This is an important patch that resolves issues, fixes bugs and improves performance and graphics of the game in general. It is the first of the 1.2 patches that will be followed by the 'Content Update' patch which is currently being worked on. Changes / Fixes

• We've fixed launch issues that could occur under certain configurations on Windows 10/11. (DRM Failsafe check)
• We've improved lighting and graphical fidelity of the game overall.
• We've improved rendering performance.
• We've fixed certain camera bugs.

• Updated Microsoft SDK version
• Updated Autokinetic version (Spatial Surround)

Coming Next!

Due to efforts to combat recenty piracy attempts, Spacefarer R&D are including Digital Rights Management in The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake. We have every right to protect the integrity and IP of our video game software. What the DRM does do; -Upon every launch of the game, it checks with Steam that the game is authorised and owned by the player. If authenticated successfully, the game will launch as usual. This takes a second or two, but it's usually instant. As soon as the game launches, the DRM exits. -Notify the user if the check fails, and will not launch the game if the check fails. -Provides executable level tampering protection, modification and prevents cracking the software and introducing potential security threats. What the DRM does NOT do; -Collect any player information -Report back or 'phone home' -Cause any bugs or performance issues. -Modify anything on your PC. -Use any kind of Anti-Cheat, device driver or kernel level space. -Impose any kind of time restriction or require a constant connection to the internet to continue playing. In the future, all updates to the Steam edition of The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake and future software products from Spacefarer on Steam will include the Spacefarer DRM. It is our own in-house solution that protects from executable modification and tampering. You can be rest-assured that releases that contain the DRM are the genuine software from us and not from unauthorised redistrubuters. Thank you for your continued support.

We've updated the DEMO VERSION of The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake. This brings the game to the same version as the Retail release, most notably the 'Save Anywhere Update'. It also adds macOS support to the Demo.

We've released an update for The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake. This update changes / fixes;

• We've fixed bugs in the game.
• We've made performance improvements.
• We've updated brandings.
• We've updated the support utilities and provisioning.

The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake is now compatible with macOS! You can now install the macOS version of the game through Steam on your Mac or MacBook devices! The game will run on 64bit Intel and Apple Silicon chips, as we have released a Universal Binary. The game is code signed by Unity. Please ensure you are running macOS Ventura or later.

• We've added the ability to save anywhere in the game using the 'Quick Save' feature on the Pause menu. This really helps if you need to save and are not nearest to a save point, this was a highly requested feature and adds quality of life experience to the game.
  
• The interface for the Pause menu has been updated. It will now show a preview of the game in the top right corner, which is used for save files. We've also updated it's appearance to match the Inventory menu.
• The Save / Load screens have been updated to show a preview of the save file. When selecting save files it will update to show the preview of the save, useful to tell exactly where you are in the game before opening a save slot. Note: Only saves after this update will show the preview, saves before the patch will be shown as blank, but the save is still there. Overwrite the save with a new one and the preview will appear next time.

This patch improves and resolves issues reported to us in The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake.

• We've updated the controller glyphs to show the as XBOX / Steam Deck instead of non-specific directional buttons.
• We've fixed a bug where the generic glyphs would be shown on the storage container UI under certain scenarios.
• We've fixed null reference exception errors that occur with certain dialogs.
• We've fixed a bug with Item Boxes that could result in a loop.
• We've fixed a lockup that could occur when the cutscene between Irvine and Sven ends.
• We've fixed a bug which would cause the Dawning Rune to show as red as if a enemy was nearby when they are not.
• We've fixed a bug which caused octopus monsters on Blue Moon to float above ground.
• We've added the dark fly enemies that were omitted from the Dark Dimension upon initial release of the game.
• We've added a Skip Cinematic button when playing the Prologue.
• We've fixed a bug where voice over would still play when skipping some of Irvine's lines.
• We've adjusted the ceiling height in Hotel Room as it was too low before.
• We've fixed a bug where the Herb on the ground in Sheriff Office would not play the pick up from ground animation.
• We've updated the view of Earth to show the United Kingdom and greatly improved it's quality.
• We've greatly improved the detail and resolution of Alpha Centauri, and now gives off a real-time lens flare effect.
• We've fixed a bug that would show certain windows in New England as pink.
• We've fixed performance issues in the Catacombs.

The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake is compatible with Steam Deck

Read the following below for the results of our testing of the game following the guidelines and structure provided to us by Valve. You can read the guidelines provided here.

Input

• Controller support: The game supports Steam Deck's physical controls. Players will not need to adjust any settings for them to work.
• Controller glyphs: When using the Steam Deck, non-specific controller glyphs are displayed, which co-ordinate with the exact controls as provided by Steam Deck. More optimisation is coming in the future to display specific controller glyphs when using Steam Deck.

Display

• Resolution support: The game supports the Steam Deck's native resolution of 1280x720. It will run by default at 1920x1080 with upscaling.
• Default configuration: The game ships with High configuration for quality setting by default, in which the Steam Deck can run perfectly at 30fps and above.
• Text legibility: interface text can be easily readable at a distance of 12 inches/30 cm from the screen.

Seamlessness

• No device compatibility warnings: The game does not present the user with information that the Deck software (ie., specific Linux distribution) or hardware (ie., GPU) is unsupported.
• Launcher: The game does not include a launcher and therefore does not require mouse or keyboard input or breaking the seamless experience from launching the game via Steam.

Proton Requirements

• The game is provided as a native Linux application, therefore does not require the use of Proton and is fully optimised for SteamOS.

• We've added a reactive crosshair when in Free Movement Camera mode.
• We've fixed a bug where a Wolf could spawn in the hotel if shooting in a specific area.
• We've fixed a bug where a Wolf could spawn in the Sheriff Office if shooting in a specific area.
• We've fixed bugs with Enemy Tags.

New

• We've added the Fortune Teller in Maine next to the Police Office. This was cut from the initial release of the game.
• There is also a Item Box here making managing items while in town much easier than before instead of running out of space and not being able to store items until reaching Vita Base.

• We've fixed a assertion bug in Maine Hotel when speaking with Kate for the second time.
• We've fixed a assertion bug when interacting with pool table
• We've fixed a assertion bug when interacting with the bed in the Hotel Room.
• We've fixed a cutscene bug with the letterbox not disappearing fully after talking to Kate
• We've fixed a cutscene bug with the letterbox not disappearing fully when talking to Irvine
• We've fixed a assertion bug in Hotel Room.
• We've fixed assertion bugs when ending certain cutscenes
• We've fixed a shader error for Chariot on NVIDIA GPUs which could cause him to disappear which could also cause a softlock when first trying to find him in Vita Base.
• We've fixed a bug with Storage Boxes that could cause an exception when opening.
• We've fixed cutscene handling to reduce potential engine bugs.

We've made a update to The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake. 1.0.1.0710.20

• We've added the option to switch to Free Movement camera, in which the camera will be placed behind Sven allowing full rotation of the camera, as seen in 3rd person shooter games. This was added to give the player the choice to play either in the default cinematic, fixed camera display or a more modern approach.
  
  
• We've updated the Pause menu to include icons for the Camera mode and control scheme options.
• We've added item pickups in the Garage as it was empty before.
• We've updated the Combat Mode to display a red hinted vignette.
• We've fixed the garage door being able to be opened early before collecting the time and space relics, essentially bypassing the first quest.
• We've fixed a bug where combat mode will still sometimes be active when leaving the area.
• We've fixed a blocking issue by the stairs in Vita Base when trying to obtain upgrades.
• We've added Camera options and control options to the settings window in game.
• We've fixed a physics bug with certain platforms.
• We've fixed a crash that could happen randomly when processing model updates .

We've made a update to The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake. VERSION 1.0.0.0707.16

• We've improved Sven's character model. Sven's eyes will now move to the direction he is looking at, and during idle animations, making his appearance much more realistic than before. He will now also correctly move his head and look at objects of interest, and when facing enemies, will look directly at them.
• We've fixed the battle tutorial which will now appear correctly as soon as the first encounter begins, instead of there being a delay.
• We've made bug fixes to certain camera angles and trigger points.
• We've updated the font on Navigator when in space.
• We've fixed tracking bugs on Navigator when in space.
• We've made some improvements to the touch interface when using Steam Deck.

We've made a update to The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake.

THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE - Presented in cinema level HD and 4K graphics, reinventing a indie gem RPG as a Third Person Shooter and Survival game. Written by novelist Jake Stephen Jackson and featuring an epic soundtrack and full voice acting, THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE is the sci-fi noir game of the year from Spacefarer Games R&D. Sven Chandra, a bounty hunter from the Federation of Io travels to Earth on his excursions with the Dawning Rune, a relic of alien origin. Meanwhile, 'The Progenitor War' ensues for the battle for a artifact that can bend reality and space travel to the owner's will. In the near future, a giant star is about to supernova, marking extinction for the human race. The Dawning Clocks of Time were set, and only three of the chosen can stop them. They will not wait... Features -Active Battle system with slot mechanic that affects battles differently each time. -Third-person survival shooter with plasma rifles and pistols. Take arms against a huge roster of enemies and travel to diverse planets. -Progress through the story written by Jake Stephen Jackson, cinematic novelist, -Non-stop action and captivating gameplay, presented in a noir / sci-fi style in a groundbreaking new way. -A huge galaxy and side quests to complete.

We've made a update to the DEMO VERSION of THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE.

We are happy to reveal The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake is now releasing on Steam on July 4th, 2024!

We've made a update to the DEMO VERSION of THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE.

• We've added a new Ultra graphics preset to the game, allowing the maximum graphics fidelity on high end GPUS. This will enable realtime reflections, advanced raytracing and maximum detailed shadows.
• We've added the ability to run the game in Vulkan API, if your GPU supports it and will benefit from using it over the default D3D11_1 API.
• We've added the Tech Support app for Linux/SteamOS.
• We've added the Instruction Manual launch option for Linux/SteamOS.
• We've added the Low graphics preset to the video settings utility which wasn't showing before.
• We've updated the demo which will now no longer end abruptly and will show the wormhole travel cutscene scene and allow the player to briefly explore the Alpha Centauri system, which was cut improperly before. The demo will end when attempting to exit and enter another area.

• We've fixed a bug where the cursor would be frozen when the end of demo screen is displayed, which caused a potential softlock.
• We've fixed a bug which would lock the cursor when trying to change settings in game, making the player resort to the keyboard or controller to navigate.
• We've fixed a bug where the Settings Window would become unfocused, forcing the user to try and select it again if using a game controller. The settings window will now always be focused to Close by default.
• We've fixed a bug where the graphics tab on the Settings window would sometimes become inaccessible when switching to the Sound tab.
• We've fixed a bug where selection sounds would not play when clicking the buttons in Settings.
• We've fixed a bug where the underlay for the Settings window would not appear, making it sometimes difficult to see text.
• We've updated the buttons in the Settings UI to match the other parts of the UI for consistency.
• We've updated the Video Settings utility which now properly uses Windows visual styles and no longer has display glitches.

We've made a update to the DEMO VERSION of THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE.

• We've added a new aiming animation when Sven is holding the pistol.
• We've added a new fire animation when Sven shoots with the pistol.
• We've added a new walking animation for Sven.
• Sven will now properly grasp the Pistol and will no longer be misaligned in his hand.
• When talking to other characters Sven will now be more expressive with his animations. (Eg. nod, move his arms etc.)
• NPCs will now emote while talking instead of standing in place.

• We've fixed lockups that could happen when using the Pause Menu.
• We've fixed lockups that could happen when the Choice dialog is presented.
• We've fixed math bugs related to UI popup actions.
• We've fixed frame timer delay bugs.
• We've fixed the resolution option not showing while using settings in-game.
• We've fixed Sven's aim alignment as it was slighly off center before, requiring the player to slightly move to correct aim.
• Saving is now much quicker than before.
• We've Improved pre-rendered cutscene playback performance.
• We've reduced the overall memory footprint used by the engine.
• We've fixed lip sync in cutscenes not always working.

Amazing! We had 13,390 installs of the demo during the Next Fest Event, so for all those users we have a demo update ready to go. This update fixes / changes the following; VERSION 1.0.0.0617.5 (Version 1.0_NoDLC_no_revision_compiled 06/17_update 5) New -We've added a Continue icon prompt when dialogues are displayed to give an action cue as some players reported that they didn't know to proceed. -We've updated the Pause UI layout to look more consistent than before. Bug Fixes / Improvements -We've fixed a bug with the graphic of the Game Over text showing as white. -We've fixed the mouse cursor not hiding when leaving menus and staying in gameplay. -We've fixed the game settings menu so that the cursor now appears when opening it. -We've Fixed certain save data flags not persisting between changing save files or starting a new game which could cause a softlock or loss of progress. -When a cutscene appears the letter box will no longer cover the top portion of the Dawning Rune.

We are glad you are enjoying this Steam Next Fest, and in celebration we have a big demo update for you all. This update changes and improves upon the game in general. Here is some specifics of this update; New -We've added animated interaction icons that appear when encountering actionable objects, instead of a static sprite before. -We've added an animated loading screen when entering new areas that require longer load times, instead of showing a black screen not indicating progress. With this, we've placed useful tips that appear. -We've restored beta behaviour that was missing from the game. When first appearing from the portal, Sven would appear in front. We've changed this behaviour, and Sven will now walk out of the portal and forwards. -We've updated all NPC character animations. Bug Fixes / General Improvements -We've fixed navigation mesh bugs that could cause clipping or phasing through certain objects. -We've fixed a frame delay bug on the Statis Zones and finalised it's sound effect when using. -We've fixed frame skipping on video cutscenes. They will now appear smoothly. -We've fixed lag on Title Cards that could occur. -We'ved fixed Irvine's voice volume and quality. -We've fixed a bug where Combat Mode help icons would randomly appear white.

Join us for our live stream as we show footage of the release version of THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE. Footage as shown here is subject to change.

Thank you to Steam players who discovered the demo during the ongoing Steam Next Fest, we've made the following changes to the DEMO VERSION of The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake; -We've reduced the demo installation size down from 5GB to 2GB. -We've greatly improved load speeds and game engine performance. -We've added a sound effect when interacting with a Statis Zone (Save point) -Soft locks with Statis Zones has now been fixed. -We've fixed a bug where Sven's feet would sometimes clip through the floor. This was especially apparent in the Maine area. -Sven's model will now properly raise to the correct floor level to stop additional clipping. -We've updated Sven's animations to be more fluid and polished than before.

We've made some welcome changes to the DEMO VERSION of THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE during the Steam Next Fest. Due to this, we've changed the scheduling of our live broadcast to be later during the event week. We will announce our Broadcast once we've decided on the timing. For the demo, we've made the following changes and bug fixes- -The Hotel Room was too dark before, we've improved it's lighting. -We've fixed a frame delay when entering battles that was occuring due to an error in streaming data. Battles will now start instantly instead of there being a pause. -We've fixed the Statis Zone disappearing when saving in the Alpha Centauri System. -We've fixed a bug with Storage containers looping it's exit state. -We've fixed performance bugs with certain cameras. -We've fixed navigation finding bugs. -We've fixed math clamping in the battle system. -We've fixed a bug with closing Storage Boxes. -We've fixed a loop bug when saving games and being prompted to save again after, causing a loop. This was difficult to replicate and *MAY* still occur under certain conditions or frame timings. -We've updated the Inventory UI with animated Dawning Rune background. -We've rebalanced volumes of the voice overs for coherence and best quality. -We've fixed the Equipped weapon not being able to be changed from 'Equipped' slot on Inventory.

This patch and release changes / adds the following; -We've added missing voice overs for when the Ship navigation AI speaks. -We've optimised load times for certain scenes. -We've fixed being able to skip dialogs when activating the pause menu. The pause menu can no longer be accessed while dialog is in process, preventing this from happening and being able to miss crucial story telling moments. -We've fixed being able to pause the game during saving, causing a soft lock under certain conditions. We are very happy to present the DEMO VERSION for Steam Next Fest, in which you can see a small preview of what is to come in the release version of THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE. We will be releasing the full version in September 2024. We also have a Kickstarter campaign to amplify our market effort in preparation for the full game's release on Steam and game consoles. Make sure that you are running the DEMO VERSION on supported hardware that the minimum and / or recommended system requirements specifies for the best experience, graphical fidelity and performance. As a reminder, the game can be played on a 64bit Windows 10 / 11 operating system, along with Steam Deck hardware and supported Ubuntu versions of Linux. Spacefarer R&D can be reached directly by contacting as from the Community Hub for any support or feedback requests. You can also directly contact us at support@spacefarergames.com. We fully appreciate your support! Enjoy playing! -Jake, Spacefarer Research and Development

We've published an update for THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE DEMO. This demo now features full voice acting, improved lighting in certain areas and improvements to core game mechanics. We've also fixed engine stability issues and vastly improved performance and touch screen controls on Steam Deck for the UI. We thank you for your continued support and we hope that you enjoy the DEMO VERSION of THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE. This is just a small preview of what is to come in September 2024. -Jake -Spacefarer R&D Ltd.

-This update for the DEMO VERSION of The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake adds a new engine version of the game. -Along with this, there are improved load times, graphical fidelity, bug fixes and improved overall performance. -Final voice work is still being added and will feature in the final demo and full game in the future. -Added full native support for Steam Deck and Linux with full game controller support.

The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake has officially launched on Kickstarter! The support from this campaign is really important for our development, so be sure to take a look and consider supporting the game. The Kickstarter campaign will run for 30 days, ending on May 22. There are backer exclusive rewards and backer limited rewards All of these are unique to the campaign. The development keeps going smoothly, and we are confident that the campaign can be a success and will enable us to launch a product that aligns more closely with our vision. Thank you for your support. Spacefarer Research and Development

As we move closer to September, we have a new update to the demo for players to try. The full game will include full voice acting for the characters, and this update is a small preview of what to expect. We've added Sven's initial voice dialogue to the demo. Other characters are currently not yet voiced but we will be adding them as we go forward. Along with this, we've changed / added the following; -Added loading screen when starting a new game. -We've fixed some performance issues -We've fixed potential crash issues in the UI. -We've reduced the amount of writing to save games in the battle system which could cause deadlocks.

-Added battle tutorial when first entering battle, explaining how the Active Time Effects work. -Added the ability to switch from tank movement to modern movement from the Pause menu. -Fixed a bug where it was possible to go through the wall next to the hotel and get stuck. -Fixed a bug with the opening warp portal.

-Improved resolution of main menu graphics. -Fixed a bug not being able to exit from 'End of Demo' screen. -Fixed possible crash related bugs. -Fixed a bug that could make it impossible to enter the garage.

This demo update is a really important one! With this update, we've changed the following; -Added the lipsync system. Voice acting is not present yet, but phenomes and word shapes will be shown when Sven talks. This is only enabled on a few scenes as the engine is still being actively trained and worked on. -We've fixed Kate's jaw default state, and added her lip sync animations. She will no longer stand with her mouth open as seen before. -We've mitigated a serious issue with singeletons that could cause a crash or game hang. -We've added natural head animations for Sven. -We've added eye tracking and directional observation for Sven. -We've fixed Shadows not rendering fully when set to Medium or High Quality, all soft and hard shadows are now enabled when Shadows are enabled in Settings. You'll see them move accurately in both speed of time and the time of day. -We've updated the Dawning Rune texture and added realtime shadows to it's face. We've also enabled Anti-aliasing and trilinear filtering to reduce jaggied edges around the clock face. -We've fixed some missing collisions. -We've added the Save Data Utility, which you can use to backup or restore save data. Especially useful if you are starting a new game and you are worried about losing any progress by overwriting saves.

Here's the full changelist for the Demo Version of THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE. -We've added Continue and Quit buttons to the Pause screen, making it easier to return to the title screen, before you had to close the game to do this. -We've added the version information to the title screen. -We've updated the document viewer and resolved bugs when closing the document. -We've fixed collision issues where the player could get stuck. -We've updated and improved the Camera tracking system. -We'ved fixed Pause issues when viewing Files. -We'ved added Event System Utilities for handling UI exceptions. -We've fixed a grey box appearing around the Dawning Rune by removing debug objects. -We've sped up rotation when examining items in inventory as it was too slow before -We've fixed the End of Demo screen not appearing when leaving Earth which caused the game to hang.

With this demo update, we've fixed / added the following; -Fixed letterbox not scaling properly on animations -Added vertical aiming -Sven will now properly turn and lock on to nearest enemy. -Improved math utility fixing battle calculations -Added Resolution to Settings, allowing up to 4K or 8K resolution.

-We've added in-game settings by pressing M key or Select button on controller, preventing the need to go back to the main menu to access game settings. -We've added a crouching animation when picking up objects from the ground. -We've set default quality setting to High.

We've addressed some serious bugs that affected the ability to use items in the Inventory, progression issues and upgraded the engine to match the version that will be used in the full game.

We are happy to release an update for THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE demo.
-We've added enemy HP UI to the battle system interface. -We've fixed bugs in the slots and damage modifier. -We've fixed time scale issues when time slows down during the right slot combination. -We've fixed Wolf animations when grabbing Sven -We've fixed Wolf hit boxes. -We've fixed the text delay appearing on screen to appear faster than before.

We are proud to announce the inclusion of the Active Battle System in The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake Demo! This is an early, functional preview of what is to come in the full game.
Depending on Sven's emotional feelings towards characters that appear in the Effect Reel Slots, bonuses such as Extra Attack Damage and time slowdown / speedup of the Dawning Rune take effect during battles. Based on luck and your experience point multiplier, this can greatly affect the outcome of battles making them much more interesting and dynamic. The system is not feature complete yet, but we are glad the battles are heading in the right direction. You can also see damage dealt, current EXP and helpful hints on how to use combat to your advantage. You'll hear a sound effect when time has slowed or sped up, along with the Dawning Rune in the corner indicating the current flow of the battle. As always, we welcome your feedback on helping us to deliver a truly amazing experience in September.

We are happy to announce that The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake Demo is now avaliable on Steam. This is just a small preview of the introduction segment of the game, where Sven appears on Earth in the 1950s. Youll be able to try out the controls, enter a few battles and explore the areas of Maine and see some of the story. The demo ends when you reach the Alpha Centauri System. Note that the voice acting is not present in this demo but will be updated in the future once the voice work is complete.