Wash your language! - Patch 4
Hi all, Today brings a patch that has been in development for some time now. About a year ago I decided to revisit this game, as it had been a while since I last opened it. What I wanted to ensure was that the code base was backed up somewhere better to ensure the longevity and s
Hi all,
Today brings a patch that has been in development for some time now. About a year ago I decided to revisit this game, as it had been a while since I last opened it. What I wanted to ensure was that the code base was backed up somewhere better to ensure the longevity and support of the game. In doing so, I also decided that I wanted to redo a lot of the backend systems to allow better support for other headsets, notably the Oculus Rift.
So all the old code was removed and re-built from the ground up. While you won't notice a huge change to the game itself, the controls and input for the game have vastly been improved. Oculus Rift users will now notice that the game can be played seated without the need to grab objects off the floor. You can now simply point at an object and use the thumbsticks to push/pull the object from you.
Also another major change coming in this patch is some censorship. Since we launched the game we have had some comments/feedback regarding the use of strong language used in the game. At first we felt this was relevant to the games themes, however we found that we ended up alienating a large portion of players whom might not want to hear such strong language. In addition, some of the dialogue was also adjusted to be slightly less dark than it was before.
As such, we are patching out all the rude language today. As time goes on you gain insight and can reflect upon choices made in the past that may have not been the best decision at the time. Hope everyone understands as this will now allow a wider audience to enjoy the game.
This update is a big one and bugs might crop up since the last release. For the most part it is stable and runs as it did almost 4 years ago now! But please report any issues you find on the discussion board.
Thanks again.
Patch notes:
- Improvements made to Oculus Rift Controls. Users can now grab objects from afar and bring them closer.
- Teleport arc was redone and now displays all the time
- Teleporting now can be done on either controller and not just the right controller
- Removed strong language from the game
- Adjusted dialogue to be thematically less dark
- Adjusted how credits are displayed