Within the Cosmos News

[p]Hi everyone! Just releasing a quick hotfix to address a few of the issues that were reported by reviewers.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Added an 'Empty' UI element to indicate when a chest/body has been emptied (or is empty)[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with the SONIS-R augment not upgrading when attempting to upgrade it after level 1.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with the player being unable to stand back up after crouching under/near water/rivers.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with the world map not appearing in Alios.[/p]
• [p]Added a 'openlvl' command prompt to allow players to instantly teleport to other levels in the game.[/p][p][/p]

[p]I hope this improves your experience. ❤️[/p][p][/p][p]- debdev[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Update 27/12/25: Hotfix v2.2c has been released addressing additional mission progression issues, Photo Mode improvements, stability, and general fixes.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Update 21/12/25: Hotfix v2.2b has been released addressing mission progression, side mission, audio, UI, and gameplay issues reported after this update.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Update 20/12/25: Hotfix v2.2a has been released addressing early issues reported after launch, including software upgrades, movement bugs, missing map display in Alios, and UI feedback.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Hi again everyone! As Within the Cosmos nears its 9th month since launch, I’m happy to release another update: v2.2.[/p][p][/p][p]First of all, thank you to everyone who has purchased the game over the last couple of months and supported development so far! Your support has allowed me to keep improving Within the Cosmos, and to potentially continue pursuing game development as my career, as there’s nothing I enjoy more than working on games.[/p][p][/p][p]In an effort to continue improving the game, I’ve made a number of additions and fixes, all available now with today’s update.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what’s included:[/p][p][/p][h3]Steam Badges & Trading Cards[/h3]

• [p]Within the Cosmos now has Steam trading cards, emoticons, wallpapers, and badges![/p]

[h3]New Features[/h3]

• [p]Introduced 'Photo Mode', giving players full control over camera, framing, and screenshots.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Added character creation archetypes, allowing players to choose a predefined starting playstyle.[/p]
• [p]Added two new melee weapons: Baton and Axe.[/p]
• [p]Implemented a console command system, which enables players to experiment or use cheats ;).[/p]
• [p]Introduced flying enemy types to increase combat variety.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Added a new flying 'Drone' enemy (which can be found in Alios)[/p]
• [p]Players can now repair armour.[/p]
• [p]NPCs now react to dead bodies, improving world reactivity.[/p]
• [p]Added a new software: a drone ally that assists the player in combat encounters.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Added a new software, Digital Shroud, allowing players to make dead bodies invisible.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Gameplay & Balance[/h3]

• [p]Rebalanced 'SONIS-R' software.[/p]
• [p]Rebalanced 'Time Dilation' software.[/p]
• [p]Reworked 'Energiser Circuit' upgrades to provide stronger bonuses per level.[/p]
• [p]Updated the 'Energiser Circuit' description UI for clarity.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with certain upgraded software not functioning correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug preventing proper software levelling.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Quality of Life[/h3]

• [p]Added more NPCs to New Haven.[/p]
• [p]Updated meshes in Pearl City.[/p]
• [p]Updated textures on several Pearl City meshes.[/p]
• [p]Added the ability to quit directly from the character creation screen.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]General Fixes & Changes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed achievement unlock issues.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where pressing the 'I' key during character creation would remove the UI.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted misaligned UI elements in the character creator.[/p]
• [p]The 'Naqri' creatures on Berith II now also target bandits & Enlightened soldiers on sight.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with the 'Naqri', who previously didn't react when shot from a distance.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the UI wouldn't show the 'Torch' option for gamepad users in the weapon wheel.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that could cause invisibility issues when pressing the Z key.[/p]
• [p]General performance improvements and optimisations.[/p]

[p][/p][p]I hope this update gives you all something to enjoy, and most importantly, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!
[/p][p]Thank you all so much for your support! ❤️[/p][p][/p][p]- debdev[/p][p][/p][p]Click here to join the Within the Cosmos Discord server![/p][p][/p][p](Photo Mode screenshots are stored in the 'AppData\\Local\\WithintheCosmos_Prototype' folder.)[/p]

[p]Hi everyone! This is just a quick hotfix to address some achievement unlocking issues and a few other minor tweaks.[/p][p][/p][h3]Patch Notes:[/h3]

• [p]Fixed issues with some achievements not unlocking. Most completed achievements (excluding those related to final choice scenarios) should now unlock upon loading a related save.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where skipping the intro slide sequence wouldn’t stop the voiceover.[/p]
• [p]Reduced subtitle text duration from 3s to 2s for NPC 'barks' to better sync with voiceover.[/p]

[p][/p][p]I hope this improves your experience! ❤️[/p][p]- debdev[/p]

[p]Hi everyone! It’s been a little over a month since the latest major update (v2.1). I hope you’ve all enjoyed the new content and fixes that were included in that update.
[/p][p]Today's update marks a big milestone for the game, as I’ve been working hard over the past few months to add some localisation to Within the Cosmos. In this update, you’ll find Spanish and French localisation! While I would love to translate it into more languages, I did these myself as they are the only other languages that I know.
[/p][p]Apart from that, I’ve also included a number of bug fixes and improvements to various gameplay elements.[/p][p][/p][p]Here's the full changelog:[/p][p][/p][h3]Localisation:[/h3]

• [p]Added Spanish and French localisations.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Bug Fixes & Improvements:[/h3]

• [p]Resolved rare issue that could cause inventory to be wiped when entering the Comms Centre in Berith II.[/p]
• [p]Fixed cursor gamepad issue during some dialogue scenes.[/p]
• [p]Corrected text mismatches with spoken dialogue for the UESA Prime Minister.[/p]
• [p]Edited voice-over for UESA Prime Minister & Enlightened Leader when they contact the player via comms.[/p]
• [p]Resized the voice comms UI.[/p]
• [p]Fixed waypoint issues with side missions.[/p]
• [p]Polished side mission progression.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where skill bonuses didn’t update correctly when tagging them during character creation.[/p]
• [p]Improved and polished gamepad controls.[/p]
• [p]Side missions can now fail if certain conditions are met.[/p]
• [p]Added option to have objective UI fade after 10 seconds, or stay on screen indefinitely.[/p]
• [p]Fixed 'Weapon Crate' opening incorrectly.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted a screen near Chronos that had a distorted aspect ratio.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the UV's on some wall meshes across Berith II.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the suppressor loot drop rate.[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect texture on a wall mesh in Pearl City.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue with not being able to aim down the 'Avenger' weapon whilst sprinting.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Text & UI Fixes:[/h3]

• [p]Fixed issues with some text characters displaying incorrect glyphs in menus.[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect soldier name for Raven soldier.[/p]
• [p]Fixed gamepad issue when talking to Sera.[/p]
• [p]Fixed aiming issue with some Enlightened soldiers when the player gets near.[/p]
• [p]Fixed text messaging UI alignment for 'typing...' prompt.[/p]
• [p]Fixed tooltip for the 'Blade' weapon, now correctly lists its association with the Melee skill.[/p]
• [p]Fixed typo in a computer terminal in the Armis Tech HQ.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing text in the New Haven terminal.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Bandits enemy name from 'Android' to 'Bandit'.[/p]
• [p]Updated gamepad input UI to accurately reflect changes.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Audio Changes:[/h3]

• [p]Cave background music is now affected by the music volume slider.[/p]
• [p]Cave ambient sounds are now by the ambient volume slider.[/p]
• [p]Added shredder reload effect to sound effect volume slider.[/p]
• [p]Added the decreasing skill sound effect to the sound effect volume slider.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Gameplay Changes:[/h3]

• [p]Missing 'Storage Facility' location trigger added.[/p]
• [p]Added terminal to opening area in the bunker.[/p]
• [p]Sheriff Anderson’s computer now requires hacking.[/p]
• [p]Removed ‘Night Vision’ UI in the equipment radial menu if the player doesn’t have the appropriate software.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue with the radial equipment menu not allowing players to equip/use items when items were placed out of order.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you to each and every one of you for believing in this project and for supporting me. There’s still more to come for Within the Cosmos, and I’m excited to share what’s next with you when the time comes! ❤️[/p][p][/p][p]- debdev[/p]

[p]Hi everyone! Just a quick patch that addresses some critical systems in the game and expands player options:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Captain Williams no longer reacts to the terrorist explosion if he’s dead[/p]
• [p]Fixed being unable to loot Captain Williams after killing him[/p]
• [p]Fixed the 'Talk' prompt staying on Captain Williams after his death[/p]
• [p]Fixed Sera Thorne’s skeletal physics[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Sera Thorne would not recognise the player as an enemy if aligned against the Enlightened[/p]
• [p]Fixed coding issues with the Raven’s leader not giving the player their keypass[/p]
• [p]Added an alternative way to resolve the New Haven decision if the leader dies[/p]

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- debdev[/p]