The House of Tesla News

[p]General:[/p]

1. [p]Added version code indicator in main menu (bottom-left corner).[/p]
2. [p]Added Chapter Select. It shows the chapters you can currently play.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed phantom scrolling in menus. Users now need to press a D-pad button to activate the gamepad.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed bugged sound when completing an item.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed disabled hints becoming enabled.[/p]
6. [p]Added indication for the next level of hints.[/p]
7. [p]Steam Deck - changed default runtime from Proton to native Linux.[/p]
8. [p]Minor bug fixes and tweaks.[/p]
   • [p]Improved crash handling when there isn’t enough disk space.[/p]
   • [p]Black bar text can now be canceled with left-click and right-click.[/p]
   • [p]Narrative options can now be selected with click-and-drag/drop.[/p]
   • [p]Updated GUI layout: black bar text, tutorials.[/p]
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[p]Chapter: Personal Office of Nikola Tesla[/p]

1. [p]Tweaked game flow (models, colliders, movement).[/p]
2. [p]Simplified the final minigame.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Chapter: Tesla Factory - Ground Floor[/p]

1. [p]Fixed pipe maze minigame solution and visual hint.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Chapter: Wardenclyffe Laboratory[/p]

1. [p]Fixed bug where player could get stuck.[/p]

[p]Since launch, we've been closely following your feedback, both positive and negative. We know that some of you have faced frustrating bugs and design issues, and we want to be open about how we're addressing them. Your comments and reviews are directly shaping the improvements we are making, and we are committed to ensuring the game matches your expectations. We know how important it is that the puzzles, pace, and overall flow live up to the legacy of our past titles, and your feedback is helping us move in that direction. [/p][p][/p][p]The team has already deployed two updates: one on Friday along with verified support for Steam Deck, and another on Saturday. But we're not stopping there. Over the next few weeks, we're focusing on key fixes and improvements to gameplay to make the experience more enjoyable. [/p][p][/p][p]Ongoing Roadmap Based on Your Feedback[/p][p]With the release of Update 101, you'll find a build number displayed in the lower part of the main menu screen. This number will help us identify the specific version of the game you're playing. When submitting feedback or reporting an issue, please include this number. [/p][p][/p][p]Planned improvements for Update 101 are as follows, please check the patch notes: [/p][p]GUI adjustments:[/p]

• [p]Visual and audio notification when a Hint is ready[/p]
• [p]Black Bar text can now be confirmed with left-click anywhere on the screen[/p]

[p]Cutscene mini-games:[/p]

• [p]Text selection via click[/p]

[p]Office:[/p]

• [p]Minor graphical improvements for better navigation[/p]
• [p]Highlighting of certain interactive elements[/p]
• [p]Simplified final puzzle[/p]

[p][/p][p]Planned improvements for Update 102 are as follows, please check the patch notes (as this list may change):[/p][p]Showroom:[/p]

• [p]Minor graphical tweaks for better navigation[/p]
• [p]More significant graphical updates to parts of the welding machine to improve understanding of the welding programming[/p]
• [p]Lighting adjustments for easier navigation in the scene[/p]
• [p]Book puzzle adjusted for better clarity of its principle[/p]
• [p]Other showcase puzzles tweaked for smoother flow[/p]
• [p]Colored tiles puzzle removed[/p]
• [p]Cup puzzle adjusted for better clarity of its principle[/p]
• [p]Statue and lighting adjustments[/p]
• [p]Zoetrope device improved for better understanding of its principle[/p]
• [p]Elevator control panel puzzle adjusted for better clarity of its principle[/p]
• [p]Complete update of hint texts in Czech and English[/p]

[p][/p][p]Localization:[/p][p]Chinese and Japanese added.[/p][p][/p][p]How You Can Help[/p][p]If you've been enjoying The House of Tesla, leaving an honest review on Steam helps other players discover the game. If an update has resolved an issue for you, we would welcome you letting us and others know by updating your review to reflect your current experience. [/p][p][/p][p]If you feel let down, please first reach out to our support team or share your feedback and report bugs on the Steam Discussions, or join the conversation on our Discord. (Spoiler feedback is welcome, please tag accordingly so new players can enjoy the story at their own pace)[/p][p][/p][p]If you need help with the game, check out our Official Walkthrough video guide.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]We're grateful for your patience and support as we continue to improve the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you, [/p][p]Blue Brain Games[/p]

[p]1. Fixed navigational hints in the Egypt area.[/p][p]2. Fixed cross-platform cloud sync.[/p][p]3. Display settings, music settings, and some control settings will now be device-specific (excluded from cloud sync).[/p][p]4. Fixed resolution issues.[/p]

• [p]There will be a one-time resolution change to the native display resolution as a means of fixing resolution issues for people who had problems.[/p]
• [p]If the game is started on a display in portrait mode, it will be set to windowed mode with a landscape resolution.[/p]

[p]5. Fixed missing executable error when starting the demo on Linux.[/p]

[p]We're excited to announce that The House of Tesla is now officially Steam Deck Verified✅ [/p][p]That means you can now delve into the brilliant mind of Nikola Tesla and solve intricate puzzles anywhere - whether you're sparking ideas on the train, puzzling on the plane, or tinkering within your own laboratory.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]What Steam Deck Verified means for you:[/p]

• [p]Seamless controller experience on Deck[/p]
• [p]Smooth performance with optimised visuals[/p]
• [p]No setup required - just launch and play[/p]
• [p]Intuitive UI navigation on handheld[/p]

[p][/p][p]Charge up your Steam Deck, put on your thinking cap, and prepare to unlock the secrets within The House of Tesla! [/p]

[p]1. Hints are now presented to the player more quickly.[/p][p]2. Fixed an issue where some diary entries would not trigger.[/p][p]3. Fixed an issue where certain achievements would not unlock.[/p][p]4. Added a virtual keyboard for profile creation when using a gamepad.[/p][p]5. Minor bug fixes.[/p]