Deadly Contagion News

🚀 Update 1.0.2.9

This update focuses on gameplay improvements, cinematic enhancements, and system optimizations to improve the overall experience.

🎮 Gameplay & Content

Added a new weapon: Crossbow, bringing a new tactical option to combat.

Added new ammunition for the Crossbow.

Added new enemies to diversify encounters.

Rebalanced resource distribution to reinforce the Survival Horror experience, especially on Normal and Hard difficulties.

🎬 Cinematics

Implemented a dynamic audio system during cinematics, reducing ambient sounds so dialogue remains the main focus.

Improved cinematic organization and sequencing for smoother storytelling.

Minor VFX and sound effect adjustments during cinematic moments.

🧍 Characters & Animations

Improved character textures.

Enhanced player animations, including weapon animation adjustments.

💾 Save System

Save system updated and restructured, now including a save animation.

Added the Delete Slot option, giving players more control over their save files.

Fixed the initial Load Game issue, ensuring the Tutorial level now counts toward Speedrun tracking.

🏆 Achievements

Added new achievements.

Fixed bugs that were causing achievement conflicts and incorrect triggers.

🖥 UI / UX

Various UI and UX improvements for a smoother experience.

Fixed several interface-related issues.

⚙️ Systems

General code cleanup and optimization for better stability.

Fixed issues with the Score and Ranking system (S / A / B / C / D).

🔊 Audio

Improved 3D sound positioning across the entire map.

General sound balance adjustments.

🐛 Bug Fixes

Fixed various minor bugs.

Adjusted the game flow, resolving some overlapping gameplay events.

💡 Environment

Minor lighting adjustments in certain areas for improved visual consistency.

✅ Thank you for playing and supporting the game!
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[p]Build Notes 2.0.2.8[/p][hr][/hr][h3]UI / Visual[/h3]

• [p]General UI fixes and improvements.[/p]
• [p]Improved support for high-resolution and Ultra Wide monitors.[/p]
• [p]Visual adjustments for better readability and screen element proportions.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Gameplay / Assets[/h3]

• [p]Collision fixes on some environment assets.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Audio[/h3]

• [p]Sound adjustments in cinematics, improving volume balance and synchronization.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Platform[/h3]

• [p]Added Microsoft Store support.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]General[/h3]

• [p]Other minor fixes and stability improvements.
  
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🆕 New Features

Light Build Optimization: improved lighting system for better visuals and enhanced performance.

Asset Loading Polishing: faster and more efficient loading times, reducing wait times.

New Brazilian Portuguese Voiceover: revised dialogues, higher audio quality, and the addition of new actors and voices.

PlayStation Store Support: initial integration with new features for the platform.

🔧 Improvements and Fixes

Fixed issues with some damage animations triggered when the player takes hits.

Adjusted textures and shaders, optimizing GPU response and performance.

Various minor refinements and polish for overall stability.

Build Notes 1.0.2.5

Updates and Improvements:

Fixed interaction system issues.

Fixed door system: bug with infected sometimes passing through doors resolved.

Updated enemy construction system: cleaner and more performant code.

Updated difficulty system: various adjustments and bug fixes.

Fixed achievements that were incomplete or partially implemented.

Updated Lipsync system: now more performant.

Updated dialogue system: support for future languages and optimized code.

Improved some textures: standardized scale in the atlas system for better performance.

Reorganized all audio for improved sound quality.

Minor translation fixes.

Improved and adjusted Auto AI, now compatible with standard Microsoft (Xbox) controllers.

Adjusted some cinematics.

Minor visual changes for better post-processing and lighting quality.

New BuildLight with high quality and better performance.

Other minor general fixes.

Update – Version 1.0.2.4

Support for multiple save files: You can now use up to 3 save slots.

New Auto Aim Assist system: Aim assistance added for players using a gamepad, improving gameplay comfort.

Cinematic polish and improvements: Adjustments to focus, lighting, camera angles, and various visual enhancements for a more immersive experience.

Character improvements in cutscenes: Code fixes, performance optimizations, and visual upgrades to character models.

Minor bug fixes to enhance overall stability.

UI Widget adjustments for improved clarity and usability.

New achievements: Added achievements for players who collect all documents.

Additional minor optimizations and polish.


We are always working to improve our game, and your feedback is incredibly important to the community.

Sincerely,
Jardel Antunes
BoxGames Productions