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This patch brings in a huge improvement to storage, some exciting Steam additions, and fixes mentioned by the community. Improvements & Fixes Reduced the overall storage size of Evil Awaits from 24.83GB to 12.35GB Fixed an issue that tied the descriptions of the sniper clip c
Fixes and improvements: Further optimisation improvements across every level towards lighting, interactions, and cinematics. Fixed an issue that caused visual glitching for players using certain AMD components. Adjusted and corrected spelling and grammar errors in certain notes a
Another small update introducing more quality of life adjustments, balancing, and addressing some player issues. Fixes and adjustments Fixed an instance that cause Skulls of Archdale in the level Garden to not appear in NG+. Now Skulls within the garden will be correctly reset in
Happy New Year! This is a small update patching some issues brought up by players. Fixes and improvements Fixed an optimisation error that in some instances stopped the Sniper Rifle and Journal of Sniper Expertise from appearing in the level Cemetery after patch 1.4.1 Fixed an in
Ultrawide Support Ultrawide support is now available for display aspect ratios of 21:9 & 32:9. This update changes the camera's constraints and increases the field of view in-game to maintain a consistent ratio, while expanding your area of vision horizontally. Combine this w
1-Year Anniversary One year ago today, Evil Awaits was released onto Steam as Chai Games' first full-length indie title. Since then, I've had many comments, feedback, reviews, and suggestions. All of which I've listened to and implemented across the 15 updates and 3 Major Patches
You can now adjust the camera distance via a slider in the 'Gameplay' section of the Settings menu More improvements, additions and fixes are on the way along with upcoming content updates. Because camera distance has been a heavily requested setting, I wanted to get this in for
Evil Awaits 3rd major update is here! In this update I've added lots of player-requested content such as: New Game+, New upgrades, languages, control options and more. New Game + New game Plus is here! Carry over your save, keep all your weapons, and continue upgrading as you res
Evil Awaits optimised for Steam Deck Uncover the mystery on the go and experience a new survival horror adventure anywhere! Enjoy a no-hassle experience with: - Pick-up and play graphics optimisation (No need to adjust!). - Smooth 30-60+ FPS throughout. - Ui/Text adjustments perf
Evil Awaits 2nd major update is here! With this update, I've brought in lots of player-requested features. These include: unlockable costumes, subtitle language options, optimizations for Steamdeck and more fixes and improvements. Closets & Costumes Closets have been placed i
Fixes and Improvements - Fixed an issue causing SMG upgrades not to save. - The drop rate of 2 lesser enemy variants has been decreased. - Changed font when interacting with the lever without having the lever in your inventory in the level: Docks. - Fixed an instance that caused
Sprint Additions - You are now able to swap between weapons whilst sprinting. - Sprinting will no longer interrupt reloading. These additions to the sprint mechanic are actions in response to player feedback and overall feel like a nice quality of life in the tense combat moments
Fixes and Improvements - Several minor fixes to a boss in the level: Archdale Castle. - Fixed an instance that caused oddly positioned assets during Ending A cinematic. - Fixed a challenge achievement that triggered regardless of the criteria being met. - Fixed an instance that a
Evil Awaits first major patch is here! This patch brings in new upgrades and journals, boss reworks, quality-of-life improvements, balancing and lots more. New Upgrades 5 New Journals can be found throughout Archdale, all introducing new upgrades at the workbench. Ammo Mule - Inc
Fixes and Improvements - Adjusted collisions inside the Chapel. - Sniper icon changed to the correct image in the Save Station screen. - Changed behaviour of the boss during phase 1 in the level: Cemetery. - Several boss balance adjustments in levels: Docks, Cemetery and Archdale
Sprint Changes - Strafing and directional sprint You can now move in all directions and freely rotate your camera whilst sprinting. - Responsive Sprinting Previously the player had to start moving in a direction to pick up the momentum for sprinting. This has now been adjusted so
Additions - Crosshair has now been added and can be enabled/disabled from the 'Gameplay' section in the settings menu. - Tips will appear during loading screens at the bottom of the screen. Several fixes and improvements - Sky brightness has increased by 20 - 25% in all levels. -
Several fixes and improvements - Skulls Of Archdale gates in the Garden will now trigger on walking into the room when you have enough to unlock, instead of walking up to the pedestals. - Weapons equipped before opening a door will now re-equip that weapon at the end of the inter
Several fixes and improvements - Headshots & Critical Hits now produce larger blood VFX. - Headshots & Critical Hits now produce louder SFX. - The 'Clip Capacity' upgrade for every weapon will no longer increase from re-loading. - The camera will now be set behind the cha
Several fixes and improvements based on player feedback: - Revolver ammo will now drop from loot crates instead of Pistol ammo if you have the Revolver equipped. - Shotgun accuracy has been greatly increased. - SFX added when near to a Skull of Archdale. - When grabbed by an atta