Dead Take News

[p]
Point of No Return improvements:
[/p]

1. [p]Some players reported wanting to be able to reload before the point of no return in order to explore the mansion a bit more and hunt for achievements.
   [/p]
2. [p]We’ve added the ability for people that have completed the game to continue their Save from the point before the point of no return, meaning you will be at a point where you can explore the Mansion and re-watch videos in the Cinema. [/p]
3. [p]Please be aware that if you hit the point of no return, you need to play right the way through to the end of the game and then hit ‘continue’ from the main menu to be put back into the mansion. This will work on existing save games.
   [/p]

[p]
[/p]

• [p] Disabled Nvidia Image Scaling on GTX 10 series cards because it causes a crash on certain driver versions.
  [/p]
• [p] Added translations for first boot music on/off prompt (Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
  [/p]
• [p] Added a very faint light in one darker late-game environment to help players navigate better
  [/p]
• [p] Audio bug fixes
  [/p]
• [p] Cinema knocking door bug
  [/p]
• [p] Chase’s glitchy audio bug
  [/p]
• [p] Cinema speaker bug
  [/p]
• [p] Front gate area bugs
  [/p]
• [p] Fixed issue where the cursor is not centred when you first interact with an object using controller
  [/p]
• [p] Fixed issue where head of Poseidon’s trident in the Spa can move out of place after the puzzle is solved and the player revisits the Spa later in the game
  [/p]
• [p] Fixed issue where voice note subtitles do not pause when the game is unfocused
  [/p]
• [p] Fixed issue where mouse cursor not visible when entering numbers for the key fob in the security hut
  [/p]
• [p] Fixed issue where item can be picked up while the draw is moving
  [/p]
• [p] Fix for benchmark only running on one platform due to sync
  [/p]
• [p] Fixed issue where the sticky note in security hut can vanish after reading but is still interactable
  [/p]
• [p] Improvement to match Art Book and Inventory controls and UI
  [/p]
• [p] Potential fix for issue where the black screen at intro remains over the game[/p]

• [p]Added a prompt on starting a new game giving players the option to turn music on [/p]

[p][/p][p]We've turned music off by default due to a content ID error that's causing copyright strikes on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. [/p][p][/p][p]That way, anyone who wants to play with music can easily turn it on while players streaming or capturing for Twitch/YouTube won't have their videos muted or demonetised. [/p][p][/p][p]When this issue is resolved, we'll turn music back on by default. YouTube is already fixed, so we're well on our way! Twitch is next. [/p][p][/p][p]If you've had a video muted or demonetised, please send a message with a link to the affected video(s) to [email protected]. [/p][p][/p][h3]Dead Take Official Streaming Permission [/h3][p]You have full permission to stream, record, and monetise videos of Dead Take, including all in-game music. [/p][p]We are the creators and rights holders of the soundtrack. If you receive a copyright claim or muted content notice (e.g. on YouTube or Twitch), it is likely due to automatic detection through music fingerprinting services. [/p][p]We are in the process of removing the soundtrack from all such systems so this will not happen in the future. [/p][p]In the meantime, you may dispute the claim citing the following: “I have permission from the rights holder to use this music.” [/p][p]You can also include the URL for this post as part of your verification. [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your support! We are so appreciative of your streams and videos. [/p][p][/p][p]-The Surgent Team[/p]

When it comes to crafting a good horror story, atmosphere is essential. While visuals and creepy storytelling help set the tone, good audio design can do much of the heavy lifting—if you know what you’re doing. The team at Surgent Studios clearly had this in mind when developing Dead Take, their latest horror puzzle game. To that end, they enlisted the help of some notable voice actors, including Neil Newbon, Ben Starr, Laura Bailey, Sam Lake and many more.

That’s not to say Dead Take slouches in other areas. While the game’s sound design is immaculate—featuring eerie ambient noises and top-tier voice acting—it also looks fantastic. Players will spend most of their time wandering through an abandoned yet opulent mansion after a disastrous party. The elegant halls never fail to inspire unease—whether you’re exploring confetti-strewn corridors, dismantling an overworked robot vacuum for puzzle components, or discovering that a bloodstained baby crib has been moved into the room you... Read more

Patch Notes

• Fixed soft-lock issue in the cinema related to diorama spawns.
  This fix should also unblock players who have already been soft-locked.
  
• Fixed minor inventory issues.
  

[p]Heyy Steam,[/p][p][/p][p]Won't take up too much of your time, but I just wanted to make sure you're aware of some money-saving opportunities operating on the ground right now:[/p][p][/p][h2]1. 10% Discount[/h2][p]This will be applied to the $14.99 USD (with custom regional pricing) regular price. It's not a flash sale, but it won't last forever, so lock it down to avoid disappointment.[/p][p][/p][h2]2. Palworld Bundle[/h2][p]In what I'm calling the Barbenheimer of games, Dead Take and Palworld are being offered as a 25% off bundle. Honestly, you might just want to snag that for the story, but I will say that there is at least one Palworld reference in Dead Take, so. Make of that what you will.[/p][p][/p][p]In other news, we release a wee Day 1 patch yesterday (scroll for notes) AND we do have a brand new launch trailer if you haven't caught it yet:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]There's a lot more ridiculous promo content coming out soon but, for now, please enjoy playing! You can let us know if you run into any issues here or at [email protected].[/p][p][/p][p]-The Surgent Team[/p][p]Follow us on X[/p][p]Follow us on Instagram[/p][p]Follow us on Tik Tok[/p][p]Follow Pocketpair Publishing on X[/p][p][/p]