N.O.X. News

[h2]A Massive Step Forward[/h2][p]This update brings new maps, new tools, new tattoos, reworked mechanics, and big improvements to case sharing and evidence handling. Whether you're diving in solo or tackling hunts with friends.[/p][p]Version 0.2.0 should feel sharper, clearer, and a lot more replayable. [/p][p]Thanks for all the support and feedback.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Bible[/h2]

• [p]Added a setting that lets players type text instead of using voice input.[/p]

[h2]Spirit Box[/h2]

• [p]Added a setting that allows players to use a Chat Wheel instead of voice input.[/p]

[h2]Hidden Quest[/h2]

• [p]Hidden quests have been improved to be more challenging and clearer.[/p]

[h2]Side Case[/h2]

• [p]Added a Case (Seed) sharing system so players can play the exact same case together.[/p]
• [p]Players can now choose the difficulty level for each case.[/p]

[h2]Fireplace[/h2]

• [p]Fully reworked fireplace interactions and all fire-based exorcisms.[/p]
• [p]The fireplace now holds up to three items at once. Adding more items weakens the fire, increasing burn time.[/p]

[h2]Main Case[/h2]

• [p]New Main Case Velvet Rose Inn[/p]
• [p]Adjusted Abandoned Museum map difficulty from Beginner to Intermediate.[/p]

[h2]Niwarn[/h2]

• [p]New Location: The Abandoned Suburban Hospital[/p]
• [p]New Location: The Abandoned Entertainment Venue[/p]

[h2]Tattoo[/h2]

• [p]New Tattoos:[/p]
  • [p]The Sun[/p]
  • [p]The Moon[/p]
  • [p]The Star[/p]

[h2]Tools[/h2][p]New Tools – Evidence Type 2:[/p]

• [p]EMF[/p]
• [p]Thermometer[/p]
• [p]Ultraviolet Light[/p]
• [p]Ghost Book[/p]
• [p]Spirit Box[/p]
• [p]Voice Recorder[/p]
• [p]Motion Detect Camera[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Bug Fix[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where players could walk through walls in Investigate Mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players could spawn outside the map in Niwarn.[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect animation playback while using ignition tools.[/p]

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[h3][/h3][p]We've deployed a new patch to address community feedback:[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Gameplay & Systems[/h2]

• [p]Added toggle option for crouching.[/p]
• [p]Added product quantity and price display in the shop.[/p]
• [p]Reduced the chance of incorrect breaker switching[/p]
• [p]Temporary disable Thunderstorm weather.[/p]
• [p]Updated instructions for the exorcism process.[/p]
• [p]Temporary disable employee movement in the Lobby.[/p]

[h2]Bug Fix[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where unlocked keys in the Main Case behaved incorrectly after re-entering the area.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Main Case events not functioning correctly after re-entering.[/p]
• [p]Fixed keypad interaction not displaying correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed players getting inside the tool storage tent by collision.[/p]
• [p]Fixed client inability to move after briefing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed blocked movement in some areas during ghost hunts in Niwarn map.[/p]
• [p]Removed problematic furniture pieces in Niwarn.[/p]
• [p]Fixed reinforcement causing player movement lock.[/p]
• [p]Fixed self in-game microphone and lobby microphone not syncing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed players getting possessed when attempting to collect coins after exorcism.[/p]
• [p]Fixed fireplaces not spawning inside houses.[/p]
• [p]Fixed tools causing state freeze when used during possession.[/p]
• [p]Fixed furniture spawning in doorways.[/p]
• [p]Fixed client camera height increasing unexpectedly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed FPS drop when switching candle and matchstick in the inventory.[/p]
• [p]Fixed recruited employees sinking into the lobby floor.[/p]

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[hr][/hr][h2]Bug Fix[/h2]

• [p]Removed the unused “Niwarn” map from the game.[/p]

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[h3][/h3][p]We've deployed a new patch to address community feedback:[/p][hr][/hr][h2]General[/h2]

• [p]Adjusted the spawn rate of electrical components inside houses according to the difficulty level of the case.[/p]

[p]Adjusted case distribution for new players. In Amateur Mode, players will now encounter abandoned houses with functional fuse boxes. The frequency of abandoned houses has also been rebalanced across difficulty levels.[/p][p][/p][h2]Cats[/h2]

• [p]Reworked cat navigation. The cat now reliably leads players to the target item, ensuring it reaches the destination.[/p]

[p]The team noticed that our little cat was not guiding players effectively. The cat’s navigation has been reworked to run ahead and lead players to items. Items within range now emit a glow for better visibility.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Tools[/h2][h3]EMF[/h3]

• [p]Added the ability to detect Level 5 EMF evidence when using the EMF Reader.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Improved EMF Reader performance. It can now detect ghosts with EMF Level 5 evidence when they pass near a player holding and activating the device.[/p][p][/p][h3]Motion Camera[/h3]

• [p]Improved the visual feedback when collecting evidence using the Motion Camera.[/p]
• [p]The Motion Camera can no longer be used while the ghost is actively hunting.[/p]

[p]Improved evidence detection clarity. Ghosts without evidence will no longer appear on the camera, even during hunts.[/p][p][/p][h3]Voice Recorder[/h3][p]Added descriptions explaining how to gather evidence using this tool.[/p][p][/p][h3]Dowsing[/h3]

• [p]Improved the detection system for cursed objects.[/p]
  • [p]The Dowsing tool now vibrates when a cursed object is in the same room as the player.[/p]
  • [p]When the player aims the Dowsing tool at the cursed object, it emits a glowing effect to confirm detection.[/p]

[p]Based on feedback that cursed objects were difficult to locate, the detection system has been updated. When a cursed object is within the same room as the player, the device emits a light vibration. If the player aims at the object, the tool vibrates more strongly and glows to confirm detection.[/p][p][/p][h3]Imprison Camera[/h3]

• [p]Reduced the camera focus time for faster operation.[/p]

[p]After adjusting ghost movement speed, the Spirit Camera has been made easier to use. The camera’s focus time has been reduced for quicker operation.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Crucifix[/h3]

• [p]Improved the visual feedback when using the Crucifix.[/p]
• [p]The Crucifix now creates a protective radius around the user, though it is not as effective as directly aiming at the ghost.[/p]

[p]During ghost hunts, surviving with the Crucifix was still difficult. It now generates a protective radius around the user, affecting nearby ghosts to a certain degree. The visual indicator for remaining Crucifix energy has also been improved.[/p][p][/p][h3]Crowbar[/h3]

• [p]Crowbar has been removed from the free tools in the tent.[/p]
• [p]Crowbar is now a locked tool, unlockable at level 14.[/p]
• [p]Crowbar can be purchased from the in-game shop for $50.[/p]

[p]The team noticed that crowbars placed in the tent did not clearly communicate to players that they could be used. Crowbars have now been added to the purchase and loadout system, ensuring players understand they can use them during cases.[/p][p]Function: Players can use the crowbar to break a locked door (except the main house door).[/p][h3]Fuse[/h3]

• [p]Fuse is now a locked tool, unlockable at level 18.[/p]
• [p]Fuse can be purchased from the in-game shop for $25.
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[p]Fuse have now been added to the purchase and loadout system, which can be placed into fuse boxes to restore power to abandoned houses that have a fuse box but no fuse installed.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Bloodstain[/h2]

• [p]Bloodstains now persist indefinitely but are limited to a maximum of 10 spots.
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[p]Players often found bloodstains before being ready to perform exorcisms, and returning later they had disappeared. Bloodstains will now persist, though the total number is limited.[/p][p][/p][h2]Evidence Indicator[/h2]

• [p]Added a system to display evidence locations for players in Beginner difficulty, helping them easily identify discovered evidence.
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[p]Added a visual indicator system in Amateur Mode. When players find evidence, a marker shows its location clearly.[/p][h2]Ghost[/h2]

• [p]Added a Haunting Level system[/p]

[p]Adjusted ghost difficulty. Ghosts’ abilities now scale according to their Haunting Level to provide a smoother experience for new players. The amount of obtainable evidence has also been increased in Beginner Mode.[/p][p][/p][h2]Ancient Coin[/h2]

• [p]Added a system where players can receive Ancient Coins after successfully exorcising a ghost.[/p]

[p]Obtaining Ancient Coins was previously too difficult. The requirement to exorcise ghosts before earning Ancient Coins has been removed. Players now receive Ancient Coins based on the ghost’s Haunting Level after a successful exorcism.[/p][p][/p][h2]Recruit[/h2][p]Adjusted employee name randomization to better match gender.[/p][h2]Bug Fix[/h2]

• [p]Fixed ghost lighting not being hidden at the start of the game.[/p]
• [p]Reduced volume when encountering other players.[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect display of Ancient Coin count on the display cabinet.[/p]
• [p]Fixed fireplace appearing outside of the house.[/p]

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[h3][/h3][p]We've deployed a new patch to address community feedback:[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Gameplay & Systems[/h2]

• [p]Added a description for the Lost Tools System.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted Niwarn to appear after reaching Level 5.[/p]

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Removed digital camera furniture due to confusion with usable tools.[/p]
• [p]Fixed visual burn effects on employees.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the ghost possession exit animation that incorrectly appeared outside the house.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a visual issue with the lantern when hand.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a crash issue affecting AMD GPU users.[/p]
• [p]Improved performance after using relic.[/p]
• [p]Improved lobby performance.[/p]
• [p]Improved performance optimization for the Main Case.[/p]
• [p]Improved thunderstorm weather performance in Side Cases.[/p]
• [p]Optimized ghost behavior performance.[/p]
• [p]Improved Ray Tracing performance.[/p]
• [p]Fixed floating furniture placement inside houses.[/p]

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