Hello everyone!
Here comes a major update for SHALTER-03, packed with new features, important bug fixes, and general gameplay improvements.
We've been working hard to improve the puzzles, add new mechanics like potions, and resolve those annoying multiplayer synchronization issues. We'd also like to give you a little hint about what's coming next: we're working on a guided intro/tutorial sequence with voice narration that will welcome you when you first enter the game. This will help new players adapt to the mechanics and the world much more easily.
Thank you so much for the amazing interest you showed during Next Fest <3
NEW FEATURES AND CHANGES
Potions: New potions have been added to the game! There are currently 5 different active potions, with more on the way. The purposes of the potions have also been updated so that players can fully understand what they do.
Water Puzzle: The narrative and gameplay flow have been improved. Critical objects within the puzzle are now much easier to find.
New interactive buttons have been added to various puzzle mechanics.
AUDIO AND COMMUNICATION (VOIP)
In-game voice chat (VOIP) issues have been fixed.
A new "Microphone Test" button has been added to the settings.
The audio synchronization problem with doors has been resolved; sounds now play instantly without delay.
Brand new sound effects have been added to the game.
INTERFACE AND USER EXPERIENCE (UI & UX)
The main game interface (HUD) has been updated and is now much more usable. Various interaction bugs have been fixed.
A notification showing who is currently speaking has been added to the interface, and a microphone icon now appears above the heads of speaking players.
UI access has been added to the Lobby screen.
The Discover and Start buttons have been redesigned.
BUG FIXES
Multiplayer synchronization and collision problems with the rising water in the water puzzle have been fixed.
Multiplayer network bugs in the Box Teleport system have been resolved, and the teleportation now feels much smoother.
Various animation bugs have been fixed.
LOCALISATION
The translation of the 13 supported languages is now largely complete!