FUNDRAISER for Just Keep Running, and ALL PROCEEDS ARE GOING TO CHARITY! We raised over $70 for Heart to Heart International last time, so let’s try to BEAT THAT RECORD! ❤️

For just a dollar, you can get Just Keep Running as well as some other benefits, such as HQ Downloads of the Soundtrack, Bonus Content, and Steam Keys for Just Keep Running! (Once we launch in Early Access)

100% of all Net Earnings from the Sale and Twitch Revenue will be donated to World Central Kitchen, which prepares & serves fresh, nourishing meals to communities and areas impacted by natural disasters and during humanitarian crises.

If you wanna support the cause, you can either PAY FOR JUST KEEP RUNNING via the fundraiser, or you can WATCH VSWEDEOFFICIAL on Twitch, where Victor does Gaming content and Dev Streams of Just Keep Running & T-1000, and contribute via cheering, tipping, subscribing, or watching ads! You can read more about the I.M.I.Self Hope Initiative here!

Full Changelog

[2.3.0] - 2024-03-08

ADDED

HIDING: You can now hide behind/under certain furniture/obstacles and be completely hidden from enemies so long as they haven’t spotted you entering that hiding spot. This should be beneficial to players who prefer to play the game more stealthily.
END SCREEN UPGRADES: You can now access your Upgrades at the end of levels! Once you reach the End Screen, you’ll have the option to open the Upgrades menu.
Added new HUD animation at the start of chapters.
Minor improvements and changes to sound effects to more clearly communicate certain gameplay info.

CHANGED

Reoptimized and adjusted certain levels and stages to balance gameplay for newer players:
- 1-2, Stage 4Time Trial Time increased 45s -> 60s
- 1-3, Stage 5Time Trial Time increased 45s -> 60s
- 2-1,

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