Fixes
- Unbroke Steam achievements.
Dirge
v2.0.1 - Restore Achievements
v2.0 - New Character: Evelyn
Meet Evelyn, the Crescent City’s secret weapon against the things that go bump in the night. Once Vince’s sharp-witted secretary, Evelyn’s talents have always gone far beyond filing papers and answering phones. Born and raised in the heart of New Orleans, where the air is thick with jazz and mystery, Evelyn was steeped in the arcane from an early age. Her grandmother, a revered manbo, passed down the secrets of voodoo, teaching Evelyn how to commune with spirits, banish ghouls, and send zombies shuffling back to their graves. It didn’t take long for Vince to notice that Evelyn had a knack for predicting trouble long before it hit—and she wasn't just good with office supplies, she was deadly with the dark arts.
Trading her typewriter for a standard issue revolver, Evelyn now faces down Tenomes and spirits with the same cool confidence she once used to manage Vince’s calendar. But instead of booking appointments, she’s scheduling one-way trips for the undead straight back to the underworld. With her pearl earrings and necklace, inherited from her grandmother, Evelyn is armed with more than just bullets—she’s got gris-gris for protection, intuition to unmask the hidden, and determination to turn the tide of any supernatural showdown. When ghouls come a-knocking, they’re in for a rude awakening because Evelyn’s got the power of the bayou backing her up.
Now, when the Task Force is facing a problem that’s more than just skin-crawling, Evelyn is the one they turn to. She’s not just fighting monsters; she’s using her heritage to fight for the good of all. Whether it's sending zombies back to their dirt naps or banishing a spirit that’s overstayed its welcome, Evelyn’s here to remind the forces of darkness that they’re outmatched. So the next time a Tenome decides to eyeball the team, remember—Evelyn's not just seeing the unseen; she’s sending them packing.
New Character: Evelyn
Additions
- Added new character Evelyn
- Added spider webs to Hillview Manor.
- Added pipe decor to Hillview Manor bathrooms.
- Added garage decor.
- Added miscellaneous decor to Hillview Manor.
- Added pizza parlor to Wakefield.
Changes
- Hillview property wall now uses a better combination of splines, hierarchical instanced static meshes & Landscape Circle Height Patches.
Improvements
- Cleaned up item attachments for better logic.
- Female hair now has physics on higher end systems.
- Added better looting animations.
Optimizations
- Enabled virtual shadow maps.
- Hillview Floors now share a common material instance to cut down on shader space.
- Updated Ballistics VFX to Niagara particles.
- Downscaled many textures that were too high for small items
- Optimized Albedo/Normal/Mask resolutions to a common pattern for many items.
- Deduplicated assets to save on VRAM.
- Further split paks into smaller managed chunks.
- Converted common functions into interfaces to avoid hard references and reduce memory cost.
- Removed unused plugins.
- Upgraded lightmass algorithm.
Fixes
- Fixed bug where characters never idled.
- Reworked fall damage audio so monsters in shadow realm don't hear it.
Version: 2.0
Build: branches/Dirge_v2-DirgeSteam-UE_5.4-Shipping-471-9335
v1.9 - Pectoral Physics
In the realm of changes, new players will now find themselves starting at Novice difficulty, easing them into the chilling world of Dirge. Gunplay has become more manageable with a 20-30% reduction in recoil across all weapons. We’ve refined our lobby labels and tooltips for better clarity and consistency, and the transition between realms has been renamed to "phase." You'll notice faster looting times and improved textures in Hillview walls, making your investigative journeys smoother and more visually pleasing.
Our team has also been hard at work on optimizations and fixes to enhance your overall experience. Audio initialization, spawner validity checks, and improved minion audio events are just a few of the tweaks that ensure smoother gameplay. We've also made significant strides in performance, such as disabling unnecessary ticks and optimizing various components. Bugs like the multi-directional movement issue and Wraith’s ricochet damage have been squashed, thanks to feedback from our vigilant community.
Stay spooky and dive into the bustling world of Dirge to see all these spine-tingling improvements in action! And remember, you can always keep up with the latest by following us on social media and playing Dirge on Steam. Happy haunting!
Additions
- Added reasonable & realistic pectoral physics to female characters.
- Added more ammo to tutorial.
Changes
- New players are now assigned Novice difficulty when starting a match.
- Reduced recoil on all guns by 20-30%
- Improved and expanded on lobby labels and tooltips.
- Changed Realm 'transition' to 'phase' to be consistent.
- Looting is now faster.
- Fixed some bad textures in Hillview walls.
Optimizations
- Character audio initialization now only occurs on possessed characters
- Added validity check on spawner async/block loading for spawners
- Minion chase audio event only bound if that minion actually has audio
- Added empty checks to weapon data tables before loading them into investigators
- Added some ammo that was often spawned in
- Optimized road flare overlaps
- Nambu/revolver still had hard references to muzzle flash so changed to soft references.
- Articulators now disable their tick if not actively moving
- Sway component now only sways if the owning actor was actually rendered on screen
- Ghoul mouth/eye morphs are now only ticked if the actor is actually seen
- Disabled vindemia's dashboard tick
- Chandeliers light pulse now properly loops and only plays if actually seen.
- Optimizing some lights in Hillview that didn't have Distance Fields set.
- Unpossessed actors now have their ABPs paused
- Vital bar now has cached label to avoid lookup.
- Converted Walther mag from skeletal to static mesh for performance.
- Optimized task choices on lobby start
- Added camila's skirt to optimized cloth sim based on actor rendering
- Switched some character/team calculations to use cached table lookup for faster processing
- Added player group check caching to reduce table lookups
- Added some text caches for functions with format text bindings
- Removed trail components from all actors as they're broken since UE4
- Fixed lighting in Wakefield Main Menu & Tutorial not using Distance Fields.
- Converted armored knight to merged mesh for better performance.
- Minion movement components no longer tick until mobile.
- Video bench mark now downscales Foliage & View Distance as well.
- Switching to async loading of support levels instead of always loaded.
- Hillview terrain is now virtual textures.
Fixes
- Fixed bug where you couldn't change multiple movement directions at once (Thanks CoolHandLuke) Bug Report
- Fixed some clipping and floor angles so you can't stand on outside of stairs.
- Fixed bug where some players would crash loading in Wakefield's main menu.
- Fixed bug where Wraith could take damage from ricochets.
- Fixed some clipping around store room in Wakefield.
- Added missing stolen valor achievement to Steam
Version: 1.9
Build: branches/Dirge_v1.9-DirgeSteam-UE_5.4-Shipping-466-9109
v1.8.3 - Updated notice that old GPUs will NOT work!
Optimizations
- Updated the minimum GPU to match the Steam page.
v1.8.2 - Big Yikes on Wakefield Main Menu Lighting
Optimizations
- Gave mid lighting in Wakefield Main Menu a glow up for that W.
v1.8.1 - GPU Shadows Optimization
Optimization
- Optimizing the fuck out of shadows.
v1.8 - UI Items & Animations
We know new players can feel like they've been tossed into a Wendigo's lair, so we've added a guided tutorial to hold your hand through the horrors. We've also tweaked the minion settings to be as clear as a vampire's reflection (or lack thereof). Fall damage is now a little less punishing—think of it as landing on a pile of soft, fluffy bat wings. We've adjusted sprinting so you can run like you're being chased by Jason Voorhees himself, and torches and flashlights now last longer, giving you more time to light up the dark and less time to feel like you're in the Blair Witch Project. And for those who love dropping their twigs into blight trunks (you know who you are), the process is now smoother than a ghost's glide.
We've exorcised some bugs and optimized our spooky setting with Unreal Engine 5.4—because even our code needs to look like it's straight out of a horror masterpiece. Kiyoshi's animations no longer look like he's been possessed by a poltergeist, and we've fixed various issues that were haunting our Dirgelings' experience. So, whether you're reloading in the heat of battle or just admiring the eerily beautiful landscapes, expect a smoother, scarier, and more thrilling adventure. Gear up, Dirgelings, and dive back into the darkness—your next spine-tingling encounter awaits! Don't forget to follow us on social media and check out Dirge on Steam for more ghostly updates! 🎃👻
Additions
- Added map item and animation when you're on the Map screen.
- Added journal item and animation when you're on the Journal screen.
- Added notecard item and animation when you're on the Notes screen.
- Added drop animation when dropping items/weapons.
- Added custom animation for opening lower gun cabinet doors.
- Added road block decor to Quetico as newer players didn't realize a fallen tree means you can't go here.
- Disarming trunk trap now gives twigs.
- Reusing the same input for multiple actions now has warnings in controls screen.
Changes
- Brand new players are guided to tutorial as the game is often overwhelming for new players.
- Reworked "Minion Multiplier" and "Minion Respawn Rate" to instead say "Enemy" with more descriptive tooltips using "Scale/Time" respectively.
- Slightly reduced fall damage to be a little more forgiving.
- Adjusted sprinting from -7.5/s to -5/s stamina (Thanks Qt!)
- Changed full screen message font to be a little easier to read for long text.
- Slightly increased door, drawer, lid (articulator) animation speeds.
- Torches now light up more area and use less fuel
- Flashlights regular drain is now halved (so they last twice as long)
- Improved messaging around twig placement into blight trunk.
- Added valor case as notable actor in map.
- Added broken car to back of Hillview.
- Increased length of Rev attack boxes slightly.
Optimizations
- Upgraded to Unreal Engine 5.4
- Removed some unneeded property binding functions.
- Switched many movable lights from Cascaded/Cuebmap Shadow Maps to Distance Field Shadows.
- Added attenuation to door meta sounds that lacked them.
Fixes
- Reworked Kiyoshi's look up/down animations so his hand doesn't look janky as F. (Thanks J&H Jack)
- Fixed bug where if you remap a key multiple times previous selections were not cleared out. (Thanks MaupyGaming!)
- Fixed hitching when clicking edges of screen in escape menu while in lobby. (Thanks MaupyGaming!)
- Fixed ammo display counts in Polish & Dutch.
- Added flashlight hotkey to AI Wraith.
- Removing collisions on asylum bush as it blocks easy navigation.
- Adding blocking volumes in all maps in places where you could escape as a spooktater (Thanks DanielFrh!)
- Removed floating rock in Quetico between tents & lodge. (Thanks DanielFrh!)
- Reworked articulator opening logic with current/target states to help with high latency clients get smoother animations.
- Fixed bug where articulators would hang partially open if the animation was interrupted.
- Fixed bug in credits screen not showing streamers, testers, contributors. (Thanks MaupyGaming!)
- Improved animation transition states when aiming, firing, reloading in and out of Aim Down Sight (ADS).
- Fixed bug where "YOU DIED" text wouldn't disappear when spooktating.
- Fixed spacing between paintings and walls. (Thanks DanielFrh!)
- Fixed bug where you could take damage if you vaulted through a window.
- Wraith can no longer see footstep VFX while in shadow realm.
Version: 1.8
Build: branches/Dirge_v1.8-DirgeSteam-UE_5.4-Shipping-462-9006
v1.7 - Injured Animations
We've added a setting to mute the game when it’s in the background—perfect for stealthy coffee breaks. 🕵️♀️☕ And minions can now hear gunshots, so be careful where you point that thing! 🎯🐾 Thanks to Rageful Riot, we’ve fixed the Wendigo devour/stun bug, ensuring the Wendigo 'releases' before getting stunned.
We've also tackled issues like unregistered deaths via radiator or mushroom, keys hiding inside typewriters, and lighting artifacts in the Main Hall’s secret room. Knights’ melee impacts now spark in the right place, and fireplaces will no longer throw particles around like confetti. 🎉🔥
So, grab your flashlight, check out these chilling changes, and stay on your toes—or rather, on your limp. Follow us on social media for more ghoulish updates, and don’t forget to check out our Discord if you dare! 🎮👹
Additions
- Added injured animations, when you have less than 1/3 of your health you'll start to limp.
- Added option in game settings to mute the game when running in the background.
Changes
- Minions can now hear gun shots.
Fixes
- Fixed Wendigo devour/stun bug by forcing 'release' of devouring before stun begins. (Thanks Rageful Riot!)
- Fixed bug where if you died via radiator or mushroom that death wasn't registered and you would A Pose.
- Turning off show help text setting doesn't hide sidebar anymore
- Fixing bug where key could spawn inside typewriter in library
- Fixing bug where Main Hall secret room had lighting artifacts.
- Fixed melee impact origin for knights so the spark appears on their mesh not in the air in front of them.
- Fixing bug in fireplace effects spawning particles in the wrong location.
Version: 1.7
Build: branches/Dirge_v1.7-DirgeSteam-UE_5.3-Shipping-455-8904
PSN Account NOT Required! PC Game is for PC.
We're all about inclusivity here, so if any other dev out there decides to take that plunge into the murky depths of PSN exclusivity, fear not! We'll gladly welcome their players into our own community with open arms and a wicked grin.
So, grab your friends, sharpen your stakes, and join us in the battle against the darkness—PSN account not required, but a healthy dose of bravery definitely recommended. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to check out our game on Steam for all your horror fix needs!
v1.6 - Professional Voice Acting
But wait, there's more! We've tinkered with the audio settings, adding an adjustable dialog volume slider to ensure every shriek and whisper hits just the right note. And fear not, for we've exorcised pesky bugs faster than you can say "boo!" Say goodbye to befuddling menus, cryptic tooltips, and the spine-chilling sensation of munching on snacks moments before facing the Reaper. Our guns now match their spread to your cursor, ensuring your aim is as sharp as a vampire's fang on a moonlit night! So, grab your ghost-hunting gear, rally your fellow investigators, and plunge headfirst into Dirge 1.6 – where the scares are plenty, but the laughs are eternal! Follow us on social media and check out the update on Steam for a frightfully fun time! And don't miss out on WiseZauriel's eerie escapades on Twitch – it's a scream!
Additions
- Voice Actor / Streamer WiseZauriel takes the role of Vince for the narration of the tutorial.
- Added adjustable dialog volume slider in Audio Settings.
Changes
- "Unsure what menu to use" message removed from tutorial as it's not relevant.
- Gave ammo dispensers a more verbose message why you can't use it.
- Gun now ties into cursor spread so rifles are tight, shotguns are wide, pistols are mid
- New themed social icons
Fixes
- Fixed bug where child actors were showing spawners.
- Fixed bug where if you eat food right before dying your death would not trigger.
- Fixed navigation between different heights so minions don't get stuck as easy.
- Fixed bad tool tips in settings menu.
- Corrected some missing physical materials.
- Hiding HUD setting bug fixed.
- Fixed bug in reloading weapons in tutorial not taking ammo.
- Fixed bug where moving between Crypt & Crypt AnteChamber would stop bonus regen as Wraith.
- Fixed bug where monsters using items would see instead of the actual text.
Version: 1.6
Build: branches/Dirge_v1.6-DirgeSteam-UE_5.3-Shipping-452-8848