Doll Impostor News

[O] = In observation

• Fixed: Can't match with players
  
• Fixed: Can be relationship with the same Impostor doll
  
• Fixed: You lose if the opponent lose instead win
  
• Fixed: Sometimes duration don't load [O]
  
• Fixed: Wrong Error message when you reach 5 limit matches
  

Hello everyone! Thanks for staying active in Doll Impostor!

Update 14 is ready! This update was planned to be a Medium update, however, the integration of some features like Matchmaking makes it a major update due to all the technical work behind it! Originally, contracts were going to be the core of this update, but they pale in comparison to the Matchmaking system.

• April 24th available for official content creators (Closed beta)
  
• April 25th available for everyone (Open beta)
  
• April 28th available for everyone
  

Even though this is a major update, there will be no trailer.

Before we start explaining the Update, I want to remind everyone where the idea for Matchmaking came from. A Doll Impostor tournament was being prepared — it was going to be the first tournament where several players competed for a prize. It couldn't happen due to missing players, mainly because of timezone issues. Some very active users are located all over the world — America, Europe, Asia — which made scheduling matches impractical. After that, I started playing 1v1 matches with players in the daily challenges, and it turned out to be really fun. So I decided to create a Matchmaking system so everyone could play 1v1 in a more legitimate, competitive, and fair way. Daily challenges could be unfair because one player might get revealing clues early while the other doesn't. That's why in Matchmaking we’ve introduced a "Seed" — this seed ensures that both players get an Impostor with the same friends (in the same order) and same likes/dislikes, even though the dolls will conveniently look different. Because it's not about the doll's skin (whether it's Daniel or Ivy), but about solving the clues despite the appearance. So welcome Matchmaking to Doll Impostor! This feature is still evolving and we’re testing how exciting/addictive it is. Many users are skeptical, but that’s normal — the same happened with the Cabin map and the Career mode, and both ended up being fan favorites. In the end, it’s all about trying new mechanics and experiences to keep things fun!


Let’s start with Matchmaking. This mode unlocks once you've completed Nightmare mode on all maps. After that, you can search for matches on the maps of your choice. These are asynchronous matches — you can play your match and leave it unfinished. Another player will later join and be matched with you. The winner is the one who solves the case in the least amount of time.



Important notes:
1. Elo works like a bet — you wager Elo to play (generally 10%, unless you’re below the minimum which guarantees at least 1 Elo even at 0 Elo).
2. You can only have up to 5 unfinished matches.
3. If your match doesn’t get paired within 48 hours, it will end and your Elo will be refunded.
4. Matches only occur when the opponent’s Elo is within ±100% of your current Elo (e.g., if you’re Elo 10, you’ll match with players between Elo 5 and 20). Otherwise, a new match will be created. [This limit may increase to 200%, 500% if there are no matches.]
5. Once a match is paired, Player 2 has a maximum of 30 minutes to complete the match. If they don't, they lose by inactivity (e.g., exiting the game or abandoning the match).
6. Elo is awarded after each match. You lose Elo for each match, with a 5 match cap to avoid high Elo players being matched with very low Elo.
7. There are matchmaking ranks tied to Elo, with 3000 Elo being the highest rank (The Awakening).

[h2]Ranks[/h2]
Current matchmaking ranks are:


Each rank requires more Elo. You can drop ranks by playing since Elo is wagered, but you can regain Elo and even steal Elo from other players.


You now have contracts available on your desktop. This new element gives you 3 random contracts that offer rewards in exchange for completing them. For example, you may be asked to complete the House map on Normal difficulty before 6 AM with/without the robot active. Generally, they follow a pattern: the harder it is, the more money and XP you earn. Once a contract is completed, a new one appears. Contracts cannot be canceled (they disappear when you leave the game) so they are temporary.




The Cabin in the Woods map has been added to Career mode, with new actions!




Four new achievements have been added!




New features have been added to Career mode!

• Fuses can now blow after some time, forcing you to place a new one.
  
• If you play with the robot active, it can go and remove a fuse when the electricity is on (forcing you to replace it).
  
• The book of souls no longer reveals everything about the Impostor — it now shows only a few clues, so you must investigate more instead of relying on a single piece of evidence.
  

• Troll phrases have been added to the signatures
  
• A reminder now tells you to shake to reveal the photo
  
• Career mode kisses can now be seen from any distance
  
• Fuses can now blow in career mode
  
• The robot can now remove fuses in career mode
  
• The book of souls no longer reveals everything about the Impostor (only some things)
  
• The Cabin in the Woods map has been added to career mode
  
• New actions created for the Cabin map in career mode
  
• Contracts have been added
  
• Additional stats have been added in the stats section
  
• 1v1 Matchmaking mode has been added
  
• A demo will be released in the next few days
  
• New translations have been added (French, German)
  

• Fixed the issue where achievements weren’t awarded instantly (you had to exit the match or similar to get them)
  

Fixes that weren't completed during the update will be added in the following days.

P.S. The price of Doll Impostor has increased from €6.89 to €7.79 due to the new content introduced in this and upcoming updates.

Thank you all so much for staying active in Doll Impostor! We are continuing to develop this game! The next update brings some new features to add more content!




There will be a new feature called Contracts — these are papers that give you 3 missions at a time. Taking these contracts will cost you an initial fee, and you’ll have a time limit to complete them. If you fail, you'll get penalized financially; if you succeed, you can claim the contract reward.

It’s similar to daily challenges but gives you 3 objectives to complete within a limited time. You’ll need to wait for new contracts to refresh. For example, it might ask you to complete the House map in Nightmare mode and reward you for it. Each completed contract will be stored and displayed publicly in your lobby, showing your total number of finished contracts.


Some new features will be added, such as lights occasionally going out, forcing you to go and turn them back on. (You'll need to buy multiple fuses.)

The Book of Souls will no longer give all the clues, only some of them, making it harder to get the correct answer.

The Cabin map will be adapted for Career Mode!


A ranked Matchmaking system will be added. You’ll be able to play asynchronous 1vs1 matches against other players. The winner is the one who completes the case in the least amount of time.

This idea came from the cancelled tournament, after which players began playing 1vs1 matches and found them interesting. This new feature will allow for competition among veterans. There will also be a podium and global ranking similar to the leaderboards, but specifically for 1vs1 matches.


The robot will gain sound perception — if you talk or activate anything noisy, it will go check it out again.


"Doll Impostor: Free Sample" will be released — a very lightweight version of the game including only the House map, the Shelter, and Classic mode. The goal of this Free Sample is to attract new players, and it will be released on Steam as a separate free game.

EDIT: Doll Impostor: Free Sample is a standalone free version designed to attract new players, since Steam gives more visibility to new releases than to demos or updates.


Some troll quotes will be added to the signatures. A notification will appear telling you to shake the mouse to reveal photos in Career mode. Kisses in Career will be adjusted so they don’t disappear at long distances. Scroll functionality will be added using the right analog stick on gamepads.


Finally, a new game will be launched alongside this update called *Doll Impostor: Quality Check*. Your goal will be to evaluate Doll Impostor assets — dolls, boxes, objects, etc. You’ll validate whether everything works correctly based on difficulty or needs adjustments. The game will cost around $4.99 and will include a customizer and all the latest Doll Impostor content synced with it.

Once development is complete, it will be on Steam for 1 month before going on sale. And when development is finished, Update 14 will officially be complete!

EDIT: A new standalone game will also be released: Doll Impostor: Quality Check. This is not a beta version of the main game, but a completely different experience set in the same universe. In this game, you’ll take on the role of a quality control inspector on a production line, reviewing dolls, boxes, and items from the main game. Your job is to detect errors — for example, if a doll like Ivy from the House map arrives in a circus-themed box, you'll need to identify the mismatch. You'll analyze packaging, scan barcodes, and ensure each item meets the correct standards. This game includes a customizer and stays updated with new content from the main game. It will be available on Steam for around $4.99.