Windows & Linux:
- Added a new game mode: The Firewatch Audio Tour.
- Added "Minimum HUD" mode, hides reticule and tooltips.
- Fixed a handful of bugs where player could fall through the world.
- Upgraded the engine from Unity 5.2 to Unity 5.4 for a multitude of performance and multi-platform benefits.
- Miscellaneous world art improvements and bug fixes.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
Mac:
- Addressed issue where some macs would boot to an entirely black screen but would still play audio.
- Added Windowed Mode support.
- The OpenGL renderer now uses multi-threading which should bring a significant speed boost especially on dedicated GPUs.
- Also all of the fixes from Windows & Linux.
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Firewatch Update December 21, 2021* Fix issue where some third party software would capture mouse input and block it from reaching the game. Also allow simultaneous gamepad and mouselook input without fully switching between keyboard and gamepad controls. * Fix issue preventing some users from launching the game.Firewatch Update, December 15, 2021:Sony DualShock 3, DualShock 4, DualSense, Microsoft Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series controllers will now be auto-detected (without need of any third party software). · Nintendo Switch Pro controllers are also supported (wireless only). · Pressing buttons on an input device will automatically switch in-game controller icons to match. · Pickup items such as turtles and beer cans should no l…Latest Patch NotesA new patch for Firewatch is now live, and here are the notes: · Fix a threading crash that can occur for some users on load screens. · Fix a framerate drop when examining most objects. · Display version number on the settings screen (currently 1.09) · Native support for Dualshock 4 controllers on Windows.