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Steam News27 February 20264mo ago

Demo update! D-Pad Controls & More Inside!

Hello everyone! We’ve just dropped a new update for The Eternal Life of Goldman Demo What's new? You can now choose to control the character using the D-Pad before starting the game.

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What changed

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  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Maps
addedWe’ve just dropped a new update for The Eternal Life of Goldman Demo
addedWhat's new?
addedYou can now choose to control the character using the D-Pad before starting the game. You can switch between the D-Pad and the left stick at any time in the settings.
changedThe stick dead zone has been increased by default to prevent unintended character movement. You can also manually adjust the dead zone value in the settings.
changedFullscreen blur effect has been disabled in many places where it was previously used.
changedTargeted improvements to hitboxes, colliders, and checkpoint placement across various areas.

The Eternal Life of Goldman changes

addedWe’ve just dropped a new update for The Eternal Life of Goldman Demo
addedWhat's new?
addedYou can now choose to control the character using the D-Pad before starting the game. You can switch between the D-Pad and the left stick at any time in the settings.
changedThe stick dead zone has been increased by default to prevent unintended character movement. You can also manually adjust the dead zone value in the settings.
changedFullscreen blur effect has been disabled in many places where it was previously used.

We’ve just dropped a new update for The Eternal Life of Goldman Demo

What's new?

  • You can now choose to control the character using the D-Pad before starting the game. You can switch between the D-Pad and the left stick at any time in the settings.

  • The stick dead zone has been increased by default to prevent unintended character movement. You can also manually adjust the dead zone value in the settings.

  • Fullscreen blur effect has been disabled in many places where it was previously used.

  • Targeted improvements to hitboxes, colliders, and checkpoint placement across various areas.

  • Added additional tutorials, including tips on quickly switching cane parts and healing without opening the inventory.

  • Further refined and optimized some dialogues.

  • Adjusted sound levels.

  • Fixed an issue where the game could softlock the first time Jacques’ map was opened.

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