This post details a new release from the unstable "preview" branch of Panoptic, which contains work-in-progress features. If you wish to experience these builds, see the instructions at the end of this post.
Hey all!
As astute players might have seen, the "preview" branch has been updated, and now includes a few new fixes and tweaks.
Here is what you will find:
New features
- If you use the VR movement mechanics after selecting the level, your position will carry over into the level, making for a smoother play experience.
- The "blinding" volumes in the the Waterworks (the 4th map) have been improved, matching the level geometry more closely.
- Invisible walls have been added to the Waterworks, preventing the Challenger from falling into inescapable spots.
Bugs Fixed
- In the Sanctum, the Beings will no longer mass at the top of extending stairs that are still closed.
- Removed a recurrent warning when one or both controllers lose tracking temporarily.
Until next time, have fun playing!
-Team Panoptes
HOW TO GET THE PREVIEW BUILDS:
Warning : the preview builds contain some features that are deemed not ready for wider release yet, and are intended to gather feedback on new additions and validate bugfixes. Some things may not work as intended, so try at your own risk.
- In your steam library, right-click on the entry for Panoptic.
- Select "Properties".
- In the window that opens, open the "BETAS" tab.
- In the dropdown, select "preview".
- Let the game update, and that's it!
Follow the same steps, but select "default - Opt out of all betas" at the end if you want to revert to the stable builds.