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Patch 1.0.3

  • Audio fixes
    • Fixed audio ambient levels
    • Fixed hearing diorama sounds before opening cinema door
    • Fixed audio stopping when alt-tabbing in credits
    • Fixed music resuming when coming back from out of focus, while pause menu is open
    • Various audio adjustments
  • Fixes for art clipping
  • Fixed issue with credits not being set to false when ending naturally
  • Fix for issue where wrong mode would be used when tabbing back in on the main menu
  • Improved shadow casting for small objects on Standard quality level
  • Fixed load logic for rotating keyfob locker doors.
  • Fixed missing wall panel
  • High DPI issue fix for mouse being able to click out of screen when monitor scale is set above 100%

PRE-GAME-DAY ROUND-UP

[p]Hey, Steam![/p][p][/p][p]The countdown to Dead Take is now measured in hours, not days. Here's all the updates you need to know before we hit that big green button.[/p][p][/p]
1. We're Steam Deck Verified
[p]That means you can play Dead Take wherever you want. [/p][p][/p]
2. We dropped the official trailer
[p]Get a load of this: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]
3. We revealed the price
[p]14.99 USD with custom regional pricing.[/p][p][/p]
4. We revealed the entire cast
  • [p]Ben Starr[/p]
  • [p]Neil Newbon[/p]
  • [p]Jane Perry[/p]
  • [p]Alanah Pearce[/p]
[p][/p][p]With cameo appearances from: [/p]
  • [p]Connor CDawgVA Colquhoun[/p]
  • [p]Laura Bailey[/p]
  • [p]Matthew Mercer[/p]
  • [p]Sam Lake[/p]
  • [p]Travis Willingham[/p]
[p]Here's the thing: many of the cameo videos are stashed away in specific parts of the mansion, and you may or may not find them depending on how diligent a USB hunter you are. [/p][p][/p][p]We're purposely not showing much of how these incredibly actors appear in game, mostly because we want it to be fun for you guys to find them yourselves without having us spoon feed them to you. [/p][p][/p][p]That said, they are very cool, so it won't be long after launch that we start showing a little more. So get hunting, and let us know when you find them![/p][p][/p][p]Hope you're all looking forward to tomorrow! Let the horrors begin.[/p][p][/p][p]-The Surgent Team[/p]

BEN STARR AND NEIL NEWBON ANNOUNCED AS LEAD ACTORS

[p]Hi Steam crew,[/p][p][/p][p]A little something to heat up your summer on the first day of July![/p][p][/p][p]We're pleased to reveal some breaking news on Dead Take: [/p]
  • [p]It will star Ben Starr and Neil Newbon[/p]
  • [p]It's a game about 2 actors auditioning for the same role[/p]
  • [p]It features live-action video splicing puzzles starring Ben Starr, Neil Newbon, and \[REDACTED][/p]
  • [p]We're announcing the release date next[/p]
[p]Check out the teaser featuring your very first look at our stars in action:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Thank you for your continued support! We're all celebrating behind the scenes with each new wishlist.[/p][p][/p][p]-The Surgent Team[/p]

Dead Take to Star Two Fan-Favourite Video Game Actors


Surgent Studios’ upcoming psychological horror game is set to feature two renowned video game actors in its leading roles.





Announced via press release, Surgent Studios, known for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU and Palworld publisher Pocketpair, confirmed that Ben Starr and Neil Newbon will be portraying the main characters in Dead Take. Fans will be familiar with Starr from his incredible performances as Clive in Final Fantasy XVI and Verso Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Newbon is most well-known for his portrayal of Elijah Kamski and Gavin Reed from Detroit: Become Human and Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3.





Surgent Studios has also unveiled a new teaser for Dead Take, which can be seen below.











“As actors in games and beyond, Neil, Ben, and I have leaned on each other through some extremely gruelling times,” said Creative Director of Dead Take, Abubakar Salim. “In those moments, we exchanged some of the horror stories that built the foundations of this game.” He... Read more

SECOND DEAD TAKE TEASER DROPS

[p]Hello Steam![/p][p][/p][p]We're excited to reveal the latest teaser for Dead Take. Have a watch:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]This time we're showing a bit more of the mansion and even some of its inhabitants, including a misguided robovac. [/p][p][/p][p]Eagle-eyed viewers might also notice that we're trying out a new logo as well! This one directly references a key mechanic in the game which we can't wait to tell you more about.[/p][p][/p][p]Dead Take is coming, and sooner than you might think. Thank you for all your wishlists, and we'll see you very soon.[/p][p][/p][p]-The Surgent Team[/p]