🚨 CryoDeath Major Update – UE5 Upgrade + Massive Overhaul
We’re excited to release one of the biggest updates to CryoDeath so far.
This update will be with you all tomorrow afternoon, but we couldn't keep it a secret any longer ....
This marks our second major overhaul in the last 3 months, as we continue to rapidly improve and evolve the experience based directly on player feedback.
With this update, CryoDeath has been upgraded from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5.7, alongside a wide range of improvements, fixes, and system upgrades.
🚀 Engine Upgrade – Unreal Engine 5.7
Upgraded from UE4 → UE5.7
Improved overall performance and stability
Enhanced physics systems and interactions
Strong foundation for future updates and visual improvements
🔧 Gameplay & Quality of Life Improvements
Improved grab system (increased distance and responsiveness)
Added haptic feedback and sound during interactions
Reworked drawer and container handling for smoother interaction
Objectives updated with rich text for improved clarity
đź–Ą UI Overhaul
Major UI rebuild using widget system
Improved usability and clarity across menus
Fixed wrist tool item info screen
Added Height Calibration button to wrist options
🌍 Localisation & Immersion
Added Chinese language support
Introduced “Mother” voice system, providing guided assistance throughout the tutorial and early gameplay
Enhances immersion while improving onboarding and player clarity
Various localisation fixes and improvements
🧠Systems & Progression Fixes
Reworked keycard lock logic for improved stability
Fixed progression issues (Level 1 lock bug, puzzle issues, request aid system)
Added additional batteries in tutorial level
Restored and updated tutorial videos
đź’Ą Physics & Performance Improvements
Reworked breakable object system
Fixed glass causing significant FPS drops
Improved ragdoll behaviour (player and creatures)
General physics adjustments (ongoing testing)
Fixed issue where items disappeared on break
⚠️ Balance Changes
Increased tick damage from 20 → 28
đź› Additional Fixes
Drawer interaction fixes
Box cover fixes
Collision improvements
General bug fixes and stability improvements
📢 Important
If the update does not appear, please restart Steam to ensure the latest version is downloaded.
We’re continuing to push CryoDeath forward at pace as we move toward the Meta Quest release, and your feedback remains a key part of that process.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
— Panic Point Games