Sanguivore News

Welcome to version 0.29.0! A mysterious update indeed, which introduces a person - or being - with seemingly mystical abilities. Search the world carefully and you might find her lurking. She doesn’t seem to be perturbed by the havoc caused by the Sanguivore… but she does seem very interested in your shards. Perhaps with enough shards, a fair exchange can be made for information on the whereabouts of certain items. Take a read below for more details on this curious oddity.

Hot on the heels of the release of Section 3: The Town, this update implements a veritable cornucopia of bug fixes and improvements. Many of these bug fixes address critical issues with character movement and interactions - so this update should provide a smoother experience for all.

Links
Remember to check out any of the following resources for more information and updates on the game.

• Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2432990
• Website: https://bloodeater.games/
• Sitemap: https://starter.productboard.com/beg-starter/1-sanguvoire-blood-eater-games
• Presskit: https://impress.games/press-kit/blood-eater-games/sanguivore
• Twitter(X): https://twitter.com/BloodEaterGames
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BloodEaterGames
• Discord: https://discord.gg/YwnEHmpA2y

As the game progresses and we start to add more game modes, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to add physical shard items in the game world for players to collect. These will add to your final shard score at the end of each game, but can also be spent in game while you play.

The first system that will allow you to make purchases in game with shards is through the enigmatic character called “The Reader”.


She is a mystic that will appear in a number of different places around each section of the map you enter. Pay her 100 Shards and ask her for an item you are searching for. For example, if you are stuck finding the Antique Key in the second section to open the church gate or even a set of Bolt Cutters, just type “Antique Key” or “Bolt Cutters”. If she is able to locate the item in a box, on a body she will conjure a pulsating energy ball that will lead you to the item you requested.

She is limited to a single use per section so choose wisely as once she has your shards you will not be seeing her again until the next section.

One thing to remember as well is that you can only use shards you have collected during the current game to ask for her help. Shards already in your account are out of play at this time.

[h2]Added[/h2]

• Added new option to either toggle or hold down the run button
  
• Added collectable shards around world that can be used for clues at The Reader or will be added the player’s shard collection at the end of the game
  
• Added the mysterious character - The Reader. Speak with her for clues
  
• Added new way back to main area from ending area in Section 3
  

[h2]Updated[/h2]

• Self healing in third person now keeps the player in third person
  
• Corpses can now drop shards.
  
• Improved collision on ambulances proving better access to the back
  
• Adjusted character mesh position on PCs so they align better with the keyboard
  
• Endgame notice removed. End screen will now go straight in to score overview
  
• Players no longer stand up to self heal when in a crouched or crawling position
  
• Updated supermarket roof to give better direction on how to get down back to the main area.
  
• Moving through squeeze through barriers now keeps the player in first person if playing in first person
  

[h2]Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed an upstairs flashlight in the world that was lit but produced no light
  
• Fixed various TVs and lights in the Sheriff Department that would be lit even if the power was off
  
• Fixed issues with The Streets Depot roller door not having collision after first use
  
• Fixed Power Substation console occasionally showing the current power and the target power as the same before using any power switches.
  
• Fixed self healing while crouched in a location with inadequate headroom causing the player’s movement to become permanently locked
  
• Fixed players being able to move while searching corpses if playing in third person
  
• Fixed minigames staying on screen after clients are grabbed while using a computer
  
• Fixed tracked objectives not updating when using fuseboxes
  
• Fixed wording issue in Section 1 cinematic
  
• Fixed fusebox handles sometimes being at the wrong position from the start of the game
  
• Fixed a location where fledglings could get stuck
  
• Fixed fuseboxes not accepting regular fuses on Starter mode in Section 2
  
• Fixed player movement through barricades sometimes being disrupted if another player enters the barricade
  
• Fixed issue where being caught by the Noble prevented further interactions with objects in the world
  
• Fixed Depot roller door not requiring power to operate
  
• Fixed UI text overlapping in Tarot Collection screen
  
• Fixed issue where incorrect XP tier was being used on XP display
  
• Fixed camera in supermarket utility room clipping with the door if open
  
• Fixed supermarket roller door not opening
  
• Fixed one of the Jerry Cans in Section 2 not going in the player’s inventory
  
• Fixed blurry PC screens when trying to read on-screen emails
  
• Fixed mirror in supermarket backroom that cannot be interacted with
  
• Fixed several backwards containers in the supermarket
  
• Fixed floating bottle appearing when extracting fuses from photocopiers
  
• Fixed player movement stopping when turning on flashlight after the player used the in game text chat window
  
• Fixed players being able to interact with the world while also self healing
  
• Fixed being able to interact with self revive kits even when the player is not downed
  
• Fixed players colliding with other players inventory tablets and syringes
  
• Tentative fix for player’s rotation sometimes being offset when moving through squeeze-through barriers
  
• Fixed next stage icon on score screen appearing slightly cut off
  
• Fixed objectives sometimes being already ticked when starting a new section
  
• Fixed Section 2 fuseboxes not accepting regular fuses on Starter difficulty
  
• Fixed the game becoming soft locked on time trial mode if the code to get upstairs is located in the side-office room behind sparking cables.
  

Brace yourself for a bonus weekend on Sanguivore. All bonuses last between 6-8th April 2024. Details below.

[h2]Free Reward Character[/h2]
We are excited to unveil a new character joining the roster! Best of all, he’s free to anyone who signs in to the game this weekend. He’s only available for this bonus weekend though. Claim your character simply by loading into the main menu and you’ll receive a prompt telling you he is now part of your crew. Once acquired, he is yours to keep forever.

Remember to select him as your chosen character in the lobby screen in your next game.

[h2]Double XP Weekend[/h2]
Furthermore - we’re holding our first Double XP weekend! Twice the XP means twice the shards, as XP is converted into shards at the end of your game. Shards can be spent on in-game items such as new characters and jumping sections and more.


We’re also releasing a new patch with various fixes and improvements. Big thanks to our playtesters who helped us prepare for our latest major update earlier this week. This mini-patch contains many fixes for issues you reported.

[h3]Added[/h3]

• Added some new bolt cutter spawn locations
  

[h3]Updated[/h3]

• Body interaction animations now play in third-person if playing in third-person mode.
  
• Self healing animations now play in third-person if playing in third-person mode.
  
• Raised camera position for third-person when slipping between barricades
  
• Improved visibility when downed by removing bloom effects from outlined objectives
  
• Improved some light bleeding throughs ceiling in Scott Residence
  
• Fuel cans in Section 2 now behave in the same way as fuel cans in Section 3, where the item is stored in the inventory.
  

[h3]Fixed[/h3]

• Fixed some parts of the map being loaded when they didn’t need to be.
  
• Fixed a floating document appearing above the Supermarket
  
• Fixed the camera clipping with one of the Section 3 trucks when hiding in a box
  
• Fixed item icons on the HUD often not updating for clients who have joined the game, especially when swapping items
  
• Fixed floating objects in some houses in Section 2: The Streets
  
• Tentative fix for situations where characters become misaligned when traversing slip-through barricades
  
• Fixed camera disappearing into the wall when using Office 14 desk hiding place
  
• Fixed house names changing to street names when going in to the bathrooms in some Section 2 houses
  
• Fixed ending screen saying players had finished the first ‘two’ sections, instead of ‘three’ sections
  
• Fixed pressing Circle/B on a controller to close the ending menus causes the character to open their inventory in the background.
  
• Fixed blank objectives appearing in the journal
  
• Fixed not being able to scroll up and down with the D-Pad while in the inventory or journal.
  
• Fixed low intensity light around the player not turning on when entering vents before the player uses their flashlight.
  
• Fixed player’s meshes not being lit correctly after being forced into first-person during an animation.
  
• Fixed electrical objects such as printers not providing fuses in Section 3: The Town.
  

Version 0.28.0 is a major update containing a brand new map section, new singleplayer Time Trial mode, third-person mode, a UI overhaul and more.

This update is our largest single update to date. The new map section ‘The Town’, is a sprawling zone filled with several smaller areas, each with their own objectives. Work together to find a way out alive.

With the release of a third section, we are now giving players the ability to spend their hard earned shards to skip ahead to start on the section they want to start from. Speaking of ‘shards’, we’ve added two new unlockable playable characters.

Time Trial is now available, the first of our new game modes. This single player game mode lets players compete for the fastest possible times on our leaderboards. In addition, the game can now be played in either first or third person.

There are a lot of additional updates, enhancements and additions in this patch. Full details can be read below.

[h3]Links[/h3]
Remember to check out any of the following resources for more information and updates on the game.

Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2432990

• Website: https://bloodeater.games/
• Sitemap: https://starter.productboard.com/beg-starter/1-sanguvoire-blood-eater-games
• Presskit: https://impress.games/press-kit/blood-eater-games/sanguivore
• Twitter(X): https://twitter.com/BloodEaterGames
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BloodEaterGames
• Discord: https://bloodeater.games/discord

[h2]Section Three: The Town[/h2]
This update unlocks Section Three, known as “The Town”. This is the third of four sections in the Twenty Below map. The Town is made up of multiple areas that each act as their own little escape section. The main areas of this section are:-

• The Power Station
  
• The Shopping Market
  
• The Mine Exterior
  
• The Mine Interior
  
• The Streets
  

Depending on your selected difficulty mode, not all areas will be available and may be blocked off or locked up. On harder difficulties, you’ll have to figure out which escape paths are available, just like with the previous two sections.



[h2]Time Trial Game Mode[/h2]
Time Trial is the second of four planned game modes to be added to Sanguivore. This game mode is ideal for single player.

This mode is all about perfecting your game knowledge to go fast. Compete against other survivors around the world to make the fastest escape.

Select a specific section you want to escape from when setting up your game for Time Trial mode. You must complete each section in order to unlock and select the next section. When you successfully complete the section, your time is recorded on our Time Trial leaderboards.

There’s no need to spend any time figuring out which escape plans are available in Time Trial mode because a specific escape plan is always chosen in advance. For example, when escaping the Sheriff Department, the Fire Alarm objective is active. This means the only thing you need to focus on is hitting all the steps in the objective to get out A.S.A.P.

Use every available technique to optimise the speed of your run - and with a little luck - you’ll be competing for a top time on the Sanguivore leaderboards!



[h2]Choose Where You Start[/h2]
Now there are more than two sections, starting from the very first section is not always ideal. Now, you can go straight into a later section. For the cost of some of your earned shards, you can unlock additional sections from which to start from.

You will have to reach each section at least once before being able to unlock it as a new starting point.



[h2]Third-Person “Action” Style[/h2]
Sanguivore is a 1st person immersive horror at heart, but we thought to give it an extra twist with the addition of a 3rd person game style known as “Action” mode. You can specify which game style you want to play in when creating the lobby, which determines whether you are in 1st or 3rd person for the game. Everyone on the team will be in either 1st or 3rd person depending on the game setup and you cannot change perspective during gameplay, so choose wisely!



[h2]Main Menu and UI Overall[/h2]
The main menu and in-game menus have received lots of TLC with an all new update. New and improved icons, better layout, bugs fixed and new VFX.

This menu update will also provide better support for new and upcoming game modes, maps and other upcoming features.

These menus have additional support for controller users.

• Section 3: The Town released.
  
• Placeable noise distraction item “FM Radio”, used to cause a distraction at a location.
  
• Additional gamemode “Time Trial”.
  
• Game styles, “Immersive” (1st person perspective) and “Action” (3rd person perspective).
  
• Character selection, select between four original characters and two additional characters that can be unlocked with Shards.
  
• Shard Dealer, allowing players to use Shards (in-game currency) to unlock characters, outfit skins and abilities (perks) that will also be available at a later date.
  
• Two additional playable characters. More will become available with each main update.
  
• Gamepad cursor control. This makes navigating the user interface a lot easier when using a gamepad.
  

• Updated section cutscene with more informative simple overviews.
  
• Character’s HUD health display.
  
• Various audio level rebalancing for AI sounds.
  
• Score calculations from time rebalanced.
  
• Improved accuracy of in-game timer. Any time before the game section begins is not counted towards the section time.
  
• Reduced fledgling field of view.
  
• Death markers are no longer removed on revival. Instead it is removed when the player reaches the dropped loot location.
  
• Gamepad button bindings have been updated to feel more fluid.
  
• Rebalanced minigame speeds
  
• Improved use of leg breaking sound when falling off high locations.
  

• Fixed interaction icon appearing on lifts, instead of the control button inside the lift.
  
• Fixed game locking up when the player brings up the game chat and loses focus with the mouse.
  
• Fixed self revive highlights disappearing for a downed player if another player is captured.
  
• Fixed the AI not correctly responding to being inside the player's flashlight cone.
  
• Fixed AI sometimes seeing the player, regardless of their location, when the player enters a vent.
  
• Fixed issues where reviving or healing other players would get cancelled right as the progress bar reaches maximum.
  
• Fixed flashlight being on during cinematics.
  
• Fixed being able to slip behind the bank into an out of bounds area.
  
• Fixed roller doors sometimes not opening for players except the host.
  
• Fixed roller doors having no collision after being used the first time.
  
• Fixed photocopier sound at start of the game.
  
• Fixed floating props in The Street garage
  
• Fixed first aid kit box lids blocking players from picking up the first aid kit inside.
  
• Fixed issue causing The Noble to be invisible for clients.
  
• Fixed missing texture on Section 2 stairs
  
• Fixed TVs glowing but not being turned on
  
• Fixed some slip-through barricades being too close to lockers, causing players to move through barricades when getting out of a locker.
  
• Fixed players' temperature going down, even though their temperature is above zero.
  
• Fixed keybind icons stretching for gamepad users.
  
• Fixed various issues where fuse box functionality could become desynced between clients and host.
  
• - plus various other miscellaneous fixes
  

Ready to test yourself on Sanguivore? Now is the perfect time with a 33% Steam Discount available right now! Purchase ahead of our bonus weekend a special reward!

Bonus Weekend! All players who play the game this weekend (6th-7th April 2024) will earn double XP and receive a limited edition reward. Intrigued? Keep your eye out for a post with the full details later this week.

Welcome to the third of our weekly highlight posts. This week we turn our attention to The Mine - one of the new potential escape routes in our next upcoming map section.

The release of Section 3 is getting very close. If development continues as planned, we expect this to be our last Weekly Highlight before the release of Section 3 - so stay tuned for further news!

On to this week's highlight…


Before survivors can delve into the depths of the mine in search of escape, they must first find a way in. Unfortunately, the way is blocked and only by restoring power in the area outside the mine, can survivors hope to power the mine gate and slip inside.



The entrance to the mine is a significant landmark to look out for. The industrial equipment of the area can offer precious cover from the Noble, who prowls the area looking for his prey. Cable spools, old containers and trucks can all be used to stay out of sight.



Some additional safety can be found in upturned mining carts, which can be a useful hiding place in a moment of need. Additionally, office containers are found around the area, with several useful hiding places.



It will be up to survivors to figure out exactly what they need to do to break into the mine itself, but - as a word of advice - keep your eyes peeled for any useful equipment the miners left behind.


For those able to reach the mine itself, the next test begins. Tight, claustrophobic passageways weave through the mountainside. Unlike the more open entrance area, the inside of the mine has limited options when it comes to running away. Listen out for threats before they arrive and make use of the various hiding places to stay out of sight when you can.



Dead miners litter this area. Be sure to check for any useful supplies they might carry on their person.



After navigating the gloomy passageways, light is at the tunnel. Just remember to stay - on track - and you should be out in no time.




Our next update will likely be the focus of our next post, although we are keen to continue sharing updates on progress as we continue on. Please let us know any topics that you would be interested in us covering in future posts in the comments or on our Discord!

[h2]Cryptid Hunters Descend on Alaskan Town Amidst Murder Mystery[/h2]
Point Hope, Alaska - A shadow has been cast over the small town of Point Hope, Alaska, as reports of a series of chilling murders have emerged, leaving the community gripped by fear and uncertainty. In an unprecedented move, the renowned C.H.I.P.S team, known for their expertise in investigating the unexplained, has arrived in Point Hope to tackle the case head-on.

The Cryptids Hunters & Investigative Paranormal Surveillance (C.H.I.P.S) organization, led by the esteemed Dr. Rebecca Wells, has gained notoriety for their fearless approach to investigations that often tread where law enforcement and traditional investigative teams dare not go. With a legacy of uncovering the truth behind some of the most baffling paranormal cases, their presence in Point Hope has been met with a mix of hope and trepidation among the town's residents.

This investigation comes in the wake of alarming reports of victims found hanging from their feet, drained of blood in a manner that has left even the seasoned investigators of the local sheriff's department at a loss. The lack of information and the eerie similarity to the massacre in Barrow, Alaska, in 2007, which saw the town decimated by an unidentified assailant, has fueled fears of a recurring nightmare.

Jerry Sawyer, a reporter for The Cryptid Journal, met with Dr. Wells and her team upon their arrival. Dr. Wells shared their plan to blend cutting-edge paranormal surveillance with traditional detective work to shed light on the dark happenings in Point Hope. "We're here to uncover the truth, no matter how deep we have to dig," Dr. Wells stated, her determination palpable.

The team's investigation has already unearthed a web of eyewitness accounts ranging from sightings of shadowy figures to the chilling sound of whispers in the dead of night. As they delve into the town's storied past, uncovering tales of ancient curses and supernatural occurrences, the CHIPS team finds themselves navigating a labyrinth of mysteries and dangers.

The tension in Point Hope has escalated as the investigation has progressed, with the community divided and rumors running rampant. Accusations and fears of ancient evils have surfaced, putting an even greater strain on the already beleaguered townsfolk.

Despite the increasing peril, including mysterious accidents and ominous threats, the C.H.I.P.S team remains undeterred. Their commitment to unraveling the mystery of Point Hope and stopping the sinister force responsible for the murders underscores their reputation as one of the most fearless and determined investigative teams in the realm of the paranormal.

As the investigation continues, the eyes of the world are on Point Hope, waiting to see if the C.H.I.P.S team can once again uncover the truth behind the unexplainable.