Greetings esteemed colleagues! We are so excited for you to play Abiotic Factor!
This guide contains everything you need to know about the demo whether you're new or returning.
But first,
a BIG Announcement![previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]Abiotic Factor is Releasing in May 2024[/h2]
That's right, Abiotic Factor has set a Steam release date -
May 2, 2024. We'll be sharing more information about this shortly, including info about confirmed languages and subtitles. We're very excited to keep you all in the loop on development as things continue to ramp up.
[h3]Now onto the demo![/h3]
Below you will find some helpful information, such as:
- Demo dates times and languages
- How to access the demo
- What's in the demo
- How to report a bug or crash
- Where to submit feedback
- Where to find our FAQ
- A few new player tips
- Changes since the December Playtest
- Demo updates
[h2]How Long is the Demo Available?[/h2]
We have extended the demo availability to the 20th of February, 2 PM PST.The demo is available from the 25th of January 10:00 AM PST to the 12th of February 10:00 AM PST.Here is a time zone breakdown:
- PST: Thursday, 25th January at 10:00 AM through Thursday, 20th February at 2:00 PM
- MST: Thursday, 25th January at 11:00 AM through Thursday, 20th February at 3:00 PM
- CST: Thursday, 25th January at 12:00 PM through Thursday, 20th February at 4:00 PM
- EST: Thursday, 25th January at 1:00 PM through Thursday, 20th February at 5:00 PM
- GST: Thursday, 25th January at 6:00 PM through Thursday, 20th February at 10:00 PM
- NZDT: Friday, 26th January at 7:00 AM through Friday, 21st February at 11:00 AM
[h2]What Language is the Demo Available In?[/h2]
Currently the demo is only available in English audio with English subtitles. We can confirm that we are working on getting several subtitle languages ready, including Brazilian Portuguese, German, Russian, Ukrainian, French, Spanish and Polish.
[h2]How to Launch the Demo[/h2]
To begin your work in the GATE Cascade Research Facility, you’ll need to download the demo by clicking the ‘
Download’ button on the Abiotic Factor Steam store page.
Once it’s downloaded you can launch it from your library. If you’re on a low-spec PC or laptop we recommend launching with the DX11 option which turns off some of our fancier graphical features and may prevent crashes.
[h2]What's Included in the Demo[/h2]
This demo opens up an early section of the GATE Cascade Research Facility for exploration and gameplay, as well as the Tutorial. We've given you just a taste of the depths that you will be able to explore upon release!
Abiotic Factor is a large, open world game and this is just a small section of it, but contains a huge range of key gameplay and functionality, as well as a lot of new features, polish and improvements for anyone who may have participated in previous playtests. We’re super excited for you to jump in!
For those who want to 100% the demo (so to speak) you can keep playing and making discoveries and unlocking more recipes/skills even after you complete the last available objective for this playable.
[h2]How to Report Bugs, Crashes and Give Suggestions[/h2]
We want to hear from you! Listed below are different guides and master threads dedicated to anything you’d like to ask or share with us.
[h2]Can I stream it or make videos?[/h2]
Yes, go right ahead!
[h2]Can I play multiplayer?[/h2]
Yes you can! The game can be played with 1-6 players.
[h2]New Player Tips[/h2]
As a scientist arriving at the Gate Cascade Research Facility just as a mysterious catastrophe unfolds, you’re trapped far underground with no hope of rescue. Find ways to survive, explore, unlock and - eventually - escape your increasingly lethal workplace with your team.
Pager!Your pager can be accessed in the emote radial wheel. A nifty device which lets you briefly ping your location to your fellow scientists in the case that you become lost in the cubicles.
Holster your items!You can holster your weapon and shield by pressing
H on keyboard.
Control rebinds!Keyboards, mice and controllers can all be rebound in the settings menu at any time.
[h2]Changes since the December Playtest[/h2]
For those scientists who have already ventured through some of this content in our playtests - first, thank you for your feedback in helping us make this demo even better!
Secondly, there will be some new features, lots of bug fixes, balance changes, and a handful of other surprises. These surprises include some new areas to explore and some new "toys" to play with.
[h2]Demo Updates[/h2]
Demo updates and hot fix notes can be found on the
Demo Discussions Sub Forum.
[h2]Join Our Discord[/h2]
To chat with fellow scientists, find servers full of new friends, make jokes, share videos or screenshots, and everything else - join our Discord!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/
