Who is Abby News

[h2]Attention, Early Access Players![/h2]

We're excited to offer anyone that has already purchased the Early Access version an exclusive preview of Who Is Abby full version before its official release. If you've purchased Early Access, this is your chance to see what we've been working hard on and be able to play the complete game!

So What's Happening?:
- Request Your Access: Available now for all who've purchased Early Access.
- Limited-Time Preview: Play from May 17th until the morning of May 25th.
- Feedback: After exploring, share your thoughts to help us polish the final release.

You can get all the details and join by following either of these links:
- Steam Community Hub
- Discord

MAKE SURE YOU REQUEST ACCESS BEFORE FRIDAY!

[h3]Join us & help shape the final stages of the game![/h3]

Your participation and feedback are invaluable as we approach the official launch. Let's make Who Is Abby the best it can be together!


Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. See you in the game!

Hello, you gorgeous people!

We're thrilled to announce the new and last major update for Who is Abby - Early Access, bringing us only a touch away from the full release. This update isn't just about minor tweaks; it's a substantial overhaul that enhances nearly every aspect of the game. Here’s what you can expect:

Release Highlights:

• UI Overhaul: We've completely redesigned the user interface to make it sleeker and more intuitive.
  
• Revised Chapter Maps: Every chapter has been adjusted; some feature entirely new sections to explore.
  
• Puzzle Enhancements: We've expanded or adjusted multiple puzzles to provide new challenges and deeper engagement.
  
• New Puzzles: Discover new puzzles scattered throughout the game world for an added challenge.
  
• Interactive Icons: New icons now display over objects that can interact with other items, providing clues and enhancing gameplay intuitiveness.
  
• Dynamic Objectives Display: Key objectives now pop up at crucial moments to guide you through the game, ensuring you always know your next steps.
  
• Cutscene Improvements: Multiple cutscenes have been overhauled to enhance storytelling and visual flow.
  
• Audio Enhancements: A plethora of new sound effects have been implemented, along with a complete overhaul of footsteps SFX to enrich the auditory experience.
  
• Music and Sound Zones: Music has been fine-tuned, and new sound zones have been added to enhance the atmospheric impact.
  
• Animation Updates: New mocap animations for actions like holding a lighter or phone add more realism.
  
• Performance Optimisation: Whether you’re playing in Ultra RT mode or Low Non-RT mode, performance has been optimized to ensure smoother gameplay and higher framerates.
  
• Enhanced Checkpoints: Added multiple new checkpoints throughout the game to save your progress more frequently.
  
• Shortcuts: Special shortcuts have been added to key locations to help cut down on backtracking.
  
• Anti-Backtracking Features: Various mechanisms have been integrated to prevent backtracking and enhance game pacing.
  
• New Inspectable Items: Explore and interact with numerous new items scattered throughout the game world.
  
• Subtitle Improvements: Increased subtitle font size for better readability.
  
• Audio Controls: Added a master volume adjustment in the options menu for better audio control.
  
• Bug Fixes and Tweaks: We’ve ironed out numerous bugs, including fixes for map points where players could get stuck, and implemented many gameplay tweaks to enhance your experience.
  

Pricing Note:
A quick reminder, the current pricing is Early Access pricing, and the cost of the game will increase upon the launch of the full version. If you’ve purchased the Early Access version, you will have access to the full version at no extra cost.

We couldn't have come this far without your support and feedback. Thank you for being part of our community, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts on these updates!

While there will likely be a few bug fixes before release we do intend this to be the last major EA update. The next major one will be the full version release and we are very very excited to bring that to you.

Happy gaming,
Rory
Cyberflux Games

Check out this video for more details.
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Welcome to the latest update for Who Is Abby. After a few minor delays we are super pleased to bring you this brand new update. Its all very exciting as we pave the way for the full game release, we're overjoyed to introduce some awesome enhancements and crucial fixes that we have been working hard on.

But first....
[h2]Important Note for Existing Players: 🚨[/h2]
We have made some back stage adjustments to the control system and due to this please click the "Reset" button 🔄 in the settings menu. This will stop you seeing any control related anomalies during play.

[h2]Key Highlights:[/h2]

Storyline: 🗺️ We've added a feature to help understand your journey as Tom, hitting the Storyline button during the game will present a beautiful scene to help you understand where you've been and what you are trying to do. This should really bring something to enhancing navigation and story immersion.
Major Performance Overhaul: 🖥️ We've made a huge update to the graphics and performance. Expect better framerates in both Ray-Traced and Non-Ray-Traced modes. Also, the non Ray-Traced modes are looking better than ever!
Peaceful Mode: 🛡️With the new peaceful mode enabled, it is no longer possible for Tom to come to harm within the game.
Input Sensitivity Control: 🎚️ Adjust the game to your preferred play style with customisable control settings.
Skippable Cut-scenes: 🚀 We've added the ability to skip cut scenes.
Zoom!: 🔍 It is now possible to look a little closer at the items within the world. Keep your eye out for all the little details.

[h3]Enhancements:[/h3]
📲 Menu Overhaul: The redesign of the menu continues and it is coming together really nicely now! We even updated the Logo to make it a bit more readable
🛠️ Huge UI update: We have redone many of the UI elements including fonts and control icons to make it look better and easier to follow.
🔄 Updated Loading Screens: Slicker looking and more informative.
💾 Additional Save Points: We've added more checkpoints.
🗣️ New Dialogues and Sound FX: Lots of new bits and pieces added all around the world
🚶 New Character Animations: Just a few tweaks
🚶 More bananas: No not really, but I would of done if I was allowed.
🛠️ Level Design Adjustments: A few areas have been improved for play-ability
⚡ Optimized Level Streaming: As part of the performance upgrade.
🌟 Additional Ray Tracing Options: To make it a little easier to understand the settings in the menu.

[h3]Bug Fixes: [/h3]
- Replaced the music in menu
- Inspectable items no longer reposition if use button is spammed.
- Fixed more areas that you might get stuck in
- Fixed multiple subtitle typo's
- Resolved issue with some notes having UV artifacts around them.
- Increased lots of dialogues volumes
- increased lots of inspectables inspect size


Prepare for a richer, deeper, and more thrilling exploration of Clearwater. This update is a big step towards the full game release, and we're excited for you to experience the enhancements. Thank you for your continued support and feedback. It's an exciting time for Who Is Abby, and we can't wait for you to see what's next! 🎉

We'd love to hear your thoughts on these updates! Please come and share your experience in either the Community Hub on Steam or in our Discord. Your feedback is invaluable to us.

Hey everyone,

The last 30 days have been a whirlwind of activity at CyberFlux Games, and we're pumped to roll out a major update for Who is Abby that's live right now in Early Access!

What’s New in the Latest Version of Who is Abby:

The Big Changes:
- New Chapter Alert: Bucking our original plans, we've dropped an all-new chapter into Early Access. Dive into 'Chapter 5 – A Sleepless Night' and let us know your thoughts. We're really proud of it and eager for your feedback.
- Lost in the Woods Revamped: Based on your input, Chapter 2 has been completely transformed. Discover new engaging sections, elements hinting at the full release, and lots of other cool surprises. Your feedback was the catalyst for this overhaul, and we're excited to hear your take on these changes.
- Ray Tracing for All: We’ve added a ray tracing toggle for those without the latest hardware. There's a handy test in the menu to check if your GPU is ray tracing-ready. If it isn't be sure to select Ray-Tracing disabled in the graphics settings and the game will still look lovely!
- Menu Evolution: Our menu system is getting an update. It's not quite done, but it's shaping up to be more intuitive and streamlined.

General Enhancements:
- Uplifted the in-game music with fresh scores.
- Polished cinematic scenes for heightened drama.
- Added gamma adjustment settings for customised brightness.
- General gameplay enhancements for improved flow.
- Performance optimisations for smoother play.
- Lighting enhancements for a livelier environment.
- Added a plethora of new wooden planks... and a few bananas for good measure.
- Refined level streaming tech for more seamless transitions.
- New dialogues and inspectable items for deeper immersion.
- Overhauled foliage for a more lush environment.
- Tons of little fixes and adjustments.

We’re buzzing with excitement to bring these updates to you and are keen to hear your impressions, feedback and thoughts. Your insights are priceless, so please, keep the feedback rolling in on Discord or the Steam Community Hub.

Here's to forging new memories in Clearwater!

CyberFlux Games.

Vote for Who is Abby for Outstanding Visual Style in the Steam Autumn Awards!

Greetings!

Exciting news: Who is Abby is in the running for the Steam Autumn Awards under the Outstanding Visual Style category! This category celebrates games that offer a unique, visually captivating experience – something we've poured our hearts into with Who is Abby.

Why Outstanding Visual Style?
Our game's visual style transcends real-world fidelity, creating a distinct, immersive world. It's an artistic expression that defines the essence of Who is Abby, and we're thrilled to be recognized for it.

How Can You Support Us?
- Visit the Steam Awards nomination page.
- Select the Outstanding Visual Style category.
- Nominate Who is Abby and help us spread the word!

Together, We Can Shine!
Your vote is more than just a click; it's a show of support for the visual journey we've created. Let's make Who is Abby stand out in the Steam Autumn Awards. Your involvement means the world to us!

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our journey.

Stay visually intrigued,
CyberFlux Games