Dollhouse News

A major change is coming...

Version 1.2.4


TALES OF TWO DOLLS FIXES

• Updated the dialogue and sfx for the Doll when she is caught
  
• Fixed a bug where the dolls are loaded in the epilogue.
  
• Fixed a bug where the dolls are spawned in and after prison level
  
• Fixed a bug where Doll events triggers during or immediately after player exits a safe room
  
• Added new tab in Journal under evidence to explain about the dolls
  
• The dolls no longer walk around until the Monster is released
  
• Added two new tutorial audio references to the dolls
  
• The dolls shouldn't appear until at least 1min after the player exits the safe room
  
• The Memory locations last 2x longer after catching a doll
  
• Updated the Idle animation for the burnt doll
  
• Reduced the activation time for the burnt doll scare by 50% to give less time for players to react so the scare is more impactful
  
• Removed the dolls in Part 2
  
• Despawns the dolls when the monster is chasing after the player
  
• Fixed a case where the normal dolls spawned lying down
  

GENERAL GAMEPLAY UPDATES

• Updated the last room in the prison puzzle to be more inviting
  
• Added a mannequin activation sfx so players are less confused when it occurs
  
• Updated each theme with more varied mannequins
  
• Added a new fog system for all themes
  
• Updated the LUT so the game feels more noir
  
• Implemented a general cannot use sfx for abilities to make them consistent across the board
  
• Implemented cannot use messages for tracking attempt during the Ivy scare
  
• Implemented cannot use message for Focus while under mannequin augments
  
• Implemented static tracking kick count, so that the player is kicked from tracking after a consistent number of attempts instead of an increased chances of being kicked
  
• Implemented a standardized gfx and sfx for initializing AoE Mannequin Augments
  
• Fixed a bug where the Master Key does not glow on hover
  
• Fixed a bug where stars pickups are brighter after hovering on them
  
• Fixed a bug that prevents players from viewing their trailer in the Final Theatre
  
• Fixed a bug that caused incorrect Mannequin Augment to be spawned in specific levels
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the Mannequin Augment accessories to not be spawned on a static mannequin model
  
• Added two new tutorial audio references to Mannequin Augments
  

QoL UPDATES

• "Click to Continue" feature added instead of a timer system so players have a chance to read the loading splash
  
• Made HUD ability name text 2 pts larger so it's easier to read on a larger screen
  
• Standardized the positioning and sizing for collectable item splashes
  
• Updated Script behaviour in the Detective Room so it no longer asks "Continue?"
  
• Updated the repair effect in the HUD
  
• Increased the size for the HUD's Repair Icon, Return Icon and Sightswap Icon
  
• Lined up repair kit icon and text so it matches the other resources
  
• HUD's flashlight now only turns red when the player cannot use the flashlight (decoupled from Flash ability)
  
• Cannot flash now shows in safe rooms
  
• Made objective text in HUD slightly larger
  
• Made title and story text in the loading screen larger
  
• Ability icons in HUD no longer appear in a safe room
  
• The use ability hotkey no longer shows when the player is in a safe room
  
• Updated evidence section in the Journal so the last unlock won't show instead of crossed out when the player hasn't unlocked it
  
• Updated the "Cannot Use" icon for Focus and return to be bigger and centred on the eye
  
• Character select should now say "unlocked" for the selected character rather than "completed"
  
• If the monster hasn't spawned yet and the player Focuses, the scanning bar text shows a different text, the hotkey is turned off, and the "Cannot Icon" will be shown
  
• Script icon on the left column is made slightly bigger and updated with a new icon
  

FINAL BOSS FIXES

• Fixed a bug where the prison boss becomes invisible
  
• Fixed a bug where the player can toggle light when they are in final boss kill mode
  
• Fixed a bug where final boss death grunt is cut off
  
• When stabbing the boss, it no longer shows a message on how much has been killed
  
• Ability icons in HUD no longer appear when the player is the monster
  

GENERAL BUG FIXES

• Fixed a case where the Script was showing up in the PT2 of each theme when it should be disabled
  
• Fixed a case where the Script was not glowing in Safe Rooms when being hovered over
  
• Fixed all Mannequins so their textures are now being shown correctly to avoid confusion
  
• Fixed all Mannequins so their analyzed data corresponds to what is shown in-game
  
• Fixed a bug where loadout menu item can become stuck after spamming equip/unequip
  
• Fixed a bug where the chase ends prematurely while the player is in focus
  
• Fixed bug where abilities icon background in HUD wasn't cleaning up properly if nothing is equipped
  
• Updated mannequin information so it now displays properly the actual effects of the mannequins the player scanned
  
• When the player dies, it'll no longer show any hint messages on screen and cleans them up
  
• Fixed a fatigue display bug where it shows up despite the HUD being shattered
  
• Fixed a case where the player used final flash and picks up a charge right after, this makes them unable to use the flashlight until it’s fully charged
  

AI UPDATES & FIXES

• Fixed the monster sticky behaviour when the player is very close to alleviating rubberbanding
  
• Implemented a feature to allow Dahlia projections to be destroyed for 15 seconds by flashing
  
• Reduced Dahlia damage distance to make them less oppressive
  
• Implemented specific wait durations for each of the monster scares
  
• Fixed a bug where the monster sticks to the player even though the player is hidden
  
• Implemented an additional chase condition when the player deposits Memories into the Safe Room Doors
  
• Implemented an additional chase condition when the player exits the Lost Room after collecting the Master Key
  

PUZZLE UPDATES

• Changed prison puzzle, so the Doll in the mannequin's lap in the Lost Room no longer spawns after completing the puzzle for narrative consistency
  
• Updated film set puzzle's completed picture instead of showing a white picture
  
• Made the symbols in Lobby Puzzle larger so it's easier to see on the clock's face
  

MULTIPLAYER UPDATES & FIXES

• Fixed a bug where the knife model is still present after killing other players in a given round in MP
  
• Implemented standardized vignette gfx for being hidden
  
• Implemented blood gfx when stabbing is performed by the player
  
• Fixed a bug where flashing gfx/sfx in MP is inconsistently played between server/clients
  
• Knife icon is now given at the beginning of every round
  

2D GRAPHICS UPDATES

• Updated the Curse Image to be consistent with the rest of the UI design
  
• Updated the Level Up! And EXP UI textures to be more clear
  
• Updated the low res images used for vinyls in the Journal and main menu
  
• Added the Dolls Graphic for the Journal
  
• Updated misc textures and shaders on a large batch of assets to make them look better and optimized
  
• Updated the Evidence graphics used in the Journal to be black and white to match their visual counterpart in-game
  

3D GRAPHICS UPDATES

• Disabled the light probes for all Traps, so it’s texture, doesn’t clash with the theme
  
• Disabled the light probes for all Memory Stations, so it’s texture, doesn’t clash with the theme
  
• Disabled the light probes for all Mannequins so it’s texture doesn’t clash with the theme
  
• Disabled the light probes for all Environment, so it’s texture, doesn’t clash with the theme
  
• Updated the texture for the Star pickups so it doesn’t look as dark
  
• Added proper normal maps for each mannequin type so they look less flat
  
• Fixed the emission values of the reels in the projector so it doesn’t clash with the room
  
• Updated the Lost & Found Room Door texture to more visually consistent
  
• Fixed the flow on the Prison Door so it's no longer red all the time
  
• Fixed a Marie model display issue in the red carpet car ride
  
• Film Set puzzle starting lights light up properly to the sequence as the player enters the room rather than the emission being on
  

AUDIO UPDATE

• Updated the audio mixer used to make all audio feel more dynamic
  
• Fixed all known audio issues for all the themes
  
• Fixed all known audio issues for Lost and Found rooms
  
• Added missing sfx for opening the Script in Safe Rooms
  
• Added missing door unlocked sfx in each theme so players will now know when they used a key
  
• Implemented sfx occlusion for illusion walls
  
• Fixed the Focus end sfx
  
• Implemented looped sfx for the Memory Station processing progression
  
• Fixed a bug where projector looped sfx plays in the loading screen
  
• Fixed a bug where the chase music is interrupted when entering into a safe room
  
• Fixed a bug where the doorknob sfx is occluded during door opening
  

LOCALIZATION UPDATE

• Made exp gain on the HUD bigger so Japanese and Chinese "EXP" doesn't look squished
  
• The epilogue loading screen now translates properly into other languages
  
• Updated localizations for all languages
  
• Made subtitles a bit higher up on the UI layer so it'll show up after the player selected their story
  
• Made the Movie Editor's director's instructions a little bit larger so it fits nicer for other languages
  
• Fixed a mismatch localization in the option menu
  

Stay tuned for tomorrow for an exciting update where we overhaul literally every part of the game!

TALES OF TWO DOLLS FIXES

• Fixed a bug where invisible collider is present where Emily despawned
  
• Fixed a bug where the wrong audio clips are used when Emily is caught
  
• Fixed a bug that causes Emily to pose incorrectly during Pause
  
• Fixed a bug that causes Emily to spawn a knife in her hands
  
• Fixed a bug that causes Emily's Lantern to move during Pause
  
• Removed the knife icon when interacting with Emily
  
• Implemented additional chase behaviours for the Monster during part 2 chase sequence
  

GENERAL GAMEPLAY UPDATE

• A SFX will now play to indicate that the monster is now free and dangerous in the tutorial
  
• The master key now disappears from the HUD after entering the dressing room
  
• Sprint bar now has an actual background to increase clarity
  
• Fixed an analyzing case when players are looking at two scannable items, the sound might break up or end prematurely
  
• When scanning in Focus, the text and scan bar resets so it indicates you can scan again to increase clarity
  

PUZZLE UPDATE

• The Hedge Carousel now stops completely when the game is paused
  
• Puzzle state system revamped: now it properly saves the puzzles if the player dies or leaves games without saving