Unsolved Case News

Calling all detectives, for a brand new case 🔎✨

We've got some exciting news to share with you today - the first look at our upcoming co-op puzzle game, Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, is finally here! With a new trailer (watch on our Steam page), comes an official launch date.
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is set to launch on April 27th, 2023! 🎉🎮

Get ready to team up with your friends and solve some mind-bending puzzles as you unravel the ongoing mystery of the Cryptic Killer.

So mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get ready to dive into the world of Unboxing the Cryptic Killer on April 27th!

Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2069040/Unboxing_the_Cryptic_Killer/?beta=0

Bug fixes:

• Fix speech bubbles not appearing correctly in some scenarios
  
• Fixed a problem when a cursor could not be controlled if a controller was plugged in
  
• Reduced texture sizes on mobile devices
  

This update is huge because we completely reworked the multiplayer backend to fix connectivity issues, reduce costs, increase stability, and ensure long-term support of the platform.

WARNING: this update is NOT backward compatible, meaning to play together, players need to use game version 1.2.0 or later.

Changes and additions:

• Reworked the multiplayer backend to fix various connectivity issues
  
• Added 60 FPS cap
  
• Added autosave after each level
  
• Laser puzzle has now fewer obstacles and requires less precision to solve
  
• The hint system now warns the user before giving a solution to the puzzle
  
• The forklift puzzle now has additional control options
  

Bug fixes:

• Fixed changing audio levels in some puzzles
  
• Fixed a bug that sometimes would prevent players from advancing a cutscene
  
• Fixed various connectivity issues
  
• Fixed a bug that would prevent achievements from being saved
  

Bug fixes:

• Temporarily disable server version verification, as it sometimes waits indefinitely to get data. The feature is a safeguard for the future, so it can be disabled until we find the root cause
  

Some players may still experience issues when creating or connecting to a game. This issue is very difficult to track down, but we're working hard to fix it. If you experience any issues, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Changes:

• Added more verbose error messages when creating and joining a game
  
• Cleaned up the main menu by moving Credits under the Options panel
  

Bug fixes:

• Invitation Code input is now sanitized more precisely to avoid adding invalid characters
  
• Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented players from drawing on the screen