Hi everyone! steamhappy We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm throughout the development journey of Hobo: Tough Life. Your dedication and feedback have been instrumental in shaping the game into what it is today. As we continue to grow and evolve as a company, we want to be transparent about the current status of Hobo: Tough Life. After 8 years of development, we have reached a point where the development of the game has transitioned into a support phase. This means that while we will continue to address critical issues and provide necessary updates, our focus has shifted towards exciting new projects. Today, we are thrilled to announce the first of these new endeavors: Kromlech! An action-adventure game with RPG elements and meta-progression mechanics. Check out our trailer and steam page for more information. [previewyoutube=vYF3AyuU8Ok;full][/previewyoutube] But that's not all! Tomorrow, we are releasing our second new project called Kvark in Early Access. Kvark is an FPS game set in a fictional version of the 80s Czech Republic. In the development of Kvark, we primarily fulfill the role of a publisher, but we are still heavily involved in the making of the game. [previewyoutube=lFVgP9AyWUI;full][/previewyoutube] With the expansion of our game portfolio, we have made the decision to migrate our Discord server to a brand new home that will encompass all of our projects under one roof. This means that you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow players, share experiences, and receive updates not only about Hobo: Tough Life but also about our upcoming titles, Kromlech and Kvark. We believe that this unified community space will foster even greater interaction and collaboration among our passionate players. So, get ready to join us on our new Discord server: [url=https://discord.gg/5Y2p9kNkk4]https://discord.gg/5Y2p9kNkk4 While we embark on these exciting new projects, we want to assure you that our commitment to the Hobo: Tough Life community remains strong. Your feedback and support have been invaluable to us, and we will continue to provide necessary updates and support for the game. Thank you once again for being a part of the Hobo: Tough Life journey. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and can't wait to share more exciting news and updates with you in the near future. Stay tuned for more adventures and have a great day! - Perun Creative

Hello, everyone! steamhappy Version 1.20 is now publicly available after more than a year of hard work since the release of the 1.0 update. Big thank you to all of our customers as well as people who were testing the new version of our game. You are our heroes! The update brings a lot of changes to the game, hundreds of fixed bugs and issues as well as some upgrades. If we were to list every single thing, the list would be way too long. Here is at least selection of the main changes in this new update. Multiplatform support Starting today the game is also available on Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Xbox and Playstation versions are awaiting final certification from platform holders. [previewyoutube=Hvm43hovupM;full][/previewyoutube] Networking and crossplay

• Cross-platform play support (Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PS4 / PS5, Switch)
• A number of synchronization issues fixed - fire barrels burning out too fast for clients, issues with player-to-player trading and more
• Overall connection / disconnection stabilization (more robust system for handling unexpected situations - Internet failure, speed drop, etc.)
• Possibility to kick, mute, and report other players
• Steam backend replaced with Epic Online Services

• Complete redesign of the player and camera control (fixed issues with stuttering, smooth movement without lagging, correction of screen tearing and many other problems related to camera and movement)
• Complete rework of the save system to make it more stable and reliable
• Fixed the Ritual of the Last Boozing and improved the overall function of this mechanic
• Fixed the disappearing interaction icons
• Fixes in the combat system (disappearing options, incorrect collision detection)
• Redesigned input system allowing for more unrestricted key rebinds
• Improved controls during dumpster diving
• Notification system improved
• Fixed hundreds of smaller bugs reported by the community (in quests, conversations, UI)
• Some slight balancing changes, most notably increased spawn rates of some harder-to-obtain items, and small adjustments to help wean some hobos off of caffeine ;)

• Overall reduction of game requirements
• Asynchronous GI (Global Illumination) and environment streaming (RAM savings)
• Asynchronous NPC streaming (RAM savings) and redesign of NPC internal operation (CPU load reduced on average by 60 %)
• Faster loading (especially on devices with HDDs)
• Faster generation and rendering of dynamic reflections
• Change of the default FOV from 60 to 75
• Fixes of various graphic bugs (glitched props, holes in models, artifacts)
• Fixed LOD dependence on FOV (render distance no longer decreases with higher FOV)
• Redesign of HLOD switching system (hierarchical LOD, high-poly -> low poly), which results in faster rendering and less noticeable pop-in
• Hundreds of micro-optimizations in the code, removing remnants of the early access code.

• Fixed overlapping of texts and other visual issues with text
• Fixes and additions in English, Chinese, German, Russian and Polish translations
• Added new translations into Japanese, Spanish, and French.

Whats next?

Bug fixes

• Selling items to NPCs.
• Unstuck option in Draxs area not working properly.
• Scale for female models (there was an unintentional reduction in size of about 30% during optimizations).
• The error of freezing the screen and items disappearing in the buyback screen.
• Player collision with the environment (fixed "flytraps").
• Warehouse upgrades not showing in HC mode.
• Duplicated hints in the dialog.
• Upgrade options even if the player has a bonus in the hideout at max.
• GUI getting stuck when selling/ buying.
• Quest and character tracking on the map.
• Defecating notifications.
• Cap reduction of defecation from 100 to 99.
• English label of cardboard bedding in Czech version.
• Graphic bugs fixed.
• Zookeeper achievement fix.
• Sweet Home achievement added.
• Influencer achievement gained, when earning reputation with NPCs over 100.
• Added indication of achieved level at level up.

Correction/update of texts

• Crazy reconciling with Zachy.
• 2x carnations with toilet attendant.

Rework and optimization

• Achievements (complete refactor of the internal system)
• Sound optimization and quality tuning
• Rendering optimizations
• Scratch off card scratching optimizations
• Compression improvements (smaller size especially on Nintendo and Playstation)
• 3D character models
• Improved texture loading, it no longer happens that the textures are loaded asynchronously and for some time they seem blurred
• NPC spawning
• Occlusion culling and related light issues.
• Reflection rendering
• Light quality improvement
• Vegetation (multi-level system according to quality settings)

Unexpected snags/things that caused delays in updates

• The need to add a system to re-initialize internal systems when going from offline mode to online. (If you do not have a paid mode on the console the game is in offline mode by default. When purchasing online you have to switch to online mode to which all systems must respond)
• Complete rework of saving options
• Correction of intro playback - correction of termination/skipping, solving the problem with playback on consoles. Different quality versions are added according to the hardware, etc.
• SDKs (EOS, Nintendo) update needed and fixed incompatibility of existing code
• Complete asynchronous scheduler refactoring due to differences in working with threads on different platforms
• Problems with memory allocation in multiplayer on non-windows platforms. Re-allocations from C# code to native plugins tailored to the platform needed (One of the two biggest delays. It was not known where the problem was, it was solved with Epic, Unity, Nintendo, and Sony and in the end, we managed to find out where the problem is and how to solve it.)
• Unity version was downgraded due to performance degradation caused by some of the fixes in the engine.
• Fixed various rare errors with the save system on Playstation.
• Fragmentation of streamed parts of the city is needed for better memory management and faster/more efficient loading
• Problem with depth rendering (depth buffer) solved on the PS4 base (necessary correction/intervention by Unity into the engine).
• The solution to the problem of continuous freezing during the game (the second of the two biggest delays; was noticeable, especially on PS4 and Xbox One).

Hello and good day everyone! steamhappy The experimental beta is here and you can finally try it for yourselves! Let me remind you that this is not an official release of the patch. Despite our rigorous testing there might be bugs, occasional crash, or you might experience surprising behavior from the game. However, it is an important step in the development of both the console version and the better version for the PC, and wed be very grateful for your help with the testing to help us make the game as polished as possible. You can download the experimental beta following the steps in the GIF below or these instructions: Right click on Hobo -> Properties -> Betas - > Enter beta access code kdyuztobudepublic -> Check code -> Select experimental_unstable
If you do decide to check the experimental beta out, please let us know if you find any bugs, translation errors or other issues. Use our Discord channel, Steam discussions, Reddit or email support@peruncreative.com to report your findings. There is also one more thing we would like to be honest about and clear up up front. With the public release of the new patch the base price of the game will increase from 20.99 EUR to 24.99 EUR. Changes done to the game in the new patch, especially in terms of stability, optimizations, and future-proofing, would not have been possible without the new talent and technologies we have acquired. Unfortunately, as our studio grows, so do our operating costs. It is a step we do not want to make, but need to.

Patch notes 1.14.00X (experimental beta)

• Fixes and additions in English, Chinese, German, Russian and Polish translations.
• Added new translations into Japanese, Spanish, and French.

• Cross-platform play support (Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PS4 / PS5, Switch)
• A number of synchronization issues fixed - fire barrels burning out too fast for clients, issues with player-to-player trading and more
• Connection / disconnection stabilization (more robust system for handling unexpected situations - Internet failure, speed drop, etc.)
• Steam backend replaced with Epic Online Services

• Steam Deck support
  • Automatic quality adjustment has not yet been implemented. For now, we recommend setting the details to medium for the best experience. In one of the following updates, we will add a customized profile for the Steam Deck (eg. some details from higher settings are too demanding for the steam deck and some on the medium are unnecessarily downplayed)
  • Complete support (controls, UI, graphic effects) + the ability to scratch off lotto tickets using the touch screen
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• Replacement of OpenGL with Vulkan API on Linux (and Steam Deck)

• Asynchronous graphics streaming (RAM savings)
• Asynchronous NPC streaming (RAM savings) and redesign of NPC internal operation (CPU load reduced on average by 60 %)
• Asynchronous GI streaming (Global Illumination) -> RAM saving and, thanks to more memory space, an increase in the data resolution itself (better lights, fewer artifacts, etc.)
• Faster loading (especially on devices with HDDs)
• Acceleration of dynamic reflection generation
• Optimization / improvement of grass rendering (larger draw distance, especially on weaker platforms)
• UI element animation system refactor (HUD, inventory)
• Faster loading of text files (conversations, quests)
• Acceleration of database loading (item database, config files)
• Physics optimizations
• Hundreds of micro-optimizations in the code, removing remnants of the early access code

• Complete redesign of the player and camera control (fixed issues with stuttering, smooth movement without lagging, correction of screen tearing and many other problems related to camera and movement)
• Fixed the Ritual of the Last Boozing and improved the overall function of this mechanic
• Fixed the disappearing interaction icons
• Fixes in the combat system (disappearing options, incorrect collision detection)
• Redesigned input system allowing for more unrestricted key rebinds
• Improved controls during dumpster diving
• Notification system improved
• Fixed hundreds of smaller bugs reported by the community (in quests, conversations, UI)
• Some slight balancing changes, most notably increased spawn rates of some harder-to-obtain items, and small adjustments to help wean some hobos off of caffeine ;)

• Change of the default FOV from 60 to 75
• Fixed LOD dependence on FOV (render distance no longer decreases with higher FOV)
• Fixes of various graphic bugs (glitched props, holes in models, artifacts)
• Redesign of HLOD switching system (hierarchical LOD, high-poly -> low poly), which results in faster rendering and less noticeable pop-in
• Fixes and tuning of the player's animation
• Improvements to the player's camera positioning
• Replacement of FXAA with MSAA

• Complete rework of the save system to make it more stable and reliable
• Save / load acceleration
• More robust backup system
• Save file size reduction (orders of magnitude smaller files on the disk)

• Added illustrated loading screens during transitions (loading times on SSDs are almost instant, in a matter of seconds on HDDs)

Hi, everyone! steamhappy As promised in the ancient times of 2 months ago by a different guy, Im bringing you the anticipated news from our studio. Peter, our previous community manager, has been assigned to our new project and decided to focus more on design and project management. Thats where I come in. So, let me introduce myself. Im David, or Ireas as my friends and co-players knows me. I am the new community manager at Perun Creative. If I should mention a few things that describe me Id say hectoliters of black coffee, an obsession with renaissance Venetian schiavona swords and an unhealthy relationship with the Warhammer 40k lore. You can reach me every day on Hobo: Tough Life discord server and I will be responding to you in our other communication channels as well. But enough about me and lets see what our dev team has prepared for you. Before I start, please accept our apology for not reaching out to you sooner. Our making of the console ports in-house, while also learning on the job, makes it difficult to set specific time frames, as some possibly unforeseen problems can easily lead into delays. Anyways, good news is that the console ports are basically done by now and we are dealing mainly with stability checks and improvements for the Steam version of the game.

Experimental Beta

Localization

Networking

Steam Deck Support

Other Improvements and Better Optimization

Hello everyone! steamhappy We hope you had wonderful Holidays and properly celebrated the end of 2021. New year is here and weve got some exciting news to share with you all! We know we tend to go radio silent for longer periods of time, but the game is far from abandoned and weve been working tirelessly on the project to meet our internal deadlines.

Experimental Branch

New Translations

The State of the Studio

Hello, everyone! steamhappy Its been quite a while since our last update post. We apologize for this radio silence, but frankly theres not been much to update on. Until now

Console Ports

New Content

CEEGA 2021 Nomination

This patch will be lighter on the content, as explained in our Steam posts. Work on multiplayer security features still continues, but it's taking much longer than expected. However, fixes introduced in this patch will hopefully solve some repeatedly reported issues. Apart from fixes, we have also reworked the backend infrastructure for dialogue systems and the item database. It wont have any noticeable impact on the game right now, but it will help us with optimizations later down the line, especially for consoles. Fixes:

• * Fixed navigation in the quest "Secret," quest marker leading to Herold should now point to the correct building.
• * Fixed a bug that caused the pizza delivery quest to become stuck if the player was drunk during one specific delivery on one of the routes. (this however does not work retroactively, if you are already stuck, it will remain that way)
• * Some pizza delivery locations marked better on the map, added a marker for the "gas station" location.
• * The whole pizza delivery quest has been rebalanced. Customers are more agreeable, don't complain as often as they did, and requirements for "successful" delivery were made more forgivable. Mr. Kubik should be more happy with your deliveries now.
• * Reputation gain with the police adjusted. Now it should be possible to earn the Model Citizen achievement. (this however does not work retroactively due to the way how reputation is awarded)
• * Fixed a situation where the player might have befriended Bruno and his thugs before being asked by Moiser to beat them up, thus being unable to finish Moisers quest line. You can now ask Bruno during that quest to let his people attack you again for a while.
• * Fixed the issue where lootables would not refill if the player looted them during the calamity and ended the season before they could refill
• * Fixed the issue where it was necessary to read all 30 books in one sitting for the Oldster to unlock. The game now correctly keeps track of the books read and you no longer need to read them all at once.

Hello everyone! steamhappy We are nearing the end of June and with it the next June update. Or are we? Unfortunately, we have hit a few bumps on the road and wont be able to finish the update on time. We will still release a patch addressing some more issues that we have managed to uncover and fix, but the major features that were supposed to be included will not make an appearance just yet. Main features of this upcoming update were supposed to be security measures and player management for multiplayer games. Firstly, guests would be able to interact with the host's hideout (both stash and placed items) only after a certain amount of time has passed. Secondly, the host would now have the option to kick or ban players, and also to override the time requirement if a trusted player joins in. This wouldnt be a whole lot difficult if we were working with the old matchmaking system. As we have promised earlier, Hobo will support crossplay between various platforms. Because of that, we have to move to a different matchmaking service. Heres when things get complicated. We want to first make the transfer to the new service, make sure it works, and then implement these features. However, the transfer is not going as smoothly as we had hoped. In addition to that, one of our programmers has suffered an injury that put him out of action for at least two weeks. We wanted to let you know that the main features of the June update will be postponed until July to ensure that we can properly implement everything. Bugfix patch will still release as scheduled. Thank you and stay safe!

Features: - Begging expertise and mastery perks rebalanced - Expert Begging now gives 30 % chance to get an item in addition to cash. Master Begging increases the chance to 70 %. That should hopefully result in less items cluttering the inventory of master beggars. - Early elections available - Now, if you've got enough votes, you can ask Herold to start the elections early, allowing you to become the king mid-season. - Difficulty balance pass - First season has been made a little bit easier (some parameters deplete slower, withdrawal drains less health), to compensate, seasons 2 and 3 are colder and a bit more difficult. Season 2 is mostly the same, Season 3 is a bit harder than it used to be. - Talisman of Recovery - replaces all the other recovery amulets. Recovers 10 points of all stat maximums lost due to dying. It is more expensive than the individual amulets previously, but considering it recovers all stats, it is actually much MUCH cheaper now to recover from death. - Stacking items in build mode - You can now stack similar items onto each other in the hideout. There are still some limitations, but to all who wanted to build walls from cinder blocks or worn tires, now's your time! If you delete an object with other objects stacked on top of it, they will be all placed in you inventory, so don't be alarmed if multiple objects disappear. - Conversations made more difficult - Success chances of further conversations checks beyond the first one have been reduced for early levels of the skill. It evens out at the level 5, but it makes the progress in the skill up to that point more noticeable. - Hardcore modes added - yes, there's multiple, mostly to avoid potential technical difficulties. You can enable hardcore mode when starting a new game. HC mode can only be selected when starting the game. Once you start a hardcore game, you can't change it later. Hardcore is meant to provide much steeper challenge than the base game and as such does not necessarily have to make sense or "feel realistic." Hardcore mode features: - Items can't be stored in the hideout storage. - Failure in the crafting minigame removes resources. - Character can't walk while overburdened. - Damaged equipment can't be repaired. - Healing consumables heal 50 % less. - Maisner no longer offers items for buy back after death. - 15 % more mess in the garbage bins. - Begging gives 50 % less cash. - Character can equip only a single luggage item. - Conversation starts at an effective level of 0 (you start with 0 % in all other dialogue options without using conversations). Hardcore+ mode features: - Same as the basic Hardcore mode, but you can't play in multiplayer and once you die, it's over (permadeath). Fixes: - fixes to some 3D models - fixed models of some upgradable items in the hideout - added missing Satanic altar in the quest "Moiser's Misery." There's 6 of them now, but you only need 5, so it should be easier to find them all. - multiple fixes to texture work, models, clipping throughout the city - adjustments to some areas where there shouldn't be snow (inside of the astronomical clock, Stink's hideout and others) - fixed exploit in a quest "A Little Pickpocketing" where the player could get an infinite amount of stealing XP. - fixed the issue where holding down LMB to confirm the "Continue..." dialogue option would immediately select the first option in the next step of the dialogue - fixes to some highlighter in hideouts - fix to where the local player couldn't see other players building unless they were in a build mode as well - fixed the possibility of reposition objects that were already being repositioned - fixed synchronization issues while connecting to a game with models in the process of building - fix of the cursed noodles from the bistro (ran a lot of errors in the background, potentially crashing the application) - added option to tell Tony quest information during the quest "Secret" even if Tony is angry at the player

Hello, everyone! steamhappy We are back with another update on the situation of our game. Progress on the console ports is steady, but we still have a loooong way to go. Well share more once we have something more substantial. Sadly, we cant really show you any progress on tape as it is strictly under NDA.
However, we can share that on the next generation consoles, we can already run the game on the highest quality settings in 4k resolution maintaining a steady 60 FPS. The biggest problem is going to be the Nintendo Switch, which is currently lagging behind at 12 FPS. Console play will also support crossplay between all the gaming platforms involved so youll be able to play with others no matter where they own and play the game. That is also why its taking us this long to introduce better security measures for multiplayer to stop people from ruining others games by joining and taking all their hideout equipment and stored items in public lobbies. We plan on implementing a timer for guests that will make it impossible for them to mess around with the host's stuff until theyve played with them for a while. Host will also be able to manage the players on the server and kick or ban them. Wed have to reimplement these after changing the multiplayer structure to allow for crossplay, so wed rather just do it once. Wed also like to stress out that optimizing the game for consoles will help the game run smoother on PCs as well. Many changes and improvements we are currently working on will lead to shorter loading times (especially on HDDs), less RAM requirements and better stability.
Apart from console ports, weve also been working hard on implementing new features, based on feedback and requests from our community. You can read about them in more detail in the dedicated patch notes - especially about big fixes and smaller improvements. The biggest additions coming in this update are changes to calamities making them more intensive, but shorter, the option to call for early elections (if the player has enough votes), and optional hardcore modes for greater challenge. Yes, hardcore modes plural - basic hardcore mode eligible for multiplayer play, and hardcore+ mode restricting the game to singleplayer and featuring permadeath. Youll find more detailed information about the hardcore mode restrictions in the patch notes.
We are also getting a lot of questions about language availability and when the game is going to be translated into more languages. Thing is, our original system of community translations was very improvised and we definitely cannot use it on a larger scale. Currently, implementation of translations requires our input and a new build for any changes to take effect - managing that with multiple languages is going to get complicated. Right now, we are researching the possibility to allow for translations to be added as Steam Workshop mods. And who knows, maybe we wont stop with just translations ;) That is going to be all for May. See you at the end of June! - Perun Creative

Hello, everyone! steamhappy We are back with another update on things to come. Our last statement addressed these issues somewhat, but we now have much clearer vision that we can share with you all! First, wed like to thank you for the awesome release. We are aware that it was a bumpy ride at times and we absolutely appreciate your patience, help, and cooperation with reporting and fixing bugs. Thank you. Well continue doing our best improving the game going forward. But what does that mean? We have a light roadmap here to help with the explanation.

Are there going to be more updates?

Whats the news on console ports?

Hold up, new project?

Whats going to happen to the developer streams?

Features: - added new NPC "Stink" that sells some of the most coveted items (for outrageous prices). You gotta find him first though. - lightning near Drax and Shrug improved - added animation to a character change and fixed the activation spot - added a conversation option to not ask drunk Hobos for money (for RP reasons) Fixes: - fixed some colliders and poorly placed props - issue with dumpster diving UI getting stuck on screen if approached by an NPC fixed - issues with unresponsive combat fixed - playpen fixed - some floating interact icons fixed - fixed containers in Guzzler lair - exploit where clothing would be repaired after intentionally failing the minigame - hideout stash fixed and it is now possible to place more than 100 in the stash at once - fixed replacing props in hideout - season transition no longer removes Luke's addiction - fixed issues after choosing a character and connecting to a game - fixed the price of coke in the bistro - fixed issue with getting beat up while trading with other player - fixed Bruno's request of Calling Off the thugs - unused lockers deleted - Payour now pays only once during the shakedown quest for Leos - tooltip about permanent bonuses from Fester's recipes removed - Ski Mask removed from the player inventory if it is not used as evidence against him - fixed activation triggers for royal quests - fixed navigation and activation triggers for Praslavian Legends quest

Features: - smoother camera transitions - slight improvement to loading times - loading bar added before intros - added option to adjust brightness - added option to adjust FOV - added option to lock FPS - adjusted the volume of the intro movies - Maisner now teaches recipes during his quests like he used to - improved global illumination and reduced the number of lighting artefacts - added option to change audio source (stereo, quad, 5.1) - added more portraits to 2D interiors Fixes: - TO UNLOCK OLDSTER: You have to read 30 books while using the Study hideout equipment. There is a mistake in the description and will be fixed as soon as we can add in new translations. - fixed display of the number of days in the diary - Early Access banner in the menu removed (big oof there) - fixed visuals of the conversation minigame - fixed sleeping on a bus stop near the train station - some NPCs repositioned - fixed location reset in quest Praslavian Legends - fixed keybind tooltips not updating until the game reset - fixed inability to sell canned beer in bulk to Jenkins (please report any other items that cannot be sold in bulk to him) - fixed interact button at the car wreck in the pit - fixed issue when opening inventory from the organizer (map screen) that would lead to a GUI lock - conversation with Frank fixed - selling to Anatoly made more convenient, selling now does not return you to the root menu, but only to the item selection menu - fixed the requirements for the use of the Strategy perk in the conversation with a police officer - fixed the incorrect position of the map marker for the sewer clean up temp job - unused interaction icons for removed loot locations deleted - soft lock with the Martyr quest fixed by using alternative way to obtain the Golden Cross from Marty (high level stealing required) - Playpen fixed - fixed the issue with number 11 disappearing in the construction menu - fixed issue where current (not max) willpower would drop to 2 if player had more while quitting the game - fixed Discord link in the menu - *spoiler alert* fixed the quest Praslavian Legends where the quest would not continue after taking picture of the Golem - fixed issue where the client players couldn't select a character - fixed behavior of the bus stops on the gamepad - fixed issue with video encoding of the intro movies on Windows 7 - fixed lightning in the pit - fixed issue with doubled dialogue when asking about the Legendary whiskey at the bar Spark

Hello, everyone! steamhappy The day has come! We are proud to announce that Hobo: Tough Life is leaving Early Access after almost 4 years of development. Version 1.0 is now publicly available for everyone to enjoy. What has changed since the 0.9 version released more than half a year ago? If we were to list every single thing, the list would be way too long. You can look forward to an expanded soundtrack, improved graphical fidelity and visual effects, a plethora of new ambient sounds, new areas of the city and much much more! Important disclaimer! Although saves from older versions of the game are technically compatible, we cant guarantee they will work 100 % correctly in all cases. Version 1.0 uses a different version of the engine. Many mechanics/quests have been adjusted or reworked, and numerous items were either removed or changed. We STRONGLY suggest starting a new game, especially if you are interested in earning achievements (as some of them do not unlock retroactively). We realize this might be inconvenient or disappointing to some of you, but it is simply impossible to account for every possible save game scenario out there. Does this mean that we are done with Hobo? Not at all! Well most likely take a short break following the release to recuperate. Once we gather our strength, well be back with more updates, patches, and bugfixes. We would like to get the game translated into even more languages (let us know in the comments which languages you would like!). Well be adding more improvements and features based on player feedback that did not make it into this version. These updates probably wont be too frequent or loaded with features as much as the early access updates were, but they will come! Well also be working on console ports. They should be done by the end of the year, if everything goes according to plan. Parallel to our post-launch support for Hobo, well also be starting work on our next project soon. We cant really share any details right now, but there are a couple of ideas already floating around the office. All in all, we have learned much while working on Hobo. It was our first project and it definitely wont be our last. Well do our best to learn from our mistakes and do our best in the games to come! It has been an exhausting journey and we would not have made it without the support of our families, friends, and you, our fans and players of our game! To every single one of you - THANK YOU! We are grateful for all your help. Well see you once we have had a bit of sleep and a meal or two. Stay safe!

Join us in our today's last pre-release lives stream! steamhappy Our community manager will playthrough the game, while answering your questions regarding the game.

New features: - optimizations for the Ludicrous graphic level - optimization of vegetation for low and medium settings - improved vegetation rendering for all quality levels - tree colliders slightly improved - optimization of vegetation (15-20 % improvement in FPS) - added decals and decorations into the Hall of Kings - added fire barrels and banners into the Hall of Kings (banners during the elections) - added decals in the Fort - added decals in Marty's den - added decals in sewers - added "decor" in the sewers, clean up tied to a minigame - added decals around Ghaul's shack - added new temp jobs in call center and in sewers (rest of the new temp jobs should be correctly locked for now) - increased luminosity of the flashlight - volumetric effects (lights for example) now slowly fade in and out - clock added to default HUD, in inventory you can also see the current day - new menu scenery - including different character positions during rainstorms Fixes: - fixed positioning of oysteroids and Mr. Mrazek to avoid collisions with the new greenery - fixed NPC positioning at Drax's place - fixed a hole in the map near the edge of the pit - fixed combat near the train station - fixed error when changing from regular announcements to the calamity announcements at the train stations - fixed collider near Furgrim - fixed a sheet of metal sticking through a wall - fixed some positioning and missing props - confiscated contraband should now correctly appear in Kvapil's "buy back" window - fixed LOD in the pit - fixed illumination of dynamic objects (NPCs, trees, etc.) - fixed Herold's voice - fixed props around Ghaul's place - fixed police (and NPC civilian guards) inactivity during player conversations - police now reacts to player stealing, selling drugs or attacking NPCs, as they should - cleaning up sewage in the sewer clean up temp job now adds stink - snowing now correctly lowers Dryness - fixed colliders (Shrug, building a toilet in the hideout) - fixed map navigation for Call Center and Sewage Clean Up temp jobs - fixed some missing quest progress rewards in the call center - industrial bin near Drax deactivated - fixed mapping of cars - fixed streaming of decals - fixed navmesh at several places that made the places hard to traverse and caused issues with lightning - fixed selling the good stuff to Tough NPC passersby - lowered the price of selling to Tough NPC passersby - quest Stand-in now adds reputation with Father Burian (first of a few fixes that will hopefully improve the vote situation) - fixed quick slot scrolling on gamepad

Hello, everyone! The 1.0 release is approaching terrifyingly fast and we are working tirelessly to get everything done in time. We have a lot to share, so lets get to it! First off, we would like to thank everybody who took part in our beta testing and helped us find and fix many (MANY) bugs. We have received and cleared over 500 reports and we are still working on more fixes to ensure that the full 1.0 experience is as smooth as possible! We understand that not everybody was happy with our decision to grant the beta access through our Discord (link: https://discord.com/invite/p99X2H8s7t), but we did it in order not to get overwhelmed with reports and to centralize feedback in one place. If you decided to not get into the beta because of that, now you can do so without joining the Discord. The 1.0 beta is now available until 13th of April in the experimental beta branch on Steam. All you have to do is change your games version in the Betas menu. You can get there via the Properties menu from the Steam Library (after right-clicking on Hobo: Tough Life). Wed still be glad if the reports of any found bugs go through Discord, but we understand if you dont want to make an account because of that. We have also managed to produce a limited amount of physical copies of Special and Collector editions that will be available predominantly on Czech and Slovak markets. Distribution in other countries is still in the talks, but the global pandemic situation makes negotiations about any physical merchandise difficult. However, shops that will carry these editions in CZ/SK have international reach, so you should be able to order from them, if you are interested in owning a physical copy of our game. Retails you can already buy the game from: originalky, alza, xzone, jrc and czc! steamhappy
That said, here is a tiny bit of bad news. Games amount of content and polish have increased considerably in 1.0 version compared to the early development. Because of that, we have decided to increase the price of the final version from 16,79 EUR to 20,99 (or from roughly 20 USD to 25). That is all for now. Well see you on 13th of April! Stay safe!

Hello, everyone! steamhappy The release of the experimental beta build is here! It has been available since Tuesday on our Discord, but to make the amount of bug report manageable, weve decided to make an official announcement only after we fixed some of the most glaring issues. It has been an ordeal, but we believe the build is mostly ready for rigorous testing. Bear in mind, not all features have been fully implemented and will be added gradually during the testing period. These include: Certain decals (e.g. leaves or manhole covers) Grass and shrubs (trees are in the game but have no colliders) Weather sound effects NPC voices and voice lines will be expanded and improved Some quests are not fully implemented yet. The pit is awaiting a serious face-lift Construction interface is temporary Expanded soundtrack with location appropriate tracks Gameplay balancing (will be adjusted based on player feedback) Now, the most important part. How do you get into the beta? Youll need a password. The password is available on our official Discord server. Youll find it in the 1.0 Beta Testing category. Once you have the password, youll have to open Steam, right-click Hobo, select Properties and then Betas. Put in the password there, click check and then confirm to enter experimental_unstable beta. The update will then be downloaded shortly afterwards. If you find any bugs during the testing phase, please report them preferably on our Discord in the appropriate channels. Thank you! Now, go play the game! - Perun Creative

Hello everyone, weve got a bit of unfortunate news. Beginning yesterday, our government is prolonging the state of emergency and tightening lockdown even more. Up until now, offices could stay open, but under the new restrictions offices are being closed down as well. Home office is mandatory wherever possible. Citizens are not allowed to leave districts for any other than work or family related reasons. That means we have to get equipment from our offices, bring it home, and make sure everything works correctly. Additionally, we are working on tasks that require meeting in person (like doing improved voice work). That is no longer possible. We predict that abiding by the new restrictions will slow down our workflow somewhat. The state of emergency is said to be in effect for the next three weeks, but that is honestly something our government's been saying for the past six months. We are still on track for the public beta of the 1.0 update on 8th of March - that is still happening. However, the final release will have to be pushed back by exactly two weeks to April 13th to account for any possible delays. Believe us, we are not happy about it, but there is nothing we can do about the current situation. We will keep you posted and inform you of any changes that might come up. Stay safe, people!

Hello, everyone! steamhappy We have some sad news to share. There is no point in beating around the bush the final release will be delayed by a bit. We would need a miracle to finish all the work still left on the game by the end of the week. However, it is not all just doom and gloom. There is a silver lining too we can now give you finalized release date! Hobo: Tough Life will launch in 1.0 version on March 30th, 2021. The new update will be available in the experimental branch on Steam around March 7th, so that anyone interested can experience the game sooner and help us deal with any potential bugs. We realize that many of you are eagerly expecting the new update and cannot wait for the changes it will bring. We apologize for keeping you in the dark for so long, but we simply could not pinpoint the new release date any sooner. Two months is quite a long time, but believe us, it is going to be worth the wait. With all the new additions, changes, tweaks and final polishings, Hobo will feel like a whole new game!


In case you missed it, here is our third Dev Diary that focuses on sound design of our game and how it all comes together: [previewyoutube=jhyILVmf5ss;full][/previewyoutube] Stay safe, people, and well see you in March! - Perun Creative

Hello everyone! steamhappy We hope youve had pleasant holidays, however you chose to spend them. This year sure was a bumpy ride, but 2020 is nearing its end. Hopefully, 2021 will be much more agreeable and the situation improves worldwide. We at the Perun Creative studio were not left unaffected by the global pandemic. Some members of our team had to self-isolate and governmental restrictions did not make the situation any easier. That has caused some delays in our plans and difficulties that needed to be overcome. However, despite all of that, it has been a very eventful year for Hobo: Tough Life. In March, we made stealing from buildings a bit more interesting with the addition of interior locations for residential buildings and warehouses. The March update also introduced thugs into the game, which now make the streets of Praslav that much more dangerous. NPCs also started wearing weather appropriate clothes and put on more layers the colder it gets. The Narrative Update in August was our biggest update to date. At the first glance, it did not add much; just some quests, items and a bunch of texts, right? Well, let us put things into perspective. Currently, there is: 7 factions 165 unique NPCs 186 narrative quests 657 unique items 488 pages of text (164 351 words) Thats right, 488 pages! Hobo is basically an average Dickensian novel, down to the focus on the members of the lower classes of society. Our writers are actually crazy. Some people have questioned that amount of text in our game: Is it really necessary? It was always meant to be this way. Hobo was supposed to be primarily a narrative experience, survival game second. Wed like to think that we have succeeded in that and the game is full of small stories and personal dramas inspired by true events. After the release of the Narrative update, we immediately started work on the 1.0 version of the game. That has resulted in the current limbo-like state for the game. The updated version we are currently working on is no longer compatible with the public version on Steam. That means that even the smallest fixes now have to wait for the 1.0 release in January (hopefully). Following the Narrative update, we have also called upon the community to help us translate the game. We were humbled and honestly quite surprised by the response. It was heartwarming seeing the community come together to work on the translations for the game. We have learned much from that process as well, which will hopefully let us coordinate such efforts in the future more smoothly and clearly. Huge thanks to everyone who participated. So, whats next? We are currently polishing the game and preparing it for the final release. We don't want to spoiler all the surprises that we've added (or improved) since the last update, but here is glimpse of things which you can look forward to! New locations


Improved visuals - volumetric clouds [previewyoutube=WuNvMbO1UQ4;full][/previewyoutube] Improved visuals - new fire VFX [previewyoutube=n-QbOplJ2vM;full][/previewyoutube] Improved visuals - reworked flashlight [previewyoutube=I1CEYDfR6Go;full][/previewyoutube] Complete sound redesign, expanded soundtrack, new sound effects... [previewyoutube=Z5yLjoPmg-M;full][/previewyoutube] Achievements
New game mechanics like fast travel using public transport Enhancing visuals and adding more effects overall for more immersion Reworking character manager Redesigning buffs GUI polish Crushing dozens of bugs and so much more! 2020 has been a rough year for multiple reasons, but we made the most out of it. However, none of that would have been possible without you! Big thanks to everybody whos been supporting us along the way; players, fans, community translators, testers, streamers, youtubers, our friends and families. Thank you for all your support from the bottom of our hearts. This has been going for long enough. We are sure you want to get going and get ready for the New Years celebrations. Go right ahead and remember, take it easy.. Well see you in 2021, folks! steamhappy - Perun Creative

Join us in our today's lives stream! steamhappy Our community manager will playthrough the game, while answering your questions regarding the game.

Join us in our today's lives stream! steamhappy Our community manager will playthrough the game, while answering your questions regarding the game.

Hello, everyone! steamhappy Many of you have been calling for non-English translations and some even offered help with the translation process. Originally, we wanted to first finalize the English translation of the game and then have that translated into various other languages. That process would take long and would not be done before the full release of the game next year. However, with your help, we can push the translations out much sooner! We would like to start with Chinese, Russian, and German. Depending on the success and interest in community translations, we might even add more languages in the future. If you are both fluent in English and a native speaker of any of the mentioned languages, we would more than welcome your help with the translations! We have decided to go with the community translations because that way we can get translations of the game out sooner. The translations in the final version will still go through professional proof-reading phase to ensure that players from all over the world can enjoy the game in their native language without being distracted by spelling mistakes and grammar errors, but this way rough translations of the game will be available sooner! If you are interested in helping us translate the game, you can get more information following the links bellow: This link takes you to our Discord: https://discord.gg/jggTSsU This link takes you to the Translations thread in Steam Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/632300/discussions/0/4158467629226627353/

Hi everyone! steamhappy

Story

New features

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Added story intro
• Improved and redesigned outro
• Fixed relocation inside of buildings
• Fixed detection of Xbox one controller
• Fixed camera offset while in dig animation
• Added usable rest places in Fort and Prison
• Fixed issues with the health of NPCs after load
• Fixed missing vehicles colliders in the pit area
• Fixed incorrect coins rewards after finishing a season
• Fixed English translation of conversations with drunk NPCs
• Fixed chasers behavior while the player is dead or beaten
• Removed probability of drunk NPCs during the first day in the game
• Fixed item inclusion after taking them from bins in co-op
• Some NPCs can now give you discounts in their shops based on your relations with them
• NPC retreats after losing a fight with the player
• Fixed system of gaining smell from gear
• Repair place in Mall shelter relocated
• Updated visuals of indoor characters
• Various improvements in map indication
• Improved visuals of conversation GUI
• Improved notification of negative statuses
• Improved visuals of side notifications
• Improved camera handling on a gamepad
• Added new vehicles across the city
• Added new lockers across the city
• Fixed NPCs being angry endlessly
• Fixed multiple props glitches across the city
• Fixed missing notification after buying an item from an NPC
• Improved performance of indoor NPCs
• Fixed the issue of shops not refreshing their stock
• Drinking animation randomized

Hi everyone steamhappy Hope you are doing great! We have been working extremely hard on the next update aka "the narrative update". Even though the update is content wise ready, we have decided to postpone the release date from July to August in order to have more time on bug fixing and polishing. The delay is caused by the complexity of the whole narrative content. We have added almost two hundred new quests with various interconnections and outcomes. All this packed in to rich narrative environment full of NPCs and intrigues.

Even though the update is labeled as narrative, the story won't be the only new thing in the game. Among other features we have completely redesigned interactions with street NPCs, but let's keep the details hidden until the actual update. It would not be a surprise then. Have a great day! - Perun Creative

Hi everyone!

Main new features

Alcoholic - You are more charismatic while inebriated. [/olist] Also each perk has now hand drawn picture in the description

Story

We have added lots of new story related locations and NPCs. So far most of the NPCs are not intractable, but this is going to change with the upcoming narrative update.

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Added new bins and lockers around the map
• Added new inside location - post office
• Added vending machine synchronization
• Repaired issues with weapons trading
• Repaired issues with stealing using mouse
• Repaired inaccurate collider dimensions of other players, when they are inside building or dead
• Reworked save/load system of NPCs
• Removed outdated chinese translations
• Repaired broken state of NPCs (e.g. NPC permanently angry on the player for no reason)
• Fixed game crashing when exiting game while GUI is still active
• Fixed NPC behavior after combat
• Fixed crime detection by surrounding NPCs
• Fixed issues with selling equipped gear and weapons
• Willpower no longer needed for initiating stealing
• Fixed thread collisions in lockers synchronisation
• Fixed time issues after creating new game
• Fixed lost and found shop ("death shop")
• Fixed problems with ambient sounds after leaving inside location
• Fixed issues with bag equipment
• Fixed footsteps sounds in inside locations
• Fixed hints system while sleeping
• Stats maximum reduction after death decreased from 10 to 5
• Removed reduction of dryness after death
• Replaced interaction synchronization with more robust system
• Exit phrases of NPCs were moved from conversation to pop up messages
• Added system for re-positioning players and NPCs when they are outside combat area
• Added warning dialog for situations when steam connection failed
• Improved visualization of items with stock count over 999
• Repaired synchronization of bins content between players
• Smoother 2D images rendering (less pixelated pictures)
• Fixed issues with trade request icon
• Fixed rare error when triggering combat in coop
• Fixed possibility to set more hideout bonuses then actual maximum
• Fixed problems with hideout bonuses after death
• Repaired positioning of various props glitched inside near by buildings
• Reduced interaction distance
• System of weather calamities was reworked -> there is no longer weather calamity during first season, next two seasons are extremely hard and after these two there are no more weather extremes)
• Replaced legacy willpower icon in items description
• Fixed problems with health of inside NPCs
• Improved colliders in Zizkov area
• Improved overall game balancing
• Improved spawn distribution system of NPCs
• Improved garbage collection and memory managment
• Improved combat animations synchronization
• Improved depth of field
• Improved shadermaps
• Core code optimizations

Enjoy the new update! steamhappy - Perun Creative

Hi everyone! steamhappy

March 2020

July 2020

January 2021 - Version 1.0

Hi everyone steamhappy Christmas came early, because it's update time!!! But first let me take a selfie. I mean, let's look first at Game Developers Session 2019. On this conference we were showing our game and the feedback was awesome! Since this session was mainly for game developers and press, we have received priceless advice and suggestions. which will help us make the game even better!


Enough about GDS. Here comes the juicy stuff!

Graphics

Story

Combat

Dealing with drunk NPCs. From time to time, hobos can now get drunk and some of them can get quite aggressive[/olist] Currently there is more than 25+ weapons. Each weapon has its own durability, critical chance and attack and defense bonus. Weapons can be crafted, bought or gained through quests.
List of newly added perks: [olist]

Hi everyone! It's update time steamhappy

Story

Combat

0.74 Changes & Bug fixes

• Reduced CPU performance overhead of 3D characters
• Reworked system of 3D hobos (day/night behavior removed)
• Lots of small performance improvements in code
• Fixed issues with resetting animal's and hobo's data after changing worlds
• Fixed issues with missing hobos
• Improved hideout performance
• Added weapon slots in the inventory
• Improved conversation system (more robust and stable)
• Fixed possibility to start conversation while the player is beat up
• Improved reflections on multiple places
• Fixed light blending in prison
• Fixed world bounds around Zizkov
• Reworked response system of NPCs + new responses
• Reduced size of the fire barrel
• Improved fire barrel lighting
• Fixed incorrect position on map when inside
• Fixed issues of random talks with hobos
• Fixed possibility to buy already sold items for half the price
• Fixed issues with reduction of patience points in conversation
• Fixed problems with missing options after conversation minigame
• Fixed AI navigation under train station
• Lots of small game balancing improvements
• Added new services for Bear

Hi everyone! it is update time steamhappy

Gameplay

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Repaired game crashing after visiting laundry
• Fixed broken snow settings on some materials
• Fixed issues with character parameters after loading
• Fixed various props which were glitched
• Reworked synchronisation in hideout
• Added new quest sign in the map
• Various fixes in item database
• Improved vegetation LODs

Hi everyone steamhappy new update is here!!!

Gameplay

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Added take all in bins
• Added possibility to upgrade components with resources from stash
• Reworked resources update system (for fixing typos in conversations, bugs in quests, game balancing...) with more reliable system which is network independent
• Fixed issues with removal of upgraded items from inventory
• Fixed returning of upgraded items to stash
• Fixed incorrect item titles after switching language settings in the game
• Repaired game crash after loading corrupted profile through steam cloud
• Repaired synchronisation of custom actions animations between players
• Repaired thread collisions between autosave and standard save
• Repaired rare thread collisions in hideout synchronisation
• Repaired shrapnel counter when multiple players are in the same bin
• Fixed collision between interaction icons and players
• Fixed exit animation of chasers on clients
• Repaired issues with stealing quest items on clients
• Fixed serialisation issues when having multiple hideout bonuses
• Fixed issues with synchronising position on Y axis of hideout components
• Fixed incorrect title in the trade dialog
• Fixed infinite money trade between players
• Fixed "Dog Walking" quest

Hi, everyone, steamhappy you guessed it right. New update is here! So, let's get into it.

Gameplay

Quests

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Fixed issues with opening multiple instances of the game at start
• Drinking lounge was completely reworked. It no longer gives items. Instead it increases your morale at a cost of increasing alcohol level
• Added new props and insides which were required for the new quests
• Added lots of new faces for inside characters
  
• Reworked spawn mechanism of chasers. Decreased spawn interval during the night
• Increased local detection radius of chasers
• Added pee behavior for dogs
• Fixed UV issues on models of craft bench, Valoun's shelter and Drax's shelter
• Fixed missing bottle in drinking animation
• Fixed AI's navigation issue around pit
• Fixed transitions issues between flashlight animation and other interactive objects
• Fixed typos in en version of the map
• Fixed slider issues when buying unique items
• Fixed possibility to interact with the environment when the map is on
• Fixed issues with stealing quest items from lockers
• Crafting bench near prior relocated directly into the hideout
• Fixed the issue of snow generating on interactive items
• Vending machines were rebalanced
• Improved GUI in crafting bench

Hi everyone steamhappy new update is here!!!

Gameplay

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Fixed crafting bench GUI
• Added new quest - Dog handler in training
• Added few new indoor npcs and locations
• Added new perk called intuition
• Added new sounds when failing/winning minigame
• Fixed issues with synchronisation of interactive items after reaching maximum capacity
• Improved colliders in Zizkov and in business area
• Improved crime detection system
• Fixed issues in crime detection with multiple players
• Repaired head ik transition
• Fixed issues with smoking animation on clients
• Smoother movement of NPCs
• New interactive icons for lockers, bins and insides.
• Fixed incorrect LODs of dynamic trees
• Replaced two newsstands with snack stalls
• Fixed texture issues on various props
• Fixed incorrect label on locks when the player was missing perk
• Minor game balancing and tweaking
• Added missing charity sign
• Fixed incorrect exit point from prison
• Chinese translation greatly expanded, however still not on 100%

Hi everyone steamhappy after 3 months we are releasing another massive update!

Game engine

Graphics

Gameplay

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Improved AI navigation
• Fixed errors with loading the same quests
• Fixed issue with unlimited lottery tickets
• Improved visuals of multiple props
• Increased amount of street trash in quest Street Sweeper
• Fixed loading and condition validation error in quests Street Sweeper and Digger
• Fixed floating quest items
• Trees are now affected by indirect lighting resulting in better visuals of the vegetation
• Repaired issue after leaving gear repair
• Improved 3D background in the main menu
• Fixed snow accumulation on collectable quest items
• Added new GUI for character selection when joining or creating the game
• Fixed OS language dependent issues in conversations
• Repaired errors in conversation with npc Valoun, Skrabisova, Master, Anatoly, Vanga, Kotler
• Repaired issues in clouds shader
• New error logging system with lower performance impact
• Fixed category switch in inventory on gamepad
• Fixed issues with spawning/removing NPCs in coop
• Fixed AI behavior of hobos on client
• Removed incorrect ambient sound from Anatoly's shop
• Fixed hideout stash synchronisation
• Fixed issues in multiplayer after player reconnecting to the server
• Improved synchronisation stability
• New randomised system for offered items in Anatoly's shop. Previous items can be now bought in the opposite shop.
• New 2D background in Anatoly's shop
• New and more robust system for saving/loading hideout
• Repaired drag & drop in inventory
• Repaired issues with unusable rest places after load
• Fixed issues with locker synchronisation after leaving them
• Fixed issues with hideout upgrading UI
• Improved visuals of the help HUD
• Improved colliders near the bridge street and business area
• Improved game balancing
• Updated indoor NPCs
• Repaired animation transition of conversation GUI
• Fixed lighting problem during transition from sun to moon
• Fixed issues with incorrect representation of health in HUD
• Fixed flickering in help HUD
• Added type icon on usable items
• Added new visual of hidden recipes
• Increased starting size of stash from 10 to 20
• Repaired problems with returning items once the stash is full
• Space between conversation options was decreased
• Fixed problems with re-initialisation of the game started outside steam
• Repaired icons of character parameters
• Increased gear durability
• Reorganised items sorting
• Lots of new items
• Improved flashlight animation
• Not awakening when freezing while resting in hideout was fixed
• Non-deactivating flashlight after removing from quick slot or after replacing with different item was fixed
• Fixed possibility to build components on the upper edge of the hideout area
• Fixed non rotating interaction icons while in building mode
• Repaired issues with notifications after closing minigame

Yep. The title is correct! Version 0.63 is truly almost here! steamhappy steamhappy And it will be big. I mean reaaally big! The update is already feature complete and since the last week we have been in the QA phase in which we are trying to polish and fix all the issues which we encounter. Stable public release will be released by the end of the week. However the update is already available in the experimental branch on steam. If you want to access the public experimental version before the stable version go to steam, right click on Hobo: Tough Life and select properties. In the properties window go to the tab called betas and select there experimental branch. Then just wait until the update is downloaded and you are ready to go! However bare in mind that in this branch not everything is 100% stable and polished. You might even encounter some serious bugs. So If you want the best experience wait for the stable version. Patch notes containing information about all the changes and new features will be published together with the stable version. But don't worry in the mean time we will be releasing plenty of materials (like videos, screenshots etc.). So don't forget to follow us on our social media like facebook twitter, youtube or discord -Perun Creative

Hi everyone steamhappy today we are releasing another update! However this one is primarily focused on polishing and bug fixing.

Changes & Bug fixes

• Fixed minigame issues in conversations
• Fixed translation errors in conversations
• Fixed incorrect sound in the minigame
• Improved Netcode stability
• Fixed issues after disconnecting in coop
• Fixed error after adding bag to inventory
• Repaired reset of patience points, shop content etc. in next seasons
• Fixed drag and drop
• Fixed snowflakes color when using laser pointer
• Reduced freezing in the begging of the game
• Added crime detection after failed stealing from NPCs
• Fixed camera issues after leaving conversations
• Added possibility to register in the Labor Office without the quest from Maisner
• Repaired EN version of the map
• Improved Oldster 3D model
• Added VSync settings to the menu
• Fixed issues with stucked notifications
• Fixed minigame generator
• Updated texts
• Updated item database
• Improved game balancing
• Increased day length

Hi everyone steamhappy Christmas is almost here, but that doesn't stop us from developing new features for you!

Gameplay

• Current lock picking was replaced with a brand new minigame.
  
• Stealing is now detected as a crime by near policemen. Once the crime is detected, the policeman will start chasing you. There are different levels of crimes. For example stealing from a locked bin is not the same as breaking the shop. If you are not careful enough you might end up in jail. Therefore it is wise to wait till the night and use other players as a watchers, who will inform you if the policeman is nearby.
  
• Finally we are releasing first part of the quests. These quests are mainly targeted for beginners and their main purpose is to learn core mechanics of the game.
  However this doesn't mean that these quests aren't for skilled players. Even the entry quests offer rich dialogues and brand new gameplay. For example one of the quests unlocks temporary jobs in the labor office. This means that once in a while you can clean trash in the streets or do construction work and for that you will get some extra money.
  

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Added blank map, so that you can use quest navigation even without map item
• Fixed incorrect rotation of the player in the map
• New and improved graphics of the map
  
• Diary and crafting notification system
  
• Reworked sleeping system
• Added new npc - hobo Maisner
  
• Instant teleport of npcs when starting conversation replaced with movement transition
• Added IK blending for npcs
• Added new movement animations to npcs
• Repaired outside map colliders near Prior
• Fixed lock state synchronisation
• Fixed takeall issues in coop
• Fixed issues with changing resolutions in options
• Fixed floating bins in business area
• Fixed hobo's drinking animation
• Added shadermaps for semi transparent objects
• Fixed mismatch between hideout's buffs Cure and Faith
• Faster and more stable synchronisation of lockers
• Faster processing and synchronisation of items
• Sprint on gamepad/controller is no longer activated by holding left trigger, but instead it is activated by moving the trigger to the max on Y axis
• Reveal of content in rubbish bin using willpower is now synchronised
• Fixed disappearing progress of other players in rubbish bins
• Added notification for start/end of weather calamity
• Added missing fences in Zizkov
• Fixed various errors related to NPC spawn in coop
• Fixed possibility to self send network message
• Fixed NPC spawn and navigation around Prior
• Fixed colliders in business district
• Fixed player fading when entering newsstand or fastfood
• Fixed npc's LOD fade
• Repaired showing of notification about entering end season zone, when you are not inside that area
• Polished bloom threshold
• Repaired empty output logs after game crash
• Fixed loading/saving problems with rest places in shelter
• Hobos no longer disappears during weather calamity
• Improved visualisation of level up notification
• Added alternative text on shops during weather calamity
• Key J now opens quests diary directly
• Improved quest diary visuals
• Fixed issues with help bar while comparing gear
• Added removal of addictions after death
• Updated item database
• Overall polishing of game mechanics and game balancing
• Fixed incorrect stealing difficulty of items on client
• Fixed GUI glitch when selecting non-active buff
• Changed behavior extrapolation on clients
• Repaired incorrect weather resistence when using Fahrenheit degrees
• Added quest sounds

Hi everyone steamhappy, since the first release we have released lots of updates, with many cool features, but the current update 0.46 is by far the biggest one yet! Before we get to the changes and features I would just like to inform you that we have started working on video series about the development and we have already released our first video update. It is about our upcoming Quest system. So if you haven't seen it yet here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXB30iE_otk And now to the new features!

Graphics

Animation

Audio

Gameplay

• Willpower is the player's new parameter. It is used to unlock entrances, unlocking locks and conversation options, revealing every content in the bin, etc. Once this parameter was used, then in order to use it again you have to gain enough willpower first.
  
  
• New perks [olist]
• Guts - This perk allows you to enter residential buildings and ask the residents for help.
• Dumprider - You can find useful resources in garbage piles throughout the city.
• Burglar - This perk allows you to break into locked residential buildings.
• Shameless thief & Shameless thief 2 - Current perk Shameless thief was replaced by these two perks. Shameless thief reduces negative impact on player's morale by 80% and Shameless thief 2 doesn't decrease morale when stealing. [/olist]
• Detail of the item has been upgraded with lots of small graphical improvements like new icons for parameters.
  
• We have added possibility to compare selected gear with the currently equipped one. Also every selected item (not just gear) now shows its effect on your parameters.
  
• There is now possibility to buy back your items, which you have already sold, but not every NPC will allow you to do so. Also each NPC offers different items for buy back. Usually Hobo characters are more likely to have this possibility.
  
• Notification system was redone. It is now more compact and with better visuals. There is also a new skill notification.
  
• Mini game has undergone big changes. It has 4 levels of difficulty and It behaves differently based on actions you are currently executing. [olist]
• In conversation the mini game is time limited. Blue fields have disappeared and the result is based on when you will hit some green field. Having master or expert in conversation skill increases your time for the mini game.
• Mini game in crafting is not time limited, but you need to hit blue or green fields multiple times until you reach 100%. Each hit (regardless of the color) consumes energy. Failing the mini game no longer discards input resources.
• Unlocking rare item in bins is really similar to the crafting, but if you have failed instead of energy it increases your smell or damages your gear. [/olist]
  

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Added visualisation of NPCs difficulty to conversation
• Added possibility to change keyboard settings in the options
• Equipped consumable items in Quick slots remain equipped even after consuming all items on that slots, so that you don't have to re-equip after you gain that item again
• Starting items have been changed
• Changed price of damaged clothing
• Improved and polished content of lockers
• Item bought from Hobo is now removed from hobo's inventory. This item is then re spawned after some period of time
• Indoor Hobo characters can now be visited even during night
• Fixed GUI glitches on parameters when value is between 99-100%
• Success in upgrading of hideout components is now based on minigame
• Improved GUI of hideout upgrade
• Changed amount of items in lockers (small - 2, medium - 4, large - 6)
• Removed 99 stocked limit on items
• Possibility to sell and burn equipped clothing
• Information about potential addiction is no longer displayed in dialog, but in the notification. Active addictions can be seen in the player's HUD
• During weather calamities all shops are closed and locked
• Added continue button in the main menu for faster loading of the latest save
• Fixed incorrect scale on multiple 3D models
• Fixed issues with resetting locks after they were unlocked
• Repaired reset of reputation values
• Improved lighting conditions near hobos Monty and Rejsek
• Improved motion blur on moving characters
• Fixed missing characters in fonts
• Polished vegetation
• Removed initial dialog with resolution settings. This settings was moved to the menu under options
• Fixed floating trees in the park
• Fixed glowing texts
• Fixed issues with receiving gold coins after reaching max level
• Improved performance and visuals of weather particles
• Reduced light intensity of fire barrels
• Fixed spawn points in the shopping center near the park
• Fixed missing colliders in the pit area
• Repaired collider in the park
• Improved navigation of NPCs
• Improved reflections
• Improved ambient lighting
• Improved puddles quality on ground surfaces
• Street lights are switched on sooner
• Automatic language detection
• Fixed incorrect UV mapping on multiple models
• Removed guide in the inventory, because it was outdated. Replacement is coming soon

Hi everyone steamhappy, as you probably already know we have been working on combat system and quests for some time and we have done huge progress in those areas, but before we can make those features public the game needs to run as good as possible, because nobody is going to enjoy combat if there are frame drops. That's why we are now releasing update which is primarily focused on improving the overall performance. Optimisation is in the game development usually the last step before the game is released, because by that time everything is already finished and no changes are allowed. However our game is in early access, which means that every day we are making changes, so it is extremely difficult to make the game run smooth when everything is changed all the time. Nevertheless we are trying to do our best and with this update the performance has increased significantly. It is still not perfect, especially in the night, but it is far better then ever before. With this update we advice you to try different quality settings in the menu to find out what is the best performance/quality ratio based on your hardware.

In fact during the optimisation we were able to also improve the overall visuals. There are now lots of new buildings and other objects with increased quality as of result of more polygons. All the objects are having now much better and more natural looking reflections. Global illumination with indirect lighting was improved. Reflections are dynamic and based on current time of the day including the weather. Also there are now lots of new lights in the night.


Enjoy the new update and let us know what do you think! Perun Creative

Hi everyone, we have just released a new update! Until this update the game was running on engine Unity 5.6 which is more than 1 and a half year old. To speed up the development and to use the latest features we decided to upgrade to version 2017.4. This upgrade broke lots of stuff and it wasn't easy to fix it, but it is now done and we can now fully leverage the new features in the engine to improve the game. As you probably now, we are working heavily on combat and quests. Since the last update we have finished our internal tool for writing conversations and quests. So we are now able to easily write and implement quests to the game. The background story is finished and we are working on individual quests. Regarding combat, we are currently reworking player controls to make everything more smooth. Even though we have done big progress with those features, they are still not available in the current update. However both of them are going to be added in the next update. In the meantime we will be publishing multiple videos of the combat and quest system so stay tuned!

The update which we are releasing is primarily focused on visual improvements and bug fixing. Other features which we are currently working on are not yet ready for the public release.

Graphics

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Fixed issues with generating of blue fields in the minigame
• Fixed capacity issues when playing as an oldster character
• Repaired NPC navigation problems around Prior area
• Fixed rare issues with highlighting in the building mode
• Improved terrain performance
• Added missing props across the city
• Fixed issues with switching music before other song ended
• Fixed problems with exiting inside buildings on the client
• Repaired minigame randomizer
• Fixed notifications
• Repaired glass artifacts on bus stops
• Improved props performance
• Expanded initial lines of NPCs
• Fixed issues with seasons points, when steam cloud was deactivated
• Transition from .Net 3.5 to .Net 4.6
• Improved normals on 3D models
• Updated textures
• Background icons for rare items
• Night music
• Auto re-synchronization system in coop
• Fixed issues with spawn in coop
• Fixed multiple synchronisation problems
• Repaired oldster reputation
• Fixed loading of automatic backups
• Updated item database
• Polished volume of sound effects
• Fixed issues with rest places in hideout
• Fixed issue of disappearing hideout
• Fixed hideout saving
• Fixed option selecting in conversations
• Fixed translation collisions in minigames

Hi everyone, it's finally here! Brand new update steamhappy It was quite some time since the last update so here is what we have been working since the last update and what was added/changed.

AI

Seasons & Characters

Quests

Addictions

Music

Languages

Graphics & Optimisation

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Fixed non disappearance of warnings in the bin on the Client
• Fixed issues with creating the game, when playing offline
• GUI optimisation
• Fixed issues on rare monitor setups
• Improved crashing in rare situations
• Fixed problems with initialisation of Volumetric Lights after rare dll corruptions
• Day changes are now visible in lobby for other players
• Fixed opening of help screen
• GI optimisation
• Faster and more optimised NPC streaming
• Fixed indirect lighting around Zizkov
• Fade in/out of players that are inside
• Fixed using character on client from deleted world in different world if they have the same name
• NPC are now present even during nights
• Collider improvements and optimisation
• Dynamic resolution temporarily removed due to performance issues.
• Fixed issues with text bundles
• Added vending machine sound
• Added freezing sound
• Added poop sound

Hi everyone, it's finally here! Brand new update steamhappy It was quite some time since the last update so here is what we have been working since the last update and what was added/changed.

AI

Seasons & Characters

Quests

Addictions

Music

Languages

Graphics & Optimisation

Other changes & Bug fixes

• Fixed non disappearance of warnings in the bin on the Client
• Fixed issues with creating the game, when playing offline
• GUI optimisation
• Fixed issues on rare monitor setups
• Improved crashing in rare situations
• Fixed problems with initialisation of Volumetric Lights after rare dll corruptions
• Day changes are now visible in lobby for other players
• Fixed opening of help screen
• GI optimisation
• Faster and more optimised NPC streaming
• Fixed indirect lighting around Zizkov
• Fade in/out of players that are inside
• Fixed using character on client from deleted world in different world if they have the same name
• NPC are now present even during nights
• Collider improvements and optimisation
• Dynamic resolution temporarily removed due to performance issues.
• Fixed issues with text bundles
• Added vending machine sound
• Added freezing sound
• Added poop sound