THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.6.1 This update offers New Free Content - Halloween Decor + Brighter Map + Faster Player Speed + Reduced Jumpscares + Cinematic Polish all based off your feedback. Additionally, we have fixed a few aesthetic bugs and the game runs even smoother then previou
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.6.1
This update offers New Free Content - Halloween Decor + Brighter Map + Faster Player Speed + Reduced Jumpscares + Cinematic Polish all based off your feedback.
Additionally, we have fixed a few aesthetic bugs and the game runs even smoother then previously.
We thank you for helping us improve the game to its current version. Basically this update contains 2 updates - Polish Update + Halloween Update. Enjoy this Halloween! Have fun getting scared!
Major Updates
Polish Update
Reduced Jump scares [ based off a significant portion of reviews ]
Player Speed Increased 1/4 + New Stamina Breathing Running SDFX
Brighter More Detailed Maps [ Now shows off all the AAA quality details ]
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.5 Happy New Year! This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT offering NEW features asked by the community + Polish to improve the experience even further. Please don't forget to review game and show your support, Thank you! Major NEW HORROR CAM - New Post Process
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.5
Happy New Year! This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT offering NEW features asked by the community + Polish to improve the experience even further. Please don't forget to review game and show your support, Thank you!
Major
NEW HORROR CAM - New Post Process Lens FX + Dust Scratches + Wide Angle Lens + Lightbloom + GrainFX offers a horror style cam effect. Great look for spectators.
NormalCam Comparison
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NEW CAVE ATMOSPHERE - New Cave FX offering unstable cave atmosphere with random collapsing sounds + dust fx + screen shake cave tremors.
NEW COLLECTIBLE UI STATS - Menu Level Map now displays collectible stats for each map where available in order to keep track of all your gold, miners helmets, and emma's ghost captures making it easier to collect your achievements.
NEW BRIGHTNESS SLIDER - New Brightness adjustment now available in settings menu.
Improvements
[NEW] Voice Acts Diaries - Modified Audio by increasing volume by 100% + Normalizing all audio volumes so there are consistent.
[NEW] Ghosts Flash now last for 15 seconds to help player more time to take a photo.
You may need to restore your video settings...
Or delete your settings file located in the image below.
Again thank you for reporting suggestions and or issues! If you find or encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.4 This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT offering NEW VOICE ACTING STORY DIALOGUES and NEW collectibles where player find MINERS HELMETS and SMELTED GOLD BARS scattered through out the maps to uncover 15 MORE NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 2 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEM
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.4
This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT offering NEW VOICE ACTING STORY DIALOGUES and NEW collectibles where player find MINERS HELMETS and SMELTED GOLD BARS scattered through out the maps to uncover 15 MORE NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 2 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS.
You will need to carefully find lost miners helmets and raw gold bars scattered around the levels in order to learn more about the events that unfolded deep in the mine.
There has been limited feedback concerning bugs and or issues, and we thank you for helping us improve the game to its current version.
Major
[NEW] VOICE ACT STORY DIALOGUES
[NEW] COLLECTIBLE GOLD BARS [WHICH REVEAL MORE DEPTH TO THE STORY BACKGROUND]
[NEW] COLLECTIBLE MINERS HELMETS [WHICH REVEAL NEW STORY BACKGROUND]
2 [NEW] STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS
Future Updates
Divide Chapters from 5 to 8 to allow for shorter checkpoints.
To control or disable new voice act dialogues, simply adjust the dialogue slider illustrated below.
Please review game if you enjoyed it to show us your support! Again thank you for reporting issues! If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.3 This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT where players can use the NEW DIGITAL CAMERA to CAPTURE GHOST ACTIVITY to uncover 15 NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 3 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS. REQUIRES YOU TO COMPLETE THE GAME OR ANY CHAPTER AND PLAY IT AGAIN TO ACTIVAT
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.3
This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT where players can use the NEW DIGITAL CAMERA to CAPTURE GHOST ACTIVITY to uncover 15 NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 3 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS.
REQUIRES YOU TO COMPLETE THE GAME OR ANY CHAPTER AND PLAY IT AGAIN TO ACTIVATE EMMA'S PRESENCE FOR YOU TO CAPTURE!
You will need to spot various ghosts that appear scattered around the levels and capture them with Photo Camera in order to learn more about the events that unfolded deep in the mine.
Tell us what you think of the new photo snapshot tool and perhaps offer some feedback on what would you like to see done with this new mechanic?
We have further addressed issues based on feedback and continue to polish the game for a better experience. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues.
Please REVIEW THE GAME if you enjoy it!
Major
[NEW] Digital Photo Camera Equipment + Ghost Hunt Feature
Capture Evidence with your camera! Press [ C ] to toggle.
[NEW] Updated Night Vision Camera UI [to better represent a cameras view port]
3 [NEW] Steam Achievements
Various Bug Fixes and Polish
Minor
Windows Glass Reflective Shading Issues Fixed
Elevator Doors now have proper metal SDFX
Gas Mask Breathing SDFX Fixed in Gas Chamber
Night Vision Low Battery SDFX Adjusted [previously to loud]
Cave Descent Map Lever position adjusted for ensure pickup range.
Note Text Adjusted [modified a note to removed past tense dialogue]
Rock Well Mine Building Wall Collision Fixes
Mountain Edge missing area rocks Graphics Fix
Future Updates
New Miners Collectible Items [which offer more story about the miners experience]
NEW Voice Acted Intro + Outro + Notes Story Dialogues.
Divide Chapters from 5 to 8 to allow for shorter checkpoints.
Please review game if you enjoyed it to show us your support!
Again thank you for reporting issues! If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.2 This update offers in-game controller support and addressed further issues based on feedback and polishes the game for a better experience. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Please review the game if you enjoy
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.2
This update offers in-game controller support [not menu] and addressed further issues based on feedback and polishes the game for a better experience. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Please review the game if you enjoy it!
Major
Controller Support In-game
[you may want to turn off smooth camera setting which may conflict with controllers joystick smoothing algorithms.]
Various Bug fixes and Polish
Minor
Night Vision Battery set to 15 min, and drains correctly now. you will need to use it wisely!
Improved Script animations and sequences
Additional Jump scares modified and improved
Graphics settings default settings adjustment
Objectives Clarified and polished.
Generator Buttons adjusted to avoid confusion [+ generator sound turns off now]
Improves and modified localization objectives
Removed Photo Camera [currently not used]
Removed Board item Inventory Pickup
Modified Note Texts
Removed forced turn player head trigger
Various other improvements and polish.
Future Updates
New Photo Camera Item for New Game + Mode [+New Achievements]
Divide Chapters from 5 to 8 to allow for shorter checkpoints.
Fix Windows Glass Reflective Shading Issues.
Please review game if you enjoyed it to support more content!
Again thank you for reporting issues! If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.1 This patch addresses some technical issues and a few more frustrations encountered to further polish the game. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Major Saving Graphics Settings is now fixed. Localized Additiona
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.1
This patch addresses some technical issues and a few more frustrations encountered to further polish the game. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues.
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.10 This patch recognizes problems and frustrations streamers and influencers and forum members encountered and further polishes The Descent based on that feedback. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Major Optim
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.10
This patch recognizes problems and frustrations streamers and influencers and forum members encountered and further polishes The Descent based on that feedback. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues.
Major
Optimized game play to remove unnecessary frustrations.
Reduced frequency of flicker lights to help ease strain on the eyes.
Jump scare Improvements [help prevent out of focus jump scares]
Minor
Localize missing translations including menu items.
Added extra signs to help players navigate better.
Modified game paths to help prevent users from getting lost.
Added a few new objectives to help users progress.
Background shade in text read UI is much darker to better see text.
Reduced howling noise to help clamp highs
Elevator Mesh + Doors modified to reduce cage improve visibility encounters.
Elevator Button moved to center to help players see and interact with it better.
Rockwell mine elevator now only requires to unlock one door to open both.
General graphics improvements + polish [animations speeds / decals]
Known Issues
Graphics settings don't save. [working on it]
Occasional items get cleared from inventory. [this does not effect progress/ working on it]
Log Pickup gets added to inventory. [does not effect progress / will remove in future update]
Again thank you for reporting issues!
If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.8 This patch further polishes feedback based on The Descent forum and YouTube videos. Thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and bugs / Issues. Major Asian Symbol Font Localization Minor More Collisions to prevent players getting stu
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.8
This patch further polishes feedback based on The Descent forum and YouTube videos. Thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and bugs / Issues.
Major
Asian Symbol Font Localization
[Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, and Korean]
Minor
More Collisions to prevent players getting stuck on details, etc.
Damage Triggers cleaned up after Miners disappear.
Various Script / Event / Graphics details polished / improved.
Various Objectives added to help players progress.
Again thank you for reporting any issues!
If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.7 This patch further addresses various feedback provided from The Descent forum and Youtube videos. Thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and bugs / Issues. Major Gate doors collision fixed Flash light intensity increased additional
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.7
This patch further addresses various feedback provided from The Descent forum and Youtube videos. Thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and bugs / Issues.
Major
Gate doors collision fixed
[It was difficult to detect weather the interact icon was focused on the caged doors such as elevators]
Flash light intensity increased additional 25%
[This helps players better see in the dark when using the flashlight]
Collision blockade to prevent players from getting stuck behind elevator
Fixed sequence where minors at bunker scene did not disappear.
Performance improvement on Rockwell Mine map
Lighting improved Rockwell Mine Map [was to dark, no details visible outdoors ]
Minor
Collision pass to prevent players getting stuck on details, etc.
General polish - car Interior materials + grass going through cars + sounds of bolt cutters, etc.
Localization Item descriptions + titles
Settings menu adjusted [pressed buttons are now RED for ease of navigation]
Most signs now have a metal surface on the backside.
Collapse cave collision modified for ease of access when crouching.
Masks on wall inside cave are now dirty to prevent the idea of picking them up.
Again thank you for reporting any issues!
If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.6 This patch addresses various feedback provided from The Descent forum and Youtube videos. Thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and bugs / Issues. Major Gas Mask Modified Flash Light Intensity Increased 25% Jump Removed Minor Loca
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.6
This patch addresses various feedback provided from The Descent forum and Youtube videos. Thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and bugs / Issues.
Major
Gas Mask Modified
[Removed dual eye mask for a traditional goggle mask due to focus problems on center of screen and reading notes.]
Flash Light Intensity Increased 25%
[This helps player prefer to use the flashlight by adding more visibility]
Jump Removed
[This was not used in game and caused players to try an access areas not intended for gameplay.]
Minor
Localization All Notes Verified + Hints
Settings Menu Adjusted [Removed extreme videos settings due to insignificant changes]
Diary Blur Fixed
Smoother character head camera for intro/end cinematic's
Embark on a Descent into Darkness: 'The Descent' Launches on Steam. Unravel Mysteries, Confront Horrors, and Navigate the Treacherous Mines!" Hey there. I just wanted to share with you that my new game The Descent has launched on Steam! Thank you very much to the beta testers who
Embark on a Descent into Darkness: 'The Descent' Launches on Steam. Unravel Mysteries, Confront Horrors, and Navigate the Treacherous Mines!"
Hey there. I just wanted to share with you that my new game The Descent has launched on Steam!
Thank you very much to the beta testers who have made this game even better with their assistance; your names are included in the credits. We look forward to receiving your feedback, so please share it with us. If you encounter any issues, kindly inform us in the forums, and we will promptly address any bugs or suggestions you might have. We hope you thoroughly enjoy the horror experience in The Descent.
THE DESCENT Experience 'The Descent,' a first-person psychological horror walking sim, set in the late 19th century in the coal mining town of Rockwell Mine. Immerse yourself in the grueling lives of miners and their unsettling encounters deep within the treacherous mines. Assume the role of an investigator who returns to their hometown after law school to unveil its mysteries.
Rockwell Mine has been plagued by numerous accidents, disappearances, and unexplained deaths, leaving authorities baffled. Despite countless investigations, the truth remains elusive, leading to the closure of the mine to the public.
As a player, you must navigate the perilous mine, document your investigation with a camera, solve the mysteries behind the disappearances, and overcome obstacles while evading the dangers lurking within."
Attention, Horror Fans! Brace yourselves for a bone-chilling experience as you delve into the abyss on January 5th with "The Descent." We invite you to enjoy our Walking Horror Simulator, where the terrors of the unknown await. RELEASE DATE: JAN 5 2024 TRAILER: WishList Enjoy the
Attention, Horror Fans! Brace yourselves for a bone-chilling experience as you delve into the abyss on January 5th with "The Descent." We invite you to enjoy our Walking Horror Simulator, where the terrors of the unknown await.
THE DESCENT DELAY After careful consideration and in line with a suggestion from Steam to avoid overlapping with the Winter Sale, we have decided to adjust the release date. This decision was made to ensure that The Descent receives the attention it deserves without conflicting w
THE DESCENT DELAY
After careful consideration and in line with a suggestion from Steam to avoid overlapping with the Winter Sale, we have decided to adjust the release date. This decision was made to ensure that The Descent receives the attention it deserves without conflicting with other events in the gaming community.
This adjustment was not undertaken lightly, and we are confident that the additional time will enable us to refine and perfect every aspect of the game. This ensures that when you finally experience it firsthand, The Descent will surpass all expectations. Furthermore, the extended timeline grants us the opportunity to introduce a new ghost mode; more details will be revealed at a later date.
The New Release Date is Jan 5, 2024
We understand that this change might impact your plans, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
Exclusive Beta Access for 'The Descent': Dive into the Darkness Before Anyone Else! Dear Tester, We hope you are ready for an exciting adventure! We are thrilled to announce the beta release of our upcoming game, 'The Descent,' and you could be invited to be one of the first to e
Exclusive Beta Access for 'The Descent': Dive into the Darkness Before Anyone Else!
Dear Tester, We hope you are ready for an exciting adventure! We are thrilled to announce the beta release of our upcoming game, 'The Descent,' and you could be invited to be one of the first to experience the terror that awaits in the depths of Rockwell Mine.
Terms and Conditions: Before applying for a beta test, please take note of the following: You will not be able to post any game play footage or screenshots publicly. This is a closed beta focused on gathering feedback for game improvement. Beta will have a Start DATE and End DATE. Please give Feedback submission right after the event so we can start working on the bugs and suggestions offered. The Beta Keys will be Deleted after the event.
If you do not have the time please don't apply.
BETA DATES START DATE: Dec 9 END DATE: Dec 17
How to Apply: Email us back and tell us why you would like to help us and how. You agree to give us feedback for the game on a form provided when chosen.
Reward You will get a FREE KEY to the game upon release and a special thank you in the credits.
We appreciate your commitment to shaping 'The Descent' into a thrilling horror experience. Your feedback is crucial, and together, we can make this game exceptional.
Very happy to announce our new game "The Descent", a horror walking sim in Rockwell Mine, immerses players in miners' harsh life and unsettling mine encounters. Trailer Check out the short trailer for the game Release Date Dec 15 We hope you enjoy this horror experience :P
Very happy to announce our new game "The Descent", a horror walking sim in Rockwell Mine, immerses players in miners' harsh life and unsettling mine encounters.
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