We are happy to share with you today the latest developments for the PC and PS5 versions of "The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters". Today a new test version went live for internal testing, which includes some exciting new features!
New Features:
Retro PC Integration: In addition to the features mentioned in the last progress blog, we have added an old retro PC that integrates multiple systems:
New Shop: In the shop you can buy various items that are available. Purchasing an item depends on two factors: you must have reached the corresponding level and have enough money.
Job Offers: New jobs can be accepted via the Retro PC. The available job offers depend on various factors. In multiplayer mode, more job offers are available to you, and the more players there are, the more job offers are offered. Some jobs require a certain number of players to complete the level.
Equipment management: Here you can select the equipment you want to take with you on the next mission.
Player system: You can see and manage all players for future COOP missions.
Improvements and bug fixes: We continue to do everything we can to improve the gaming experience and fix existing bugs. The performance optimizations and fingerprint features from the last update are also included in this new test version and have been further refined.
We are excited to hear your feedback on these new features and hope that you are as excited as we are. Share your experiences and suggestions with us so that we can continuously improve the game.
Sincerely, The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters development team
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Progress Blog #10: Introducing the fingerprint feature
Hello dear Ghost Hunter community,
We are happy to present you an exciting new feature that has been in the testing phase since last week: fingerprints!
New features:
Fingerprint analysis: We are currently testing the ability to discover and analyze fingerprints in the game. This feature should enable you to collect crucial clues and make ghost hunting even more exciting and detailed. Fingerprints can be found in various places in the level and provide valuable information about ghost activities.
Here's a little taste of the fingerprints you'll soon be able to find:
Improvements and bug fixes:
Our team is constantly working to optimize the gaming experience and fix existing bugs. Stay tuned for future updates and improvements that will make the game even more exciting and immersive.
We look forward to your feedback and hope that you enjoy this new feature as much as we do. Share your experiences and suggestions with us so that we can continue to improve the game to your satisfaction.
The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters development team
Dev-Blog #13
Hello dear ghost hunter community,
It's been a while since we last heard from you. Today we are happy to share some exciting news and progress from the development of The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters.
Extensive backend developments
Over the last few months we have been working hard on the further development of our backend to significantly improve the game's network functionalities. These adjustments were necessary to ensure a smooth and stable gaming experience, especially for our multiplayer modes. With the new backend we are now able to support an even larger number of players simultaneously and minimize latency. This ensures that you can fully concentrate on ghost hunting without being distracted by technical issues.
New textures for UV detection
Another highlight of our latest development phase are the 19 new textures that were created specifically for UV detection in the game. These textures provide improved visuals and help to further deepen the immersive gaming experience. The new textures are not only visually appealing, but also offer increased functionality to assist you in your ghost hunting.
Internal testing and outlook
Before these new features are integrated into the game, extensive internal testing is still pending. We want to make sure that everything works smoothly and offers you the best possible gaming experience. Once the testing is complete, we will release the new updates in one of the upcoming versions of the game.
We thank you for your patience and support. Your feedback and enthusiasm motivate us every day to continue improving and expanding The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters. Stay tuned for more updates and don't forget to share your thoughts and suggestions with us!
Until next time and have fun ghost hunting!
Your development team of The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters
Dev-Blog #12
Dear developer community,
We would like to give you an insight into our current development work and technical challenges.
New backpack system:
We are currently working on an improved backpack system that will allow players to carry multiple and different items. This is particularly beneficial in larger levels as players can act more flexibly.
Technical challenges in co-op mode:
Another important project is the development of a special tutorial for co-op mode. Specific mechanics relevant to collaboration in multiplayer mode are explained here. We work hard to ensure a seamless and informative gaming experience.
We look forward to telling you more about our progress in the future and look forward to your feedback.
Stay tuned and thank you for your support!
Best regards, The development team of The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters
Version: 0.8.3 Preview 1 (open alpha branch)
We are pleased to announce the latest developments for The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters. Please note the following changes and additions in version 0.8.3 Preview 1 for the open alpha branch:
Added:
New dialogues in the tutorial for an improved introduction to the game.
Introducing a stationary base for player interactions and upgrades.
Integration of new fixed objects for an immersive gaming environment.
Changes:
Performance improvements to optimize the gaming experience.
Cleanup of assets that are no longer needed to increase efficiency.
Optimized lighting effects for an improved visual experience.
Adjusted the player's starting point in the tutorial for a smoother start.
Moving the evidence collection items from the kitchen to the stationary base.
Thank you for your interest in the latest updates to The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters. We look forward to your experiences with version 0.8.3 Preview 1 in the open alpha branch!
Update-Blog #1
Dear developer community,
It's time for exciting news again! We're excited to announce that a brand new update to our Open Alpha Branch will be released tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM CEST. This update brings a host of exciting changes and improvements that will take the gaming experience to a whole new level. Let's take a look at what to expect:
New objects:
We listened to your wishes and implemented a variety of new objects into the game. These objects open up new ways for you to explore the game world and promote your strategic thinking. From different types of barriers to functional elements, these new objects expand your tactical possibilities and offer exciting new ways to overcome your challenges.
Stationary base:
One of the biggest changes in this update is the introduction of the stationary base. This robust structure serves as a central hub for your operations and offers a variety of resource management and planning features. Use it as a strategic retreat or as a headquarters for your expeditions - the possibilities are endless.
New textures:
To further deepen the immersion in our game worlds, we introduced new textures that bring every detail to life. From the picturesque landscape to the smallest details, the new textures provide a breathtaking visual experience and immerse you even deeper in the world.
Optimization of lighting effects:
Light plays a crucial role in the atmosphere of a game, and that's why we worked hard to optimize the lighting effects. Experience more realistic lighting scenarios that perfectly capture the mood of each scene and take your gaming experience to a new level.
Performance improvements:
We know how important a smooth gaming experience is, and that's why we also focused on game performance. The new update includes a variety of improvements designed to increase the overall performance of the game. Enjoy a smoother and more immersive experience as you explore the new content.
New dialogs in the tutorial:
We've also revised the tutorial and added new dialogue to help you get started with the game and give you an even more comprehensive introduction to the world.
In order to inform you about the actual changes in detail, we have put together a changelog that will be published together with the update. There you can see and read about all the innovations at a glance. We'll also summarize the most important changes to make sure you're well informed.
We can't wait to see how you use these new features and improvements in your games. Your feedback is particularly important to us, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts and suggestions with us!
The update will be released tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m. CEST. So be ready to update your game and explore the new content. We look forward to creating an even more fascinating game world together with you!
Thank you for your support and commitment!
Best regards, The development team of The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters
Progress Blog #9
Hello dear Ghost Hunter community!
It's time again for a new progress blog for "The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters"! We hope you're all excited because we've got some exciting new things in store for you since our last update. Let's take a look:
New features:
Stationary base in tutorial: We have added a long-awaited feature - a stationary base in tutorial! After spawning, you will now land in your base, which serves as your central hub. Here you can prepare, collect resources and monitor the level later. The base is a safe place from which you can tackle your missions.
Freedom to explore in the tutorial: From now on you have the opportunity to leave the house in the tutorial! This expansion of your possibilities opens up completely new perspectives for your approach. Use this chance to explore the surroundings, discover new secrets and prepare yourself even better for your tasks. But remember that leaving the property is still not permitted to ensure your safety.
Working on mobile surveillance camera:
We are in the process of implementing a mobile surveillance camera! Soon you will be able to monitor the level directly from your base. This feature will greatly expand your tactical options and help you make ghost hunting more effective.
Improvements and bug fixes:
Performance Optimizations: We've been working hard on performance and are happy to announce that the gaming experience is now even smoother! Stability has been improved, the frame rate is more stable and loading times have been reduced. We hope that these improvements provide you with an even more enjoyable gaming experience.
Removal of old assets: To further optimize the gaming experience and make room for new content, we have removed some old assets. This allows us to focus on quality content and continually improve the game.
That's it for this time! We hope you enjoy the new features and that the improvements enrich your gaming experience. We thank you for your continued feedback and support. Stay tuned for more updates and don’t hesitate to share your feedback with us.
Until next time and happy ghost hunting!
Best regards, Development team of The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters
Please note that this progress blog is a summary of the most important changes. You can find further details and information in the game itself or on our official channels.
Progress Blog #8
Dear ghost hunter community,
We are pleased to present you our monthly progress report. Here are the latest developments:
Textures:
During the month we added a whopping 215 new textures for keyboards and future gamepads. These textures have been carefully designed to enhance the game's visual appearance and provide an even more immersive gaming experience.
Modeling:
Our team has been working hard on developing new models that will be used in the upcoming levels. These models are crucial to expanding the game world and offering players new challenges and adventures.
Programming:
Another focus was on programming a special perception technique for the mind. This technique allows the mind to better understand its surroundings and make smarter decisions. This makes the gaming experience even more dynamic and challenging.
Preview of future updates:
Let's look into the future! The next updates will not only contain the new textures, but also the full implementation of the spirit perception technique after a successful QA test, the functionality of the EMF Reader and a major expansion of the tutorial. We're working hard to bring these features to you as quickly as possible.
Other plans of the game:
In addition to the improvements mentioned, we plan to introduce comprehensive controller support, expand the main menu with new features and options, and implement cloud support to seamlessly sync your game progress across different platforms.
We would like to thank our dedicated community for your continued support and valuable feedback. Your enthusiasm drives us to create the best gaming experience possible. Stay tuned for more updates and news!
Best regards, The development team of The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters
Version 0.8.2: Dynamic spawning and bug fixes
Welcome to version 0.8.2 of The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters! This update brings significant improvements.
Changes:
Dynamic spawning:
The player is now spawned dynamically, resulting in a smoother and more natural gameplay experience.
Bug fix:
Tutorial can be started in the standard branch:
The tutorial can now be started in the standard branch to make it easier for new players to get started.
Fixed crash when player gets closer to ghost:
Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash if the player approached the ghost.
Experience the improvements first hand and help us continue to optimize The Ghost - Task of the Ghost Hunters. We greatly value your feedback and support. Thank you for being part of this exciting journey!
Progress - Blog #6
Hello ghost hunters,
Today we want to give you more insight into our development progress. We currently have several construction sites that we want to work on. We will go into the following details in the following progress blog:
New objects for various new levels (small description and pictures).
Revised menu
Gameplay and spirit
The in-game tutorial
The game character
New objects for various new levels (small description and pictures).
In the following images you can see new objects used for the Gas Station level. Please note that the objects are still untextured:
(Here you can see a shelf for the sales area of the gas station. The shelf is not yet final and we will definitely continue to work on it. This shelf will be placed on the wall.)
(Here you can see a shelf with a different variation. This shelf is best placed in the middle of the sales room as it has space to put something on both sides. This shelf is also still under construction.)
In the following images you can see new objects used for the subway station level. The new objects are not yet textured.
(Light strip for the corridor of the subway station)
(Decoration for the hallway of the subway station. A barrel.)
The following images are general objects that we have not yet assigned to a level, the objects are untextured:
(An elevator for a new level for any house. This is a simple elevator, for a building with three floors. The elevator will be placed in an elevator shaft later.)
(A round elevator for any building. This is a glass elevator.)
The elevator consists of the elevator box with a control panel for floor selection and is equipped with light. Other different elevators are planned.
At the end of this section we would like to emphasize that the objects are not yet final and therefore small changes can be made. In a later article, once we have placed the new objects in the levels, we will compile new images into a blog,
Revised menu
We have developed a new, revised menu concept. The menu concept is only for the options area. There are now three categories:
Graphics
Key assignment
Audio
Gameplay and Spirit
In addition to the modeling tasks, which take a lot of time, the gameplay and mind activities take a lot of work. We just used the tutorial level as a test level for the ghost. We are currently working on having the ghost display various pieces of evidence on the player's devices. We are currently making good progress in this work, but it will still take some time before we can mark it as final in terms of gameplay and spirit.
The in-game tutorial
In the level tutorial we also have some construction sites. On the one hand, some objects have to be modified and re-textured. In addition to the objects, dialogues are also displayed for the player, which explains the basic controls of the game to the player.
The character
Since we planned to finalize the CO-OP this year, we need several visual characters. This activity currently takes up the most time in the entire game. Not only does programming the visual character take a lot of time, but every single animation you need also takes a lot of time.
We hope that we were able to give you a little more insight with the pictures about the new objects as well as other details. With the next update we want to wait until all bugs have been fixed and new features can become final.
You are welcome to give us feedback via Facebook or via Discord.
