After Hours: Library · build 20644190 · published
Hello, Librarians!
We've been working hard behind the scenes at Forbidden Kemono Studio, and we're excited to share another major update for After Hours: Library!
Since our earlier demo release, we've listened to player feedback, investigated reported issues, and made significant improvements to the overall gameplay experience.
This update addresses several problems that previously prevented players from progressing through the game as intended.
What's Been Updated & Fixed
Gameplay Progression
- Players can now progress through and complete all 38 tasks! Previously, progression could become blocked around Task 30.
- Fixed issues that prevented certain objectives from being completed.
- Improved overall task progression so players can experience the full demo gameplay loop.
Ending & Completion Fixes
We've corrected the game's completion conditions. Players can now finish their shift in two ways:
- Survive until 6:00 AM and leave through the library's front entrance.
- Complete all assigned tasks and reach the basement door to progress through the intended completion sequence.
Both paths were previously affected by issues that prevented them from working correctly.
Character & Animation Improvements
- Updated and improved the character selection screen.
- Fixed several character T-pose issues.
- Improved character presentation and animation behavior.
Known Issue: The male librarian character may still experience a T-pose issue. Our team is aware of this and will continue working on a fix.
Graphics & Stability
- Made DirectX 11 (DX11) related improvements to help address crashes and stability concerns.
- Continued investigating graphics-related issues, including DirectX 12 crashes.
- Additional bug fixes and gameplay improvements have been implemented throughout the demo.
Your Feedback Matters
We know some of you experienced frustrating bugs in earlier versions, especially when trying to complete objectives or reach the ending.
We appreciate everyone who took the time to report issues and share their experiences.
Not every improvement happens overnight, but your feedback helps us identify problems, prioritize fixes, and make After Hours: Library better.
If you played an earlier version and encountered progression issues, we encourage you to give the updated demo another try!
What's Next?
Our team will continue focusing on:
- Resolving remaining character animation issues.
- Investigating additional crashes and performance concerns.
- Improving gameplay polish and the overall horror experience.
- Addressing newly reported bugs as development continues.
Thank you for supporting After Hours: Library and Forbidden Kemono Studio.
Your shift isn't over yet. The library still has secrets waiting to be discovered.
Forbidden Kemono Studio
After Hours: Library Development Team