New Features
Inspection System
- Some objects such as boxes, books, and picture frames can now be inspected in the world to find hidden keys, codes, or even loot items. Inspecting an object moves it in front of the player's view, and allows the player to orbit around it.
- Use the keys and codes found while inspecting to unlock tasks objects such as the safe, lockbox, and puzzle box.
- Task objects now use the inspection system. Using the correct key on the lock now opens them revealing a clue!
Investigation
- Tasks can be completed in any order.
- Each task completion gives one piece of a code to unlock the room containing the death item. Once the death room is unlocked, the investigation can be completed by bringing the death item to the death room and placing it on the blood stain.
- All death items, bad habit, and favorite objects have been converted to items in the player's inventory. These objects can also be inspected.
Tablet
- When viewing a clue card in the Case App, the objective and analysis will be blank (???) until either the corresponding task item, or key/code is found. After completing the task all information will be revealed within that card.
- Added new code note to "Found Items" section in clue cards. Displays part of the code to the death item room.
New Events
- Doors can now be barricaded by the ghost. Hold interact to begin removing a plank, or use an axe to quickly break them off.
- Added Spectral Spikes. Rarely spawned at the player's feet to inflict some damage!
Gameplay
- Added Axe. Useful for chopping down barricades quickly… or fellow investigators.
- Added Gambling Token. Found rarely in loot, allows one spin at Jimmy's Wheel.
- Added first person use/toggle animations for most equipment items.
- Added dancing! Default bind set to "Z".
- Added volumetric fog in all levels to improve the atmosphere.
Changes
General
- Player walk and sprint speed increased. Stamina has been rebalanced to compensate.
- Many items have become more expensive in the shop to improve the game economy.
- Controls while inspecting, lockpicking, and other activities are now displayed top left.
- Disabled Halloween decorations.
- The "Esc" key will now work to close the shop.
Fixes
- Player camera can no longer slightly stick through walls.
- Lamp light bulbs will no longer appear lit when off.
- Dead players no longer have collision with other players.
- Collision on drawers, book shelves, table, etc are more accurate.
- Certain areas on Old Mill and Lake Martin will no longer block interaction.
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