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The Descendant

The Descendant now available for Mac OS X

Gaming Corps is pleased to announce the release of The Descendant on Mac OS X. The Mac OS X release includes all packages and DLC content of The Descendant.

Go play the Mac OS X version of The Descendant Now! http://store.steampowered.com/app/351940/

We're always looking for feedback so please don't hesitate to tell us what you think is great about the game and what you feel could be better, directly in the community hub.

If you're having any issue, please contact us directly in the support forum or by email at support@gamingcorps.com.



The Descendant Mac OSX Release Notes

A new update to The Descendant has been released. This update now allows to play the game on Mac systems.

FIXES

  • Mac OSX only: Video player improvements, videos now play more fluidly and with no audio sync issues


KNOWN ISSUES

  • In rare occasions, players are unable to move after cryotank opens in the Infirmary. The current workaround is to quit to main menu and press continue.
  • Switching save slots makes player lose progress - please make sure that you finish current episode, before switching slots.
  • Missing icon for gamma settings.
  • Mute doesn't completely stop the sounds but instead plays at a very low volume.
  • The Previously On The Descendant & Next Time On The Descendant videos still have a low frame rate issues.
  • In rare cases a crash could occur during the transition between the Air Filtration Tower Inside and Outside in Episode 2.
  • In rare cases, the number of killed descendants at the end of Episode 3 would show the wrong number.

  • Mac OSX only: In rare cases during Episode 1 playing with Mia in the Water treatment area, the character can walk slightly out of the delimited area and that affects the rendering of the character.
  • Mac OSX only: Playing in low graphic settings, the characters can appear brighter than usual.
  • Mac OSX only: In some specific hardware configurations the game can have some sporadic fps lags but this doesn't prevent playing.

The Descendant now available for Mac OS X

Gaming Corps is pleased to announce the release of The Descendant on Max OS X. The Mac OS X release includes all packages and DLC content of The Descendant.

Go play the Mac OS X version of The Descendant Now! http://store.steampowered.com/app/351940/

We're always looking for feedback so please don't hesitate to tell us what you think is great about the game and what you feel could be better, directly in the community hub.

If you're having any issue, please contact us directly in the support forum or by email at support@gamingcorps.com.



Episode 3 Patch #1 Release Notes (for all episodes)

A new update to The Descendant across all Episodes has been released. The patch will be applied automatically when you restart the game. Here is a list of new features, fixes and known issues:

FIXES

  • Multiple audio fixes including dialogue lines across all Episodes
  • Visual fixes across all Episodes
  • Some save slot issues have been fixed
  • Air Filtration Tower circuit board puzzle issue has been fixed in Episode 3
  • Option settings now persist after quit and restart
  • Fixed a gameplay blocker in Storage Area when interacting with boxes in crane puzzle in Episode 3
  • Fixed the description for Ark-eologist achievement in Episode 3
  • The Previously On The Descendant & Next Time On The Descendant videos strong compression issues have been fixed
  • Changing the screen resolution twice in the same session will now register changes properly
  • The missing confirmation message when changing resolution settings has been fixed


KNOWN ISSUES

  • In rare occasions, players are unable to move after Cryotank opens in the Infirmary. The current workaround is to quit to main menu and press continue
  • Switching save slots makes player lose progress - please make sure that you finish current episode, before switching slots
  • Missing icon for gamma settings
  • Mute doesn't completely stop the sounds but instead plays at a very low volume
  • The Previously On The Descendant & Next Time On The Descendant videos still have a low frame rate issues
  • In rare cases a crash could occur during the transition between the Air Filtration Tower Inside and Outside in Episode 2
  • In rare cases, the number of killed descendants at the end of Episode 3 would show the wrong number

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EPISODE 3: WHAT LIES BENEATH - AVAILABLE NOW!

In THE DESCENDANT - Episode 3: What Lies Beneath, Silas is forced to face the consequences of his actions, Randolph reveals his reasons for being in Ark-01, while Donnie ventures deeper into the Ark and makes a deadly discovery.

Who lives, who dies, and the fate of the new world rest solely in your hands. Will you save humanity or will you doom us all?

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RELEASE NOTES - ALL EPISODES

A new update to The Descendant across all 3 Episodes has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart the game. Here is a list of new features, fixes and known issues:

NEW FEATURES (all episodes if not specified):

  • Gaming Corps is now working with SIDE UK, Europe’s award-winning leader in providing casting services to the video games industry. As a result, all voice performances in The Descendant have been upgraded with top talents from the Entertainment Industry which is a major improvement to the story flow. We highly recommend you to replay Episode 1 and 2 before starting Episode 3 to enjoy the full experience.
  • Added video "NEXT TIME ON THE DESCENDANT" at the end of Episode 2


FIXES

  • Fixed an issue in Episodes menu preventing Episode 3 to start after having completed Episode 2
  • Fixed several sound glitches including sound level issues
  • Fixed and issue where some sounds would be missing
  • Achievement "20th Century box" now triggers at the correct time (Episode 3)
  • Fixed an issue that could make some interactions in the storage area inaccessible in non-standard resolutions (Episode 3)
  • Fixed some subtitle lines to match dialogues


KNOWN ISSUES

  • Changing the screen resolution twice in the same session will not register the second change. For the change to take effect you will need to restart the game
  • A confirmation message is missing when changing resolution settings
  • In some cases, character voices might be slightly out-of-sync during episodes 1 and 2
  • Save Slots functionality is a work in progress and will release soon, please don't mess with it yet!
  • Mute doesn't completely stop the sounds but instead plays at a very low volume
  • Music levels can be uneven from time to time
  • In rare cases the circuit board puzzle in the Air Filtration Tower might not complete. The temporary workaround is to remove all the pieces and assemble the puzzle again, in Episode 3
  • The Previously On The Descendant & Next Time On The Descendant videos have strong compression and low frame rate issues
  • In rare cases a crash could occur during the transition between the Air Filtration Tower Inside and Outside in Episode 2
  • In rare cases, the number of killed descendants at the end of Episode 3 would show the wrong number


If you encounter any issue not listed here please post in the [URL]SUPPORT Forum

The Descendant. Now with Steam Trading Cards!



The Descendant. Now with Steam Trading Cards!



In our quest to make use of all the fun feature of the Steam platform, we are happy to reveal our Steam Trading Cards! Steam Trading Cards are virtual cards earned by playing games, on Steam. Sets of cards can be turned into game badges and tradable Steam community items.

You can get our 5 cards simply by playing The Descendant. As you play, you’ll occasionally receive trading card drops which will be placed in your Steam Inventory. These cards can be used to create badges and will unlock The Descendant exclusive backgrounds and emoticons to be used on the Steam platform.

Find out more about Steam Trading Cards: http://steamcommunity.com/tradingcards/

Buy The Descendant now and enjoy the new cards, badges, backgrounds and emoticons: http://store.steampowered.com/app/351940/

Episode Two Patch #1 Release Notes

A new update to The Descendant Episode Two has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart the game. Here is a list of fixes and known issues:

Fixes

  • Improved quality of animations
  • Fixed an issue affecting some players where the game would not recognize that Episode 1 had already been completed when trying to start Episode 2
  • Fixed a rare crash that could occur after finishing Episode 1 when trying to immediately start Episode 2
  • Fixed some sound issues


Known issues

  • Only 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio resolutions (720, 1080 and 1440) are supported at this time. Other resolutions while still playable are not optimal
  • In rare cases, players can experience a progression issue in Episode 2 playing as Donnie, looking for the schematics. We are working on a fix, if you encounter the issue, relaunch the title and resume at save point
  • As a reminder, the minimum disk space requirements is still 6 GB

THE DESCENDANT - Episode 2: Into the Storm is Now Available on Steam!

In THE DESCENDANT - Episode 2: Into the Storm, Mia and Silas clash over the fallout of another crisis that threatens the lives of the descendants, and Donnie works with Randolph to make Ark-01 operational again, uncovering a shocking revelation about their mission.

Who lives, who dies, and the fate of the new world rest solely in your hands. Will you save humanity or will you doom us all?

FIND OUT NOW!