A new build is now live for Windows, including more content in the lab level, and the M9 pistol finally introduced into the game. Mac will receive the update in the coming days.
New Section in The Lab
The lab has now been extended to feature a new section, with a few new gameplay mechanics. The first pass here is designed to give you a glimpse into what happens in the Arque facility, and the dangers that lie within.
The section will be improved in the coming weeks - let us know how it feels, and if this type of gameplay is enjoyable for future content.
M9 Pistol
An initial implementation of the M9 pistol is now available in the game, introduced in the new lab section. Ammo is scarce for the weapon, and it is designed to be a last resort, protection for the player as they advance through the game.
I am especially interested in how this balances with the rest of the game, and how you feel its introduction is paced. The area that it is currently introduced in is intended to be a shooting range when it is fleshed out more, similar to the one introduced in Act I.
Separate 32 and 64 bit Builds
To maximise the number of systems that Act II can run on, until now Act II has been built only for 32 bit CPUs. However, the 32 bit build of Unreal Engine 4 has some incompatibilities with certain driver versions of certain AMD cards, which has caused players much frustration.
This latest build is trailing separate 32 bit and 64 bit builds for Windows, with 32 bit behind the 64 bit builds in terms of release cycle (closer to Mac).
As ever, any feedback is appreciated. Thanks for playing Estranged!
Alan