Development Update 2/6/25 (Patreon)

Here’s what we’ve been up to:

• TV Split Transition: Added in TV Split transition from Full Release into Prologue build. 

• Added New Light Shift Mechanic: Added new reflect light puzzle from full release into Prologue build.

• Finalized Lumen Lighting for CM & BS: Finalized Lumen lighting polish in CM and BS, with improvements in light draw distances, fog scaling, and dynamic attenuation tweaks.

• Continued Level Streaming Optimization: Continued implementing optimized streaming for faster load times and smoother transitions across all levels and areas in the Prologue. Most recently vastly improved performance in the main Playplace area.

• Improved Audio Specialization: Added in occlusion, reflections, and HRTF for various sounds throughout all levels. (Using a combination of Atmoky, FMOD, and custom coded reflection calculations in UE)

• Added in New Animations: Implemented first iterations of new animations ([Entity To Be Announced] & Smile) for Main Challenges in CM (Smile Chase) and BS in Prologue & started optimization.

• Continued General Optimization: Continued general optimization across all levels in Prologue build including mainly model reductions and nanite overdraw.

• Many bug fixes: Squashed ~20 smaller & bigger bugs in the Prologue build. (mainly related to new light shift mechanic & TV Split Transition)

High quality screenshots have been attached.