Steam News24 October 20258mo ago

HALLOWEEN UPDATE - Feedback Update + Halloween Event

THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.6.1 This update offers New Free Content - Halloween Decor + Brighter Map + Faster Player Speed + Reduced Jumpscares + Cinematic Polish all based off your feedback.

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What changed

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Balance
UI and audio

changedTHE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.6.1This update offers New Free Content - Halloween Decor + Brighter Map + Faster Player Speed + Reduced Jumpscares + Cinematic Polish all based off your feedback. Additionally, we have fixed a few aesthetic bugs and the game runs even smoother then previously. We thank you for helping us improve the game to its current version. Basically this update contains 2 updates - Polish Update + Halloween Update. Enjoy this Halloween! Have fun getting scared!

changedMajor UpdatesReduced Jump scares [ based off a significant portion of reviews ]

addedMajor UpdatesPlayer Speed Increased 1/4 + New Stamina Breathing Running SDFX

changedMajor UpdatesBrighter More Detailed Maps [ Now shows off all the AAA quality details ]

addedMajor UpdatesNew Brighter Lighting

addedMajor UpdatesCinematic Sequence Cameras Polished [ added new cameras, reduced wobble, better lighting, polished fades ]

THE DESCENT changes

changedThis update offers New Free Content - Halloween Decor + Brighter Map + Faster Player Speed + Reduced Jumpscares + Cinematic Polish all based off your feedback. Additionally, we have fixed a few aesthetic bugs and the game runs even smoother then previously. We thank you for helping us improve the game to its current version. Basically this update contains 2 updates - Polish Update + Halloween Update. Enjoy this Halloween! Have fun getting scared!

changedReduced Jump scares [ based off a significant portion of reviews ]

addedPlayer Speed Increased 1/4 + New Stamina Breathing Running SDFX

changedBrighter More Detailed Maps [ Now shows off all the AAA quality details ]

addedNew Brighter Lighting

THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.6.1

This update offers New Free Content - Halloween Decor + Brighter Map + Faster Player Speed + Reduced Jumpscares + Cinematic Polish all based off your feedback. Additionally, we have fixed a few aesthetic bugs and the game runs even smoother then previously. We thank you for helping us improve the game to its current version. Basically this update contains 2 updates - Polish Update + Halloween Update. Enjoy this Halloween! Have fun getting scared!

Major Updates

Polish Update

Reduced Jump scares [ based off a significant portion of reviews ]
Player Speed Increased 1/4 + New Stamina Breathing Running SDFX
Brighter More Detailed Maps [ Now shows off all the AAA quality details ]

New Brighter Lighting

Old Darker Lighting

Cinematic Sequence Cameras Polished [ added new cameras, reduced wobble, better lighting, polished fades ]

Prevented Night Vision Activation when in Inventory
Landscape Texture Resolution Increased
Authentication Updated

Halloween Update

All Maps Decorated for Steam Scream Halloween Event
Menu UI Settings - Halloween Decorations Toggle On / Off Option

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