*UPDATE* - Confirmed with Steamworks that release on the 18th may not be possible. If that is the case, the 21st is the next available date for launch.
DD Devlog 4
Dark Deception
New Release Date & Devlog #4
*UPDATE* - Confirmed with Steamworks that release on the 18th may not be possible. If that is the case, the 21st is the next available date for launch.
DD Devlog 4
v1.2 Achievement Update.
If you already got S rank for Hotel before this update, the achievement should unlock as soon as you get to the title screen.
Please let us know if the achievements unlock correctly, we've briefly tested them, but it's my first time implementing achievements for Steam :)
Chapter 2 Release Date & New Devlog
Hello everyone! Many have asked about Chapter 2's release date and I've delayed on a response until I had a more accurate answer. However, I can now say that Dark Deception Chapter 2 will release on January 4th, 2019. About 3 months for each Chapter will likely be the normal amount of required development time. If we finish earlier, we might release a bit sooner than that date. However, first week of January works out better for us since December is not a great month to release in for indie devs. There are a lot of big title releases from AAA studios like EA. Also, a lot of people are on vacation and busy enjoying the Holidays with their families. We are also attempting to line up the Chapter 2 release date with the launch of Dark Deception merch in stores like Hot Topic. So forgive the 3 weeks delay. I promise that Nikson and I will make it worth the wait!
In the meantime, check out the new Dark Deception Devlog for the school level and subscribe to our channel to follow along with all DD devlogs as they release. Help us reach our first 1000 subscribers on Youtube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBRkufHZFmY
Dark Deception Chapter 2 Release Date
That said, we are targeting a late November/early December release for Chapter 2 and it will retail for $6.25 USD. You will also have the option to buy the full game in advance at the discounted price of $19.99. If you buy the chapters individually, you can still get them at that price if they are on sale, but the normal price will be $24.99. I will update with a more solid release date as we get closer to that time window. Either way, it won't be much longer and the success of Chapter 2 will be crucial to getting the rest of the game out quickly. Thanks for your support so far and keep sharing the game with others that enjoy all forms of horror gaming!
Small Chapter 1 Patch!
I just pushed a quick patch adding a toggle setting in the options menu, for all of you who want that accuracy and precision :)
New Chapter 1 Update! Version 1.1.2
1. Improved Monkey AI - the monkeys no longer chain together and will each actively seek out different paths to reach you. This means you can get cut off from the front, so pay attention to what's ahead of you. It's easy to focus too much on the tablet map ;).
2. Monkey proximity sound - the monkeys now make an attack sound when they get close to help you distinguish which monkey is closest and which direction they are coming from.
3. Less Monkeys - smarter AI means 4 monkeys became impossible at this point in the game when the player has no powers. There are now 3 monkeys, which means you always have a route to escape unless you corner yourself.
4. Bonus Shard - After testing a timed and infinite reveal enemies effect from the bonus shard, we've settled on a longer version of the timed effect. Reveal Enemies will now last 1 minute after collecting the red bonus shard.
5.180 Turn - You can now instantly turn 180 degrees by middle mouse clicking. You can change the assigned control input in the game launcher.
6. Toggle Sprint - If you are tired of holding Shift to run, toggle sprint on in options to always run.
7. Adaptive FOV - The FOV changes depending on player speed for improved visual feedback.
Over 10,000 Units!
Run or Die. Chapter 1 Update Coming
- Map now has a detector that points to remaining shards and level objectives once the shard count is reduced a certain amount.
- Death restart now goes to the last save point. It no longer restarts the entire level.
- Bug fixed where upon game over, quitting to the title screen quit the entire game
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- Enemies take longer to spawn into the maze. More time for admiring the wall art.
- Bonus Shard reveals enemies permanently for each zone it is assigned to, but only for as long as you don't die.
- Maze map changes when in the lobby
- Increased the frequency of Bierce's random lines.
Next Up: Dark Deception Chapter 2
With each chapter of Dark Deception, the mazes will grow larger, more complex, more cinematic, and more dangerous (traps, hazards, etc). Many people have asked me about the school level and I'm happy to say that the school will be in Chapter 2. Agatha is coming to play with you and very soon. The cursed manor will also be part of the release. Both levels will provide hours of gameplay and replayable fun. Chapter 2 will also introduce the power system used in Dark Deception. If you've ever played any of the games from the Bioshock series, you'll feel right at home!
In the meantime, enjoy Chapter 1 and try to get the S Rank! Also, please leave us a review. Good or bad they help us improve the game and help others discover Dark Deception :)!
