Just a small hotfix: the "hide skeletons" option was working a little too well!
Fixed clients being invisible if you have the "hide skeletons" option enabled during the Halloween event.
Happy Halloween!
Halloween Sale!
From now until November 2nd, Embr is -20% off on Steam!
Grab your gear and save some lives! I mean.. skeletons?
Things will go back to normal after November 2nd!
Happy Halloween from Embr HQ!
Happy Halloween!
We've added pumpkin spice to our Embr Eats offerings with a new menu screen, a new holiday hat, and something special for our valued clients from the 29th till November 2nd. You’ll just have to wait and see! We hope you enjoy this little holiday celebration!
Gourd Guardian:
Price: $1,500
Explosion Damage Taken -60%
Collision Damage Taken -75%
Skeleton Clients! (from Oct 29th through Nov 2nd):
Known Bugs:
The Roadmap in-game is not updated yet. You can see the most up-to-date roadmap on our Discord at discord.gg/embr!
Hotfix 1.30d
This small update fixes several issues with the new Gaslight Gig levels, as well as a glitch with the new Gasleak Helmet.
Hotfix 1.30d changelog
Fixed glitchy Gasleak helmet
Fixed tiny windows on Gaslight Gig level 3 for guests
Fixed Gaslight gig levels having caution tape replaced with couches for guests
Fixed doors on Wayside Gas not sucking gas out
Fixed Fulton recovery system not working in Gaslight Gig levels
October Update: EmbrGigs™
Hey Respondrs!
Our October Update is here! In this update, we’re introducing a brand new mini-campaign with a trio of new levels, plus new features, balance improvements, and another truck load of bug fixes. Enjoy!
New EmbrGigs™ Mini-campaign
Gaslight Inc has reported leaks all over the city. With the rollout of EmbrGigs, you can now take jobs with our corporate partners doing new and exciting jobs! Turn off gas lines, clear gas from buildings, and save clients in our new Mini-Campaign! Complete the 3 neighborhood campaign and you’ll receive a healthy profit, and a gift of the GasLight Leak Detection Helmet. Keep an eye out later this year for another EmbrGigs campaign as we expand into new corporate sponsorships.
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Gaslight Leak Detection Helmet
What’s that? Smells like a gas leak! Never be caught off-guard again with the Gaslight™ Gasleak Detection Helmet! Complete all 3 levels in the new EmbrGig™ to receive this new helmet!
Sudden Gas Damage Taken +500%
Gas Damage Taken -100%
Parachute Upgrades [Community Choice]
You voted for your favourite parachute upgrades, so we’re making them happen.
More parachutes
Faster descent
Fulton Recovery System - Simply attach to a client and watch them be whisked away to safety.
Irregular Object Attachments - Carry valuables to safety as well.
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Mission Retry Button [Community Choice]
Client somehow not totally satisfied (not your fault of course), and you need a fresh start? No problem. With our new “Replay” button, you no longer need to return to the lobby before giving it another try. Saving you clicks so you can save clients.
Punching those NATs
We've made more improvements to connection quality, especially with symmetric NATs. If you've been unable to connect to your friends so far because of symmetric NATs, this update should fix that, along with a number of connection related issues.
More new stuff:
We’ve pushed an update to your Embr Phone App! Roads now match the city’s layout 90% better!
Maximum FOV increased to 95. Give it a try if you’re experiencing motion sickness or nausea while playing!
New players should find level progression more varied.
Bonus Cash has been added to Empire Towers. Seems those investments paid off!
Early Access roadmap is now in-game! (View it in Settings > Extras).
Community Request Changes:
“No Skeletons” Toggle. Guaranteed to hide your mistakes.
Grappler claws rotated so they aren't in the same place. How did that work before, anyway?
Balance Changes:
Reduced fire spread speed multiplier in 2-4 player matches
Hard Hat: Increased to -17% Explosive damage (from -10%)
Cowboy Shirt: Increased to -25% Explosion damage (from -12%)
Known Issues:
Stadia build is still awaiting certification. If you’re looking to play with a friend on Stadia, please use the beta build: stadiacrossplay
How to activate the stadiacrossplay branch in Embr:
Right click "Embr" in your Steam Library and open Properties
Click on the “Betas” tab and select the “stadia crossplay” build from the dropdown
Steam should start downloading this version of the game. Once it has finished, you will be able to launch Embr and play with your friends on Stadia! Please note that this build does not include the new EmbrGigs levels.
Achievement Ideas?
We’re looking to add new achievements in the next update. Let us know what achievements you’d like to see by filling out this form
Community Bugs Fixed:
Embr Career Fare - If technician dies, the door can be stuck closed
EMBR Career Fare - Can't pick client back up after dropping them out of bounds
Dent - Low House Damage - can't get 6th flame
EMBR Career Fare - Technician client can spawn out of bounds
Embr Eats - Clients can become stuck in objects, unconscious and are unable to be fed
EMBR Career Fare - Can't pick ladder back up
Player got stuck inside a wall after an explosion
Crab 'n Go - Player can get stuck outside map
Oscar - Breaching Charge continuously explodes
EMBR Career Fare - Ladder can get stuck and become unusable
Canal St - Player fell through map
EMBR Career Fare - Ladder can become unusable
EMBR Career Fare - Can't pick up second client
Player stuck on loading screen
EMBR Career Fare - Player doesn't receive the ladder
EMBR Career Fare - You can get out of bounds at the end
EMBR Career Fare - Part of screen turns black in ladder segment
Dent - Portaling issue in top floor bathroom
Wooden beams don't change appearance with damage
Barrel Factory - Player can get stuck behind fence
Tools - Money Magnifier doesn't work for guests
Wayside Way - Can get stuck behind bins
Clicking during loading screen can cause crash
Embr Career Fare - First client can get stuck above the red door
Character moves to the right when using a controller
Barrel Factory - 7th money bag is often impossible to collect
Other Bugs Fixed:
Mechanic Pants do not increase the ladder speed by thirteen percent
Embr Career Fare - Respondr's right hand is inactive while at the fare
‘Waving' and 'pointing' animations lack appropriate hand movements
'Fire Damage Taken' bonus is not applied for Embr Shirt
The Axe throwing animations are not synchronized correctly with the Axes
Firefighting Jacket does not reduce the fire damage by thirty percent
Respondr's right hand becomes inactive when running out of certain tools
Embr Eats - "Clients Rescued" text is present in the Job Summary menu
Multiplayer - Guest players are unable to leave a multiplayer crew while in the Job Summary screen
Multiplayer - Disbanded lobby appears in the 'Match List' after a few seconds
"Previous Screen" button is not centered for the Guest in the Job Summary menu
We hope you’re as excited as we are, Respondr. If you’re enjoying the game, don’t forget to leave a review on Steam!
October News & Update Preview
Hey Respondrs!
We’re putting the finishing touches on our next update! Here’s a preview of what’s coming.
New EmbrGigs™ Mini-campaign
Gaslight Inc has reported leaks all over the city. With the rollout of EmbrGigs, you can now take jobs with our corporate partners doing new and exciting jobs! Turn off gas lines, clear gas from buildings, and save clients in our new Mini-Campaign! Complete the 3 neighborhood campaign and you’ll receive a healthy profit, and a gift of the GasLight Leak Detection Helmet. Keep an eye out later this year for another EmbrGigs campaign as we expand into new corporate sponsorships.
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Pimm Plush Giveaway
You’ve saved them hundreds of times. Now you can get a Pimm Plushie of your own, for free! All you have to do is follow @embrgame on Twitter, and follow the instructions in this post!
Parachute Upgrades [Community Choice]
You voted for your favourite parachute upgrades, so we’re making them happen.
More parachutes
Faster descent
Fulton Recovery System - Simply attach to a client and watch them be whisked away to safety.
Irregular Object Attachments - Carry valuables to safety as well.
Mission Retry Button [Community Choice]
Client somehow not totally satisfied (not your fault of course), and you need a fresh start? No problem. With our new “Replay” button, you no longer need to return to the lobby before giving it another try. Saving you clicks so you can save clients.
Punching those NATs
We've made more improvements to connection quality, especially with symmetric NATs. If you've been unable to connect to your friends so far because of symmetric NATs, this update should fix that, along with a number of connection related issues.
We hope you’re as excited as we are, Respondr. If you’re enjoying the game, don’t forget to leave a review on Steam!
Follow us on Twitter and Get Free Stuff!
We're doing a Twitter Giveaway!
Follow us on Twitter and you could win an extra copy of Embr, Pimm Plushies, or even help get a new outfit added to Embr!
If you're enjoying Embr, don't forget to leave a review on Steam!
Get out there and make some money, Respondrs!
Respondr of the Month Contest
Do YOU have what it takes to be our next Respondr of the Month?
The top Respondr’s payout at Oscar Heights Salvage takes it.
What do you get? The prestigious Respondr of the Month Certificate with your name and likeness on a plaque on our corporate site, and a shiny new role on Discord!
Remember, we’re looking for 5 flames AND a top-tier payout!
Post your client review here on our Discord and you could be the next Respondr of the Month!
Get out there and make that money, Respondr.
August Update: The Embr Airdrop
Hi Respondrs!
With this new update, we’re focusing on the tool and outfit side of the Embr service, and we're continuing to bring your ideas and suggestions to life! You asked for a parachute, and now here it is! With the new Parachute, you can now toss clients off of any height safer than ever before. You wanted more vehicle upgrades? You got vehicle upgrades. We have also formed a partnership to offer you a brand new and most affordable outfit. We read and go over all your feedback, ideas, and suggestions, and you can definitely expect more of your ideas coming to life.
If you haven’t already, now is the time to join our Discord! We’re kicking off a new community event series, where you get to help us decide what new things we add to the Embr experience, starting with upgrades for the parachute.
More exciting content such as the mini-campaign and the brand new District 2 are in the works, so follow us on Discord and Twitter for more news and announcements!
Thank you for blazing the emergency services revolution.
New Features:
The Parachute Tool [Community Choice]
Attach to yourself, your clients, and your friends. Never worry about falling out of windows again!
We found some water tanks, and strapped them to our car! Now you can refill your water anytime you like!
We also discovered some first aid kits. They might not be fully stocked, but they’ll heal a few cuts and bruises!
Wastemates Costume
We’ve acquired a surplus of uniforms from our friends at Wastemates, the premier rehabilitation oriented incarcerated waste cleanup service! Now available for Respondrs to purchase.
With this update, we’ve focused on the gear side of our plan for Q3, and we’re working hard on bringing you the mini-campaign and new levels for the next update. Stay tuned!
Bug Fixes:
Respondrs Reported:
Fixed Sounds for guest players.
Fixed various networking issues
Fixed Special Object highlights don't appear for client players
Fixed Embr Career Fare - First client can get stuck above the red door
Fixed EMBR Career Fare - Can't pick client back up after dropping them out of bounds
Fixed Embr Eats - Clients can become stuck in objects, unconscious and are unable to be fed
Fixed Special Object missions don't save progress
Fixed Equipment – Pausing forces Tool 1 to be equipped, resulting in use of Tool 1 with items or clients held. If users then attempt to cycle to a tool that can not be used with a client (no Client Safety Insurance perk), the title will crash.
Fixed Crab 'n Go - Spawn is too close to Exit
More Bugs We Fixed:
Fixed Text - Hotshot Racing gear has inconsistent spelling
Fixed Multiplayer - Players can host a lobby while being offline
Fixed PC/Stadia - Canal St. - Gap in the ceiling in the bathroom of the orange container
Fixed PC/Stadia - Canal St. - You can now take things out of the front of the green container room.
Fixed Multiplayer - Incorrect number of multi-copy items is displayed after switching items in the loadout
Fixed - Empire Towers - Multiple objects in the level lack collision
Fixed Empire Towers - Textures disappear in the rooms on the 7th floor
Fixed Empire Towers - Textures disappear on the first floor after entering through a window
Fixed Empire Towers - Towels float in the air upon destroying the drawer they were on
Fixed Empire Towers - Textures disappear from the room on first floor after specific steps
Fixed Empire Towers - Textures disappear on the sixth floor after entering through a window
Fixed Empire Towers - Certain furniture objects render abruptly
Fixed Empire Towers - Cupcakes float in the air upon destroying the table they were on
Fixed Empire Towers - Certain objects flicker in a specific area on the second floor
Fixed Empire Towers - Respondr gets stuck between the bath and the toilet on two floors of the building
Fixed Text - "Reset Progression" button text overlaps with the UI in several languages
Fixed Embr Career Fare - "Respondr" word is misspelled on the message board of the 'New Arrival" stand
Fixed Text - Inconsistent capitalization of the 'Profile' menu name in several languages
Fixed Empire Towers - Textures disappear on the fourth floor after climbing a ladder is specific places
Fixed Empire Towers - Possible to grapple through the green staircase on the 4th floor
Fixed Empire Towers - Textures disappear above the stairs on the fifth floor
Fixed Multiplayer - Doors are placed above the floor in a certain room in Empire Towers
Fixed UI - "Point/Wave" circle remains on screen after specific steps
Fixed Wayside Way - Textures disappear in the kitchen on the ground floor
Fixed Empire Towers - Player can grapple through the umbrellas around the building
Fixed Collision - Clients can be thrown through a lattice fence in particular levels
Fixed Embr Career Fare - Grappling under the EMBR banner using the 'Grappling Hook' from the 'New Arrival' hut causes several issues
Fixed Dent Memorial Bypass - Textures disappear on the floor after specific steps
Fixed Gameplay - Embr Career Fare tutorial may launch in multiplayer mode after specific steps
Fixed PC/Stadia - Multiplayer - Missing pieces of the exterior walls of the building in Utica Ave
Fixed Title enters unresponsive state after specific steps on Escape and Boss Fight missions
Fixed Camera - Setting Vertical and Horizontal Look Sensitivity Options to 0 disables mouse/controller in levels
We got news! The next Embr update is coming on Tuesday next week!
This update will include a new tool: The Parachute Pack. Plus new vehicle upgrades, a new outfit, and a whole lot of bug fixes!
Ensure you always have a safe landing with the Parachute Pack! We want you to work with us to design an upgrade for this new tool. Join our Discord to add your ideas to the discussion!