This post details a new release from the unstable "preview" branch of Panoptic, which contains work-in-progress features. If you wish to experience these builds, see the instructions at the end of this post.
Hey all!
This has been a long time coming, but for this new preview build, we have something special for you all : a new map!
We expect this level to be released to the main branch very shortly, so the changelog will be relatively succinct. One thing we want to mention is that you might notice some wonkiness in the lighting of certain levels, but these will be fixed for the "proper" release. Other than that, there is of course some assorted bugfixes and polished features.
Here is what you will find:
New features
- A new level : discover the Foundry, where the Challenger will have to navigate a more industrial environment, and mix up their approach to stealth from the usual hiding in a crowd to more... active hide-and-seek.
- Changed the camera controls when doing a blending in action : the camera now orbits the Challenger.
Bugs Fixed
- Fixed some slight issues with the Watchers spawning locations.
- Various other smaller fixes
Until next time, have fun playing!
-Team Panoptes
HOW TO GET THE PREVIEW BUILDS:
Warning : the preview builds contain some features that are deemed not ready for wider release yet, and are intended to gather feedback on new additions and validate bugfixes. Some things may not work as intended, so try at your own risk.
- In your steam library, right-click on the entry for Panoptic.
- Select "Properties".
- In the window that opens, open the "BETAS" tab.
- In the dropdown, select "preview".
- Let the game update, and that's it!
Follow the same steps, but select "default - Opt out of all betas" at the end if you want to revert to the stable builds.