Species: Unknown News

[p]Today we are releasing update 0.12.0, a patch update like the ones we plan to publish between the major milestones of the roadmap.[/p][p]This update is based on feedback provided by players. It mainly includes balancing adjustments, accessibility improvements, and bug fixes. Thank you to all the players who shared these needs on the studio’s Discord server or on the Steam Hub![/p][p]Added[/p]

• [p]To make it easier to connect to a private multiplayer session, we have added a button to copy the session code to the clipboard[/p]
• [p]Many content creators have asked for a “Streamer mode” to hide the join code of a private session. We have added a "Streamer mode" general setting which hides the private session code for streamers, with a button to display it and a button to copy the hidden code to the clipboard[/p]

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• [p]Added an "Advanced reflections" graphics option (disabled by default)[/p]
• [p]To make the map easier to read, the ventilation entrances are now displayed on the map[/p]
• [p]And because mercenaries are also in the holiday season, we have added winter party decorations in the Cupola (temporary)[/p]

[p]Added in Supporter Pack[/p]

• [p]Added winter party hat on Plushie (temporary)[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you don't have your own, help the studio and get your supporter pack here :[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Changed[/p]

• [p]Optimized the size of some textures[/p]
• [p]Switched to Shader Model 5 to improve compatibility with older machines[/p]

[p]Balancing[/p]

• [p]Rage mode takes longer to trigger (when a player kites a specimen)[/p]
• [p]Rage mode stops instantly when the specimen sees more than 1 player[/p]
• [p]Specimens can hear canister explosions from far away[/p]
• [p]No berserk mode for ID_008 in normal difficulty[/p]
• [p]ID_008 is deaf while its shield is on[/p]
• [p]ID_006 can jump on the head again with proper probabilities (reduced chances if you turn your back or are reloading)[/p]

[p]Fixed[/p]

• [p]Fixed weapons could become inaccessible in beds[/p]
• [p]Fixed weapon could spawn in adrenaline box[/p]
• [p]Fixed collision of docking bay stairs slowing down the player[/p]
• [p]Fixed interacting with a crate just before the black fade breaks the game[/p]
• [p]Fixed security pass terminal blocked if a player dies while using it[/p]
• [p]Fixed if someone disconnects during scores, others are stuck[/p]
• [p]Fixed specimens could be captured but outside of the cell[/p]
• [p]ID_007 now floats lower if there's an obstacle at eye level[/p]
• [p]Fixed health injector prompt not displaying the correct rebound key[/p]
• [p]Fixed zombies in the shuttle can wake up during the self-destruct mission ending[/p]
• [p]Fixed interaction problems on weapons dropped by a zombie player[/p]

[p][/p][p]Many of you have been expressing your enthusiasm on various topics. In parallel with these regular updates, we continue to focus on our two main projects: the proximity chat and the new playable district of the HSS Hawking (the laboratory), for which here is a first preview image.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We will tell you more about the Laboratory in an upcoming steam post next week.[/p][p]We are taking the necessary time to move forward on these topics. It is very important for us to maintain the quality standards you have come to expect in both visuals and gameplay. The team is still small, but we have a well-controlled pace.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Your feedback on Discord is incredibly valuable. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to write to us, report issues, share screenshots, or suggest improvements. Even if we cannot answer everything, we do read everything, and we move forward as quickly as possible with the team we have.[/p][p]If you haven’t had the chance to leave your Steam review yet, now is a great time to do it! By doing so, you help the game gain visibility among players who haven’t discovered our work yet.[/p][p]Leave your Steam review on the game’s page available below.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you again for your support, your patience, and your trust. We will keep moving forward, step by step[/p][p]The Species: Unknown team from WanadevStudio[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h3]Balancing[/h3]

• [p]Small nerf of ID_008's berserk mode[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Fixed[/h3]

• [p]Fix dead skeleton could stay standing[/p]

[p]Today we are releasing update 0.11.2, a patch update like the ones we plan to publish between the major milestones of the roadmap.[/p][p]This update is based on feedback provided by players. It mainly includes balancing adjustments, accessibility improvements, and bug fixes. Thank you to all the players who shared these needs on the studio’s Discord server or on the Steam Hub.[/p][p][/p][p]photo: Jeremy, lead dev at WanadevStudio[/p][p][/p][p]Added[/p]

• [p]New rebindable entries in Controls settings for the 3 weapon slots[/p]
• [p]1 2 3 keys are now working by default for switching weapons on QWERTY keyboards (for new players only). If you have already played before, you'll need to go rebind them in the settings.[/p]
• [p]New keys can now be used in rebindings: 4th and 5th mouse buttons, CapsLock, Numpad "+", "-", "*", "/", ".", and regular keys 1, 2, 3 (on QWERTY/AZERTY keyboards)[/p]

[p]Changed[/p]

• [p]Improve random selection of specimens to take into account specimens already seen[/p]
• [p]All corpses can now be burnt[/p]
• [p]No power outage during a player's respawn time[/p]
• [p]Improved main menu background[/p]

[p]Balancing[/p]

• [p]ID_008 randomly enters berserk mode on higher difficulties[/p]
• [p]ID_008 calms down faster when seeing multiple players[/p]
• [p]ID_006 has less chance of jumping on players from behind their back[/p]

[p]Fixed[/p]

• [p]Added security to help with specimens stuck in vents[/p]
• [p]Added security on interactible objects that could get stuck (ammo box, black box insert, door lever, valves)[/p]
• [p]Fix poisoned teammate burnt quickly stays active as a skeleton zombie[/p]
• [p]Fix spanish translation in avatar menu[/p]
• [p]Fix laggy scroll on shared terminals for clients[/p]
• [p]Setup LODs and distance culling on lobby scene[/p]
• [p]Loading optimization for HSS Hawking map[/p]
• [p]Corpses don't spawn close to doors anymore to reduce weird positions[/p]
• [p]Reduce chances of weapons spawning in walls/floor[/p]
• [p]Fix LOD pop in shuttle[/p]
• [p]Fix broken translations on contract terminal when switching language[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Your feedback on Discord is incredibly valuable. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to write to us, report issues, share screenshots, or suggest improvements. Even if we cannot answer everything, we do read everything, and we move forward as quickly as possible.[/p][p][/p][p]picture : Nola, production director at WanadevStudio[/p]

• [p]Proximity chat development : A new voicechat plugin has been installed (but not used in the game yet), and we're in the process of implementing all the necessary features to replace the previous system. Once it's done we'll be able to add more features on top, like distance effects.[/p]
• [p]New quarter "Lab" development : Right now we're finishing up on level design and lighting, while working on 3D art, sound design, and optimization. Then we'll need to finish the UI screens and new 3D elements for the new puzzle in this zone.[/p]
• [p]and of course, we continue working on the necessary fixes based on what you report to us on the Discord server. It’s part of our daily work.[/p]

[p]If you haven’t had the chance to leave your Steam review yet, now is a great time to do it! By doing so, you help the game gain visibility among players who haven’t discovered our work yet.[/p][p]Leave your Steam review on the game’s page available below.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you again for your support, your patience, and your trust. We will keep moving forward, step by step[/p][p]The Species: Unknown team from WanadevStudio[/p]

[p]Since the launch of the Early Access, you’ve been playing… and above all, exploring Species: Unknown with friends. That’s exactly the spirit of the game, and seeing you experience these moments together is incredibly motivating for us![/p][p]Today, we have the opportunity to submit our candidacy for the 2025 Steam Awards, in the “Better With Friends” category, a category that perfectly matches what we’re trying to build: a cooperative horror experience where communication and teamwork make all the difference… and often lead to some wonderfully chaotic situations.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If you enjoy the game, if you’ve shared a laugh or a scare with your squad, if you believe Species: Unknown deserves to be part of it… you can support the project by casting your vote for our work.[/p][p]If you haven’t had the chance to leave your Steam review yet, now is a great time to do it! By doing so, you help the game gain visibility among players who haven’t discovered our work yet.[/p][p]Leave your Steam review on the game’s page available below.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]See you soon in the missions.[/p]

[p]Today, we get to celebrate a milestone we never expected to reach so quickly: more than 100,000 players have joined Species: Unknown since the Early Access launch exactly one month ago. For a small team like ours, this is huge.[/p][h2]Thank you to all the new contractors[/h2][p]Thank you for playing, retrying, experimenting, screaming, laughing, getting surprised by the creatures, and jumping back in again…[/p][p]Your sessions, your feedback, your screenshots, your reviews, your streams, your discussions on Discord: all of it helps us improve the game day after day.[/p][h2]An exceptional reception: 93% positive reviews[/h2][p]Seeing Species: Unknown reach 93% positive reviews so early in the Early Access period means a lot to us. Your feedback is not only encouraging, it’s incredibly useful to understand what works, what needs improvement, and where we should focus our efforts.[/p][p]For a small team, reading your messages has an impact. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their experience, it’s what helps the game grow.[/p][p]And if you haven’t left a review on the Steam page yet, please do: it helps the game reach players who haven’t discovered it yet.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]And a special thank you to the thousands of players who picked up the Supporter Pack[/h2][p]More than 10,000 of you chose to support the development beyond the base game. This means a lot to us. Your support directly enables part of the content and improvements we’re preparing for the months ahead.[/p][h2]What’s next?[/h2][p]We’re moving forward step by step, with the major roadmap milestones and the lighter “regular updates” that will land in between. The goal remains the same: keep growing Species: Unknown together, building on your feedback and your energy.[/p][p]Once again, thank you and congratulations for this incredible start.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]