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THE NEST UPDATE: Our Largest Content Drop Yet! We are thrilled to finally release The Nest Update , which represents our biggest content drop yet, introducing new location and primary objective , character customisation and cosmetcis (Complete Subrifts to unlock), critical gamepl
THE NEST UPDATE: Our Largest Content Drop Yet!
We are thrilled to finally release The Nest Update, which represents our biggest content drop yet, introducing new location and primary objective, character customisation and cosmetcis (Complete Subrifts to unlock), critical gameplay changes, and a comprehensive overhaul of our AI and audio systems.
To celebrate the launch of The Nest Update, Macabre is now 20% OFF for a limited time! Now is the perfect opportunity for you and your friends to dive into the Rift and face the new challenges waiting inside the Crawler's Nest. Jump in today!
The Nest
The world of Macabre is shifting. Banjo has uncovered new organic structures spreading deep within the Rift, confirming the presence of a Crawler Nest. It appears the Crawler has begun building these structures to incubate and propagate corrupted life, twisting the remnants of those who came before into something new and disturbing.
Banjo reckons the Crawler is attempting to slow our progress and shield the Altar by developing a new, sinister defence. This Nest is now the focal point of our new primary objective.
Warning: Environmental Threat
Infiltrating the Nest is fraught with environmental danger. The area is protected by the newly discovered Listening Pits. These organic alarm systems are embedded throughout the Nest and detect subtle movements. If a Listening Pit is triggered, it will immediately alert Macabre and summon its aggressive attention to your location. Players must move with extreme stealth and awareness to avoid tripping these sensory organs.
New Mission: Bio Sample You must now infiltrate the Crawler's Nest to extract the internal contents of the eggs found within. Banjo needs these contents so he can study the mechanism of this sinister corruption and better understand the mutation.
High-Value Loot Zone The Nest also features a new puzzle location. This area contains high-tier loot but is heavily guarded by the Crawler and its twisted creations. Players attempting to solve this puzzle should expect extreme danger, though the rewards are substantial.
Strategic Gameplay and Objective Updates
We have updated existing objectives to prioritise realism and strategic decision-making.
Physical Carry System: The Riftlink (fuses) and Reactor (coolant barrels) objectives now utilise a dedicated pickup and put-down system.
When carrying these heavy items, player movement speed is significantly reduced and defensive capabilities are limited.
Tactical Implications: Players must now strategically choose when to transport these items. Because you are vulnerable while holding fuses or coolant, you will need to place the items down to engage with threats or retreat. This change places a higher emphasis on teamwork and covering fire during transport phases.
AI and Navigation Improvements
A significant portion of development time for this update was dedicated to improving the Crawler's navigation and pathfinding capabilities.
Navigation Fixes: We developed a new internal tool to simulate the Crawler navigating procedural maps for extended periods. This allowed us to identify and resolve specific geometry issues where the AI would previously become stuck or fail to path to the player.
Behavioral Changes: As a result of these fixes, the Crawler is now a much more consistent and persistent threat. It will navigate complex geometry more effectively, requiring players to rely on stealth and evasion rather than hoping the AI will encounter a navigational error.
We will continue to monitor gameplay data to ensure these improvements function as intended.
Audio Overhaul and Communication
To increase immersion and tension, we have completely remixed the sound design across the entire game.
Immersive Audio: All in-game sound effects have been updated and retuned. The new mix provides a more realistic soundscape, making environmental cues and spatial awareness more vital for survival.
VOIP and Radio Tuning: Proximity chat and radio communications have been adjusted for greater accuracy.
The falloff for voice volume over distance is now more realistic.
The radio effects have been refined for clarity and atmosphere.
Audio Settings: We have added granular controls to the audio settings menu. Players now have more nuanced control over VOIP volume and input settings to ensure communication is working exactly as expected.
Cosmetics and Supporter Packs
This update introduces a wide range of new cosmetic items for character customisation.
Earnable Cosmetics: We have added over 25 new cosmetic items, including unique Spaceshifters, outfits, hats, and charms. These are unlocked exclusively through gameplay by completing Sub-Rifts and other in-game challenges.
Kickstarter Rewards: All pending Kickstarter cosmetic rewards have been implemented and distributed to eligible backers.
The Whiteout Day ones Pack As a gesture of gratitude to our early adopters, players who purchased the game prior to the launch price reduction have been automatically granted the Whiteout Founder's Pack which will never be availible again. This includes:
Whiteout Macabre Themed Atomic Spaceshifter
White Skull Charm
Whiteout Macabre Themed Outfit
Whiteout Walking Trail
New: Macabre Supporter Pack For those wishing to further support our studio, we have released a new Supporter Cosmetic Bundle DLC. This purchase immediately unlocks a unique set of cosmetic items.
If you are enjoying Macabre and excited for more updates please consider leaving us a review, it really helps new players discover us.
The Rift is shifting, and the Crawler is stronger than ever. Gather your crew, prepare your loadouts, and descend into The Nest today!
Thank you for your continued support and feedback. We look forward to seeing how you handle the new challenges inside the Nest.
