Patch Notes - The Prison

New Features

• New Localized Dialogues on Every Zone: Added contextual NPC dialogues in both English and Spanish for every prison zone and job type.
• Completely Revamped Progression System: XP, Health, Action Points, and Action progression redesigned for deeper gameplay.
• New Shops and Loot Rewards: All prison zones now feature unique shops, special loot drops, and balanced level grinding for high-level players.
• 20 New Weapons: Added 20 new weapons, available through combat or purchase. Enemies feature unique drop rates.
• Consumables Now Restore Action Points: Introducing AP-based consumables to encourage strategic planning in combat.
• New Character Creator: Customize characters more than ever with reworked faces and enhanced in-game representation.
• New NPC Creator: NPCs now appear more varied with expanded customization options.
• 7 New Quests: New missions push the story forward and expand the prisons narrative content.
• NPCs Up to Level 90: NPC level range extended for expanded progression across the prison.
• Upgraded Attack Animations: Improved animations for heavy object and bare-hand attacks.
• New Inventory Item Visor: Items now display in a dynamic visor with size and shape previews.
• Faction System Introduced: Create groups with friends and access exclusive chat channels. More faction features coming soon.
• [WiP] Skills-Based Progression: Current base attributes will be replaced by a passive/active skill system in future updates.
• [WiP] Onboarding & Tutorial: A new tutorial and onboarding process is being tested.
• [WiP] Ranked Battles: A new zone dedicated to ranked combat is in development.

Improvements

• Item Tooltip Improvements: Tooltips now show more detailed and useful information.
• Weapons Rebalanced: Damage, prices, and action point costs adjusted for better progression.
• Consumables Rebalanced: Improved healing amounts and prices for better gameplay flow.
• New Fonts and Typography: Font assets updated for a more polished visual experience.
• Improved NPC Shadows: Shadows are now more consistent and less ghost-like.
• Mesh & Lighting Updates: Multiple mesh and lighting updates across all prison zones.
• Dialogue Visor Improvements: Better character representation and larger UI.
• Loot Pricing Fixes: Looted items now sell at their correct base price.
• [WiP] Quest System Stability: Ongoing improvements to quest system stability.
• Point & Click Visual Style: Point & Click now features a monitor-style visual interface.
• New NPC Animations: Expanded animation sets for immersive NPC interactions.
• Improved AI Behaviour: NPCs now perform a wider range of autonomous tasks.

Bug Fixes

• Knife Special Animations Fix: Fixed glitches with special knife animations.
• Bare Hands Attack Damage Fix: Resolved inconsistencies in unarmed attack damage.
• Crash When Opening Item Without Mesh Fixed: Prevented crash when accessing items missing 3D assets.
• Combat Crash Fix: Addressed game crashes triggered during combat.
• Hotfix for Administration Stores: Inventory issues in admin stores resolved.
• Boxing NPC Pair Animation Fix: Fixed issues with NPCs boxing in pairs.
• Warning & Typo Fixes: Cleaned up code warnings and corrected UI/category typos.
• Linux Quest Completion Crash Fix: Resolved a UE 5.5 crash on Linux systems triggered during quest completion.
• Objective Completion Disconnect Fix: Fixed a bug that disconnected clients from the server upon objective completion.
• OverlapActor Crash Fix: Fixed crash caused by player overlapping a volume.

[ 2025-05-08 23:01:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Rollback Hotfix - The Prison

Due to unforeseen issues impacting gameplay stability and player experience, we have rolled back recent updates. This rollback aims to ensure a smoother and more consistent game environment while we address the problems introduced in the previous patches. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding as we work to deliver a stable and enjoyable experience. Stay tuned for future updates!

[ 2024-12-14 09:16:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

New Features

• [WiP] Factions System: Ongoing development of the factions system, introducing new gameplay dynamics and narrative depth.
• New Localized Dialogues (English and Spanish): Added new dialogues for figurants, with contextual narrative profiles tailored to different zones.
• Completely Revamped Progression System: Redesigned XP, Health, Action Points, and Action progression. New shops across all zones with tailored inventories, boss drops with special weapons, and rebalanced level grinding for high-level players.
• 4 New Weapons and Consumables Redesign: Added new weapons and enemies with special drop rates. Consumables now restore action points, adding a strategic layer to combat.
• New Shops in All Zones: Added new items and varied drop rates. Enemies now yield more experience per level.

Improvements

• Fight Style Change for "Head Crusher": Updated the fight style for this enemy.
• Item Tooltip Improvements: Tooltips now display more detailed and useful information.
• Character Creator Grooms Color Customization: Added the ability to customize hair color in the character creator.
• Weapons and Consumables Rebalanced: Adjustments made to weapon damage and consumable functions to encourage more strategic battles.
• BAQuest XLink Update: Updated mission links in BAQuest for improved compatibility.
• New Fonts and Typography Assets: Added new fonts for an improved visual experience.

Bug Fixes

• Knife Special Animations Fix: Resolved issues with special animations for knives.
• Bare Hands Attack Damage Fix: Fixed issues with damage calculations for bare hands attacks.
• Crash Opening an Item Without Mesh Fixed: Addressed a crash when opening an item missing a mesh.
• Combat Crash Fix: Fixed an issue causing the game to crash during combat sequences.
• Hotfix for Administration Stores: Corrected inventory issues in administration stores.
• Box Figurants Pair Animations Fix: Fixed issues in figurant pair animations involving boxing.
• Warnings and Category Typo Fixes: Resolved code warnings and corrected category typos.

[ 2024-12-11 21:49:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Rollback Hotfix - The Prison

Due to unforeseen issues affecting gameplay stability, we have rolled back recent updates to ensure a smooth experience for all players. The rollback includes reversing changes related to the Factions System, character creator facial manipulation features, item balance adjustments, and inventory updates.

Rollback Details

• Factions System Rollback: Work-in-progress features for the Factions System have been removed to prevent interruptions during gameplay.
• Character Creator Features Reverted: Recent facial manipulation enhancements in the character creator have been rolled back to ensure character customization operates as expected.
• Item Balance Restored: Item stats, including weapon damage and consumable pricing, have been reverted to previous settings to maintain gameplay balance.
• Administration Store Inventory Reset: Updated items in Administration stores have been reset to their previous state for consistency.

We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve these issues. Please stay tuned for future updates, and thank you for your continued support of The Prison.

[ 2024-11-14 20:20:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

New Features

• [WiP] Factions System: Ongoing development of the factions system, which will introduce new gameplay dynamics and features related to factions.
• New Facial Manipulation Features in Character Creator: Advanced facial customization options have been added to the character creator, allowing players to adjust facial features with greater precision.

Improvements

• Administration Stores Updated: Administration stores have been updated to include current items, reflecting recent inventory changes.
• Item Balance Changes: Adjusted item balance: weapon damage has been reduced, action points have been reallocated, and consumable item prices and functions have been reworked.

[ 2024-11-14 12:01:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

New Features

• [WiP] Factions System: Ongoing development of the factions system, which will add new gameplay dynamics related to factions.
• [WiP] Support for Ukrainian Game Language: Work in progress to add support for Ukrainian language, expanding game accessibility.

Improvements

• Game Intro Metahuman Updated to 5.4: The metahuman character in the game intro has been updated to Unreal Engine 5.4 for enhanced visual quality.
• Runtime SkeletalMesh Duplication: Added support for duplicating SkeletalMesh at runtime, providing more flexibility in character creation.
• Character Grabbing Component Collision Disabled: Disabled collision on the character grabbing component to prevent unwanted collision issues.

Bug Fixes

• Crash Winning a Fight Fix: Fixed an issue causing the game to crash upon winning a fight.
• GroomBindings Causing Eternal Freeze Fix: Resolved an issue in GroomBindings that caused an infinite freeze.

Other Changes

• Boxing Figurants Test: Added tests for figurants performing boxing animations for future developments.
• Figurant Pair Animation Implemented: Added new pair animations for figurants, enhancing the variety of character interactions.

[ 2024-11-11 20:17:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

New Features

• [WiP] Factions System: Ongoing development of the factions system, which will introduce new gameplay dynamics and features for players.

Improvements

• Focus Interactions Update: Updated the focus interaction system for a better user experience.

Bug Fixes

• Groom Freezing Fix: Fixed an issue causing grooms to freeze, improving overall stability.
• City Crowd Issue Fixed: Resolved an issue with the city crowd, ensuring better performance and functionality.

Other Changes

• Re-added OnlineSubsystemBAAPI Plugin: Reintegrated the OnlineSubsystemBAAPI plugin for online functionality.
• Deleted OnlineSubsystemBAAPI Plugin: Removed the OnlineSubsystemBAAPI plugin after review.

[ 2024-11-05 13:01:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

Metahuman errors

[ 2024-11-01 10:31:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

New Features

• Factions System (WiP): Work in progress on the development of the factions system, introducing new gameplay dynamics related to factions.
• BASkills Added: The BASkills system has been implemented, offering more options and customization for players.

Improvements

• Update to Unreal Engine 5.4: The game engine has been updated to Unreal Engine 5.4, bringing performance improvements and better compatibility.
• Bionic Ape Core XLink Change: Made changes to the Bionic Ape Core to improve connectivity through XLink.
• BAFaction XLink Added: Implemented XLink integration to enhance faction connectivity.
• Mutex Access to Map in DashboardPlayerSubsystem: Added a mutex system to control map access and improve thread safety.
• New Direct Message Button Moved to Top: The direct message button has been moved to the top of the interface for easier access.
• Use of TEXT to Remove Warnings: Implemented the use of TEXT to eliminate compiler warnings and improve code stability.
• Updated Fight Petial Animation: Enhanced the "Petial" fight animation for improved visual quality.
• Cloth_female_bulk_morphs Implemented: Added morphs for female clothing with body variations.

Bug Fixes

• Crash Hotfix: Implemented a hotfix to resolve game crashes.

[ 2024-10-31 10:11:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Crash Hotfix

[ 2024-10-31 09:04:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hotix Crash

[ 2024-10-30 16:48:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

New Features

• [WiP] Factions System: Work in progress on the factions system for future game implementation.

Improvements

• Update to Unreal Engine 5.4: The game engine has been updated to Unreal Engine 5.4, bringing performance improvements and new features.
• Bionic Ape Core XLink Change: Made changes to the Bionic Ape Core XLink integration to improve connectivity.
• Updated Fight Petial Animation: Enhanced the "Petial" fight animation for a more polished visual experience.
• Cloth_female_bulk_morphs Implemented: Added new clothing morphs for female characters with body variations.

Update

• Update 5.4: Version 5.4 includes several improvements and fixes.

[ 2024-10-30 15:00:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

New Features

• BAFaction XLink Implemented: Added XLink integration for factions, enhancing connections related to the faction system.

Improvements

• Localization Update: Updated the game's translations and localizations to improve consistency and accuracy across different languages.
• Mop Animations (Short and Long): Added new mop animations in both short and long versions.

Bug Fixes

• Combat Actions Have No Sound Fixed: Fixed an issue where combat actions were missing sound effects, restoring proper sound during combat.

[ 2024-10-23 12:24:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

Improvements

• Reading Messages in the General Tab Marks Them as Read: Messages in the General tab are now automatically marked as read when viewed.

Bug Fixes

• Chat Direct Messages Category Fixes: Several fixes have been applied to the chat's Direct Messages category to improve functionality.

[ 2024-10-17 11:50:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

Improvements

• Date Display for Messages Not from Today: Messages not from the current day now show the date for better temporal reference.
• Chat Channels Ordered: Chat channels are now organized in a specific order for easier navigation.
• Unread Messages Indicator: An unread messages indicator has been added to help players keep track of unread conversations.

[ 2024-10-16 10:13:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

Chat fixes

[ 2024-10-11 16:15:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

New Features

• Custom Thumbnails for Inventory Categories and Items: Added custom thumbnails for inventory categories, items, and more, with standardized naming conventions.
• Credits Panel Added to Main Menu: A credits panel has been added to the main menu.
• Implemented New Figurant Animations (Basketball and Benchpress): New animations for figurants, including basketball and benchpress, have been implemented.
• Migrated Female Content from CitySampleCrowd: Female content has been migrated from CitySampleCrowd to enhance character diversity.
• New Animation Notify to Play 3D Sounds on Shared Animations: Implemented a new animation notify to play 3D sounds on shared animations.
• Chat Categorized by Tabs (WiP): Work in progress for categorizing the chat by tabs.

Improvements

• Inventory Item Custom Viewport Improvements: Improved the custom viewport for inventory items.
• SportYard Level Update: The SportYard level has been updated.
• Implemented Figurant Animations for Kitchen and Medical Block: Added new figurant animations for the kitchen and medical block.
• Fields Basket Enemies Update: Updated enemy configuration in the basketball field.
• BASkills and Editor Tools Templates Improvements: Added new editor tools for skills and templates.
• Skills Work in Progress (WIP): Continued development on the skills system.
• Pentagonal Set as Default Map in Editor: The pentagonal level is now the default map in the editor.
• BAQuest XLink Update: Updated XLink connections for BAQuest missions.
• Implemented New Figurant Animations: Basketball and Hospital Bed: New figurant animations for basketball and in a hospital bed.

Bug Fixes

• Crash Fixes: Addressed several issues causing the game to crash.
• Library Ceiling Camera Collision Bug Fixed: Fixed an issue where the library ceiling had no camera collision.
• OutdateStaticMesh Warning Fix for Figurants: Resolved outdated mesh warnings for figurants.
• Credits Corrections: Applied several corrections to the game credits.
• Factory Creation Fixes: Fixed issues related to item creation in factories.
• Quest Fixes: Applied several fixes to quest-related issues.

[ 2024-10-11 11:24:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

Improvements

• Delivery Quests Improvements: Enhanced delivery quests for a smoother experience and reduced errors.
• Delivery Objectives Refactor: Refactored delivery objectives to make them more robust and error-proof.
• Responsibility for Quests Transferred to QuestControlComponent: Moved the responsibility for adding/completing other quests on quest end to QuestControlComponent to resolve persistence issues.
• Changing Calls from "IsValidLowLevel" to "WeakPtr.IsValid()": Updated validation calls to use "WeakPtr.IsValid()" instead of "IsValidLowLevel" for improved stability.
• InventorySystem Log Added to InventoryTransaction: Added inventory system logging to inventory transactions for better tracking.

Bug Fixes

• Character Tags Not Visible Fix: Fixed an issue where character tags were sometimes not visible.
• Quest Fixes: Applied several fixes to quest-related issues to improve gameplay.
• Error-Prone Quest Item Drops Fix: Fixed issues related to quest item drops that could cause errors.
• AccountCredentials Lambda Fix: Corrected an issue in the AccountCredentials lambda function.

[ 2024-09-16 07:47:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

Improvements

• Code Optimization: Performed code optimizations to enhance overall game performance.
• Data Corruption Prevention: Implemented measures to prevent data corruption, improving system stability.

New Features

• Figurant Basketball Animations: Added new basketball animations for figurants, improving NPC interaction variety.
• Provide Quest Special Loot Only During Required Objective: Implemented a system that provides special quest loot only during specific required objectives.

Bug Fixes

• NPC Health Restored After Fight: NPCs now automatically restore their health after a fight.
• Selected Weapon Removed From Inventory During Combat Fix: Fixed an issue where the selected weapon was removed from the inventory during combat.
• Can't Buy Weapons ("Max Reached" Alert) Fix: Fixed an issue preventing players from buying weapons due to a "max reached" alert.
• Quest Fixes: Applied several fixes to quest-related issues to improve player experience.
• Strong_morphs_targets_fix: Fixed issues related to strong morph targets, improving character appearance.
• Viewport Changes Reverted: Reverted viewport changes to fix visual issues.

[ 2024-09-11 19:46:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Patch Notes - The Prison

Improvements

• Chat System Improvements: Improved chat message caching, message representation, and added message persistence between sessions.
• Game Initial Fade In Improved: Enhanced the fade-in effect when starting the game for smoother transitions.
• Updated Figurant Animations and Outfits: Updated animations and outfits for figurants.
• Priest_clothes and vest_material_fix: Improved the priest outfit and fixed issues with the vest material.
• Chat Message Reception Optimized: Optimized message reception and dynamically subscribed players to world channels as they enter.
• Point & Click Menu Hidden During Dialogues and Level Loading: The point & click menu now automatically hides during dialogues, store interactions, and level loading.
• Chat Message Persistence: Chat now remembers messages between sessions, allowing players to pick up conversations from where they left off.

Bug Fixes

• Crash Fixes: Addressed several crash issues, improving overall game stability.
• Combat Health Bar Flicker Fix: Fixed the flickering of the health bar during combat.
• Item Duplication When Starting a Fight Fixed: Resolved an issue where selected items were duplicated every time a player started a fight.
• Combat Damage Text Fix: Fixed an issue where the damage text sometimes remained visible after being hit in combat.
• Player Health Persistence During Combat Fixed: Fixed an issue with player health persistence during combat.
• Combat UI Wipe After Exiting Settings Menu Fixed: Fixed a bug where the combat UI would wipe after entering and exiting the settings menu.
• Inventory Crash Fix When Consuming Item: Fixed an inventory crash when consuming an item.
• Extra Logs and Redirects Cleanup: Removed unnecessary logs and cleaned up redirects in the code.
• Fix for Exceeding Max Stack on Item Purchases: Fixed an issue where purchasing an item beyond its max stack would deduct money but not grant the items.
• Pentagonal Level Spawn Fix: Removed the Gang Sergeant from the Pentagonal level and fixed localization issues.
• Close Camera Fade Implemented on Noir Pants: Implemented a close camera fade on noir pants.

[ 2024-09-09 15:26:57 CET ] [ Original post ]