General

• Fixed Security Guard having bad lighting in SO / NC Scenes

  [/*]

• Fixed skipping Scenes sometimes causing the Game Over Screen to appear after reloading the Level

  [/*]

• Possible fixed issues running the game on low-end systems

  [/*]

General

• Minor Localization Fixes (Japanese + English)

  [/*]

Gallery

• Fixed Scene Animations not enabling / disabling when switching H-Content

  [/*]

• Fixed Misty Jump Scare sometimes playing in the Void

  [/*]

Security Office

• Fixed Poppi SO Sex Intro not being synced correctly

  [/*]

Nightclub

• Fixed Security Guard being fully clothed during Attack Scenes

  [/*]

• Fixed timing issues when dying to a Bomb in Night 12

  [list]

• Score Screen appearing with the Death Taunt playing in the Background

  [/*]

• Level being visible for a short while before going into the Death Taunt

  [/*]

Security Guard

• Fixed various clipping issues

  [list]

• Dating Nile

  [/*]

• Dating Poppi

  [/*]

• Poppi NC Sex Scene

  [/*]

Gallery

• Fixed missing Security Guard Animations for Ari Scene A & Maddie Scene A

  [/*]

• Fixed Nile NC Sex Scene Animation for the Security Guard

  [/*]

• Fixed Ari NC Sex Scene Animation for the Security Guard

  [/*]

Dating

• Fixed Dating Intro starting in nothingness

  [/*]

Nightclub

• Fixed a Character Sit Position clipping with the bench

  [/*]

Hi :)

Were back again, and this time, weve got a lot of changes to introduce alongside some great new content.

To start with, we have the much anticipated Poppi Date!

Set after the events of a certain incident, theres plenty that Poppi has to talk about, and were sure youre going to love every step along the employer-required journey, complete with new animations, new voice lines, and a cameo from a future date recipient herself. We wont spoil who, though. Were not that mean.

With this new date also comes an update to Poppi as a whole.

You may notice that Poppi sounds a little different, and thats because MonsterBox welcomes a new VA to the team: Marzicc , who will be providing the vocals for our favorite bomb-happy bunny from this point forward.

To help get her started off with a bang, she has also lent her voice to an original animated video showcasing some of the beautiful and bizarre reviews posted by you: our creative and concerning community. So be sure to check that out at our MonsterBox YouTube channel here:

This does, however, mean the departure of our original voice for the role, and we thank KB dearly for the life she brought to Poppi in the past iterations. It was a great performance, and we recommend checking out her other work!

With that in mind, theres another big change coming to the characters of Diamond Straits, and thats with our beloved Employee 20 himself. Namely, hes got a real model now, and hes looking fantastic!

All the old animations have been updated to contain 20s handsome new face, but dont feel too bad for the old blank-faced silhouette. Hes still wearing a mask and lining up outside the Nightclub for his turn at glory.

Finally, we are happy to announce the release of the IN HEAT: Lustful Nights Official Soundtrack! If youve found yourself longing to vibe out to the backing tracks from the dates, or simulate sitting on the main menu without having to have the game open, then youre in luck! Just dont vibe too hard.

Similar to the game itself, the Soundtrack is essentially in Early Access. Tracks will be added as they're made with no additional cost, although there may be a price increase on full release.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3512910/IN_HEAT_Lustful_Nights_Soundtrack

Now, the next update is going to be a big one, and when we say that, we mean its the biggest one yet. Please do not be alarmed if there is a long gap between this update and the next, as were going to likely be at work on this one for a good few months.

However, well still be active with bug fixes and smaller patches while we work, and keep an eye on our social media for extra content and our Discord for development updates in this period. We'll also be posting Progress Updates on Steam when we have something concrete to show :)

We understand that waiting can be hard, but were passionate about this next step, and want it to be something that you will all enjoy more than any previous content weve made, so we appreciate your patience and understanding.

XOXO MonsterBox

• Updated Poppi Voice Clips

  [/*]

• Added updated Male Model

  [/*]

• Fixed visual artifacts appearing on Characters

  [/*]

• Winning Levels now rewards Tokens

  [list]

• Currently this isn't displayed anywhere, just trust us bro

  [/*]

Dating

• Added Poppi Date 1

  [/*]

• Added emphasis to various Dialogue Lines

  [/*]

Nightclub

• Added Boss Level BGM

  [/*]

• Added Boss Level Death Taunts

  [/*]

• Fixed Pause Menu being invisible if opened during Boss Level "intermissions"

  [/*]

• Fixed multiple Characters sometimes appearing in the Score Screen (Boss Level)

  [/*]

Security Office

• Breaking a Camera when going into a Microgame now allows the Microgame to be completed

  [/*]

• Fixed Assist Mode breaking Microgames in some circumstances

  [/*]

Title

• Fixed "old" UI sometimes being displayed when returning to a different menu

  [/*]

Gallery

• Fixed Kass having a Security Office Outfit

  [/*]

• Fixed Characters sometimes staying in an Animation when trying to switch

  [/*]

• Fixed selecting a new Character sometimes playing unavailable Animations

  [/*]

• Fixed wrong Animation names for Ari + Misty

  [/*]

• Fixed clipping being visible in Poppis Sit Animation

  [/*]

• Fixed unavailable Animations sometimes being playable when switching H-Content off and on

  [/*]

No actual game changes this time!
We've updated the version of Unity we're using to fix crashes on low-end systems, that's about it :)

If crashes are still occurring please report them!

Title

• Increased width of Next / Previous Night Buttons in the Level Selection
• Fixed Next / Previous Night Buttons sometimes not being clickable
• Fixed Levels being loadable multiple times
  [list]
• Would cause the game to crash
  

Dating

• Fixed Nile Tail Clipping during Bench Scene
  

Gallery

• Fixed Character Lighting
• Fixed Gamepad Controls not accepting Start / Menu
  [list]
• Until now only Select worked for opening the menu
  

Security Office

• Fixed Nile Charm Display showing things in the background
  

General

• Fixed Scene Controls being inverted on Gamepad
  [list]
• Retry / Quit to Menu
  

Dating

• Fixed Voice Lines not playing if not playing in English
  

Security Office

• Fixed Poppi Plush having broken Lighting
  

Hello! Here's some bugfixes for the update from yesterday.

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Dating

• Fixed some Nile Voice Lines being misarranged
  

Nightclub

• Fixed Hypnotized Eyes sometimes not being active (for real this time)
  

Security Office

• Fixed Maddie never appearing on the left door
• Fixed Coins not spawning
• Fixed blackscreen after losing
• Fixed Level BGM continuing to play whilst in a Death Taunt
  

Hi :)

Weve missed you. But this is no time for sentimentality, lets announce what weve prepared.

Up first is our main event for this update: a delightful first date with the Empress of Diamond Straits herself: Nile!

Featuring new animations, new voice lines, and even a couple of new tracks to set the mood, this new date will let you get to know the royal feline like never before, so be sure to check it out, assuming you havent stood Sammy up last time. Its rude to leave one lady waiting; leaving two is a felony.

Weve also added some new items to the gachapon machine, lovingly crafted by our resident artist, and ready to find their homes in your inventory before being sent off to your favorite girls. Theres some old favorites, and there might be a few surprises that you dont expect. With enough luck, you might just discover them.

Alongside these content updates, weve also improved the graphics quality across all the levels as part of our ongoing quest to make everything the prettiest and smoothest it can be.

As always, we are already working on the next content patch as we launch this one, so look forward to more content coming in the future! :)

Take care, and happy hunting.

XOXO MonsterBox

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General

• Updated Nile Voice Clips
• Improved Graphics Quality accross all Levels
  

Dating

• Added Nile Date 1
  

Security Office

• Fixed Ari Apron Transparency
• Fixed Maddie Veil Transparency
• Fixed Sammy blocking Mouse Interactions until being completely off screen when made dizzy
  

Nightclub

• Fixed Hypnotized Eyes sometimes disabling themselves
  

Store

• Added various new Items
  

Localization

• Various Fixes for:
  [list]
• Russian
• Korean
• Simplified Chinese
• Traditional Chinese
  

Saving

• Added various protections for handling corrupted saves to prevent crashes
  [list]
• If a corrupted save is detected it'll now be backed up and a new one will be created
  

Gallery

• Fixed Ari BM having a Nightclub Variant
  

Security Office

• Fixed reload / next Level sometimes spawning the Level multiple times
  [list]
• Extra versions would stick around even when returning to the main menu
  

Gallery:

• Fixed some Scenes breaking the game when played twice in a row
• Fixed some Nightclub Sex Scenes not having Audio
• Fixed Characters not resetting correctly after Scene Animations
  

Dating:

• Fixed man having his dick out during SFW parts of the Sammy Date
• Fixed Characters sometimes not spawning, breaking Dates at certain points
  

Title:

• Fixed Gacha breaking if doing a 1x pull and then a 10x pull
  

Nightclub:

• Fixed Poppi Rocket normals
• Fixed Ari T-Posing in Excited Idle B
• Fixed Flip Phone being available in the Boss Level
  

Security Office:

• Added Night Indicators
• Added second Microgame Indicator next to Color bar
  [list]
• Should help for colorblind people :)
  

General:

• All Scenes (SFW / NSFW / Death Taunt) are now skippable
• Fixed broken Lighting on Ari Plushie
• Fixed Bug Tracking not actually reporting anything to us :(
  

Nightclub:

• Fixed Customers sometimes spawning without a Preference
• Fixed being able to fall through the Diamond Room window
• Fixed not all clutter being removed in the Heart Room
• Fixed issues with Aris eye in some Animations
  

Security Office:

• Fixed Ari missing her Broom, Sniper, and Handgun
  

Gallery:

• Fixed some fixed Camera Animations having a bad perspective
• Fixed Cum not being lit correctly
• Fixed Maddie missing her Orb in some Animations
• Fixed Audio of previous Animation not stopping when switching to a different one
• Fixed Animations sometimes continuing to play when trying to switch to a different one
  

Title:

• Fixed Item Count not visually updating when gifting
  

General:

• Disabled Assist Mode in Tutorial Levels
  [list]
• Would lead to the Tutorial breaking
  

Hello :)

Here's some bugfixes for yesterdays update.

We're aware of several other issues that we haven't been able to reproduce so far, but we're still looking into stuff!

XOXO MonsterBox

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Nightclub:

• Fixed Nightclub Spade Room Waterfall rotating around the wrong axis
• Fixed Nightclub Back Area Lighting
• Fixed missing Texture on Poppi Rockets
• Fixed Boss Ending taking too long
  

Security Office:

• Fixed Poppi having her Grippers out (Security Office)
• Fixed Boss Level completion not being saved
• Fixed Result UI not showing after losing to a Plushie Bomb
  

Title:

• Fixed Level Progress calculation
  

Dating:

• Fixed Auto Mode sometimes stopping to work
  

Gallery:

• Added Male Variants (Opaque, Half Transparent, Transparent)
• Fixed Closing the Menu via Escape sometimes immediately reopening it
• Fixed Audio from previous Animation Looping in the Background when going into a Scene
• Fixed Death Taunt + Scene Animations ending too early
• Fixed Death Taunt Breaking Audio + other Scene Animations
  

General:

• Fixed Plushies being dropped multiple times
• Fixed Pixels Floating around Characters
  

Hello!

As mentioned in the last set of (proper) Patch Notes, the next update would be the big one.
Well, here it is! [strike]Just ignore those Hotfix ones btw.[/strike]

Anyway, let's get right into it.

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Dating

Store

Gallery

Title Screen

Lighting

Save Upgrade

• Windows: %userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow\MonsterBox\IN HEAT
• Linux: ~/.config/unity3d/MonsterBox/IN HEAT
• Mac: MacAppSupport\MonsterBox\IN HEAT
  

Fixed Textures not appearing / randomly disappearing. This issue seems to have been most prevalent in the Nightclub, although we've seen some reports for the Title Screen & Security Office.

We couldn't replicate this issue on any of our machines so the fix is based on feedback from some Users that did run into this issue.

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We've also added some new options to the Settings:

• Automatic Bug Reporting
• Configurable MSAA Level
  

Fixed various issues with Japanese Subtitles
Fixed potential issues with the game process sometimes not quitting correctly

Fixed Nightclub Flip Phone not opening.
I shouldn't have added that last sentence in the previous update.

Hello! Uhh, Happy New Year?

It's been a bit since our last update.
We've been hard at work on the next big update but we aren't quite done with it yet.

Nevertheless, we didn't want to stay completely silent so we've decided to make another in-between update with some QoL changes as well as some bug fixes (can't ever have enough of those).

For the Nightclub, we've adjusted how the Flip Phone is accessed, added additional Boss Lines, and made some slight adjustments to the Tutorial.

We also decided to give the Security Office some love with a new Tutorial Level, updated Phone lines, and a Boss Intro!
These changes should hopefully make the Level a bit more understandable for new Players.

Next update will be a big one! [strike]Unless this one breaks everything, then it's the one after that[/strike]

XOXO MonsterBox

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Features

Security Office

• Added Tutorial Level
• Added Boss Level Intro Video
  

Adjustments

General

• Removed Christmas Decorations
• Improved Video Playback Quality
• Improved Performance
• Updated VHS Effects
  

Nightclub

• Added additional Boss Level Lines
• Updated Tutorial Lines
• Adjusted Flip Phone Controls
  [list]
• Now opens via Left Control on Keyboard / X on Gamepad
  

Security Office

• Updated Phone Lines
  

Fixes

General

• Fixed Player Model sometimes getting stuck in Scene Locations
• Fixed CCTV sometimes remaining active when it shouldn't
• Fixed Character accessories being visible when standing on glass
  

Nightclub

• Fixed Flip Phone being usable during the Boss Level
• Fixed Flip Phone sometimes being active when not actually visible
• Fixed minor clipping issues with Sammy NSFW Phone Scene
  

Security Office

• Fixed Boss Level End Screen not automatically selecting Button
  

Quick update with some bug fixes from the previous version:

• Fixed Robot being able to see the Scene Location
• Fixed looking down (whilst looking to the side) in the SO not opening Cameras
  [list]
• Returned to previous behaviour
  

Happy Holidays!

The second part of the sex update is out now, this time focusing on the Nightclub!

Whilst the update for the Security Office improved on the existing system, we've added something completely new for the Nightclub.


Turns out the Manager snuck in a phone to play Snake, and they have all of the girls' numbers
Bored at work? Call one of them up!

Please also check out the new SFW Scenes we've added for this system! We're very happy with them! :)

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We would also like to thank OpaluVA for voicing Ari up until now!
Due to them having become more busy lately, we've mutually agreed to continue with a new voice for Ari.
Opalu has also been voicing Misty, and there will be no changes there!

All old and new voice clips of Ari in the game have been replaced with new ones by JellyfishJubilee .

Please show both of them some love!
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As always we'll be listening to your feedback and will be making adjustments to this system where needed!
We do still have some smaller QoL updates planned before the next big one, so look forward to those!

XOXO MonsterBox

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Changelog

Features

Nightclub

• Added Flip Phone
  [list]
• Used to trigger Character (Sex) Scenes
• Activatable by looking down in the Office
• Skips to the next full hour on use
  

Detective Room

• Added Christmas-themed BGM
  

Adjustments

General

• Removed Halloween Decorations :(
• Added Christmas Decorations :)
  

Nightclub

• Adjusted Saya Statue Lighting
  

Settings

• Adjusted Assist Mode Tooltip
  [list]
• Doesn't mention "Search" anymore
  

Fixes

Nightclub

• Fixed Diamond Room Door not being flush with right wall
• Fixed Roof Lighting
  

Security Office

• Fixed grass clipping through right Security Door
• Fixed Nile Hands clipping into Male leg during Sex Scene
• Fixed Poppi's legs flying in the air during Sex Scene
  

Hello again!

While working on the second part of the Sex Update we've been paying close attention to your feedback.
Based on that, we decided to put out an in-between update to address some of the top requests!

Overall, the feedback has been very positive but we've noticed a few requests popping up again and again: bringing back the previous scenes, with special emphasis of on their intros, and adding variable sex intensity.

While we would've loved to keep the old animations around, they were built for a different system and don't quite fit with the new one. Whilst it would've technically been possible to adjust them to work with the new system, it'd be tough to make them work smoothly with it.

Nevertheless, we couldn't just ignore this request. So, all current sex scenes now have an intro scene again. Instead of the intros always leading directly into the actual sex scene we've decided to be a bit more creative with it. Fan favorites like Poppi's smooches & choking Misty make a return!

We hope you enjoy these changes, and we're excited to bring you even more soon!

Oh yeah, and the sex intensity is now variable :)

XOXO MonsterBox

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Changelog

Features

Security Office

• Sex System
  [list]
• Animation Intensity is now variable
• Short Intro Scenes have been (re)added
  

Adjustments

Security Office

• Adjusted Male to be transparent in the Misty Sex Scene
  

Sex

• Adjusted Shortcut Button Prompt Sizing
  

Fixes

General

• Fixed the Game process sometimes not quitting correctly
  [list]
• If closing the game via Alt + F4 / Windows Exit Button
  

Settings

• Fixed the highest available Resolution not being selectable if the game wasn't started with it
  

Security Office

• Fixed Poppi Death Taunt facing the wrong direction
• Fixed Poppi Jumpscare Lighting
• Fixed Misty Sex Scene Vagina not being animated correctly
  

Title Screen

• Fixed Quit Screen stopping to work after denying the prompt once
  

Sex

• Fixed artifacts in the Cum Shader
• Fixed Shortcut Keys working even after the Sex Scene ended
  

The first part of the Halloween + Sex Update is now live!

The newly added Sex Content is currently limited to the Security Office Level so we can gauge its reception and make changes where necessary before fully committing to it. As before, Sex Content in the Security Office is restricted to losing the game.

At the moment, there is only one scene available per character with more being planned for the future!

Content for the Nightclub will be implemented in a similar manner, though it won't be restricted to losing the game. Stay tuned for more information in the future!

That's all for now!
We hope you enjoy this update, and we would love to hear your feedback on this new system!

XOXO MonsterBox

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Changelog

Features

Security Office

• Added improved Sex System
  [list]
• Animations with increasing intensity
• The Player can now cum
  

Adjustments

General

• Added Halloween Decorations
  

Assist Mode

• Repair now works for Nightclub Fuse Boxes + Bombs
  

Security Office

• Added Icons to Power Panel Buttons
  [list]
• Should be better readable for colorblind folks now
  

Nightclub

• Added SFX when new Customers enter the Nightclub
• Moved Water Levers to be better visible on 4:3 Screens
  

Linux

• Changed Graphics API to Vulkan
  

Fixes

Nightclub

• Fixed multiple Characters appearing in the Score Screen
  [list]
• Only in Night 12
  

Hello Gamers!

It's been a bit since the last update but we've been hard at work working on the next big update.
As we're not quite done yet, we've decided to make some smaller content updates in the meanwhile so you've got some new stuff to see.

Spooky season sneak peeks

New Jump scare Video out now!

Upcoming Content

• More Sex Animations
• Varying Animation Intensities
• Ejaculation
  

The previous update (U0.2.5) had an issue that caused Controller Input to not be accepted when using the Virtual Cursor (CCTV).
This Hotfix Patch fixes this issue :)

Adjustments

Nightclub

• Updated Ari Assignment SFX
• Updated Tutorial Voice Lines + Subtitles
  

Fixes

General

• Various Localization Fixes
  

Nightclub

• Fixed being able to fall through the Diamond Room window
  

We've just published a new update containing various bug fixes.
An issue with blackscreens appearing after a Level Reload should be fixed with this :)
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Adjustments

Nightclub

• Customer Status Displays now highlighted on the Customer that is assigned to the currently visible room
  

Controls

• Left / Right Shoulder Buttons can now be used to switch between interactables
• Mouse Cursor visibility will now be re-enabled on any Input
  [list]
• Only relevant if switching between Gamepad and Mouse
  

Fixes

General

• Fixed Blackscreen after winning a Night and then having to reload the subsequent Night
  [list]
• Only happened after losing the subsequent Night, reloading via Pause Menu should be fine
  

Nightclub

• Fixed Night 12 Minigame BGM not looping
• Fixed Score BGM sometimes re-enabling itself in Night 12
• Fixed Poppi sometimes being selectable in Night 12
• Fixed Customer Status Displays not fitting into their slots properly
• Fixed Characters assigned to a room, then assigned to the stripping pole, still being considered assigned to the Room
  

Security Office

• Fixed Korean Font Size being too big in the Result Screen
  

We've just published a new update containing various performance improvements and balancing changes.
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Performance

Features

Pause Menu

• Added Restart Button
  

Adjustments

Nightclub

• Increased Robot Movement & Rotation Speed
  [list]
• Movement +33%
• Rotation +50%
  

Security Office

• Adjusted Poppi Sex Scene to work better on widescreen monitors
• Decreased Assist Repair Actuation Time
  [list]
• 5s -> 1s
  

Settings

• Adjusted how the available Refresh Rates are determined
  

Fixes

General

• Opening the Steam Overlay won't pause the game anymore where it is not allowed
  [list]
• Also applies to pressing the Steam Button on a Steam Deck
  

Nightclub

• Fixed multiple Characters spawning in the Score Screen in certain situations
  [list]
• Only happened in Night 12
  

The previous update (U0.2.2) had an issue that caused the Result Screen in the Security Office to not accept any Input.
This Hotfix Patch fixes this issue :)

We've just published a new update containing various fixes and scoring adjustments.
We're aware of various other issues but are still investigating on what's causing them :)
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Adjustments

Nightclub

• Adjusted CCTV Map positioning
  [list]
• Was being obscured by Mouse Control Areas
  

Security Office

• Adjusted Misty Death Taunt positioning
  

Gallery

• Videos will not be cropped anymore on non-16:9 displays
  [list]
• Bars will be displayed on the side instead
  

Fixes

General

• Fixed looking down not always opening Cameras
• Fixed Videos not detecting end correctly on low framerates
• Fixed various widescreen issues
  

Nightclub

• Fixed Customers sometimes spawning without Character preferences
• Fixed Nightclub Night 12 Score not always being saved
• Fixed some Rank requirements not making SS Rank possible
• Fixed Scoring calculation being broken
• Fixed Water Levers breaking Rooms in the tutorial before this is explained
• Fixed alternate Camera Button not being centered correctly
  

We've just published a new update containing various fixes and minor adjustments.
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Features

Nightclub

• Water Levers can now be activated via Number Keys
  [list]
• Both Alpha & Numpad Keys are supported

Adjustments

Nightclub

• Adjusted Nights 3, 4, and 5 to better match the Telephone Clips
  

Title Screen

• Gallery is now generally available
  [list]
• Videos still need to be unlocked
  

Fixes

Nightclub

• Added missing Wall & Floor colliders
• Fixed Fern colliders being way too big
  

Security Office

• Fixed Microwave Audio not being paused when the game is
• Fixed Maddie getting stuck in the doorway
  

General

• Fixed unlocked Levels sometimes not being saved
• Improved Virtual Cursor accuracy when using a mouse
  

After a long development process we are finally for the Steam release!

This is a major step forward, but we're nowhere near done yet. Thank you for all your love, patience, and support! Without lovely fans like you, we wouldn't be here! Please please please let us know what you think of the Nightclub!

Happy Gaming~

We're happy to announce that IN HEAT will be releasing in Early Access later this month!
It's been a long time coming and we'd like to thank you all for your support so far!

We have also uploaded a new Gameplay Trailer on Steam a few days ago for those that missed it!

We've just published a new update for the demo containing some difficulty adjustments, QoL changes, and minor bug fixes.
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Adjustments

Button Hints

• Updated Button Hints when Sammy is in Room
  

Characters (generally)

• Adjusted difficulty
  

Poppi

• Changed Bomb defuse time from 2s to 1.5s
  

Sammy

• Now restores Sanity when successfully shaken off
  

Cleaning Robot

• Now has an alarm lamp for improved visibility
  

Plushies

• All Plushies are now selectable in the Title Screen
  [list]
• Currently only Sammy & Poppi
  

Improvements

Assist Mode

• Now shows a *thonk* Subtitle when a Character moves to a window
  

Telephone / Tutorial

• Added Telephone Clips for various Levels
• Updated Telephone Clip for first Level
  

Subtitles

• Now have a black background to set them apart from the Level
  

Fixes

CCTV

• Fixed Virtual Cursor not working via Keyboard
  

Telephone / Tutorial

• Fixed Telephone Subtitles never appearing
• Fixed Subtitles not appearing when going to the Main Menu and back into a Level
  [list]
• Pausing & Unpausing made them appear again
  

Cleaning Robot

• Fixed Collision Shape
  

Poppi

• Fixed Bomb not being planted if moving from Hallway or Window
  

We've just published a new update for the demo containing some minor bug fixes.
Additionally, localization for Chinese (Simplified + Traditional), Korean, and Russian have been added.
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Features

Localization

• Added Chinese (Traditional) Localization
• Added Chinese (Simplified) Localization
• Added Russian Localization
• Added Korean Localization
  

Subtitles

• Added Subtitles for the Phone Call in the first Level
  

Adjustments

Localization

• Updated Font Rendering
  [list]
• Pixel Fonts now look crispier
  

Controls

• Mouse Cursor now hidden when playing with a Gamepad
  

Misty

• Increased Sanity Drain whilst banging on the door
  

Fixes

Button Hints

• Fixed DualSense Controller displaying Xbox Glyphs
  

Security Office

• Fixed Breathing SFX not staying disabled after a Game Over
  

We've just published a new update for the demo containing some minor bug fixes.
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Adjustments

Sound

• Increased Volume of a Window Hit SFX
• Decreased Volume of the Power Panel Sparks
• Decreased Volume of the Power Panel Lever being flipped
  

Fixes

Subtitles

• Fixed Subtitles sometimes lingering when returning back to the Title Screen
  

Saving

• Fixed corrupted Save Data breaking the Title Screen
  [list]
• Caused Title Screen Buttons to not work correctly
• The corrupted Save Data will now be renamed and a new one is created
  

Microgames

• Fixed the main Microgame Outline being displayed when the Player is still in the respective Camera when the Microgame activates
  [list]
• Relevant for Power Panel & Valve
• Didn't allow interacting with the Power Panel Buttons until going out of the Camera and back in
  

We've just published a new update for the demo containing some minor bug fixes and various balancing changes.

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Adjustments

Assist Mode

• Removed Search
  

Settings

• VSync not enabled by default anymore
  [list]
• Sometimes causes issues when in Fullscreen mode
  

Misty

• Now increases Sanity Drain whilst banging on the door
  

Maddie

• Now resets all Characters movement cooldowns when coming into the office
  [list]
• Misty and Ari are not affected by this
  

Sammy

• Decreased required movement to shake her off across the board
  

Poppi

• Decreased Poppi's Bomb defusal time
• Decreased Bomb Chance on some Levels
  

Nile

• Now has a grace period before charming starts
  [list]
• Signified by a cool exclamation mark
  

Improvements

Cleaning Robot

• Added Move Points to the Left & Right Hallway
  

Power Panel

• Added Sound cue when the Power Panel breaks
  

Fixes

Security Doors

• Fixed Doors playing opening Animation when starting a Level
• Now start completely open
  

Power Panel

• Fixed Power Panel Lever starting in the Up Position even though it's not broken
  

Title Screen

• Fixed Gallery Buttons still being selectable whilst in a Camera Transition
  

CCTV

• Fixed the REC Symbol + Text sometimes not cycling
  

We've just published a new update for the demo containing various bug fixes.
Additionally, the opacity of the green Mouse Control Areas can now be adjusted for those that don't need it / find it annoying.

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Features

Mouse Controls

• Control Area Opacity now configurable in Settings
  [list]
• Adjusts both the Office / CCTV Controls and the Valve ones
  

Fixes

General

• Fixed Levels sometimes not ending correctly
  

Title Screen

• Fixed random UI SFX being played when entering the Title Screen
• Fixed the Title Screen sometimes starting at the wrong Camera
  

Security Room

• Fixed Misty Minigame Button not being interactable
• Fixed Show Room Camera Movement being 37.5% slower than all others
• Fixed Restaurant Cracks sometimes switching colors
• Fixed Stage Room Hallway clipping
• Fixed Valve Microgame still displaying its Outline when already in the Subcamera
  

Misty

• Fixed Misty not stopping to bang on the door after the Game ends
  

CCTV

• Fixed being able to interact with stuff in broken Cameras
  

Gamepad

• Fixed picking up anything breaking Gamepad Controls
• Player wasn't able to interact / pick up anything via CCTV
  

Mouse Controls

• Fixed Office Mouse Controls only actuating once
• Player had to leave and re-enter Control Area to actuate them again
  

Button Hints

• Fixed Confirmation Screens now updating the Button Hints
• Fixed Level Selection Button Hints being incomplete
  [list]
• Was missing a "Select" Hint
  

Settings

• Fixed Graphics Settings not being loaded correctly if an invalid Quality Setting value is saved
• Fixed Settings freezing the Game if any value in the config.ini is invalid
  [list]
• Now reverts to default value
  

Happy New Year!

We've just published a new update for the demo containing various bug fixes, performance improvements, and other stuff.
Here are some highlights:
- Map now always visible in the bottom right corner (in CCTV)
- Maddie now blocks interactions
- Japanese Localization
- Subtitles
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Features

Localization

• Added Japanese Localization

Subtitles

• Can be enabled/disabled in the Audio Settings
• Added for any time a Character says something

Improvements (Security Room)

General

• Various Performance Improvements
• Updated Male Model
• Various Performance Improvements
• Updated Player Lighting
  [list]
• Now works better for various Animations

Ari

• Added Breathing Animation when standing in a doorway

Adjustments (Security Room)

Button Hints

• Swapped Horizontal / Vertical Keyboard Icons
  [list]
• White buttons are now correct, not the greyed-out ones

CCTV

• Map will now always be visible in the bottom right corner
• Map now shows the currently active room
• Closing out of a Subcamera will now always return to the main camera

Maddie

• When blocking a Camera, Interactables and pickups will now be unavailable

Nile

• Doesn't get charmed / break cameras anymore whilst at a window
  [list]
• Previously forced Player to keep the door closed until she eventually wandered off

Fixes

Title Screen

• Fixed Menus sometimes not being displayed when returning from a Level
• Fixed Tape Removal SFX playing multiple times if trying to exit multiple times
• Fixed Button Hints not being reset when closing the Settings Menu
• Fixed Quit Screen Button Hints being inverted
  [list]
• Horizontal instead of Vertical

Security Room

• Fixed Player Camera trying to center itself when it shouldn't
• Fixed Plushie Bomb sometimes failing to spawn
• Fixed Squeeze Toy sometimes disappearing out of the Player's hands and becoming unavailable

CCTV

• Fixed "Repair" not being usable on Gamepad as it was using the same Button as closing out of CCTV
• Fixed Assist Button Background not being completely transparent

We've just rolled out an update for the demo containing various bug fixes among changes to Assist Mode & Maddies AI.
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Features

Assist Mode

• Using "Repair" whilst in a broken Camera will now repair it

Adjustments

Assist Mode

• "Repair" Activation time increased from 3 to 5 seconds

Game

• Running Microwave doesn't display its outline anymore

Maddie

• Now actually moves to the Restaurant if the Microwave is activated
  [list]
• Previously just teleported away

Improvements

General

• Minor performance improvements

CCTV

• Mouse Controls will now be displayed depending on which axes the Camera can move on

Settings

• Custom Resolution / Refresh Rate will now be displayed correctly in Settings
  [list]
• Switching back to a "normal" value and saving will remove the custom values from the available choices

Fixes

General

• Fixed Character Models looking off with Low / Medium Graphics Settings
• Fixed the broken Microwave resetting its appearance
  [list]
• Someone cleaned up the exploded Casserole from the inside

CCTV

• Fixed Mouse Controls being visible in broken Cameras
• Fixed Mouse Controls not updating when switching between Cameras

UI

• Fixed Assist Mode displaying wrong Button Prompts

Settings

• Fixed Resolution / Refresh Rate resetting when closing Settings without changing anything
• Fixed displayed Resolution / Refresh Rate not corresponding to the active setting
• Fixed Refresh Rate Choice sometimes being active whilst VSync is active
• Fixed config.ini not populating the Resolution correctly on first generation
  [list]
• Previously 0 x 0, now the highest available resolution

We've just rolled out an update for the demo forbidding Sammy from stealing the Players Plushie.
Due to ongoing feedback we'll be reworking this feature so it is clearer to understand and easier to find the Plushie.
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Features

• Disabled Plushie Stealing

Improvements

• Added Game Application Icon

Fixes

General

• Fixed Level Tapes playing Sounds even when one is already inserted

We've just rolled out an update for the demo containing various bug fixes.
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Improvements

• Mouse will now be constrained to the Game Window whilst in focus

Fixes

General

• Fixed Volume not being loaded correctly on game startup
• Fixed Squeeze Toy Pickup not being selectable via Gamepad
• Fixed Camera misalignment when killed in Cameras at low Sanity
  [list]
• Most prominently with Ari

Microgames

• Cleaning Robot
  [list]
• Fixed being able to click on the Cleaning Robot multiple times, causing Microgames to break

UI

• Fixed Settings Tooltips not being displayed (Title Screen only)
  

We've just rolled out an update for the demo containing various bug fixes.

Issues with the performance degrading the longer the game is open should be alleviated with this.
If these issues persist please reach out on our Discord @ https://discord.gg/monsterbox !
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Features

Fixes

General

• Game now updates Savefile when finishing a Level
• Misty's Door being open doesn't increase Sanity anymore
• Stolen Plushie can't be retrieved through walls anymore
• Plushie Bomb not interactable anymore if Sammy is in the room
• Missing VHS Effects are now being displayed again
• Various Performance Improvements
  [list]
• Fixed Lag Spike when looking at the Plushie Bomb
• Fixed performance decrease the longer the game is open

Camera (CCTV)

• Switching Cameras via Hotkeys now correctly enables interactables
• Virtual Cursor now centered upon entering CCTV when using a Gamepad
• Doubled Camera Movement Speed
• Broken Cameras not counted as active anymore
  

Nile

• Now stops spawning hearts after a Game Over
• Microgame Cameras don't start the Charming process anymore
  [list]
• If Nile moves to a location where the Player is doing a Microgame, the Player can safely exit CCTV