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Steam News23 July 20261mo ago

Quickfix #3 – FPS Limit & Gameplay Improvements

FPS Limit Added an FPS limit option to the settings menu. Previously, the game could use unnecessarily high GPU resources on powerful systems due to running at an uncapped frame rate.

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What changed

0 fixes1 addition2 changes1 removal
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
  • Balance
addedFPS LimitAdded an FPS limit option to the settings menu.
changedFPS LimitPreviously, the game could use unnecessarily high GPU resources on powerful systems due to running at an uncapped frame rate. Players can now set an FPS limit to reduce GPU usage.
changedSpoiler Warning – Later-Game ChangesThe stun duration of the mannequin in the Backrooms section has been increased to make the sequence more manageable. After the player is caught three times, the mannequin will also move more slowly.
removedSpoiler Warning – Later-Game ChangesIn the voice-input sequence, the first attempt remains unchanged. However, if no voice input is detected during the second attempt, a button option will become available after five seconds. This means players will no longer need to fail twice before accessing the alternative input method.

Photomaly changes

addedAdded an FPS limit option to the settings menu.
changedPreviously, the game could use unnecessarily high GPU resources on powerful systems due to running at an uncapped frame rate. Players can now set an FPS limit to reduce GPU usage.
changedThe stun duration of the mannequin in the Backrooms section has been increased to make the sequence more manageable. After the player is caught three times, the mannequin will also move more slowly.
removedIn the voice-input sequence, the first attempt remains unchanged. However, if no voice input is detected during the second attempt, a button option will become available after five seconds. This means players will no longer need to fail twice before accessing the alternative input method.

FPS Limit

  • Added an FPS limit option to the settings menu.

  • Previously, the game could use unnecessarily high GPU resources on powerful systems due to running at an uncapped frame rate. Players can now set an FPS limit to reduce GPU usage.

Spoiler Warning – Later-Game Changes

The following changes affect two sections later in the game:

  • The stun duration of the mannequin in the Backrooms section has been increased to make the sequence more manageable. After the player is caught three times, the mannequin will also move more slowly.

  • In the voice-input sequence, the first attempt remains unchanged. However, if no voice input is detected during the second attempt, a button option will become available after five seconds. This means players will no longer need to fail twice before accessing the alternative input method.

Thank you for all the feedback. These adjustments were made to reduce unnecessary frustration while preserving the intended experience.

Source

Steam News / 23 July 2026

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