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Steam News27 October 20258mo ago

Spectral Scream – A New Sense of Horror: Creature AI Renewal & Costume Update

Spectral Scream Major Update: "If they don't see you, they won't catch you." The horror of Spectral Scream has evolved even further.

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  • Performance
addedSpectral Scream Major Update: "If they don't see you, they won't catch you."The horror of Spectral Scream has evolved even further. In this update, the creature AI system has been completely revamped , and now players can experience a new stealth horror where they truly 'are seen, hide, and escape'.
changedCreature AI System RenewalVision-based Detection From range-based detection → Changed to vision-based recognition Creatures react by judging viewing angle, distance, and degree of exposure Brief exposure at the edge of vision leads to 'suspicious state', direct frontal exposure immediately starts pursuit Moving quietly from behind may result in not being detected
changedCreature AI System RenewalAuditory System Improvement From reacting to all sounds → Changed to focus on repetitive and loud sounds Reduced excessive reactions to footsteps, door opening/closing sounds, etc. More realistic and strategic sound gameplay possible
changedGameplay EffectsSolo Play Improvement : Survival through stealth possible without items
changedGameplay EffectsStrategy Enhancement : Various options available such as combat, evasion, stealth
addedNew Accessories & CostumesAdded 'Tiger Mask', 'Underworld Tiger Mask' Tiger Mask Underworld Tiger Mask

Spectral Scream changes

addedThe horror of Spectral Scream has evolved even further. In this update, the creature AI system has been completely revamped , and now players can experience a new stealth horror where they truly 'are seen, hide, and escape'.
changedVision-based Detection From range-based detection → Changed to vision-based recognition Creatures react by judging viewing angle, distance, and degree of exposure Brief exposure at the edge of vision leads to 'suspicious state', direct frontal exposure immediately starts pursuit Moving quietly from behind may result in not being detected
changedAuditory System Improvement From reacting to all sounds → Changed to focus on repetitive and loud sounds Reduced excessive reactions to footsteps, door opening/closing sounds, etc. More realistic and strategic sound gameplay possible
changedSolo Play Improvement : Survival through stealth possible without items
changedStrategy Enhancement : Various options available such as combat, evasion, stealth

Spectral Scream Major Update: "If they don't see you, they won't catch you."

The horror of Spectral Scream has evolved even further. In this update, the creature AI system has been completely revamped, and now players can experience a new stealth horror where they truly 'are seen, hide, and escape'.

Creature AI System Renewal

  1. Vision-based Detection

    • From range-based detection → Changed to vision-based recognition

    • Creatures react by judging viewing angle, distance, and degree of exposure

    • Brief exposure at the edge of vision leads to 'suspicious state', direct frontal exposure immediately starts pursuit

    • Moving quietly from behind may result in not being detected

  2. Auditory System Improvement

    • From reacting to all sounds → Changed to focus on repetitive and loud sounds

    • Reduced excessive reactions to footsteps, door opening/closing sounds, etc.

    • More realistic and strategic sound gameplay possible

  3. Pursuit and Search Logic Improvement

    • Pursuit stops when the player exits the field of vision

    • Returns to initial state if search fails after a certain time

    • Official support for stealth/cover play: pillars, cabinets, behind doors, etc. can be utilized

Gameplay Effects

  1. Solo Play Improvement: Survival through stealth possible without items

  2. Strategy EnhancementVarious options available such as combat, evasion, stealth

New Accessories & Costumes

  1. Added'Tiger Mask', 'Underworld Tiger Mask'

    • Tiger Mask

    • Underworld Tiger Mask

  2. Added'Grim Reaper Outfit'set

    • Grim Reaper Outfit

Other Changes

  1. Fixed some anomalies

  2. Game stabilization and performance improvement

  3. Loading speed and multicore performance optimization

Development Team Comment

"This update will be the turning point where players transform from'beings that flee'to'beings that judge and hide'."

– Spectral Scream Development Team

Source

Steam News / 27 October 2025

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