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Update Notes #2 - Steam Deck and Performance Improvements

Hello, everyone!

We have a great update for the game today. We have been working on optimizing the Steam Deck performance as well as optimizing some areas of the game where performance needs to be improved.


We expect the official Steam Deck status to be updated soon.

Performance Improvements:
  • Optimized trees and rocks in the Prologue, Epilogue and Chapters 1, 2, 6, 7 to improve performance.

  • Minor fixes to lights in multiple levels to improve performance.

  • Disabled volumetric shadow on the directional lights in Chapter 2 where the effect did not provide a noticeable visual improvement.

  • Minor fixes on VFX and lights to improve performance in Chapters 6, 7 and the Epilogue.



Bug Fixing Steam Deck:
  • The game now auto detects Steam Deck and applies specific graphic settings to optimize performance. New messages added to notify players at initial launch.

  • Text that was previously small and difficult to read has been improved.

  • Fixed the LOD issue at the end of the 'Dog cage' cutscene in the Prologue.

  • Fixed a bug where inverted controls failed to reset when choosing the “Reset to Defaults” option.

  • Fixed a bug that caused controls to be unable to modify Advanced Video Options after pressing down several times while the Auto Detect option is being applied.




General PC Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a bug where inverted controls failed to reset when choosing the “Reset to Defaults” option.

  • Fixed a bug that caused controls to be unable to modify Advanced Video Options after pressing down several times while the Auto Detect option is being applied.


Thanks for playing!

Update Notes

Steam Deck
  • Improve text size in the game where it is small and may be difficult to read.
  • Fixed a LOD issue at the end of the 'Dog cage' cutscene in the Prologue.
  • Fixed a bug that occurred when the player selects the 'Reset to default' option in Accessibility but the inverted controls option fails to reset to default.
  • Fixed a bug with controls to modify the Advanced Video Options after pressing down several times while the Auto Detect options are being applied.
Bug Fixing PC
  • Fixed a bug that occurred when the player selects the 'Reset to default' option in Accessibility but the inverted controls option fails to reset to default.
  • Fixed a bug that does not allow to use of controls to modify the Advanced Video Options after pressing down several times while the Auto Detect options are being applied.

Создатели It Takes Two намекнули на анонс новой игры в 2024 году

После выхода сверхуспешной It Takes Two студия Hazelight принялась за работу над своим следующим проектом. На данный момент о новой игре Юсефа Фареса нет никаких сведений, но уже скоро это может измениться.

Update #1 Is Live

Hello, everyone!

We have a small game update going live today. We've addressed bugs and added a few other improvements.

We have more to come, so stay tuned!

Improvements


  • When starting the game, “Hardware Auto-detection” will be enabled. This setting allows the game to choose the best graphics settings for your system. This will resolve some graphics issues that players are experiencing.
  • The Advanced Video Options have also been moved below ‘Video Options’ on the options page.
  • Players can now invert the controller input in the accessibility options.


Fixed Bugs


  • The baby turtle no longer gets stuck when both brothers drop the baby turtle on the slide in chapter 6.
  • Little Brother no longer appears to be levitating when Big Brother forcefully pulls him while climbing the iron gate in Chapter 4.
  • Both brothers do not levitate in the air if they try to interact with the ‘Hand glider’ in Chapter 4.
  • The ‘Vibration’ option no longer remains active during gameplay even after the vibration option is set to ‘Off’ in the accessibility settings during Chapter 2.
  • Fixed an LOD issues that occurred on the ground texture for a fraction of a second while pointing towards the big tower during the cutscene in Chapter 4.
  • In Chapter 1, after the angry dog, the waterfall animation now appears fully visible.
  • Fixed a typo in the description for the ‘Call of the giants’ achievement.
  • Corrections to game credits.
  • The brothers no longer move in a jittery manner when stopping in the middle of the ledge in Chapter 1,
  • Corrected a bug that could freeze the game on the ‘Main Menu’ while spamming the multiple buttons and menu choices.
  • Corrected an issue that would cause the Big Brother to get stuck while climbing a ledge if the player was cycling the up/down thumbstick near the Troll house in Chapter 1.
  • Fixed an issue that would cause the little brother to fly into the air when pushing against a specific part of the wall near the bridge of Chapter 3
  • Fixed an issue that resulted in Korean keyboards not allowing input for the ‘CTRL’ key.
  • The correct thumbnail icon is now displayed in the game installation folder.
  • Minor Fixes


Thanks for playing!

Brothers Remake F.A.Q.

HI, everyone.

Here is the current F.A.Q for the game. I will add more answers as they come up.

What kind of game is Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons?
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is an engaging 3rd person game that follows two brothers on a journey of discovery, loss, adventure and mystery. Players can experience the game in single-player mode or local co-op with a friend.

What is the game's rating?
We have an ESRB rating of T for Teen for Blood, Use of Alcohol, and Violence and a PEGI rating of PEGI 16 for Violence.

When is the launch date?
February 28th, 2024 at approximately 8:00am PST. Exact times will vary by platform.

What is the price?
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons will retail for US$19.99

Is there a launch discount?
We will offer a 20% discount for one week after launch.

Do I get a discount if I own the original 2013 version of the game?
Accounts that already own the 2013 version of Brothers on Steam and Epic can get a bundle discount when purchasing the Remake. Look for the bundle purchase option to get the discount.

Do the launch discount and the discount for owning the original game stack?
Both the launch discount and the bundle discount stack.

Which platforms are supported?
The Brothers Remake can be played on PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), PS5 and Xbox X/S.

Will the game release on Switch?
We do not have plans to port the game to Switch at this time.

Will there be a physical version of the game available for sale?
We do not plan to make a physical version of the game at this time.

What are the recommended PC specs?
MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 (4 * 3400), AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 * 3500)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX1650 GPU with 8 GB Dedicated RAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 35 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 (8 * 2900), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 * 3600) or equivalent
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 Super (6144 MB), Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 35 GB available space"
Who is the Developer and Publisher of the Remake? The Brothers Remake developer is AvantGarden, a development studio located in Italy. AvantGarden is a subsidiary of 505 Games who is the publisher of the game.

Why a Remake?
The original Brothers game has recently celebrated its ten year anniversary, it felt appropriate to update the game to modern day specs so a new generation can experience the story.

What parts of the game have been remade?
The remake features updated environments, high-quality rendering, completely remade landscapes and volumetric fog and lighting. New secrets have been added and additional lore to discover.

Characters have been remodeled based on the original concept art and include a wide array of expressions, high-res textures and a completely new animations.

Music has been re-recorded with a live orchestra to bring your adventure to all new heights.

New achievements have been added.

Is Josef Fares or Hazelight involved in the Remake?
The Remake has been developed by the team at AvantGarden. Josef Fares has endorsed the game and has been consulted throughout development.

How many players can play?
The Remake supports single-player and two person local co-op.

Is Steam Remote Play Together enabled?
If you own the game, you can invite a friend to play local co-op via Remote Play Together.

Is mouse and keyboard supported on PC?
The game supports mouse and keyboard on PC. However, if you are playing co-op, at least one controller is required.

Where can I submit bugs?
Please use our bug report form located here: https://505.games/BrothersRemakeBugForm

Where can I go for support?
You can contact us and find many existing solutions at support.505games.com

Which languages are supported?
The Remake supports the following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Are there achievements?
There are 14 achievements that can be earned while playing.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153350/Brothers_A_Tale_of_Two_Sons_Remake/