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Full Keep It Contained update
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What changed
- Gameplay
- Performance
- Server
- UI and audio
- Balance
- Store
DEMO UPDATE
A Massive Step Forward for Keep It Contained
It's been a while since our last major update, and during that time we've been hard at work improving nearly every aspect of Keep It Contained.
This new Demo Update brings substantial improvements to the game's visuals, atmosphere, accessibility, gameplay flow, and overall polish. Our goal has been simple: make the experience smoother, more immersive, and closer to our vision than ever before.
🚀 Upgraded to the Latest Unity Version
Keep It Contained has been migrated to a newer version of Unity, providing a stronger foundation for future development, improved stability, and better overall performance.
💡 Lighting & Atmosphere Improvements
We've continued refining the game's visual presentation with major lighting improvements across multiple areas.
Atmosphere has always been a core part of Keep It Contained, and we're still actively improving and iterating on these systems to create a more immersive laboratory environment.
🎨 New Detailed Main Menu
The entire main menu experience has been redesigned and expanded with new visual elements, improved presentation, and additional details that better reflect the world of Keep It Contained.
🧩 New Level Assets & Environment Improvements
Many areas throughout the game have received visual upgrades with new environment assets, additional details, and improved scene composition.
The laboratory now feels more alive, believable, and immersive than before.
📖 Completely Reworked Tutorial
We've rebuilt and refined the tutorial experience once again.
The new tutorial provides clearer instructions, smoother onboarding, and a better introduction to the game's mechanics and containment procedures.
📚 Protocol Handbook Added In-Game
One of the most requested features has finally arrived.
Players can now access the Protocol Handbook directly inside the game, allowing quick reference to procedures, containment rules, and important information without leaving the experience.
🎵 New Sound Effects & Original Music
Audio has received a major overhaul.
We've added numerous new sound effects alongside custom-made music tracks designed specifically for Keep It Contained, helping reinforce tension, atmosphere, and immersion.
🌍 Localization Improvements
All supported languages have received revisions and improvements.
Translations have been reviewed, corrected, and refined to provide a more natural experience for players around the world.
⚖️ Chapter Balancing & Gameplay Refinements
Several chapters have been rebalanced and adjusted based on player feedback and internal testing.
These changes improve pacing, clarity, difficulty progression, and the overall gameplay experience.
🛠️ Quality of Life Improvements
A large number of usability improvements have been implemented throughout the game.
From interface adjustments to gameplay convenience features, many small changes have been made to create a smoother experience from start to finish.
🐛 Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements
As always, we've addressed a large number of bugs, edge cases, and technical issues.
Performance, reliability, and overall stability have all been improved across the demo.
🖼️ New Branding & Steam Page Refresh
Keep It Contained now features:
New Splash Screen • New Game Icon • New Promotional Artwork • Updated Screenshots • Refreshed Steam Store Assets • Improved Visual Presentation Across the Entire Steam Page
🔬 What's Next?
This update represents months of development, iteration, testing, and feedback.
We're continuing to improve every aspect of Keep It Contained as we move closer to the full release.
Thank you to everyone who has played the demo, reported bugs, shared feedback, and supported the project.
Your feedback helps shape the future of Keep It Contained every day.
See you in the facility.
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