Hi everyone,
This update is a big one. The Syndicate: Classified Operations now includes voice acting.
This has been one of the most important atmosphere improvements for the game so far. Since The Syndicate is built around the feeling of operating from a Cold War intelligence board, voice acting helps give the Director and the overall presentation much more presence.
This patch is also part of the final preparation push for Steam Next Fest. I’ve been working on making the demo easier to understand, smoother to play, and better paced for new players.
I've also been working on a brand new Next Fest Trailer, check it out!
Changes
Voice acting has been added.
New upgrades have been added.
A text size slider has been added.
Costs have been slightly rebalanced.
Local and global assets are now more clearly distinguished.
Board and table visuals have received small improvements.
Features are now introduced more gradually, so the early game should feel less overwhelming.
General flow has been improved for clarity.
Lingering assets after starting a new era are now cleaned up correctly.
Missing localizations have been fixed.
Too many bugfixes to note, but keep sending them!
There is still much more to come, and I hope everyone enjoys the new version. Thanks again for playing, giving feedback, and following the game as it gets closer to release!
- Ignace