Hitori Kakurenbo online News

Hey there, community!

We are happy to introduce our first regular update for Hitori Kakurenbo Online. As promised before, we have dived into community feedback and placed all your ideas on our priority list.



[h3]🔪 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬[/h3]

1. Gamepad compatibility

You may now utilize a gamepad or controller to play Hitori Kakurenbo Online. We are presently testing this functionality, so certain categories will not work when you have your controller connected!

Due to the strong demand for this feature, we decided to provide an early version so that you may enjoy playing the game without using a keyboard or mouse until we complete it in our upcoming updates!

🎮 Game sections that work with a controller at the moment:

- The entirety of the gameplay
- Main Menu
- Pause Menu

🎮 Game sections that are still a work in progress:

- New Game: Where you are able to host a game
- Lobby: Where you are able to ready up and start a round

Stay tuned for more information about our finalized version for the gamepad compatibility and don't hesitate to provide additional feedback regarding it.

2. Back to lobby feature when the match has been finished

Players will now be able to easily return to the lobby after the conclusion of a match. Hence providing easier navigation and reducing the time required to organize a round!

3. Updated Discord banner in the Main Menu

Our Discord banner has received a fresh paint, being more in line with the theme of the game.

[h3]🔋 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬[/h3]

1. Improved general performance when being present in the lobby
2. Repositioned Early Access text so it does not overlap the lobby "ACCEPT" button anymore

Thank you for reading today's patch notes.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1841150/Hitori_Kakurenbo_Online/

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬:
1. Gamepad compatibility:
- The entirety of the gameplay
- Main Menu
- Pause Menu

2. Back to lobby feature when the match has been finished
3. Updated Discord banner in the Main Menu

𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
1. Improved general performance when being present in the lobby
2. Early Access text in Intro and Main Menu

Thank you for reading today's patch notes.

Hey everyone, and welcome to the first development update related to 🔪 Hitori Kakurenbo Online.

With the recent release of Early Access and the published roadmap showcasing multiple content updates, we believe that having transparent announcements that provide a deeper dive into our plans will help all of our players understand the progress and remain excited for what is to come.

In today's article, we would like to introduce the ambitious individuals behind our asymmetrical experience, along with a few descriptions for the founders team, so that everyone may learn more about their involvement!



From left to right, founders of Infinite Thread Games: Marta Bermejo, Juanpy Guzmán, Elena García

[h3]🛠️ Juan Pablo Guzmán Fernández, Producer/Lead Programmer[/h3]

Starting with the bass guitar lover that led to the creation of his band, “Anima Adversa", Juanpy is the enthusiastic producer and lead programmer behind Hitori Kakurenbo Online. From Granada, Spain, his admiration for Lucas Pope's development works such as "Papers, Please" and "Return of the Obra Dinn'' allows him to integrate his action plans and ensure that everyone has an amazing time when reaching all the exciting milestones the company has to offer. With the tools at his disposal, get ready to experience a new approach to the asymmetrical gameplay. Outside of work, you may find him enjoying his beloved moussaka while watching cozy YouTube videos on his TV. You go, Juanpy!

[h3]🎨 Marta Bermejo, Lead Environment Artist/2D artist[/h3]

The artist, the canvas magician, the Bob Ross enjoyer? Introducing Marta, the lead environment artist and 2D artist who constantly pushes the aesthetic side of the Hitori, especially the 👻 spooooky environment that you are immersed into every round. With both her hometown (Madrid, Spain) and favorite food (Spanish omelet) being from the same parts of the world, Marta doesn’t stray away from studying the real meaning behind artistic creations. From some of her appreciated personalities such as the art director Raphael Lacoste to the video game designer Jeff Kaplan, the attention to detail she provides towards achieving new ideas will never waver. Maybe one day Marta will also go to Japan for a third visit and finally be brave enough to try natto!

[h3]🎨 Elena García, Lead Character Artist/2d Artist/Narrative[/h3]

With the power to envision the appearance of the malevolent doll and the curious teenagers, Elena enters the fight as the lead character artist, together with her own experience in 2D art and especially narrative. From Salamanca, Spain, she grew up with iconic franchises such as Bioshock, which fueled her desire to understand more about the industry's background. She’s also responsible for the narrative parts behind Hitori Kakurenbo Online, making sure that you learn more than the game’s mechanics! In terms of admired creators, Neil Druckmann and Yoshifumi Hashimoto are at the top of the list. In her spare time, Elena loves feeling the adrenaline in racing video games, as well as having a cheesecake to reward herself with at the end of final laps.

[h3]❤️ We are Infinite Thread Games[/h3]

With passion and love, words cannot describe how happy we are to provide our experience within the gaming industry on a day-by-day basis so that all the players can enjoy a relaxing stroll through our projects. Thank you for being here and supporting our work. You, our players, and our community are all considered members of the team as well!

Thank you for reading our first development update. As this is the introduction post in the series, anticipate future information that focuses exclusively on game content and plans!

Kind regards,
Infinite Thread Games

From left to right in the picture below: Juanpy Guzmán, Alberto Lario, José Salmerón, María Santalla, Roger Montserrat, Marta Muñoz, Joan Noguer, María Pascual, Axel Serrano.



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Good day, escapees and hunters!

We are pleased to announce that an official 🗺️ Early Access Roadmap for Hitori Kakurebo Online (HKO) is now available!

Not only that, but the majority of the subsequent milestones are based on community feedback, such as everyone's playtime and opinions as both a teenager and a Doll.

Choose your best hiding spots in our asymmetrical horror journey, because this is only the beginning!



Do you wish to talk to the community? Don't hesitate to create a thread on our Steam discussions or join the Hitori Kakurenbo Online Discord server.

Thank you for your constant support,
❤️ Hitori Kakurenbo Online team

For visibility, a note has been added in the Main Menu indicating the Early Access version.

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