Hello everyone! We’ve released Hotfix 0.5.1.4 to fix the multiplayer issue that appeared after the latest update. The issue could cause sessions to display 9999 ms ping and prevent players from connecting properly. Multiplayer should now be working normally again. Thank you to everyone who reported the issue, and sorry for the inconvenience!
Hello, survivors! We are continuing to investigate and address the crash reports submitted by players. This update includes additional improvements to several gameplay systems that could potentially cause replication inconsistencies and lead to host-side crashes. Stability Improvements The following systems and entities have been revised: · Player character · Landmines · Loot containers · Enemy…
Hello, everyone! Following the previous patch, we continued monitoring crash reports related to an engine-level issue involving physics simulation during world streaming. This hotfix introduces a more comprehensive fix implemented directly at the engine level. The game has been rebuilt using a custom engine build containing the necessary changes, which should resolve the issue. We have also mad…
Hello, dear players! Thank you for the attention you have given to the latest major update and for submitting your crash reports. We are reviewing every report and working to address the issues as quickly as possible. This hotfix focuses primarily on crashes reported over the past few days. Major Fixes · Reworked the vehicle spawning system across the map. This should reduce the initial CPU loa…
Hello, everyone! Those who have been following the development and testing the preview builds already know that BodyRecords has been undergoing a complete overhaul for more than six months. During this process, we have tried to account for the feedback we have received, as well as our own updated vision for the project. We believe these changes will fundamentally shift the focus of the game and…
First of all, we would like to thank everyone who has shown interest in the reworked iteration of BodyRecords , which has now been in development for over five months. Our previous post covered only a portion of what this new direction for the game includes. The scope of the rework is simply too large to present everything at once, especially while many gameplay systems, features, and parts of…
🚀 The long-awaited BodyRecords update is now available in the preview branch! The update is available to all game owners. See the screenshot below for instructions on how to access it. What's new? 🚁 Helicopter evacuation Call for evacuation and leave the area after completing the mission. 🎒 New inventory system A completely redesigned inventory management system for a smoother gameplay exper…
We’re excited to present the next update, which represents another step toward the upcoming global gameplay overhaul. Changes: · Added Late Join Support , allowing players to join an ongoing match after it has already started via the session list or by inviting a friend directly into the match, as long as the session capacity of 4 players is not exceeded. The preparation phase and synchronized…
Fixes & Changes: · Fixed a crash that could occur when a player left the session during the teleportation process to the Backstage. · Fixed an issue where the Runner could abduct a player who had just been killed, causing teleportation to trigger twice and preventing the death location marker from appearing on the compass. · Updated the game’s packet compression method and settings to reduce CP…
We’re excited to roll out one of several updates leading up to a major overhaul of the game mode. Vehicles play a crucial role in upcoming content, so this update focuses on fixing issues and significantly improving the ATV experience. ATV Movement Fixes & Improvements · Complete overhaul of the engine and transmission , along with adjustments to wheel physics and body mass distribution. These…
Work on future updates is ongoing, and we’re happy to present the final update of the year. This patch continues the chain of planned improvements introduced in Update 0.2.0 and focuses on stability, polish, and improved environmental readability. Crash Report Handling · Optimized fire and smoke particle effects that could potentially cause GPU crashes. Bug Fixes · Fixed monster AI noise reacti…
Performance -Reduced RAM usage with critical code cleanup -Major forest vegetation optimization -Improved smoke effects, character LODs, and helicopter performance Environment -Reworked forest layout for better density and navigation -Updated landscape with rocks and improved world flow -Redesigned road system for smoother exploration -Added and connected new points of interest with clearer mar…
We are excited to announce that the development of BodyRecords has officially resumed! The development and support of the project were paused due to a lack of funding, the main cause for this is war. The war against Ukraine has been going on for almost four years now, and the situation has been extremely difficult for us. At the moment, we often have problems with an electricity. Because of thi…
Fixed an issue where the teleportation anomaly animation update caused crashes. · Fixed a conflict caused by visibility flags for holdable items. · Fixed a crash that occurred when the dynamic enemy spawner queue failed to find a valid spawn location. · Fixed a crash where the player character on clients could not retrieve global gameplay parameters. · Fixed an issue where the flare gun trigger…
Addressed crash reports · Removed the ability to run while crouched · Increased the base volume of voice chat audio playback · Fixed a situation where the game allowed joining an already started session · Changes have been made to environmental elements related to navigation through quest zones
Stability & Optimization · Continued work on crash reports · Partial optimization of loading and rendering resources of the game world in order to improve frame rate stability · Reworked graphics settings presets (High and lower) to improve performance while maintaining visual fidelity Environment & Navigation · Improved spawn placement of lanterns in the backcountry · Laid out new paths, adjus…
Crash Handling Addressed crash reports, including issues related to player respawning. Day/Night Cycle Improved and partially optimized transitions between day and night for smoother gameplay. Navigation & Task Zones Implementation of territory restrictions based on task zones to help guide players and reduce the chance of getting lost (work in progress).
Crash Fixes: · Fixed crashes caused by the dynamic appearance of enemies · Fixed crashes during transitions from the forest to backstage areas due to physics simulation issues Voice & Communication: · Fixed interruptions in voice chat · Increased voice playback distance for clearer co-op communication General Fixes & Improvements: · Partial optimization of interaction markers on interactive obj…
Patch note: · Fixed an issue where the walkie-talkie would only activate for the player holding it (client-side only). · Resolved a bug causing the walkie-talkie to malfunction in Voice Activation mode after disabling the jammer.
The BodyRecords demo is now available! Experience the intense cooperative extraction horror with a bodycam perspective, eerie liminal spaces, and microphone sensitivity. Join us in Steam Next Fest February 2025 and let us know your thoughts! Your feedback is crucial in shaping the final game. And for those who already participated in the demo and playtest - huge thank you! Your feedback has bee…
🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce the release of the BodyRecords demo! 🎮 With this, we’re closing the playtest. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and provided feedback – your input has been invaluable in improving the game! 🙌
The wait is over - dive into the playtest now and experience it firsthand! 👁🗨🎤 💬 We need your feedback! Share your thoughts here: 🐛 Found a bug? Report it in our Discord: 🔑 Please keep in mind that this is not the final version (pre-Beta), so your feedback is greatly appreciated! Good luck, and remember - Pay attention and be quiet if you want to survive 💀
Get ready to step into the horror! The playtest kicks off soon - don’t miss your chance to experience the tension, solve mysteries, and survive together. 💀 Join the playtest NOW! If you encounter a bug or error, reach out to us on Discord:
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