We’ve been busy implementing a lot of fresh features and bug fixes into the Eden Falling Alpha lately, so we wanted to give you a quick rundown on what’s new in case you missed it!
Across the last few patches, we’ve had all sorts of snazzy new updates, including:
Lens bootup SFX added to intro cutscene
Targeting Reticule SFX was fixed to play properly
Bar Music - no longer plays during character creator
Removed enemy runaway camera for better visibility in the tutorial
Glitching object materials resolved in Bar
Updated Settlement scene
Fixed wolf spider death ragdoll timing
Moved a few NPCs around in the main menu scene
Gender selection dissipation effect now added in to transition away from the selection and into the cinematic
Tutorial contract drone not clipping through buildings anymore, just comes straight down and straight back up
So if you haven’t had a chance to hop into the Alpha in a while, now’s the perfect time to jump back in and see what’s changed! Plus there are a lot more exciting things to be added in the near future as well of course 😉.
If you’re a new player and wondering how you can get your hands on a Steam key to try out the Alpha, you’re in luck! We currently have a key giveaway running in conjunction with our friends over at iGames.gg, and you can sign up to receive a FREE key at Intel Gaming Access! Just fill out the form pictured below and you’ll be exploring the Afterfall in no time.
Be sure to act quickly, since there’s a limited supply and keys are awarded on a first come, first serve basis!
With new updates, there may be some pesky new bugs on loose, so as always, please use this form to notify us of any bugs you come across: Eden Falling Alpha 2 Bug Report Form
To stay in the loop about future updates and improvements coming to the game, please wishlist Eden Falling on Steam, join our mailing list, and give us a follow on our various socials:
Now that you’re refreshed after some rest and relaxation over the weekend, we have a request (don’t worry, it’s a fun one)!
Character creation is a key element of beginning a new adventure in Eden Falling, and one of the core components of that process is the faction quiz. Given that there are so many different combinations available as you progress through the faction quiz, it’s easy for some bugs to slip through the cracks, so we could use your help rounding them up!
Some examples of issues to be on the lookout for would be whether the scroll function works as it should, whether the text is legible, whether the faction name matches the faction itself, and so on.
Even if you don’t encounter any bugs, we’d still love to hear your thoughts about the faction quiz in general. Did you end up with the faction you wanted? Do you have any ideas of how to improve the experience? Let us know!
As a quick reminder, here are all the possible faction outcomes on the quiz: The Cartel Freedom Fighters The Patriots Desert Rats Steppe Tribes Free Land Confederation Texas Star
In case you still need an Alpha 2 key, keep in mind that we have an ARG running on our social channels and if you can solve the puzzle, then you'll be rewarded with a Steam key!
We always love hearing what you have to say and thank you in advance for your help with optimizing the faction quiz!
To stay in the loop about future updates and improvements coming to the game, as well as our upcoming Discord server launch, please give us a follow on our various socials:
Hey everybody, hope you all had a frightfully fun Halloween!
We wanted to check in with an exciting update on a recent patch we added for Alpha testers to get their hands on.
With the help of your valuable playtesting feedback, we’ve implemented a few changes on the scene with the old man, who has been patiently waiting for some TLC since we last gave him a pass back on August 5th.
In this new patch, we’ve fixed the lip syncing issues so that the old man’s voice should now be aligned with his mouth movements, we’ve tweaked his animations so that they will match the context of his speech and actions, and we’ve resolved some general clipping issues with his clothes and body.
As always, keep in mind that the tutorial is an ongoing work in progress, so please give the old man scene a whirl and see if you catch any pesky bugs! We love when you break the game, because it helps us make it better!
If you notice any of the new old man updates not working properly, or you just discover something else worth reporting, please shoot us a note using this bug tracking form: Eden Falling Alpha 2 Bug Report Form
In case you still an Alpha 2 key, bear in mind that we have an ARG running across our social channels and if you can solve the puzzle, you'll be rewarded with a Steam key!
Your feedback and playtesting is always much appreciated, so thank you for all the information you’ve already sent our way and we can’t wait to hear more about your future Alpha 2 experiences!
To stay in the loop about future updates and improvements coming to the game, as well as our upcoming Discord server launch, consider giving us a follow on our socials!
Hey there! We've been deep in The Afterfall, fightin’ the Ferals - kickin’ ‘em in the face and bitin’ ‘em in the shins, because, like you, we are survivors and we know our Destiny is what we make it.
We are on build 00.57.35 of Eden Falling’s Closed Alpha 2.
Starting next week, we will be implementing some of the new amenities, creatures, settlements, equipment, vehicles, and much more! Each new build brings new opportunities to create your Destiny.
We will also announce more specific tasks for testers to focus on. Don’t know what to try and break? Watch this space, we’ll be letting you know.
And if you have a key, but haven’t activated it yet, go ahead and activate it. Then enter The Afterfall and see if you have the key elements within yourself to survive and thrive in Eden Falling!
For those who want to know the “Key” to entering Eden Falling, you will discover it in the ARG (Alternate Reality Game) we will be running in our social media posts very soon, so keep an eye out!
Our ARG will be a puzzle of sorts, a type of treasure hunt. We will be posting within some of our social outlets “hints.” As you collect and solve the answer from the provided clues, you will receive a prize. That’s the “key” to our ARG, collecting and solving the puzzle and receiving the prize.
Also, we came across this new TTRPG called Rupture. It has collaborative storytelling with simple mechanics, high fantasy encouraging individual creativity within an open world lore, engaging both players and narrators to create immersive experiences within the world.
In Rupture, just as in Eden Falling, it doesn't matter where you come from or where you’ve been, you can create your own destiny. So don’t be surprised if some Rupture paraphernalia shows up in Eden Falling.
Check them out at www.rupturerpg.com, join their email list, so you can take advantage of some cool give-aways and be notified when their Kickstarter campaign launches on October 5th.
Catch a few clues in our socials for your chance to grab a key into Eden Falling and find out when our Devs will be on Twitch, and guest appearances by the Team at Rupture too!
A always, thanks to all our testers, the veterans and the fresh new recruits! The feedback and reports you send are always waited for with bated breath…
Eden Falling’s Closed Alpha 2
Eden Falling’s Closed Alpha has been up and running since September 5th, and although it’s been a minute since our last post, we have been hard at work addressing everything our testers have been telling us and putting out new builds regularly.
We want to thank every single tester that has been with us from the beginning and those just joining us now. All the insights, suggestions, and copious amounts of data we have collected has been invaluable.
Thank you.
And Hey! If you have a key and haven’t redeemed it, go ahead and redeem it and experience The Afterfall for yourself.
There will be more keys available in the ARG (Alternate Reality Game) we will be running in our social media posts very soon, so keep an eye out!
Also, we have Live Dev Twitch Streams a few times every single week! So check us out and get a better feel for the game, the music, and our team. Talk with us on Twitch, talk with each other, ask questions, or just hang out and see that we are not AIs… well, not all of us anyway...
Once again, we want to thank all our testers and give a warm welcome to the new ones joining us! Our team is looking forward to the new feedback and reports that you’ll send our way!
Alpha Testing Phase 2 Begins September 5th, 2021!
With the success of Alpha 1 we’re now ready, and excited, to begin Alpha 2 testing!
Over the course of Alpha 1, our team managed to fix various bugs that were reported by you, our play testers. We’ve also updated the game engine for a better experience when running the Alpha version of Eden Falling. Going forward, play testers can expect to see more game rules and features that will be available to test.
Originally, we announced that at the end of Alpha 1 that all keys would be revoked. Our team ultimately decided that instead of taking away the keys from Alpha 1 play testers, we want them to keep their keys as a thank you for their continued support during the development of Eden Falling. We’re very grateful for the help and feedback that we received from you during testing, and we hope that you will continue testing with us during Alpha 2!
You can look forward to a complete UI Overhaul, smoother gameplay, and more rules and playable content. If you want to help us do this to the best of our ability, we'd appreciate if you took the time to fill out this Alpha Tester Survey about your experience with the game.
For those who have received a key but haven't activated it yet, we encourage you to redeem your key, try out the latest build of the game, and let us know your thoughts!
During Alpha 2, our team wants to dive a little deeper into the issues that could be behind various bugs being found in game. For this reason, we’re asking play testers to provide a bit more information.
Eden Falling Alpha 2 Bug Report Form Please be as specific as possible when reporting any issues that you come across, even if they’re not shown in the form.
Alpha 2 testing begins September 5th, 2021. If you’re interested in testing but haven’t gotten your hands on a key yet, it’s not too late! Razor Edge Games will be hosting another ARG across social media. Solve our puzzle, and the treasure is yours! This ARG is a fun way to not only obtain a key for testing, but to also learn some information pertaining to Eden Falling. Follow us on social media to keep up with the ARG and latest updates regarding the development of the game!
Once again, we want to thank everyone who participated in Alpha 1 testing! Our team is looking forward to the new feedback and reports that you’ll send our way!
Remember to do your best to recreate any bugs you come across, be as specific as possible when reporting them, and have fun!
Eden Falling New Build and Game Engine Upgrade
Last Updated: 08/12/2021
In The Afterfall...
upgrading can save your life.
Salutations to all the Brave Souls who Accepted the Challenge and ventured through the overgrowth, defeating wandering marauders, mutated spiders, and maybe even enjoyed a few moments in the bar to smooth out the rough edges that come with surviving day-to-day in Eden Falling.
We wanted to let you know the latest build of Eden Falling will be pushed out soon, but after this build, there will be a temporary delay in game updates as we are upgrading our game engine.
This will allow us to utilize better-than-ever features to run the game faster and more efficiently.
Which means more fluid gameplay, better fidelity, and smoother gameplay with high def graphics. And when we’re ready to implement multiplayer, the improved engine’s network code will mean smoother rollout and let us focus more on design and balance.
We are ecstatic to hear how many of you are enjoying the game and are looking forward to the new and exciting updates we have in store.
We also want to sincerely thank the thousands of testers who are enjoying Eden Falling and we are appreciative of all the constructive suggestions, tenacity, and enthusiasm!
Thank you once again for your patience and we hope you continue to enjoy our game!
With the launch of the Eden Falling Closed Alpha 1, we want to make sure that your feedback is seen by our devs. If you've found any bugs while playing the demo, fill out this Google Form to report it and our team will send the issues to the right folks so they can begin building a better experience for our players!
Do your best to describe the bug in detail, including what actions you took leading to the discovery of the bug. Make sure to check out the changelog and instructions below to make sure your game is up-to-date.
Thank you for playing the Eden Falling Closed Alpha 1. We look forward to hearing from you!
Eden Falling Update 00.55.84:
(08/04/2021)
Hey Everyone! An update patch was pushed through, and more fixes will come over the next few days!
Fixes
Combat sound updates
Made changes to Hills with River
Added coasters to glasses and cups seen from the doorway in the bar 01 T5 scene.
Added settlement night music.
Sound Adjustment
Implemented settlement music loops
Improving Eden Intro looks. Tweaking Lighting and some materials. Removing Missing script in camera and removing empty marker.
Added animation controller placeholders for NPC spawn points and interaction points in the
Barbershop Amenity 2.1 T5.
Broke out the interaction points into separate, single interactions. Added building assets out the front windows to block the view.
Added a couple more plants to the small planters.
Combat targeting updates, misc combat fixes.
Minor fixes to Forest 4 and 5
Adding new Plugins assets, and tweaking Values on Weather system
Was able to make a mask for the initiative ui. May require further tweaking but should at least cover up the ui in higher resolutions.
Old man scene audio adjustments.
Added some wraps, (Hills with Rivers and Tepui)
Updated menu bar scene with updated animations.
Updated intro timeline with updated animations.
Added workbench hammering animations.
Added setup for Rough Ground Warehouse
Fixed Occlusion for Bar 0_1
Adjusted music emitter position on EF Intro
Intro audio update and mixing opening audio
Set a trigger for the jukebox to play in tutorial after CC before going to the alleyway.
Fixed Case 10/11 models, added textures/materials/prefabs for both
Put mastered tracks into jukebox FMOD.
Added Forest Terrain 4 and 5
Updating UI masks across the project.
Bartender VO swap in FMOD
Made it so the contract drone sounds get fully released once the scene ends instead of staying active throughout all scenes.
Separated out interaction points to one interaction per point in the bathhouse 1.1 T5.
Replaced a labeled crate with an unlabeled one in the bathhouse 1.1 T2.
Fixed the Menu settings page to look and function properly.
Successfully got FPS and fullscreen toggle working in start menu options
Fixing an issue where some player stages were checked off.
Pushing some vegetation related stuff.
Updated old man animation..
Added endgame spend BP ui to GameUI scene
Sound adjustments
Disabling "background" object in the bar amenity.
Fixing Sub Menus
Fixing coaster emission.
Adding Cam Collider to Shoulder Camera, to prevent it from going inside walls. Improving
Solar Farm Lighting and adding bake files.
Tweaking Harbingers hair to match better with the lighting, also changing glass properties so it stops glitching in Bar 1_4. Tweaking PPP in bar 1_4 and CommCenter
Adding borderless code and testing scenes to the project so that the window border is no longer visible.
Moved image format helper files to editor file so that editor only variables would stop affecting builds.
Known Issues
UI doesn’t appropriately scale for many monitors when at full screen. The UI now scales for non-16:9 monitors, but some UI elements have shifted around the screen.
Some users are experiencing white “mannequin” NPCs, while others have their NPCs load
perfectly as soon as they enter a scene.
Rarely, the checkmark for the first tutorial box fails to progress the tutorial.
Initiative Icons either don’t appear or “fly away” during the player’s first encounter and do not return.
The highlighted numbers on the action cards (the most likely values) have started to disappear.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Eden Falling Update 00.55.21:
(07/23/2021)
Fixes
Amenity music updates for Unity.
Setup for SouthWest Rough Ground Solar Farm 1 Sound
Amenity music updates.
Fixed settings on UI for bar amenity
Fixed Camera bug
Fixed communication center from playing audio before the loading screen is finished.
Moved orbital camera up to be the aerial orbital camera.
Basic setup for SW Forest Warehouse 1 Sound
Added the doppler effect to the contract drone
Removed bathtub assets from alleyway 2.1 T5 and placed a trash container in its place.
Finally fixed the settings positioning.
Warehouse music adjustments
Changing play time stat to point to new tracking stat to see if it experiences the same issue when checking the aggregate
Fixed a small bug in the script to not cause fadeout to work at the end of bar 0 1
Activated fade out in all scenes, now fully functioning in character creator
Darkening backfill in shop
Known Issues
UI doesn’t appropriately scale for many monitors when at full screen. The UI now scales for non-16:9 monitors, but some UI elements have shifted around the screen.
Some users are experiencing white “mannequin” NPCs, while others have their NPCs load
perfectly as soon as they enter a scene.
Rarely, the checkmark for the first tutorial box fails to progress the tutorial.
Initiative Icons either don’t appear or “fly away” during the player’s first encounter and do not return.
The highlighted numbers on the action cards (the most likely values) have started to disappear.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Eden Falling Update 00.55.05:
(07/20/2021)
Fixes
Leveled out music in many places
Fixing issue where female Voice Over played while receiving contact lens if you chose male.
Adjusted old man Voice Over after Character Creator to give the camera time to jump back into place so his lines can be heard
Made updates to the UI for larger screens to prevent issues with UI moving.
Moved player stage (#2) a bit to the right to try and avoid wall clipping in the alleyway 2.1 T5
Replaced a crate with an unmarked
Lengthened the Occlusion wall in Bar 1_4 to fix issue where camera would move past the wall and occlusion was inconsistent for Cards and Pool amenities
Updates to various Text
Switching Voice Over for the old man sequence into the timelines so they can synchronize better and for ease of adjustment for any future adjustments with animation and lip sync.
Added into the scene the new coaster.
Updating current Hairs shaders to use cutout and tweaking materials and textures for better result.
Tweaked Character Creator Background color slightly and increasing camera brightness.
Updated old man animation.
Southwest Badlands, upload 3
Fixed old man/woman hair so it should stop randomly disappearing
When FactionQuiz is finished, tooltip will now disappear as well
Fix for button not appearing in tutorial Character Creator when selecting female coaster
Fixed old man's mouth not moving during intro
Adjusting ContractUI
Widen the Rivers in the scenes and move the lake closer to the stage
Known Issues
UI doesn’t appropriately scale for many monitors when at full screen. The UI now scales for non-16:9 monitors, but some UI elements have shifted around the screen.
Some users are experiencing white “mannequin” NPCs, while others have their NPCs load
perfectly as soon as they enter a scene.
Rarely, the checkmark for the first tutorial box fails to progress the tutorial.
Initiative Icons either don’t appear or “fly away” during the player’s first encounter and do not return.
The highlighted numbers on the action cards (the most likely values) have started to disappear.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Eden Falling Update 00.54.79:
(07/17/2021)
Fixes
Train Station music added
Update to a bottle texture.
Fixed popup in SkillTree so it'll pop up after tutorial
Revisions to Factory Metal Crate
Fixing old man eyes going white
Tweaked the lights a bit.
Fixing floor tiling on Bar 0_1, fixing contact lens material, tweaking scene lighting to make character more visible
Added liquid to the old man's glass.
Improving camera animation panning to be faster.
Fixed the audio switch bug
Added music to southwest mountains wareho
Added sound to Southwest Warehouse
Fix to where you couldn't discard when getting past tutorial combat.
Minor updates to the character sheet.
Added Shader for Coaster
Shop canvas text adjustments
Closing the door behind the character
Fixed Dossier shuffler errors, changed checkmarks on most CC pages into arrows and made the rule font a little smaller.
Improving Old man camera animation, disabling the tear line in characters' eyes.
Fixed a bug with the coster.
Tweaked comm center camera so wouldn’t go inside mesh
Updated starting sequence, Props.
Belief values and percentage is now displayed during faction quiz
Fix various issues with skill tree tutorial
Known Issues
UI doesn’t appropriately scale for many monitors when at full screen. We’ve temporarily forced the game into windowed mode at 16x9 resolutions until we can get the UI scaling appropriately.
Some users are experiencing white “mannequin” NPCs, while others have their NPCs load perfectly as soon as they enter a scene.
Sometimes, the Use button in the tutorial will fail to execute.
Rarely, the checkmark for the first tutorial box fails to progress the tutorial.
Initiative Icons either don’t appear or “fly away” during the player’s first encounter and do not return.
The highlighted numbers on the action cards (the most likely values) have started to disappear.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Closed Alpha 1 Testing Of Eden Falling Is Live!
Last Updated: 7/17/2021
Welcome survivors!
Today marks the official start of the Eden Falling Closed Alpha 1 and we are excited to see you tackle the game in various ways and report any bugs that you find!
Before we get into the details of testing, there is a Code of Conduct that must be followed. Any breaches of the Code of Conduct will result in an immediate revocation of your Alpha-1 key and possible further action, so make sure you read over this document thoroughly before you begin testing. A copy of the Code of Conduct will be provided in the email containing your Alpha-1 key. You can also click the link below to view this document.
We want to make sure players get the most out of testing. That is why we’ve implemented a reward system for players who are dedicated to testing the game. During testing, you’ll have the chance to earn your “Stripes.” These stripes come in the form of special tags for the player, exclusive in-game rewards that will be available to players at the launch of the full game, invites to our private Discord channel as well as future testing events, and more.
Rewards will be given based on the amount of hours played and unique bugs reported. Hours may roll over for continued use in future test sessions so that players can continue to play and collect as many rewards as they can (For example: In the event that we have an Alpha-2 test, if you’ve played 15 hours during Alpha-1 testing then you’ll begin Alpha-2 at 15 hours). Hours you play will be catalogued and you will be retroactively compensated when the stripes are implemented upon the release of the game.
Finally, we want to remind everyone that Eden Falling is still in early development, and that this build of the game is not a representation of what the final product will look like. This means that various aspects of the game are subject to change before the actual release of the game.
We encourage you to Wishlist Eden Falling on Steam and follow us on all social media platforms to keep up with the latest news and updates about the development of Eden Falling.
We want to thank everyone who will be joining us for Alpha-1 testing. Have fun, and remember to check this announcement daily for any updates pertaining to testing.
How to properly fill out bug reports Please explain what happened and the exact steps you took when the bug occurred. Screen shots and detailed descriptions are ideal Indicate whether you were able to repeat the bug in the game Or when you log out and try to duplicate it does not happen. One-shots are not very useful. Both you and us have to be able to repeat it. If the game crashes or glitches out, please disable any other programs that you have running on your PC, i.e., close any unnecessary programs. We have fixed a lot of bugs during the Pre Alpha run and we continue to work hard fixing and adding new content regularly.
Thank you and nearly 4,000 others for participating in the pre-Alpha Demo!
We here at Razor Edge games are re-energized by all the feedback following the release of our pre-alpha demo of Eden Falling. We are forever grateful for the support you have shown and for recognizing the passion and hard work our team continues to put into this endeavor.
Thank you also to everyone who joined in on our Livestream sessions with our DEVS! It was an extremely positive experience, and we are going to do many more in the very near future!
We also want to sincerely thank the almost four thousand testers who took the time to play the demo and shared their valuable insights as to how our game can be the best that it can be.
We have a lot of work left to do and your input has been more valuable than you will ever know. We are ready to continue our work to make Eden Falling shine for you!
Thank you all again and keep an eye out for news about the Alpha release!
