New Content

New Map "Wasteland":

• Explore an abandoned village in a canyon.
  
• The map offers four different variations.
  
• Set in a desert environment.
  

New Enemy "Mindsnatcher":

• This demon has no eyes but possesses a large brain that allows it to track you down.
  
• Its special ability slows you down, then grabs you to invade your thoughts.
  
• It also has excellent hearing: make sure to move quietly and avoid unnecessary noises (e.g., when picking up items).
  

Dynamic Weather System:

• The system includes numerous weather phases that can occur randomly depending on the game phase and the map.
  
• It comes with many new visual and sound effects that change—and above all, intensify—the gameplay experience.
  
• Escalation in later phases: Storms and thunderstorms can occur, affecting both the environment and your hearing – so keep an even closer eye on the demon!
  
• The new weather influences not only the environment but also the gameplay:
  
  • For example, rain makes the environment and characters wet, reflecting more light.
    
  • In contrast, snow makes it more difficult to find items, as the map gradually becomes covered in snow.
    

Flying Demons:

• After nightfall, hell gates open and flying demons appear to attack you.
  
• Their attacks temporarily slow you down and impair your vision.
  
• Light can destroy the demons.
  
• The number of demons and their respawn interval depend on the difficulty level and the number of players.
  

Minimap:

• A new minimap has been implemented, displayed in the upper right corner and can be switched to fullscreen mode.
  
• This feature provides a clear overview of the map layout with many benefits:
  
  • Shows the positions of your teammates.
    
  • Marks the demon’s crypt when it is found.
    
  • Displays ritual points, keys, and the light from the lighting technician.
    

Additional New Content:

• All sound effects have been replaced with new, more fitting versions.
  
• All music has been replaced.
  
• Dialogue Feature: Characters now regularly interact with each other and comment on certain actions.
  

Improvements

• Server hosts can now set custom options in the lobby (selecting the map, demon, and map variation).
  
• DLSS updated to version 3.7.20: Now supports significantly more graphics cards than just the RTX 40 series.
  
• Jumpscares:
  
  • Automatic forced viewing during jumpscares has been completely removed, giving you full control over your view at all times.
    
  • Fixed-position jumpscares have been removed and now appear dynamically around the players.
• Demons:
  
  • Attack timings have been slightly adjusted.
    
  • New particle effects for footprints have been added.
    
  • The detection distance for sound when players pick up items has been adjusted.
    
• Ritual Sites: Demon footprints around ritual sites are now more clearly visible thanks to reduced grass density.
  
• Lighting Technician: The range and brightness of the light has been slightly reduced.
  
• Camera Technician: The night vision function has been adjusted for increased viewing distance and brightness.
  
• Nightfall now occurs at the beginning of the game.
  
• New option in settings: Automatically hide objectives.
  
• Improved readability of interface messages (e.g., “Cannot place this here”).
  
• Added particle effects in the user interface.
  
• Numerous optimizations to demon pathfinding have been implemented.
  
• Missing audio effects for some interface actions have been added.
  
• Improved particle effects for footsteps in water.
  
• The currently playing music track is now displayed in the main menu.
  

Bugfixes

• Various light leaks on all maps have been fixed.
  
• Several AI navigation issues have been resolved.
  
• Lighting issues in cutscenes (where the demon grabs the player) have been fixed.
  
• Sound effects for stumbling or falling are now played at the exact position.