Night Clerk · beta, public · first seen
Update 1.17 brings new tasks, on-screen objectives, expanded guest conversations, and changes to the motel’s atmosphere. It also adds full mouse support on PC and improves several parts of the night shift.
On-screen objectives. Your current objective now appears during gameplay, so you can follow the shift without repeatedly opening the task list.
New tasks, outdoor horror ambience, and additional nighttime surprises.
Full mouse support on PC. You can also click and drag to rotate objects during inspection.
Made guest check-ins clearer.
Room tasks now require a key, which must be returned after the job.
Improved highlighting to make clues and important objects easier to spot.
Adjusted when several clues become available to better match the story.
Improved tracking of inspected objects.
Fans can now be switched off again.
Expanded check-in conversations to give guests more personality and stronger connections to the motel’s story.
Revised optional dialogue for every guest to better fit their introductions and circumstances.
Adjusted story hints and removed dialogue that referred to events too early or revealed too much.
Reworked several guest complaints, mysterious phone calls, and conversations with the manager.
Some calls can now ring while you’re away on a job, drawing you back to the office.
Expanded the final conversations and adjusted their pacing to give the closing moments more room to unfold.
Guests now come directly to the office to request a room instead of calling from their cars first.
Radio reception now deteriorates across the nights, with music increasingly interrupted by interference as the week progresses.
Adjusted the timing and behaviour of several CCTV encounters.
Updated the office television model and screen animations.
Refined several interface elements, text placements, and prop details.
Fixed an issue where completing a different chore could advance the current assignment by mistake.
Fixed issues with displayed objects and unwanted outlines while inspecting clues.
Removed the cat-food collectible activity and its associated bonus sequence.
Achievement note: Players who have already unlocked the Easter egg achievement will keep it permanently.
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