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Steam News16 April 20262mo ago

V0.3 Major Update - Save System & Checkpoints

V0.3 is now live! This major update addresses player feedback and adds critical quality-of-life features.

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What changed

3 fixes2 additions5 changes1 removal
  • Events
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
changedCheckpoint SystemMore forgiving progression while maintaining challenge
changedExpanded Save SystemNo more lost progress from crashes or unexpected quits
addedExpanded Save SystemNote: "Progress Will Be Lost" warning remains active as a safety measure while we monitor save stability. A manual save confirmation will be added in a future update.
fixedCritical FixesHotfixed 2 anomalies causing soft-locks (players unable to proceed)
fixedCritical FixesResolved visual issues with 3 different anomalies
changedCritical FixesReworked one anomaly for better visual clarity

The Anomaly Inspector changes

changedMore forgiving progression while maintaining challenge
changedNo more lost progress from crashes or unexpected quits
addedNote: "Progress Will Be Lost" warning remains active as a safety measure while we monitor save stability. A manual save confirmation will be added in a future update.
fixedHotfixed 2 anomalies causing soft-locks (players unable to proceed)
fixedResolved visual issues with 3 different anomalies

V0.3 is now live! This major update addresses player feedback and adds critical quality-of-life features.

MAJOR ADDITIONS:

Checkpoint System

  • Checkpoints at levels 11, 21, and 31

  • On failure, restart from last checkpoint instead of level 1

  • More forgiving progression while maintaining challenge

Expanded Save System

  • Game now saves your exact progress

  • Continue from the level you left off

  • No more lost progress from crashes or unexpected quits

Note: "Progress Will Be Lost" warning remains active as a safety measure while we monitor save stability. A manual save confirmation will be added in a future update.

ːsteamfacepalmː BUG FIXES:

Critical Fixes

  • Hotfixed 2 anomalies causing soft-locks (players unable to proceed)

  • Resolved visual issues with 3 different anomalies

  • Reworked one anomaly for better visual clarity

Quality Improvements

  • Added rules board in safe room for easier reference

  • Audio improvements across multiple anomalies

  • Cleaned up main menu (removed unnecessary text)

KNOWN ISSUES:

  • Ambient audio may be low or inactive in some areas

  • Reporting terminal needs quality pass (overlapping triggers)

These will be addressed in V0.4. Thank you for your feedback and support! Launch is April 22 - we're working hard to make The Anomaly Inspector the best it can be.

  • Argaze, Argaze Game Studio

Source

Steam News / 16 April 2026

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