NEW

• THE STORY IS HERE! What happened in the world of Fade to Silence?
  
• Dream Sequences and the Dream Gallery: You will learn more about the world and what happened when you let Ash rest at a fire. The dreams he is having will be gathered in the Dream Gallery, where you can re-watch them in chronological order.
  
• We think you all have been getting a little bit too comfortable in Survival Mode with six lives. So we've cut it to THREE initial lives. Yes. Really.
  
• On the bright side, we have added Flames of Hope you can find scattered around in the world that will give you an extra life when picked up.
  
• We have completely reworked the tutorial of Fade to Silence to give you a better introduction to the world.
  
• Missed a hint? Not sure how that one thing you did an hour ago worked again? The Survival Book gathers all information you find out while you play and lets you re-read everything on the go.
  

IMPROVEMENTS

• Reworked the fire barrels that both campfire and firewood can be used to light it
  
• Various localization fixes
  
• Improved follower AI behaviour and navigation
  
• Improved animation cancelling timings and weapon hit reactions
  
• Fixed cases where followers would spam acknowledgements to the player.
  
• Improved player, deer and monster collisions.
  
• Reworked tutorials
  
• Added Survival Book compendium and the Dream Gallery
  
• UI & HUD reworks for better accessibility and clarity
  
• Improved combat with fairer and more responsive actions / reactions.
  
• Improved game economy and overall balancing
  

BUG FIXES

From Your Reports:

• Eclipse behaviour improved for a more engaging gameplay
  
• Improved the behaviour that monsters cannot pushed inside objects or terrain
  
• Follower should be no longer trapped under the ice bridge at the camp entry
  

• Equipped items can be used as resources for crafting now
  

• Snow shader terrain issues fixed
  
• Improved the lighting on ice during night time
  

• Fixed a random crash in the physics system resulting from the Eclipse attacks
  
• Fixed a crash related to the interface (open / close map)
  
• Fixed a crash related to spawning a sled
  

• Early Access achievements fixed to match the final release build’s unlock conditions
  
• General performance improvements
  
• Fixed issues where skipping a cutscene wasn’t always possible
  

Single-Player:

• Fixed an issue that you can kill the input if you spawn a new sled via item whilst on the sled
  
• Fixed a rare case that after the PC was defeated, the spawn location was below the crypt
  
• Fixed rare cases where a knock-down can end up in a stuck character
  
• Fixed an issue that using a sled can block the tree interaction prompt if unmount it near tree gathering area
  
• Fixed an issue that the tree interaction prompt was not always displayed even if the character could cut a tree
  
• Fixed an issue that you can “run” close to a tornado
  
• Fixed an issue where it was possible to cleanse a totem or crystal and to trigger another action at the same time
  
• Fixed an issue that the “unequip” animation of the axe was blocking the player for several seconds from blocking
  

• Fixed an issue that the follower behaviour was broken after entering the camp area and the follower was automatically removed from the sled / expedition
  
• Fixed an issue where follower can be stuck after a blizzard if they had any activity assigned outside the camp
  
• Fixed a rare case that follower can be stuck outside the camp if assigned to a task and a palisade was built
  
• Fixed an issue that follower can receive deprivation damage during tasks inside the camp area
  
• Fixed a rare case that a follower can be lost if the player is killed in a tornado on the sled
  
• Fixed an issue that follower can be stuck in environment after a knock-down
  
• Fixed an issue that follower can remain exhausted also after resting
  
• Fixed an issue that the follower could slide if assigned to an expedition during any activity
  
• Fixed an issue that the follower is sometimes incorrectly placed on the sled if the player is mounting the sled
  

• Fixed issues where it wasn’t possible to pick up items (e.g. bad location)
  
• Fixed issues that the Ice Crusher can be stuck at environment / unresponsive
  
• Fixed a rare case where an empty loot container can still be highlighted
  
• Fixed an issue that the last guardian in the Glare can be spawned outside the combat area
  
• Fixed an issue that outpost sled spawner can place the character or sled inside the ground
  
• Fixed an issue that some of the containers in the “the Wreck” outpost had 2 doors that did not open properly
  
• Fixed an issue where after the sled crashed, it kept moving on the ground and the “replace” function was impossible to use
  

• Fixed a rare case that the PC still get damaged even when the attack was parried
  
• Fixed an issue that the block / counterattack animation can be broken in a specific situation
  
• Fixed an issue that follower tries to attack through solid objects
  
• Fixed an issue that monsters do not react correctly if hit by a fire arrow
  
• Fixed an issue that followers do not attack during a raid
  
• Fixed an issue that the Stalker’s death animation wasn’t playing correctly
  
• Fixed an issue that event monsters can be stuck if they followed the player too far away
  
• Fixed an issue that monster in the wilderness sometimes did not see / attack the player on the sled
  
• Fixed an issue that monsters can glitch through camp defenses during raids
  
• Fixed an issue that the Maw can grab the player character from an unfair height
  

• Fixed an issue where you can break events if you “finish” an event step before it was triggered (e.g. kill a monster)
  
• Fixed an issue that character can slide during dialogues if you skip a dialogue line
  
• Fixed an issue that the blizzard animation was triggered during a dialogue while the blizzard was going on
  
• Fixed an issue that follower from a recruitment event not correctly reset if you leave the area and come back later
  

• Fixed an issue that the wrong colour for building state can be displayed as blueprint
  
• Fixed a rare case where manual task assignment isn’t working / ignored via camp overview
  
• Fixed an issue that follower morale wasn’t increasing / decreasing correctly
  
• Fixed an issue that not always the correct or required proficiency was checked if a crafting task was assigned
  
• Fixed an issue that the construction part (ground; buildings etc.) was hard to see during different weather events or at night time
  

• Fixed an issue that the icons from the in-game menu can disappear after minimizing the game
  
• Fixed an issue that a wrong radial menu (wilderness instead camp state) can be shown if you teleport to an outpost
  
• Fixed an issue that it was possible to be stuck in the confirmation message in the skill tree / Circle of Torment (new game)
  
• Fixed incorrect item icons for some of the resources displayed in the camp overview
  
• Fixed wrong icon for some recipes and resources
  

• Fixed an issue that the game can crash during an event (e.g. dialogue trigger)
  
• Fixed a crash that can happen during the cutscene with Alice after the camp crystal was cleansed
  
• Fixed various other crash fixes
  

• Fixed an issue that in rare cases it was possible to break the savegame if you kill the game while the player character was defeated
  
• Fixed an issue that a dead follower can be placed in an inaccessible area after Continue (loading a savegame)
  
• Implemented that the sled position is saved now at shelter checkpoints upon “Continue” game
  
• Wolf now added to the camp if you kill the game during wolf recruitment cutscene
  

• Fixed an issue where the game can be frozen if the game was minimized during a loading screen (e.g. teleportation)
  
• Fixed an issue that the follower acknowledgements can be heard far away
  

Multiplayer (Co-op):

• Fixed a bunch of transition issues if you join / leave a Multiplayer session
  
• Fixed a rare case that the Guest can be disconnected from the Multiplayer session during teleport to an outpost
  
• Fixed several rare cases where the Host can end up in a frozen game state after the Guest left the Multiplayer session
  
• Fixed a rare case where the Guest can be stuck if using a fire barrel directly after a cutscene
  
• Fixed an issue where the Guest can be stuck if an interface was open (e.g. in-game menu) and the Host is triggering the resurrection cutscene
  
• Fixed an issue that character can still have the weapon / items in the hand during dialogue on the Guest side
  
• Improved the synchronization between Host / Guest to reduce the asynchronous / wrong Guest character movement
  
• Improved the synchronization between Host / Guest to reduce monster movement glitches on Guest
  
• Fixed an issue that trees can be invisible on Guest
  
• Fixed an issue that the Guest player can be invisible if at a specific location behind the Host character
  
• Fixed an issue that on the Host / Guest the cleansing bar wasn’t correct or not displayed
  
• Fixed an issue that the camp buildings sometimes not correct displayed on Guest (e.g. destroyed buildings)
  
• Improved the sled camera on Guest to be more stable
  
• Fixed an issue where some of the event cutscenes can be broken on Guest (e.g. follower banishment)
  
• Fixed an issue that after the sled crashed, the Guest Player character orientation was wrong
  
• Fixed an issue that a duplicated fake follower can be created if the Guest Player died via deprivation
  
• Fixed an issue that the tornado wasn’t always visible for the Guest Player
  

• Go to your Library of Installed Games
  
• Right-Click on Fade to Silence
  
• Click Properties at the bottom of the pop-up
  
• Navigate to the "Local Files" tab in the Properties Window
  
• Click on "Verify Integrity Of Game Files"
  

New Content and Features in the Release Version

• Experience the final story line, telling the history of Ash, his daughter Alice and the apocalypse that befell the world. Players will find out how it all came to pass, who is responsible for the eternal winter, and what role the entity, known as Inner Voice, holds in all of this.
  
• The story will be told in dream sequences. Whenever Ash is resting there is a chance for him to experience mysterious dream snippets in which the story unfolds.
  
• We have completely overhauled the tutorial phase in the beginning of the game. Fade To Silence is a complex game that needs explanation, especially for first-time players. So the reworked tutorials offer players a streamlined pacing, and safer learning spaces where they can learn the mechanics of the game.
  
• In the new survival book, you can look-up game and survival mechanics. This is a new feature that helps you to better familiarize yourselves with the game. As new mechanics are introduced, an entry will be added to the survival book which you can look-up at any time in the game.
  
• Access the dream gallery to watch the unlocked dream sequences in chronological order. The dream sequences are broken down cut-scenes and appear in a random order. To enable you to revisit your dreams, and experience them in chronological order, each unlocked dream sequence is displayed in a dedicated gallery.
  
• Enjoy new and reworked “quality of life” features. Our designers reworked the UI and HUD to improve accessibility and clarity, improved the game economy and overall balancing. In addition, the combat system will be fairer and more responsive.
  

BUG FIXES:

• Fixed recruitment events being triggered again when you already had the Follower in your camp
  
• Fixed memory leak caused by third-party software
  
• Fixed several crashes caused by teleportation
  
• Fixed crash related to the refuge stash
  
• Fixed crash caused by engine bug
  
• Fixed several cases where a monster could spawn or move underground
  
• Fixed several UI issues (like the mission UI)
  
• Fixed outpost teleport spots
  
• Fixed some missing German VO for different social events
  
• Fixed some wrong controller vibration events
  
• Fixed an AI issue where monsters would get stuck if they are too far from their spawn point
  
• Fixed several spots in the world where Ash got stuck
  
• Fixed saving issues where permanent unlocks and skill points could be unlocked more than once
  
• Fixed several issues with construction and buildings
  
• Fixed issue where it was possible to pick up items through solid walls and other objects
  
• Fixed an issue where the Crafting Queue would not display the current progress
  
• Fixed that the Stalker could get stuck during/after the rush attack
  
• Fixed issues where controller input may break the finishers and player states
  
• Fixed issues where some outpost strongboxes would spawn... tiny
  
• Fixed issues where monsters would not resume refuge attacks after destroying palisades
  
• Fixed an issue where the game would freeze when being shut down by using ALT+F4 during the teleportation loading screen
  
• Fixed an issue where voiceovers would continue playing when the game is paused
  
• Fixed Occult lab interface (construction state and health bar)
  
• Fixed issues where followers would not automatically resume their tasks after exhaustion or task completion
  
• Fixed an issue where crafting progress would be reset after switching working followers
  
• Fixed an issue where the wrong zone (camp/wilderness) would be displayed when entering/leaving the camp on a sled
  
• ...and many more small fixes
  

• Fixed several issues where the game would misbehave if a Guest joined the Host at different instances (e.g. during dialogue)
  
• Fixed issues where an outpost could still be shown as corrupted on the Guest side
  
• Fixed several cases where a fade-out or fade-in could lead to an infinite black screen
  
• Fixed the crystal on the Guest side that it’s always visible
  
• Fixed possibility to break the Guest if using Stop co-op function
  
• Fixed wrong camera/position of the Guest during/after a dialogue
  
• Fixed an issue where the Guest wasn´t able to do anything after the Host started resting and the Rest Menu was open
  
• Fixed issues where different types of chests were not correctly replicated on the Guest side
  
• Fixed crash during disconnecting/leaving a session
  
• Fixed incorrect sled mounting animation on the Guest side due to a player being teleported far away during mounting
  
• Fixed some broken highlights on Host/Guest side
  

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Performance optimization for different parts of the game (like particle effects or texture streaming)
  
• Added and reworked several icons for items
  
• Some of the weather conditions no longer block the construction mode view
  
• Tweaked wrong values for resting on bonus followers
  
• Rebalanced follower stats (e.g. healing) to match the improved follower behaviour
  
• Corrected erroneous firewood quantity for wood recycling recipe
  
• Updated localization in all languages
  
• Improved several transitions between different screens
  
• Improved Inventory- and Construction-Visuals
  
• Improved Cleansing Button Mash & Performance Feedback
  
• Reworked Gamepad screen layout
  
• General small adjustments to the HUD, notification messages, tutorials
  
• Several audio improvements
  
• Added double click (mouse) functionality for Inventory (e.g. use, transfer stash action)
  
• Expedition menu layout improvements
  
• General reworked of items present in the container
  
• Rework crafting menu handling (crafting station) for mouse and keyboard
  
• Rework the tutorial monster to be a bit easier
  
• Updated follower proficiency distribution to the final version
  
• Halved the firewood and food produced by Ash when recycling pristine materials to encourage crafting counterparts with Followers
  
• Updated the default items in the quick selection to include a torch and an axe
  
• Increased the follower morale gained from rest, eating and warmth to increase the chances of players raising a follower to expert (shorter timeframe of prosperity required)
  
• Increased the morale loss for freezing and starvation as some followers were dying before they became demoralized.
  
• Adjusted the max deprivation value to match the max HP value
  
• Reworked the general Stalker behaviour
  
• Reworked the behaviour if a building is damaged/destroyed during a raid
  
• Added a raid indicator to the HUD (upper right corner)
  
• Minor changes to the sled to prevent other bugs (e.g. speed)
  
• Monster loses agro during a finisher to avoid unfair hits
  
• Palisade gate HP increased with every upgrade now
  
• Proper raid balancing following misc. bugfixes to raids/structures
  
• Construction UI: hold and drag mouse to move construction pawn around + mouse wheel up/down to zoom in/out and buttons around the construction pawn can now be clicked
  
• Dead followers are now actually placed at the crystal
  
• Crafting queue is showing the finished items now
  
• Adjusted the resources inside a strongbox (outpost)
  
• Adjusted the raid intervals to less often
  
• ...and other minor improvements and changes
  

• Improved the Melee Combat for Guest
  
• Improved the teleport behaviour for the Guest
  
• Updated map behaviour and visuals for co-op
  
• Reworked the behaviour of the expedition menu as long as a co-op session is active
  
• Reworked the radial menu entries (wilderness) depending on which state the session is in(e.g. co-op active, second player joined)
  
• Added Spectator mode if one of the players is dead
  
• Guest can also cleanse dead followers now
  

KNOWN ISSUES

• Possible that the Guest can be stuck if you leave/cancel the campfire in rare cases or a monster is triggering the “abort” state.
  
• Black screen after the resurrection sequence if the in-game menu was open during the Host was triggering the resurrection (both players are dead)
  
• Possible that game break if you minimize the game during teleport or loading screen (mainly AMD graphic cards)
  
• After sled crashed, it’s possible that the Guest character orientation is wrong. Workaround: Host has to mount/unmount the sled again.
  
• Possible that some objects not correct replicated on Guest side like destroyed buildings and such
  
• Possible that in dialogues the follower/NPC still have the weapon/item in the hand on Guest
  
• Some enemies still have broken behaviour during movement/attacking on Guest
  
• Various other small glitches during using the sled on Guest
  
• Possible that the HUD can be visible during dialogues on Guest
  
• Broken follower behaviour during banishment cutscene on Guest
  

• In rare cases, the game can crash after you cleansed the crystal in new game tutorial
  
• In rare cases, it’s possible that the game can still crash during running around in the world or use teleport and such.
  

• An object dropped by the Eclipse can fall through the ground
  
• The guardian from the Shuttle’s Outpost can be incorrectly positioned behind the corruption barriers (Workaround: Leave the wider area and go back so that it will be reloaded)
  
• Possible that an enemy can be stuck inside the ground if you start a recruitment event
  
• The container doors from the Shipland outpost are doubled blocking the enemies or the character to go in/outside
  
• Followers can show a broken behaviour if you assign them to an expedition or similar while they are busy with special animations like a sweep.
  

• Possible to have performance issues if you tab out of the game (e.g. windows key) on AMD graphic cards.