Lying Souls - Chapter 2 & Content Update Now Available!
Hello everyone,
The second chapter of Lying Souls is now ready for you to play. Dive into the mysterious continuation of the story about Redstack and their crazy plans.
It's not just the second chapter that offers new content. I've also reworked the prologue and chapter 1 from the ground up. There are now also the Steam Achievements that were missing before. Besides some QoL changes, there are also changes that have more influence on the gameplay. You can find the full patch notes below.
Chapter 2 Gameplay Trailer
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Sale
As soon as Chapter 2 is available on Steam (11 GMT-7 (20 MESZ)), there will also be a special discount on Lying Souls. Be quick, the sale won't last long.
Patch Notes
Build v 1.1.0
Additions / Changes:
Added the second chapter
Reworked the whole prologue graphically and technically
Added (5) achievements
Added multi-page documents and notes
Added a setting for ambient volume
Added a setting for exposure / brightness
Added way more relevant dialogue text for story reasons
Implemented system that sounds adapt depending on where the player is
Implemented Unreal Engines Lumen technology
Changed the ending of chapter 1 for better understanding of the story
Changed the sounds of various object interactions
Changed game icon on Windows for better visibility
Changed the brightness and overall strength of the flashlight
Changed some level transitions
Improved movement system & feeling for motion
Improved readability for raw content text of the newspaper articles
Improved the settings menu for easier control of video & audio settings
Added a setting for control of global illumination
Improved overall stability and performance
It is no longer required to switch on power in the final level of chapter 1
Updated to Unreal Engine 5.4
And much more...
Bug Fixes:
Fixed a bug that the end scene in chapter 1, could be activated multiple times
Fixed a bug that some sounds could not be heard after the master volume was set to 0% once
Fixed a bug where the landscape texture in some levels were displayed way too large
Fixed a bug where the chapter progress was not saved
Fixed various volumes ambient sound effects
Fixed an issue where the master volume partially did not affect some sounds
Removed collisions with physical objects that caused unwanted movements
Fixed the low shadows graphic settings not working properly
Fixed some sounds that should be 3D
Fixed various object placements
Fixed some audio volumes
Fixed some typos
Known Issues:
Performance problems for some hardware in some levels
Some sounds continue to play even when the game is paused
NOTE: The performance got better, but I am still working on improvements for the performance on new as well as old hardware.
I hope you enjoy chapter 2 and the improved Lying Souls.
Unfortunately, I had to pause the development of Lying Souls for the last few months due to personal reasons. Now I'm back at work and want to continue developing the game and, above all, keep my promises. Now, you can expect the content update and the planned Chapter 2 in the next few weeks, which will continue the story of the game.
Steam Summer Sale
Until July 11, there is still a 50% discount on Lying Souls with the Steam Summer Sale. So grab it and get the full game and the upcoming content.
Content Update
The content update will add some features that were already planned, but also some that players have requested or criticized for not being in the game. Chapter 2, offers players a new experience anyway. In addition, the Prologue and Chapter 1 will also benefit from the update.
Some upcoming new features:
Chapter 2 with the largest playable environment so far
New things to make the game feel more horror-oriented and creepy
Puzzles and tasks for the player
More ways to interact with objects
Completely reworked sound system
More translations in different languages
Several QoL changes
And much more. You can read the complete list of new features and changes as soon as the update has been released.
Chapter 2
In the next chapter, the story continues and takes you on a more immersive journey than the previous chapters. There is more for the player to do, more to explore and, above all, more to be scared of. Here are some impressions of Chapter 2:
Even after Lying Souls, the journey is not over.
NOTE: Thank you for playing Lying Souls and for your support & love over the last few months.
- Eric @Troxy Studios
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The update includes some important functional changes and bug fixes. Like, for example, that applied settings are displayed properly.
Bug Fixes: - Fixed a bug that the version text was translated - Fixed a bug where settings made were applied but not displayed correctly - Fixed a bug where objects were displayed too bright on low graphics settings - Fixed note in the last scene of the final level in chapter 1 - Fixed the problem that completion of chapter 1 was not saved
Additions: - Added a save button in the settings menu - Adjusted the position of the subtitles - Changed the font size of the subtitles - Changed the font of the subtitles - Changed content of the note in the final level of chapter 1 - Changed some objects and rooms in the first part of the prologue
NOTE: The performance got better, but I am still working on improvements for the performance on new as well as old hardware. I know there are some performance issues in the second level of chapter 1.
Bug Fixes: - Fixed a location where you could get stuck in the first room of the prologue - Lowered the volume of the gunshots in front of the house in chapter 1 - Fixed a bug where the door to the garden was open in the house in chapter 1 - Fixed a note found in the safe in the garage in the forest level - Fixed a problem that the achievement “This is Art” did not unlock - Fixed several object placements - Fixed a bug where the control screen was still displayed after closing it
Additions: - Added lights for interactable objects in the last level of chapter 1 for better visibility - Made the normal ending credits screen not skippable (Too many have skipped this by mistake) - Made the box in the garage (prologue) easier to find - Added a light in the hallway at the end of chapter 1 - Added a fade-in sequence in the last level of chapter 1
NOTE: At the moment I am still working on improvements for the performance on new as well as old hardware. I will fix some of the FPS problems in the next few updates.
Lying Souls™ - Available Now!
Lying Souls - Play Now!
I am happy to announce that Lying Souls is now available on Steam and you can play it right away. As you may notice later, there is already an info for upcoming content for the game. This content will be available for free in the near future for everyone who owns Lying Souls.
I don't have much to say. Except that Lying Souls will be released on Steam on December 20. A trailer will follow in the next few days. Get ready to uncover a mysterious family story. I'll be in touch soon!
Hello everyone, I have good news for everyone who is waiting for Lying Souls™. First of all, I want to let you know that I am in the final stages of production for Lying Souls™, so the game is well on its way.
The year 2022 is coming to an end, and soon the Christmas season will begin. So not only can you look forward to Christmas in the coming weeks, but also to Lying Souls™. The game will be officially finished and released in December, before Christmas.
I'll let you know the exact date of the release in time, there are still some things to be cleared up before the date can be fixed. I hope you have a little patience, I want the game to be exactly what I imagined.
Thank you for the support until today. In December the journey only begins.
Hello everyone, I'm getting back to you personally after a long break to give you some information about the development, the release and the team.
Again an information about myself, I am and was the only developer of this project and received only intermittent support and encouragement in some places. I just used services for music composition and translation. Otherwise Lying Souls is all alone my project.
This will certainly remain so in the near future. That was also part of the reason for the longer break now. I still want to realize my vision, even if I'm not working with 10 other developers now. Of course, the whole thing takes a lot of time, which is why the release of Lying Souls has been postponed several times.
I've made some important decisions about Lying Souls, or much more the game studio itself, in the last few days. Actually relatively positive for everyone who wants to see Lying Souls and Troxy Studios become something.
So, but now enough background information about it, we come to Lying Souls. Development is going on at full speed now and will probably show some progress quickly, which I will also present to you. The schedule for Lying Souls will not be postponed. I also want to clarify as many open questions as possible about the game so that the whole thing finally becomes a little clearer.
Lying Souls
Chapters
As mentioned earlier, the chapters have now been adapted to the new plan from the game. You start with the prologue, which gives you a good idea of what to expect, and then you get the chance to play chapter 1 and then chapter 2.
Test version, beta, keys?
Yes, there will be some keys for a test version of Lying Souls before the release. There are no plans for a public beta or anything like that at this time. Keys will be given to specially selected people, but also to random members of the community. The tests simply help us fix bugs ahead of time.
Languages
The game will be available in several languages. At release, German and English will almost certainly be included. The plan is to add Spanish, French and perhaps Chinese in the future. Other languages may be added also.
Price
Until recently, it was still unclear wether Lying Souls will be offered for free on Steam or not. I have now decided not to offer Lying Souls for free. The exact price at release is not yet clear. What is certain is that you will get the full game for the price.
Important notice
There is no official assessment for an age restriction for Lying Souls yet. However, after some consultation with various people, the minimum age of 16 is recommended and the game is not suitable for players with mental problems or similar, as the game deals with very critical issues.
The next days there will be more information and new pictures on our Discord! If you don't want to miss it, check it out there. Have a nice week and I'll be back in the next post.
