1.0.5 - The 'First Class' Update is here!

Puzzle Tweaks

• Herman now keeps the packing popcorn item after one use
• Added interaction when using popcorn on the board input slot
• Herman can now use the popcorn directly and indirectly to solve the puzzle.
• Herman now automatically collects the item after examining the waste basket

• Changed visuals for boiler flames to embers for better puzzle clarity
• Adjusted tooltip for an item in the mansion basement for puzzle clarity

• Using the correct item on Mr Masson will now automatically trigger the vote sequence
• Expanded the viable locations where Herman can locate the idol engraving clue
• Arthur now automatically reads the clue from ‘Dr Phogg’s Guide To Invis-Ability’ after obtaining it
• Changed Rosebud behaviour so Arthur drinks it automatically after obtaining it

• Expanded the viable items that work when used on Mr Liu's clenched fist
• Added fade out before Arthur learns the handshake ‘call and response’ for the first time

• Expanded the viable items that can solve the 'Knifey, Stab, Stab' puzzle.

• Diana can now use the serum directly and indirectly during the engine room encounter

UI

• Added mouse wheel scrolling functionality for the inventory
• Added Autosave disclaimer screen on start-up
• Added UI for when the player attempts an input that is blocked by the game state
• Updated the loading screen indicator to a spinning icon
• Updated inventory scrolling label text and translations
• Fixed inventory sprites and item grid being misaligned
• Enabled inventory UI arrow indicators when using a gamepad
• Improved clarity of scrolling arrow indicators on the inventory UI

Fixes

• Fixed inventory closing during specific item interactions
• Fixed the valve in not being connected to the wall pipe in Part Six
• Fixed visual sorting issues with Diana and Philately Stamp in the test yard
• Fixed issues with the band card game background sequence waiting and idle states
• Fixed the card game background sequence state not resetting fully when it is started
• Fixed the background sequence state not resetting fully when loading a save in the green room
• Fix for existing saves affected by Arista disappearing after repairing her item
• Fixed Arista not being visible in the lounge after repairing her item
• Fixed item not being removed after successfully winning the knife game
• Fixed various text inconsistencies and issues
• Fixed Arthur commenting that an item won't open the drawer when the drawer is already open
• Fixed Herman being able to learn the band name without stealing the corresponding item
• Fixed vote cutscene being re-triggered when reusing an item after solving the puzzle
• Fixed Hirsch facing away during a cutscene in Part Four
• Fixed waiter kitchen dialogue triggering before drinking the Rosebud
• Fixed missing animation trigger on Arthur's use item chest animations
• Fixed waiter kitchen dialogue triggering before receiving the necessary item
• Fixed Herman rendering underneath the rug during a cutscene in Part Four
• Fixed typo on Publisher Frank dialogue tree option
• Fixed sorting layer issues when April and Diana leave the test yard
• Fixed the fuel canister being incorrectly marked as empty during Part Five
• Fixed Pierre blocking the shoeshine chair prop behind him in Part Three
• Fixed sunset background tree sprite sorting order in multiple carriages
• Fixed Herman not resetting properly if you use another character to solve the puzzle during the finale
• Fixed Herman facing the wrong direction after the twins stare at him in the lobby
• Fixed Noir mode being disabled if it was active at the start of Part Four
• Fixed twins idle animations erroneously playing if you interact with Hagen
• Fixed incorrectly set flag for the drawer in Lady Unterwald's room
• Fixed being able to repeatedly use an item on the papers in the engine room
• Fixed animation markers being in the wrong place for one of Diana's ‘pick up’ animations
• Fixed Diana not walking to the button when interacting with it in the test yard
• Fixed Brother Jared not resetting properly when entering the room beyond the curtain
• Fixed rendering issues when Herman wakes up in the room beyond the curtain
• Fixed duplication of an item when leaving the test yard
• Fixed issues with selecting the outside window hotspot on a gamepad during Part Six
• Fixed player walking over the oyster bag in the kitchen carriage when it is visible
• Fixed Arthur rendering issues when using an item on the locker during Part Six
• Fixed selected inventory items remaining active when combining them and using a game-pad
• Fixed navigation prompts remaining active when look at or combining items using a game-pad
• Fixed sunset environment sprites import settings being set incorrectly
• Fixed the environment being night if you go out on to the rooftop access in Part Three
• Added timeouts to various background animations to prevent potential soft-locks

Misc

• Added English [US] localisation
• Updated English [UK] localisation
• Added missing Mr. Masson idle animation during Part Six
• Added missing animations when picking up a certain item in the test yard
• Added missing animations when interacting with the pneumatic station in the test yard
• Updated train environment animations in Part Six
• Updated chapter four introduction cutscene timings
• Removed unnecessary off-screen line during the finale
• Imported updated version of Arthur device closeup sprites
• Increased Diana’s walk speed in the test yard, but disabled sprinting for this area.
• Added reading animation when Arthur obtains a specific item from the briefcase
• Updated localisation for STOVE platform

Save System

• The autosave system has been overhauled to enhance stability.
• Saving is improved with smaller file sizes and faster processing times.
• To prevent accidental data overwriting, a one-minute autosave grace period will now trigger after loading a save state