CryoDeath Major Update + 45% OFF SALE!!

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Cryodeath VR · build 22419268 · published

On SteamNotes only · this build shipped before we watched the app

🚨 CryoDeath Major Update – UE5 Upgrade + Massive Overhaul

We’re excited to release one of the biggest updates to CryoDeath so far.

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 Drawer interaction fixes
Box cover fixes
Collision improvements

🖥 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

💥 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

🛠 Additional Fixes

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