Version 0.5.0 Patch Notes

I'm excited to share the release of 0.5.0 update! It features major performance improvements, new content, and critical bug fixes to Xavian! This release marks a major milestone in development as we continue to refine the player experience as we get closer to the full 1.0 release 😁 Now, without further ado the patch notes:

Technical & Performance Update

• Upgraded the game engine to Unity 6.0.,

• Optimized performance across all platforms:

• Removed Roughness & Ambient Occlusion Maps from all NPCs and Enemies.,

• Combined multiple maps into a single Mask Map for efficiency.,

• Reduced total number of shaders and texture assets.,

• Dropped support for Intel-based macOS systems (Apple Silicon still supported)

Cutscenes & Cinematics

• Cutscenes are now character-specific depending on whether you play as Hathor or Xavian.,

• Updated visuals and new audio/SFX in the Arena

• Fixed bug where conversations could be skipped unintentionally.,

• New opening cutscene added for both characters in Scene 02.,

• Cutscene transitions into gameplay are now smoother and more seamless.,

NPCs & Conversations

1. Added 2 new NPCs: Hippo and Rhino.,

2. Overhauled locomotion and animations for all 8 NPCs

3. Improved walking, talking, and idle animations.

4. During conversations: NPCs now correctly enter their talking animations.,

5. Dynamic camera framing keeps both player and NPCs in view throughout the interaction

Gameplay Improvements

Tutorial & Camera

• Streamlined the camera control tutorial to be more intuitive and clear

Rail Grinding System

• Switching between rails

• Dismounting from a rail

• Camera rotation while grinding

Scene 02 – Rail Mission

• Fixed multiple soft-lock bugs during the rail missions

• Soft-lock after starting the Rail Mission

• Soft-lock after restarting the mission

• UI-related soft-locks when either succeeding or failing the mission

Boss Fight (Scene 01)

• Implemented a new camera system that locks onto both the player and boss.,

• Added two distinct phases to the Boss Fight for a more dynamic encounter.,

Environment & Level Design for Scene 02

• Added new food stand props for livelier areas

• Expanded Rail Grind routes for more traversal variety

• Improved lighting and shadows with the Unity 6.0 upgrade