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ENCASED - PATCH 3: CARS, A PLANE IN DESERT AND GAMEPAD SUPPORT

The full version of Encased was released in September and we’ve since introduced several hotfixes - and a couple of major patches - where we thoroughly worked on the UI, optimisation, level design and other aspects of the game. But all of this (with the exception of the special Halloween patch) was related to the content that was already in the game. That's great, but how about something new? Such as what we promised during our kickstarter campaign.

With this in mind, we started developing Patch 3. Today we are happy to present it to you and let you know what awaits you in the first (but not last!) large-scale Encased update.

A new adventure and cars

Before the Spire Station was built, cargo was delivered under the Dome by aircraft. One such aircraft - a decommissioned military transport callsigned Eldorado - made a hard landing in a mountainous area and was abandoned. A few years later, the plane which was devoid of life, began to broadcast strange signals... You’ll need to find out what is happening at the crash site and what fate befell the scientific group that went to investigate the plane shortly after it crashed. Oh and, by the way, on board the plane you can find a unique piece of clothing for your character as well as tons of loot.

We have redesigned the game's transport system; players can now steal almost any car (except those that will never run again). Having a car brings on many changes: not only can you navigate the map faster, but you also unlock new encounters, many of which can lead to highly unpredictable outcomes.

And conversely, we’ve added a little more predictability to random events in which you can encounter travelers named after kickstarter backers; as of now, if you convince someone to join one of the factions, upon arriving at the settlement, you will most certainly meet them, and some of such characters will become merchants.

Bug fixes, gamepad and Linux version

We have long promised to add gamepad support to the game and spent a lot of time and effort on its implementation. Additional options have been added along with the gamepad and now you can adjust the font size - or enable high contrast mode – which will make the game more accessible to play on a large monitor or TV. Or, for that matter, on a small Steam Deck display.

We also released a Linux version of the game and fixed a lot of bugs, errors and polished some minor rough edges – the fixes were so numerous that we decided not to make a list at all this time. Believe us, you will still see enough of them, because we do not plan to abandon Encased, and in the near future a lot of new and interesting things await you.

Thank you for your support and please stay tuned.

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CRONUS Weekly 2022

Hello, we hope that you’ve had a fantastic New Year and are all set to venture under the Dome in the company of your faithful companions. Today's issue will be short but very important.

Development update

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We know we promised the patch in late December but unfortunately - due to technical reasons - we had to postpone the release until January. But this month we will definitely have new content waiting for you. The extra time of development allowed us to polish new locations and mechanics, as well as fix some bugs.

Can't wait to see what new content is waiting for you under the Dome? Then visit our Youtube channel. The latest episode of the development diaries is waiting for your viewers.

New locations and completely redesigned cars

One of the main changes of the patch will be the new locations; the Fallen Fortress and the Mysterious Caves. Here you will find new enemies, equipment, treasures and mysteries of the wastelands.

And you will be able to drive away with those riches on completely redesigned transport: you can repair or blow up any vehicle under the Dome and these repaired cars can be used as a personal vehicle. There will be a place to park them in each location.

Additional settings

Players with large monitors will appreciate the new contrast mode and the long-awaited ability to change the font size. You no longer have to strain your eyes to read any text again. Another change - which will please owners of gamepads - is that we fully adapted the interface and added support for hotkeys.

And we’re always in the market to hear your suggestions to improve the game; we’ll try to add what we can.

Encased community is the most important for us - we are going to follow up closely for your feedback on the game.

Upcoming update and gamepad support

Dear subscribers! The latest issue of the post-apocalyptic CRONUS Weekly is, once more, on your screen. Can anyone hear us?

Today we’ll talk about the near-future of Encased.

December Update

Employees, winter has arrived. It won't be long before we start preparing for the holidays and most people go on a well-deserved vacation. And to make sure you don't get bored during the break,we'll be releasing another Encased update this year!

We'll tell you more later, but you can expect new locations, enemies, battles, gear and more. We really hope you enjoy it :)

Gamepad Support

We've been actively working on full PC gamepad support for the past few months and we're happy to announce that your wait will be over in December.

We have adapted the interface and hotkeys for each panel and will also try to add a special mode with larger font and text contrast.

By the way, if you played on a gamepad in the early access, you should like the fact that now the character will independently bypass minor obstacles. No longer will you cling to small objects in your path.

Steam Awards

Employees, the annual Steam Awards is underway and players have begun to vote for the best games in ten categories. If you had fun under the Dome — please vote for Encased in any of the categories. We'll really appreciate it.

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ENCASED - Hotfix 4: End of the Halloween event, minor fixes. What's next?

It's been two months since Encased was released. During this time, we have significantly improved stability, added more reputation events, fixed many bugs and typos. We have also published a roadmap for the game’s further development. By New Year, another patch will be released containing special events for vehicles (including Ursula), balance tweaks and a number of "quality of life" changes.

As for today's hotfix, we’ve added a small number of fixes and disabled the Halloween event. Keep in mind that the merchant named Sylvia Halen will be staying in the City and will continue to give rewards in exchange for Cursed Seeds, but the pumpkin-headed skeletons will disappear from the game until next year.

As for the edits made to the game, here is the list:

Fixed necroids generating a stupefying ‘field of death’
Fixed Church reputation decrease after the death of Victoria Legrand
Fixed infinite gain experience with a fusebox in Magellan reactor section
Fixed button for creating ability shortcuts on the quick access panel
Fixed freezing in the dialogue with bandits at the Roadside Picnic Staging Post during prologue
Expanded ability to use the Stealth Generator on robots and allies
Now you can talk to Lenny after defeating the Afflicted
Fixed navigation routes for new characters in the Desert near Concord location
Localization has been significantly improved
Fixed typos

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A new development update and the beginning of Halloween under the Dome!

Dear subscribers! The latest issue of the post-apocalyptic CRONUS Weekly is once again on your screens. Can anyone hear us?

Today we're going to talk about how the inhabitants of the world under the Dome got their own voices and remind you about the Halloween discounts.

Development update #15: Voices under the Dome

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The first post-release development update is dedicated to voice acting. How the inhabitants of the world under the Dome got their own voices and how it affected the atmosphere and immersion into the game's story.

What other details about the game's development would you like to hear? Suggest your video ideas in the comments!

Halloween event and discounts

The Encased Halloween event began on October 28. It will last until November 8.

Battle the cursed skeletons right now! They were once employees of the CRONUS Corporation, but now they are servants of evil, hungry for only one thing — the death of all living things.

Sylvia Halen, an up-and-coming scientist from the mysterious White Swan Station, hunts for the Cursed Seeds, little-explored relics that can be extracted from the bodies of dead employees. Sylvia is not stingy on rewards: in addition to various chemicals, she is ready to offer the player a unique artifact.

Hurry though, the event ends on November 8. The special enemies will disappear, but Sylvia will remain in the City and become a regular merchant until the next Halloween. Seeds can be exchanged for rewards at any time.

By the way, there's a 10% discount on the game right now, so it's the perfect time to head under the Dome!

Encased community is the most important for us - we are going to follow up closely for your feedback on the game.