Encased News

Return of research teams

"News from under the Dome" are once again here! This week we’ll tell you how new and old employees experienced changes under the Dome. We’ll show work results of the group of artists, and invite you to participate in C.R.O.N.U.S. secret experiments.

C.R.O.N.U.S. for everyone

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Dear, employees!

Work at C.R.O.N.U.S. is not only about scientific research and high technology, not just building houses or studying anomalies. The corporation values art as much as it values technology, and understands its importance for the future closed ecosystem.

We present you one of the last works of artists who in search of inspiration went to the mysterious land under the Dome, leaving the familiar life behind. Looking at the results, we can already safely say that they made the right decision. We have filmed the entire process of creating a masterpiece that will inspire our and future generations to great achievements.

Closed test site returns

Second major update of the Dome infrastructure came out last week. Not only newcomers, but also experienced stalkers were interested in new territories, anomalies and technologies.

We also reopen special test sites for all enthusiasts where you can better prepare for the ruthless conditions of the wastelands.

As before, any employee of the corporation can take part in tests. We have prepared a special instruction on how to get a pass to closed areas.

Reminder. During the tests, you may encounter unexplored creatures, technologies and anomalies. C.R.O.N.U.S. is not responsible for your safety inside the test area.

Work under the Dome doesn’t stop

After the update under the Dome, came new residents and staff, buildings were created and old premises were expanded. Of course, such changes are impossible without slight mistakes. Thanks to your vigilance, the best Blue Wing specialists are fixing problems in no time.

We have already submitted two reports detailing the work done and more is yet to come. We read all your feedback and comments carefully, and the work on the next fixes has already begun.

Thank you for your contribution for the brighter tomorrow! Stay under the Dome!

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Test branch is once again live!

Greetings, employees!

The second major update came out a week ago. It means that not only veterans, but also newcomers have returned to the Dome to explore the wastelands and abnormal areas. Patch introduced many changes, and work on Encased doesn't stop for a minute.

For all enthusiasts, we decided to revive the public-test branch of the game called "public-test". On this branch the game will be filled with small changes every day. Join us there if you don’t like to wait for large updates!

While playing on a public testing branch, you may encounter unfinished game elements that may negatively affect your gaming experience.

[h3]To download the patch from the test branch, you need to do the following:[/h3]

You may need to restart Steam;
Right-click on Encased in your Library and chose Properties;
Switch to the Betas tab and select public-test in the dropdown;
Click Close;
The game should start updating now, but if this does not happen - restart Steam.

Of course, the release version of the hotfix will differ from the test one in a number of changes, but saves from the test branch will remain compatible. (However, to be safe, make a copy of them upfront).

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

Hotfix 2: while the trail is still hot!

We update the game to version 0.17.420.1702. Today we’re releasing a small portion of fixes to not keep you waiting, but bigger changes are coming shortly after.

Remember, we regularly check reviews, forums, social networks - they help us catch problems and make the game better. Not everything can be fixed instantly, but we try. The next patch will pay special attention to the combat balance, resistances, enemy attributes and the progression of damage growth, as well as the loading speed of locations.

Based on community feedback, rats in the basement of Roadside Picnic station were weakened;
Based on the feedback, cockroaches and rats in the Nashville sewers were weakened;
Changed action points, endurance and resistances of volpers, rats and cockroaches in random encounters;
Changed the numbers of some creatures in random encounters;
Fixed AI settings of Ida Grace;
Fixed AI settings of MOBIS in Sonora bunker;
Fixed an inability to leave the ground floor of the Concord station warehouse;
Fixed screens on the -3rd floor of Nashville;
Fixed invisible boxes in Magellan Computing Center;
Fixed items that couldn’t be accessed at Magellan's reception desk and laboratories;
Edits of Russian and English texts;
Other small fixes.

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

The day has finally come! Massive update under the Dome!

Greetings, employees!

If you've been postponing your trip under the Dome for a long time, then now is the time! Over the past week, the world has changed a lot. All thanks to the dedicated work of the staff of each wing. New settlers can expect new jobs and areas for exploration, the most technologically advanced equipment and facilities like no other in the world.

[h3]Station Overhauls[/h3]

In the latest issue of the newsletter, we announced a change in the management of the Concord Station. It's time to see how the station has changed with the new management.

We can't believe how the station has transformed in a couple of days. Newly opened facilities, flooded with new lamps, created additional jobs. The quality of equipment was increased, and modern machines have replaced the old ones. New designer furniture in the recreation areas is so nice, we want to take hundreds of photos on it to send to loved ones outside the Dome! Be sure to visit the Concord again to see how good the station has become.

But that's no reason to stop here. What matters to C.R.O.N.U.S. is taking care of its employees. Remember, the future of the Dome and all humanity is in our hands. Send your feedback and wishes to us, no letter will be ignored, you can be sure about that.

[h3]New enemies in the wastelands[/h3]

Absolutely legal and safe experiments on the Dome animals resulted in a breakthrough in the protection of strategically important objects. Modified cyber-hyenas were 10 times better than human counterparts in conducted tests. Needless to say, it will significantly reduce security costs. Saved money will be distributed somewhere else to the benefit of employees.

*Some specimens managed to escape and leave the test site. Be careful during your research. Cyber Hyenas are equipped with the most powerful weapons and are very deadly.

[h3]Press tours under the Dome[/h3]

We are confident that the discoveries made under the Dome will change the future of humanity forever. Therefore, we invite journalists and observers from all over the world to visit us. Having contacted our press services you can make an application for a free trip to wastelands, modern settlements, scientific objects and other possessions of the corporation. Remember, you will never want to leave the Dome!

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

Hotfix 1. Fixes for the second content patch!

Two days ago we released the second big content patch, in which we added many new dialogues, quests and locations, significantly improved graphics and fixed the balance. Along with the update, several annoying bugs leaked into the game, which we try to quickly fix. The first portion of fixes is already here.

[h2]In today’s hotfix 1 we eliminated following errors:[/h2]

Removed the empty location in the center of the Dome, which can be accessed but cannot be left;
Fixed loss of lore record in dialogue with Katarzyna Belitskaya;
Visual artifacts in the Nashville cave in the first act have been fixed;
Fixed an error that caused the necroid in the basement of the filling station to die of anomalies;
Added loading screen on Campbell station location;
Added plug-in images in random encounter “Blisters”;
Fixed an error in the "I clicked and all disappeared" quest when the dialogue with Indra Kapoor didn’t show a line about a broken nail;
Removed player's personal boxes at Concord station;
Fixed the "missing" railings at Concord station;
Fixed typos in dialogues;
The loading screen has been replaced on the Garrison location of Magellan station;
“Fist attack bonus” skill requirements have been reduced;
Fixed a door on the Garrison location of Magellan station;
Fixed the screens on the technical floor of the Magellan station;
Fixed bolt throw on the ability bar and tool belt;
Rev+ now removes high level radiation diseases;
Temporarily disabled “Situationally attentive” perk, it will be reworked;
Fixed a situation where a character could end up on the roof when standing up from a sofa.;
Fixed a tooltip while pointing at objects and abilities, now it shows not only the object, but also the action;
Fixed freezes while pointing on a sofa in a Junktown house;
Fixed freezes while using psionic attacks (often happened on Roadside Picnic location);
Fixed the Pepper character ammo, now he can attack correctly;
Fixed overpowered damage of Fox’s critical attacks;
Fixed freezes while entering locations from the global map.

We carefully inspect reports you sent us and continue to work actively to fix errors. All further fixes will be included in hotfix 2.

Thank you for staying with us. See you under the Dome!

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