Hello everyone,
This past week has been fully focused on improving stability, polish, and accessibility for Those Who Dwell.
Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback, reports, and suggestions so far it’s been amazing and I always welcome more.
What’s new in this update
Full Gamepad Support
Complete controller compatibility across the entire game
Improved input responsiveness and consistent button mapping
Smoother navigation for menus and interactions when using a controller
Lantern / Light System
Instead of using an oil bottle to give yourself more light whenever you pick it up, now you can hold up to 2 oil at a time (marked on your HUD) and you can press a button use it when you need to.
Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements
Lighting adjustments to all levels
Lantern durability slightly increased
VHS gradually getting worse with your light tweaked
Improve interactive item visibility so they do give off a slight glow when you're near them to help you identify whats a prop and what's interactable
Fixed being unable to pick up the shovel in level 2
Added a light to the padlock box in level 6
Updates to the main HUD and interaction HUD
Fixed being able to interact with a lantern multiple times
Fixed having a totem attached to you
VHS Glitch sounds now can be turned down in the SFX volume (will move that to its own category soon)
Fixed getting stuck out of access when trying to use pause and inventory at the same time
Fixed some level bounds issues causing you to get stuck out of a play area
Clearer sign of where to place totems
Key's have been made easier to spot
Light flare fixed in level 5
Fixed being unable to look up after using the padlock
Fixed vhs filter popping on randomly when turned off in settings
Fixed vhs sounds appearing when you have the vhs mode off
Fixed the camera sensitivity feature
Fixed being able to hear footsteps after turning down volume
Tooltips for zooming and back added to Inspection UI
Fixed reticule appearing when it should be off
Fixed the notes achievement bug
Fixed whisper sounds not being controlled by volume
Change Motion blue to On/Off rather than checkbox
This update is part of my ongoing aim to refining the experience and making the game as smooth and immersive as possible.
If you encounter any issues or have feedback, please continue to share it in the Steam Discussions.
Every report genuinely helps shape future patches.
Thank you again for supporting Those Who Dwell and Midnight Forge Games