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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| In-game event | Update v. 1.6.0 Greetings to the researchers! This update is aimed at improving the user experience gained by the player in the game. The list can be found below. Here is the list of changes for the current update: · A new soundtrack has been written for the game. · Added small situational gameplay mechanics · TVs have been added to the game, broadcasting a new late-night radio show (expansion of the game plot… | 17665019 | |
| Game update | Patch v. 1.5.3 Greetings to the researchers! List of changes for the current update: · Correction of minor bugs · The "Camera Shake" parameter has been fixed once again | — | |
| Game update | Hotfix v. 1.5.2 Fixed a major error caused by previous updates | 16126727 | |
| Game update | Small Update v. 1.5.1 Greetings to the researchers! This update brings a new main menu to the game! This update can be considered an addition to update v. 1.5.0 List of changes for the current update: · New main menu · Changed the introductory video when starting the game | — | |
| In-game event | Update v. 1.5.0 Greetings to the researchers! This update is primarily focused on significantly improving the game's performance (optimization), while also slightly expanding the game's plot. Now there are computers in the game, interacting with which you can get a printout of a message sent by an employee by internal mail. Here is the list of changes for the current update: · Significant optimization improvem… | — | |
| Game update | Patch #8 v. 1.4.3 Greetings to the researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · The incorrectly working "Camera Shake" parameter has been fixed · Changed the musical accompaniment on some levels · Minor changes at some levels and in the interface I also want to show you one of the few concept art for the game | — | |
| Game update | Patch #7 v. 1.4.2 Greetings to the researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · Changing object collisions · From now on, you can't interact with non-interactive doors · As well as minor changes Thanks for the bug reports! | 15128070 | |
| Game update | Hotfix v. 1.4.1 Fixed a bug on the "Abyss" level | — | |
| Major update | Update v. 1.4.0 Greetings to the researchers, Chapter three is out! Finish the story, discovery new levels and places. Here is the list of changes for the current update: · A new chapter is available · Minor changes in the visual · Correction of errors in localizations · Bugfixes It won't take you long to complete the new content. Have a nice game! :) | — | |
| Sale | Steam Summer Sale 2024! Greetings to the researchers, We would like to inform you that our research department has been made aware of the commencement of the summer sale on Steam, with a 40% off! Take advantage of this opportunity to make purchase, as this is one of the most lucrative offers in recent times! Yours faithfully, Maxim, Head of Research Department. | — | |
| Game update | Patch #6 v. 1.3.5 Greetings to the researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · Subtitles added · The 3D Resolution parameter has been replaced by FidelityFX FSR 2.2 · Added the "Motion Blur" option · Fixed a video playback error · The screensaver video of the second chapter has been redesigned · As well as minor changes New interface localization language: · Chinese (Simplified) | — | |
| Game update | Patch #5 v. 1.3.4 Greetings to the researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · Optimization improvements · Bugfixes | — | |
| In-game event | Update v. 1.3.3 Greetings to the researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · The Lumen lighting system has been implemented · Some levels have had their lighting revised We have also obtained a classified document. It appears that we are dealing with some kind of internal laboratory project. | — | |
| Game update | Patch #4 v. 1.3.2 Greetings to the researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · Added camera shake setting · The enemy's speed has been slightly changed in the first chapter · Fixed errors in localizations · Bug fixes in the game New interface localization languages: · French · Portuguese | 13612350 | |
| Major update | Update v. 1.3.1 Greetings researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · The game has been ported to Unreal Engine 5 · Added localization · Lighting has been redesigned on some maps · Post-processing has been changed · From now on, the documents immediately get into the inventory · Improved control settings · And much more! New interface localization languages: · Russian · German · Spanish… | — | |
| Game update | Patch #3 v. 1.2.3 Greetings researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · New objects added/changed · Updates in some materials · Changes in object collisions · Added steam cloud saves · A new achievement has been added · As well as a few very small changes Achievement "Fire!" To receive it, you need to activate the fire alarm in Sonax lab when you first get there. - Maxim Sidorov | — | |
| Game update | Patch #2 v. 1.2.2 Greetings researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · Added volumetric light · The Windmills level has been improved · Changes in the collision of some objects Example of volumetric lighting: - Maxim Sidorov | 12800722 | |
| Game update | Patch #1 v. 1.2.1 Greetings researchers, Here is the list of changes for the current update: · Minor visual changes on some levels · Changed the flashlight · Fixing bugs · Changing the collision of some objects that caused the player to get stuck on the level · And many other minor fixes. - Maxim Sidorov | — | |
| Community | In Development Content Showcase #2 Greetings researchers, I would like to share with you the developments on the third chapter. The chapter is under active development, but I can't say exactly when the update will be released. Also, a small bugfix will be released for the game soon! Thanks for your support :) - Maxim Sidorov | — | |
| Community | Sonax Advertising Greetings researchers, Sonax management sent me this video with a request to show it to all employees and volunteers! - Maxim Sidorov | — | |
| Community | In Development Content Showcase #1 Greetings researchers, Today I am pleased to announce that the TBE page is available on Steam. The game will be available for purchase in November this year. Add a game to your wishlist and you will receive a notification when the game is available. You can also watch a small teaser of the future update: - Maxim Sidorov | — |
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