As always, I want to thank everyone who participated in the closed alpha. Your feedback is always valuable in spotting and fixing numerous bugs. I look forward to your continued support with this latest update. If you haven't yet participated and would like to join the play-testing while providing valuable feedback, please refer to the post linked below for detailed information on how to gain access to the Closed Alpha. Closed Alpha Access

ANIMALS

FIXES

• Fixed foxes getting stuck while trying to escape in a certain direction.
• Fixed a bug where all animals and monsters noticed the player at the start.

BLACK MARKET

CHANGES

• Updated interactions with the black market merchant.

CONTROLS

NEW

• Added a control setting to smooth out camera rotation.
• Added control settings to toggle movement and sprint, enabling auto-run capabilities.

DUNGEON

NEW

• Added new points of interest on the Scandinavian island.
• Added a lit ship on the sea for easier boat location.
• Added more lootable objects in the dungeon.

FIXES

• Fixed placement issues with destructible walls at lower dungeon entrances.
• Fixed misplaced doors in the dungeon and their rotation issues.
• Fixed misplaced destructible walls in the dungeon.
• Fixed main artifact glitching below the coffin.
• Fixed immediate light transition from bright to dark when descending into the dungeon.

GAMEPLAY

NEW

• Added smell gameplay mechanic.
• Added one new objective.

CHANGES

• Changed sprint mechanics: sprint key input is ignored when endurance is depleted, allowing recovery before the player needs to release the sprint key.
• Updated player crouch transition to be smoother.

GRAPHICS

FIXES

• Fixed a bug where ashes began to glitter.

HISTORICAL MUSEUM

NEW

• Added interactions with the museum director.
• Added new donate-able collectibles to the museum's display cases.

CHANGES

• Changed museum display cases to only be visible when a collectible is donated.
• Changed other large displayable objects in the museum to only be visible when discovered and objectives are completed.
• Updated interactions with the historical museum storage worker.

FIXES

• Fixed display cases at the historical museum that stopped displaying donated objects after repeated visits.

HOME

NEW

• Added more bookcases at home.
• Added compass, chalk, and flashlight as starter equipment on the office table.

CHANGES

• Removed pre-filled collectibles from display cases at home.
• Removed bed collider interaction.
• Updated map to a more historically accurate version at home and in the menu.

ITEMS

NEW

• Added ceramic plate as a new collectible.
• Added an advanced compass with rangefinder capabilities.
• Added beast repellent as throwable equipment.

CHANGES

• Updated guide flags, ladders, and wooden boards.

FIXES

• Fixed glowing light tube of the electric lantern when it was not lit.
• Fixed wooden boards sticking to surfaces at home when returning.
• Fixed glitching objects when crouching and then standing up over them.
• Fixed collectible weapons on the Scandinavian island disappearing when going back home.

MYTHOLOGICAL MONSTER

NEW

• [spoiler]Added new points of interest to the Wisps guidance possibilities.[/spoiler]
• [spoiler]Added Berserker (Werebear) as a new monster with variations in black, red, and snow fur.[/spoiler]

CHANGES

• Updated monster spawn mechanics: more difficult monsters spawn as the player succeeds.

FIXES

• [spoiler]Fixed Wisps reappearing after exiting the dungeon, even if they were vanished by the player.[/spoiler]

PERFORMANCE

CHANGES

• Optimized GPU memory usage.
• Optimized RAM usage.

SAVE AND LOAD

CHANGES

• Optimized loading process.

USER INTERFACE

FIXES

• Fixed active cursor issue at the start of the game.