N.O.X. News

[h3]We're so proud to announce that N.O.X is out in Early access![/h3][p]With that, we've deployed a fresh patch to address community feedback:[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Gameplay & Systems[/h2]

• [p]Added a skip narration feature for Rosalind.[/p]
• [p]Added a minimum level requirement for playing the Main Case.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the layout of the Upgrade, Unlock, and Recruit menus.[/p]

[h2]Bug Fix[/h2]

• [p]Improved performance optimization for Main Case stages.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players could not read story documents.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a fatal error occurring when entering the game[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]You've got mail! 📧[/h3][p]Thank you to everyone who’s played N.O.X. so far.[/p][p]Your support and feedback have been incredible, as we’re continuing to refine and improve N.O.X based on your experiences.[/p][p]If you’ve played the game, we’d love to hear your thoughts.[/p][p]💬 Share your feedback here[/p][hr][/hr][p]LFG? Not anymore! 💬 Join our Community Server[/p][hr][/hr][p]🎮 Play the N.O.X Demo Now [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p]Greetings Investigators!
We're so proud to announce that N.O.X is out in Early access![/p][p]With that, we've deployed a fresh patch to address community feedback:[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Version 0.1.0 Early Access Patch Notes[/h2][h2]Main Case Chapter 1[/h2]

• [p]Added Main Case Chapter 1 and the Investigation Board, allowing players to follow the main storyline.[/p]

[h2]Lobby[/h2]

• [p]The case briefing room has been redesigned with a new layout and includes a case selection interface.[/p]
• [p]Added Officer Rosalind, helping guide players through their duties.[/p]
• [p]Added a collectible vinyl record system — players can collect and play music in their personal room.[/p]

[h2]Tools[/h2]

• [p]Added Lantern - given free to all difficulties that last for 20 minutes after game start.[/p]
• [p]Added Luminol Scanner - used to detect blood stains during exorcism rituals.[/p]
• [p]Added Fuse - used to activate the Fuse Box.[/p]

[h2]Balance[/h2]

• [p]Adjusted Ultraviolet - can no longer detect blood stains.[/p]
• [p]Added stamina bar[/p]
• [p]Increased max stamina/stamina regeneration rate [/p]
• [p]Reduced screen brightness on the Photo Camera.[/p]
• [p]Reduced screen brightness on the Motion Detect Camera.[/p]
• [p]Adjust the number of ghost types based on the difficulty level.[/p]

[h2]Ghost System[/h2]

• [p]Reworked the ghost movement speed bonus calculation.[/p]
• [p]The ghost will gradually increase speed when a player is within its line of sight and slow down when the player is out of sight.[/p]
  • [p]After being seen for 0–10 seconds, the speed gradually increases[/p]
  • [p]After being seen for 10–20 seconds, the speed dramatically increases[/p]

[h2]Gameplay & Systems[/h2]

• [p]Added gameplay guide on Amateur difficulty.[/p]
• [p]Added shortcut for equip relic/tattoo with key 4/5 in lobby.[/p]
• [p]Added loadout board at the lobby’s lift.[/p]
• [p]Loadout setup required before entering the game.[/p]
• [p]Added cat tutorial.[/p]
• [p]Added the house entrance’s indicator in Side Case.[/p]
• [p]Upgrade System [/p]
  • [p]Players can now upgrade various facilities, including increasing staff capacity, storage slots, and more.[/p]
• [p]Unlock System [/p]
  • [p]Players can unlock new types of tools, making it possible to purchase and prepare them before entering a case — no need to search for them inside houses anymore.[/p]
• [p]Added character outfit customization.[/p]
• [p]Added a deletion confirmation prompt when removing a case.[/p]

[h2]Input Controller[/h2]

• [p]Changed tool activation/deactivation to Toggle mode.[/p]

[h2]Character & Animation[/h2]

• [p]Added animation of the ghost being expelled from a staff member’s body when using a Relic.[/p]

[h2]New Content[/h2]

• [p]Increase Recruit Slot: Added more staff recruitment slots.[/p]
• [p]Increase Case Slot:  Added more available case selection slots.[/p]
• [p]Add More Relics: Added 5 new relics.[/p]
• [p]Add More Tattoos: Added 8 new tattoos.[/p]
• [p]Add Theme House:  Added 6 new house themes.[/p]
• [p]Add Model House:  Added 6 new house models.[/p]
• [p]Add New Ghost Types: Added 18 new types of ghosts.[/p]
• [p]Add New Banish Methods:  Added 8 new exorcism methods.[/p]
• [p]Added 38 new achievements with collectible trophies displayed in the player’s room.[/p]
• [p]Added 5 new Niwarn stages.[/p]

[h2]Bug Fix[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the knife model was invisible during suicide animations.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where ghosts would freeze if a possessed player was shot and killed by another player.[/p]
• [p]Fixed overlapping visuals when pressing the ESC and Tab keys simultaneously.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where controller settings could not remap mouse buttons and required a full reset.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue causing Niwarn clients to freeze on the case loading screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where ghosts possessing a player would stand still and not move.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing animation when selecting employees.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the missing open/close sound for the Thermometer on the client side.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing sound effects for Ultraviolet on the client side.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Frame Rate Limit settings are not applying correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the R key not functioning to reset settings in the Options menu.[/p]
• [p]Fixed visual issues with house key rendering.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing sound from objects when dropped on the floor.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the missing van engine sound when loading into a case.[/p]
• [p]Fixed tents that players could unintentionally climb onto.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the Resolution setting that could not be adjusted.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the incorrect texture on the camera furniture.[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect visual display when a client carries an employee’s corpse.[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect visual when crouching with the Motion Detect Camera equipped.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a visual issue with the Photo Camera while being possessed.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the Tutorial Crucifix possession issue that prevented player movement.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Tutorial Sanity issue where using sanity pills did not increase sanity.[/p]

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[p][/p][p]The paranormal investigations continue as players step into haunted locations inspired by real-life places, uncovering clues, identifying spirits, and banishing them before they banish you![/p][h3]The demo will be live and free for all until November 6, when N.O.X launches![/h3][hr][/hr][h3]You've got mail! 📧[/h3][p]Thank you to everyone who’s played the demo so far.[/p][p]Your support and feedback have been incredible, as we’re continuing to refine and improve N.O.X based on your experiences.[/p][p]If you’ve played the demo, we’d love to hear your thoughts.[/p][p]💬 Share your feedback here[/p][p]Player Survey[/p][hr][/hr][p]LFG? Not anymore! 💬 Join our community server.[/p][p]Discord[/p][hr][/hr][p]🎮 Play the N.O.X Demo Now 🧭 Add N.O.X to your Steam Wishlist [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]A huge thank you to everyone who’s been playing the N.O.X demo so far. Your feedback has been incredible. Update 0.0.10 introduces significant refinements to ghost behavior, animations, visuals, and multiplayer systems.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎮 New Input Controller[/h2]

• [p]Reworked left-hand system (Players can now use items in the left-hand slot.)[/p]
• [p]Reworked the tool on/off system (Turn tools on/off with double-tap)[/p]
• [p]Added double tab button action[/p]

[h2]👻 Ghost System[/h2]

• [p]Removed manifest event[/p]
• [p]Reduced ghost hitbox size[/p]
• [p]Fixed ghost hair visual[/p]
• [p]Added a new hunting phase after the jump scare[/p]
• [p]Added a new ghost ability during hunts (Now ghosts can use their ability when the player jukes for too long.)[/p]

[h2]🧍 Character & Animation[/h2]

• [p]Increased employee hitbox size[/p]

[h2]🛠️ Tools[/h2]

• [p]Added a new crucifix visual effect[/p]

[h2]🏠 Environment & Performance[/h2]

• [p]Optimized tool spawning when players begin operation[/p]
• [p]Optimized voice system[/p]
• [p]Fixed the generation system[/p]

[h2]⚖️ Balance[/h2]

• [p]Adjusted motion detection camera evidence balance[/p]
• [p]Rework suicide with a revolver[/p]
• [p]Added employee count in the recruit employee panel[/p]
• [p]Added a button to show the fortune stick’s history[/p]

[h2]💀 Suicide[/h2]

• [p]Reworked suicide with revolver (When a player is possessed by a ghost, if the revolver has no ammo, they will commit suicide another way.)[/p]
• [p]Reworked suicide with revolver (When a player is possessed by a ghost, if the revolver safety is on when they shoot themselves, the shot will fail, and they will disable the safety and shoot again.)[/p]

[h2]👾 Bug Fix[/h2]

• [p]Fixed fatal error/crash when players join a room or enter a match[/p]
• [p]Fixed bug during ghost haunt with player possession[/p]
• [p]Fixed bug with crucifix when dropped by a player[/p]
• [p]Fixed bug: flashlight intensity is high when the player quickswaps tools[/p]
• [p]Fixed bug: Bible visual when using Thai language settings[/p]
• [p]Fixed bug in mirror reflection visuals[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you again to all the investigators who’ve stepped into the dark with us during Steam Next Fest. [/p][p]Your support means everything as we continue to shape N.O.X into the ultimate co-op horror investigation experience. [/p][p]Keep sending your feedback, keep your flashlights charged, and we’ll see you in the next update.[/p][p][/p][p]💀 Play the latest version and share your findings:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p]We’re excited to announce that N.O.X is part of Scream Fest 4, running from October 27 to November 3![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]The paranormal investigations continue as players step into haunted locations inspired by real-life places, uncovering clues, identifying spirits, and banishing them before they banish you![/p][p]The demo will be live and free for all until November 6, when N.O.X launches![/p][hr][/hr][h3]You've got mail!📧[/h3][p]Thank you to everyone who’s played the demo so far. [/p][p]Your support and feedback have been incredible, as we’re continuing to refine and improve N.O.X based on your experiences.[/p][p]If you’ve played the demo, we’d love to hear your thoughts. [/p][p]💬 Share your feedback here[/p][p]Player Survey[/p][hr][/hr][p]LFG? Not anymore! 💬 Join our Community Server [/p][p]Discord[/p][hr][/hr][p]🎮 Play the N.O.X Demo Now 🧭 Add N.O.X to your Steam Wishlist[/p][p] https://store.steampowered.com/app/3653590/NOX/[/p]