Devlog Update 2/9/23

Here are the latest changes.

Gameplay:

• Weapon Recoil Adjustments: We've fine-tuned the weapon recoil curves before they were all over the shot.
• Sprinting from Crouch: Now you can swiftly go from a crouched stance to a sprint, it was kinda frustrating not being able to do this before.
• The Gun Laser Returns: The gun laser makes a comeback for precision targeting, and co-op targeting. Maybe it will work as a gun attachment in the future, but for now it's on every gun.

Bug Fixes:

• Vest and equipment fix: - Equipment now persist on skeletons upon death.
• Door Replication Bug : A small door replication bug has been resolved.
• Interactive Door Colors: Door colors now correctly reflect their interactivity, making navigation smoother.
• Flinching Foes: Enemies' flinching behavior is working again.

User Experience:

• Updated Tutorial Dialog: The tutorial computer's dialog has been revamped to introduce you to all these exciting new features.
• Abilities in Checkpoint Menu: Unlock abilities conveniently from the checkpoint menu.
• Visible Ability Points: Keep track of your Ability Points right from the inventory screen.
• Controller Support: We've added controller support to the inventory, making it easier to navigate.
• Improved Settings Menu: Enjoy more control over your game with additional graphics and control options now available in the settings menu.
• Pause Menu Integration: The settings menu has been seamlessly integrated into the pause menu.
• Slick Ability Switcher UI: A brand-new ability switcher UI and quick action hotkeys have been introduced. A bigger improvement over previous weapon switching.
• Expanded Debug Menu: New options in the debug menu.
• Material Tweaks: Interactable object materials have been edited so they stand out more.
• Item Descriptions: Item descriptions have been updated
• Force Feedback Settings: Most weapons now come with force feedback settings.
• Feedback Collector: We've introduced a new packaged game feedback collector to gather your valuable insights.

Audio:

• Silenced Weapon Sounds: Each silenced weapon now has its unique shooting sound.

Content Additions:

• New Surface Materials: New surface materials with physical properties, sounds, and impact particles.
• Security Camera: A new interactive object, the Security Camera, adds a new layer of challenge and intrigue to your gameplay.
• Ledge Grabbing: Hold on tight! Players can now grab onto ledges and traverse edges in style.
• Thermal Vision: Get ready for some high-tech action with the Thermal Vision ability.
• Improved Shotgun: Revamped the Shotgun to pack an even more satisfying punch. It's two-handed now and feels way better than before

Optimization:

• Blood Particle Optimization: We've optimized blood particles to ensure smoother performance.No longer will the game slow down on hitting an enemy.
• Reduced Game Size: The packaged game size has been reduced.

We hope you enjoy these improvements and additions.  As always, your feedback is invaluable to us, so don't hesitate to let us know your thoughts.