Steam News27 April 20242y ago

Ghost Hunt Update - Capture Evidence of Ghost Presence

THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.3 This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT where players can use the NEW DIGITAL CAMERA to CAPTURE GHOST ACTIVITY to uncover 15 NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 3 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS.

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What changed

3 fixes8 additions4 changes1 removal

Gameplay
Events
Fixes
UI and audio
Balance
Maps

addedTHE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.3This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT where players can use the NEW DIGITAL CAMERA to CAPTURE GHOST ACTIVITY to uncover 15 NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 3 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS.

changedTHE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.3You will need to spot various ghosts that appear scattered around the levels and capture them with Photo Camera in order to learn more about the events that unfolded deep in the mine.

addedTHE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.3Tell us what you think of the new photo snapshot tool and perhaps offer some feedback on what would you like to see done with this new mechanic?

fixedTHE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.3We have further addressed issues based on feedback and continue to polish the game for a better experience. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Please REVIEW THE GAME if you enjoy it!

addedMajor[NEW] Digital Photo Camera Equipment + Ghost Hunt Feature Capture Evidence with your camera! Press [ C ] to toggle.

addedMajor[NEW] Updated Night Vision Camera UI [to better represent a cameras view port]

THE DESCENT changes

addedThis update offers FREE NEW CONTENT where players can use the NEW DIGITAL CAMERA to CAPTURE GHOST ACTIVITY to uncover 15 NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 3 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS.

changedYou will need to spot various ghosts that appear scattered around the levels and capture them with Photo Camera in order to learn more about the events that unfolded deep in the mine.

addedTell us what you think of the new photo snapshot tool and perhaps offer some feedback on what would you like to see done with this new mechanic?

fixedWe have further addressed issues based on feedback and continue to polish the game for a better experience. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Please REVIEW THE GAME if you enjoy it!

added[NEW] Digital Photo Camera Equipment + Ghost Hunt Feature Capture Evidence with your camera! Press [ C ] to toggle.

THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.3

This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT where players can use the NEW DIGITAL CAMERA to CAPTURE GHOST ACTIVITY to uncover 15 NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 3 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS.

REQUIRES YOU TO COMPLETE THE GAME OR ANY CHAPTER AND PLAY IT AGAIN TO ACTIVATE EMMA'S PRESENCE FOR YOU TO CAPTURE!

You will need to spot various ghosts that appear scattered around the levels and capture them with Photo Camera in order to learn more about the events that unfolded deep in the mine.

Tell us what you think of the new photo snapshot tool and perhaps offer some feedback on what would you like to see done with this new mechanic?

We have further addressed issues based on feedback and continue to polish the game for a better experience. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Please REVIEW THE GAME if you enjoy it!

Major

[NEW] Digital Photo Camera Equipment + Ghost Hunt Feature Capture Evidence with your camera! Press [ C ] to toggle.
[NEW] Updated Night Vision Camera UI [to better represent a cameras view port]
3 [NEW] Steam Achievements
Various Bug Fixes and Polish

Minor

Windows Glass Reflective Shading Issues Fixed
Elevator Doors now have proper metal SDFX
Gas Mask Breathing SDFX Fixed in Gas Chamber
Night Vision Low Battery SDFX Adjusted [previously to loud]
Cave Descent Map Lever position adjusted for ensure pickup range.
Note Text Adjusted [modified a note to removed past tense dialogue]
Rock Well Mine Building Wall Collision Fixes
Mountain Edge missing area rocks Graphics Fix

Future Updates

New Miners Collectible Items [which offer more story about the miners experience]
NEW Voice Acted Intro + Outro + Notes Story Dialogues.
Divide Chapters from 5 to 8 to allow for shorter checkpoints.

Please review game if you enjoyed it to show us your support!

Again thank you for reporting issues! If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM

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Steam News / 27 April 2024

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