Who is Abby News

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

[h2]Version 0.4.4f2 patch noes
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- Fixed unpredictable behavior on forklift movement when lowering it (sometimes sinking underground)
- Reworked graphics from the ground up, Who is Abby is now fully playable on video cards not supporting real time ray tracing (RTX).

IMPORTANT notes on reworked graphic options to all users:
- We have added support to older video cards, so this extends the range of options for every player. You can access this new mode by going to Settings menu, and selecting 'Low' graphics preset. This toggles ray-tracing off entirely, and triggers the newly optimized mode to be active.

This fixes the game for:
- Everyone who has been playing with low frame rates (25 fps and under) should enable this setting to stabilize gameplay.
- Every player that couldn't progress past Brotherly love due to the level being rendered pitch black, can now continue to make progress and enjoy the game all the way.

This setting should only be set for aforementioned users, so if you have the option to use ray tracing, please keep High or Ultra settings active in the Settings menu.

Thank you so much for the incredible support and feedback!
If you encounter any discrepancies throughout the gameplay, please don't hesitate to reach out, we want to hear from you!

This is just a small hotfix patch with an important fix and a small number of minor adjustments.

• Addressed an issue where some players experienced inventory discrepancies in Chapter 3.
  
• The save system has been slightly reworked to ensure a smoother experience.
  
• Minor Graphical enhancements.
  
• Minor Dialogue adjustments.
  
• More subtitle typos fixed.
  

It was thanks to feedback from a player that had a very specific set of circumstances that created this issue on the third chapter (Brotherly Love). This kind of feedback is invaluable to us without it we can not continue to improve this game, especially during the Early Access phase.

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please reach out either through our Discord or the Steam Community Hub. Your input is what helps make Who is Abby even better!