Vaudeville News

Improved stability for the following languages:

• CHINESE
  
• SPANISH
  
• ITALIAN
  
• GERMAN
  
• KOREAN
  
• FRENCH
  
• JAPANESE
  

2023-08-14: NOW WITH SPEECH RECOGNITION SUPPORTED IN 8 LANGUAGES
(THIS FEATURE IS STILL EXPERIMENTAL IN LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH):

ENGLISH
CHINESE
SPANISH
ITALIAN
GERMAN
KOREAN
FRENCH
JAPANESE

We have been collecting feedback and working behind the curtains to squash bugs and improve stuff. In particular, we have been focusing on fine-tuning the characters in order to avoid plot inconsistencies and so-called hallucinations (aka totally-made-up-facts).
To verify the results of our efforts, we have created a beta channel on Steam, where users can test the latest version of the game before it gets promoted to live.
The beta channel will always contain the most recent version of Vaudeville and is, therefore, very prone to bugs by nature, but it will also always feature the latest improvements.


To switch to the beta channel, open Vaudeville's properties, and change the value of Beta Participation to "beta - BETA" in the Beta tab.
At the moment of writing, the version in the beta channel is 0.9.18. You can verify the installation by checking the version number in the start screen's lower right corner.


Join Vaudeville's Discord and use the channel ⁠#vaudeville-beta for the discussions and the tag BetaChannel on ⁠#vaudeville-ea-forum when reporting bugs or suggesting improvements. Thank you!

[h3]AUGUST 2023[/h3]

Gameplay Updates

• AI Improvements: Focus on enhancing the artificial intelligence of the characters, making them more intelligent, responsive, and realistic in their actions and interactions. Improve the consistency of their responses.
  
• Achievements: Increase the number of available achievements to provide players with goals and rewards for completing specific tasks or milestones within the game.
  
• Improved notebook functionalities: Enhance the functionality of the in-game notebook, allowing players to better organize their clues, notes, and objectives.
  

[h3]AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2023[/h3]

Cosmetics Updates

• Sceneries & Props: Introduce a variety of new and visually appealing sceneries and props to enhance the overall aesthetics and immersion of the game world.
  
• Facial Expressions: Improve the facial expressions of the characters to make them more expressive and lifelike, enhancing the emotional depth and engagement of the gameplay.
  
• Sound Design: Enhance the game's audio elements, including ambient sounds, music, and text-to-speech, to create a more immersive and atmospheric experience for the players.
  
• Haptics: Implement haptic feedback to provide players with tactile sensations that correspond to in-game events, actions, or interactions, adding another layer of immersion to the gameplay.
  

[h3]SEPTEMBER 2023[/h3]

Interaction Updates

• Improve Steam Deck compatibility: Optimize the game to ensure smooth and efficient performance on the Steam Deck handheld gaming device, leveraging its unique features and controls.
  
• Improve Controller compatibility: Enhance controller support and compatibility across various platforms, ensuring seamless gameplay experiences for players using different types of controllers.
  
• VR version: Develop a virtual reality (VR) version of Vaudeville, allowing players to immerse themselves in the game world and interact with the characters and environment in a fully immersive VR environment.
  
• Performance Optimization: Improve the performance of the game to ensure it runs smoothly on older and lower-end machines, optimizing resource usage, reducing system requirements, and addressing performance bottlenecks. This will allow a wider range of players to enjoy Vaudeville without encountering significant performance issues.
  

[h3]OCTOBER 2023[/h3]

Porting Updates

• Linux: Port Vaudeville to the Linux operating system, expanding the game's availability to Linux users and allowing them to enjoy the experience.
  
• Mac: Port Vaudeville to macOS, enabling Mac users to access and play the game on their preferred platform.
  
• Ipad: Explore the possibility of porting Vaudeville to the iPad platform, offering a mobile gaming experience for players on iOS devices.
  
• Android: Investigate the potential of porting Vaudeville to the Android platform, extending the game's reach to Android users and providing them with a mobile gaming option.
  
• TvOS: Consider the feasibility of porting Vaudeville to TvOS, enabling players to enjoy the game on Apple TV.
  
• Xbox: Explore the possibility of porting Vaudeville to the Xbox platform, offering console gamers the opportunity to experience the game on their preferred system.
  

[h3]OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023[/h3]

END OF EARLY ACCESS

• Conduct a thorough review of player feedback, bug reports, and suggestions to address any remaining issues and further refine the game's mechanics, features, and performance.
  
• Prepare for the official release of Vaudeville, ensuring that all planned features, improvements, and optimizations are in place for a polished and engaging final version.
  

[h3]Q4 2023/Q1-Q2 2024[/h3]

Content Updates

• New stories: Continuously add new stories, quests, and narratives to expand the game's content, providing players with fresh experiences and challenges as they progress through Vaudeville.
  
• Procedural mode: Implement a procedural mode, introducing randomized elements and events into the gameplay to enhance replayability and create unique experiences for each playthrough.
  
• DLCs: Release downloadable content (DLCs) periodically, offering additional storylines, characters, items, and gameplay features to further enrich the Vaudeville experience for players who wish to expand their adventure.
  

NOTE: The roadmap outlines a suggested timeline and sequence of updates, but the actual development and release schedule may vary based on the team's priorities, resources, and unforeseen circumstances.

[h2]Vaudeville 0.9.14[/h2]

A notebook to write down important information without leaving the game was one of the most requested features, so we gave it the highest priority.
We have also implemented the first two (very basic) achievements. More will come soon.
As usual, we are also improving and tweaking the characters based on inputs from the community.

• Added notebook feature with Steam Cloud sync
  
• Implemented essential achievements
  
• Improved characters' script based on the users' feedback