Hello stalkers!
Firstly, let's celebrate the release of the 1.4.666 version of FT! It contains the new Nightmare Mode as well as numerous improvements & fixes for existing content. Second item: we will talk about the 1.5 content update which is expected in the not-so-distant future, it will add the last chapters of the game! 🎉
⬆ The door was closed but never locked
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Enjoy!
🕯 1.4.666 EARLY ACCESS BUILD IS OUT 👻
As we already discussed last month in this article, a lot was done since last update.
To make it short, this build contains:
- The Nightmare Mode which, as its name suggests, is the hardcore mode.
It's directly inspired from the Hard Mode from the original Amnesia: TDD game. - Game, combats, enemies were re-balanded so the new mode works properly. More rewards for completing objectives & escaping dangerous situations too.
- More optimization where it was needed, for particles & entities especially.
Also cleaned some unused stuff. - Better lighting: some maps were really too dark, indeed! 😬 It's fixed. Other improvements include smoother dynamic lighting, what is that? As an example, now you can enjoy a 100% reworked, smooth day to night cycle. This method has been and will be used to update existing lighting systems within the game. Tell me what you think about lighting now. 👍
- New details & environmental updates; new or fixed props, new walls, new/updated textures…
- New objects you can find when needed, like candles you can hold in the dark, more spare light bulbs for the flashlite, batteries, drugs, medkits…
- UI is more visual; especially for important quests.
- New effects.
- More!
Note: if you just want to play when new content (maps & chapters) will be added, please wait for the upcoming 1.5 update! Read the last part of this article, thanks!
⬆ Rusty cage
⬆ Rest
😎 TRY THE NEW BUILD NOW 👍
As usual, please check the download page:
Archive password is in the description, like always.
Recommended specs will be also added there, if it's not already.
You need a stronger configuration than vanilla Amnesia: TDD.
Reminder: if you experience any problem (i.e. a crash) please check the readme file inside the archive first. The solution of your problem could be here! If not, feel free to send me a private message on Mod DB: this way, I have a notification and will be able to help you quickly. Helping you is a priority so don't be afraid of asking but always remember that this is an Early Access. 😉 Thanks for helping me debugging.
⬆ Welcome, what can I do for you?
📅 STATUS OF NEXT 1.5 CONTENT UPDATE 🌟
Progress on the last remaining chapters has been phenomenal! I'm really, really satisfied, which for me is a rare thing! I don't want to give specific information to not spoil anything but here are some bits, remember I'm talking about the remaining chapters here:
- Level design was 100% finished nearly two weeks ago.
- Puzzles are nearly finished. I'll have one or two left to add but the rest is 100% working.
Expect some cool, original things once again! 👌😁 - Lighting is in place.
- I have to finish correctly implementing the end of the story through dialogues, notes & important events. The good news is there is not a lot left to do!
- Two major sequence are to be done in one level.
- I have to set the checkpoints/autosaves for those last chapters too, and some other behind the curtains stuff. 😜
The 1.5 update will be the last major update for Forbidden Trip!
We're getting to the end!
After that & ultimate fixes, I will terminate the Early Access of the game; of course I'll keep making patches when needed. 👍
⬆ Get out! I said get out!!
⬆ … but don't get lost…
📜 FINAL WORDS 🖋
Thank you so much for your interest and trying the Early Access!
I can't believe we're so close to the light at the end of the tunnel!
It's been more than 9 years since I began creating Forbidden Trip!! 🤯
Various things evolved for sure. For me and for you too!
I'll continue posting monthly news.
See you very soon! Expect the 1.5, final content update a little later my dear stalkers! 🤟😄
Take good care of yourself!
-Yanka
