Hey everyone!

Delivering a minor patch to address a few issues in the Final Pour update that were brought to our attention via the Necrobarista Discord.

If you're loving Necrobarista and/or appreciating the effort we're putting into supporting the game, please leave a Steam review letting us know how you feel - it helps us a whole bunch. ❤︎

• Doors in the Terminal should now correctly unlock for users updating from older save files.
  
• Fixed letterboxing/clipping issues for users with ultra-widescreen displays.
  
• Potentially fixed an issue where touchscreen devices would interfere with mouse inputs.
  
• Fixed black screen soft-lock issue for some users updating from older save files.
  
• Fixed controller navigations issues inside settings menu.
  
• Restored the V-Sync setting in the settings menu.
  
• Fixed an issue with Quality Level preference not being preserved between sessions.

• Simplified Chinese voice-over should now play for users who were experiencing issues.

If you've come across a bug or issue, or just need help with something, please contact us via the Necrobarista Discord

G'day everyone!
We're proud to announce that our major update, Necrobarista: Final Pour is OUT NOW for free on Steam! To celebrate the occasion, we're putting the game on a whopping 50% discount!

Final Pour is the definitive edition of Necrobarista, bringing a year's worth of updates and enhancements to the table, as well as brand new features and stories:

• Full cinematic recomposition in 1.85:1 aspect ratio, bringing a whole new perspective to the story.
  
• Devil's Den: A new episode featuring Samantha kicking someone in the head.
  
• Studio Mode: Compose your own shots, add dialogue, and tell stories using the same tools as us!
  
• Doodle Mode: Remember those homicidal robots we mentioned before? Now you can draw faces on them! They're fine with it.
  
• Three new additions to the soundtrack from Necrobarista music producer Jeremy Lim.

ADDITIONS

Additional Story Content:

• Devil's Den — New Side Episode is now included in the PC release.

Extra Game Modes:

• Doodle Mode — Unleash your inner Ashley and draw faces on some homicidal robots.
  
  
• Studio Mode — Compose your own shots, add dialogue, and tell stories using the same tools as us!
  

Additional Music:

• 3 x new tracks composed by music producer Jeremy Lim have been added into the game.

Gallery Art:

• Added new gallery art. These are unlocked after reading Key Memories required to progress the Main Story.

Tutorials:

• Added tutorials explaining Memories and Exploration Mode.
  
• Added system messages for unlocking certain game content.

CHANGES

Visuals:

• Game view is now displayed in a 1.85:1 cinematic aspect ratio.
  
• Several changes made to camera composition for certain Episodes.

Unlocking Memories (Short Stories):

• Memories are now unlocked after progressing through the Main Story.
  
• The legacy "Keywords / Fragments" currency from the original 2020 game release is no longer required to unlock & read Memories.

Unlocking Side Episodes:

• Side Episode "Walking to the Sky" now becomes unlocked after completing Episode 4: "End of the Line".

Exploration Mode:

• Characters can now be interacted with in Exploration Mode.
  
  
• Maddy is now present at the front cashier counter. Speak to Maddy to continue the story.
  
• ※NOTE: Maddy will not appear in Exploration Mode if the player has just finished the Epilogue and has yet to replay any Episodes post-game.
  
• Holding down either [Mouse Right-Click] or [Gamepad Right Trigger] now displays the locations of Memories.

UI:

• Updated UI for several menus.
  
• An on-screen button named "The Terminal" is available in both the Title Screen and the Pause Menu. Selecting this button allows access to Exploration Mode.

Studio Mode:

• Set a maximum cap of 20 shots for the Studio Reel.
  
• Added a radial menu, which can be used to navigate between different panels when using a gamepad (hold down Left Bumper + Directional Button).

FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS

Performance:

• Improved game stability.

Visuals:

• Updated lighting and VFX across the entire game.
  
• Fixed visual bugs for certain Episodes.

Controls:

• Improved support for gamepads.

Localization:

• Revised English and Japanese scripts for certain parts of the Main Story.
  
• Revised English and Japanese scripts for the Side Episode "Walking to the Sky."
  
• Revised English script for a select few Memories (short stories).
  
• Minor localizaton fixes for several languages.
  
• Game Language can now only be changed from the Title Screen.
  
• Changed the language order for Language Selection in the Title Screen's Config menu.

Other:

• Updated game credits.
  
• Other bug fixes and improvements.

First of all, the Route 59 team would like to give a big thank you to all of the players who have enjoyed and supported Necrobarista since launch. It has been amazing seeing all of the positive feedback the game has received, and it's really helped out the team over the past year.

Final Pour is intended to be the 'final' major update for Necrobarista. We're very proud of it and believe that it matches our original vision for what we wanted the game to be. Of course, never say never, but this will be the last major update for the game in the foreseeable future.

It's been a wild ride over the past 7 years of development and the whole team will be going on a short and well deserved break after this launch. Rest assured that this won't be the last you hear from us; we've been cooking up some pretty cool things here in the studio that we cannot wait to share when they're ready :)

Until then, we hope you enjoy Necrobarista: Final Pour!

Come join us in our celebration of Necrobarista: Final Pour's launch with a live developer stream!

We'll be showing off the new Studio Mode by having one of our developers commentate as they put together a scene on the spot.

We'll also be around to answer any questions you have about the game, and to ramble on about miscellaneous anime trivia in general (SHAFT fans please stop by).

See you soon!

G'day! We've got something special for you today: a major narrative content addition, at the low, low price of... zero dollars. This update is titled Walking to the Sky, and brings a beautiful and heartwrenching story with it, following Tuan and Hannah as they explore the Terminal and forge a powerful friendship. Or maybe something more than that. You'll have to play to find out!



Walking to the Sky is the second of our three major content updates - the next, ▓ev▓▓▓ D▓▓, will be releasing sooner rather than later.

The new episode can be accessed via the title screen after completing all episodes of the main story.





If you need support for any game issues, would like to report a bug, or would just like to hang out with other Necrobarista fans, come join our Discord!

G'day! Today marks the release of a major free update to Necrobarista, titled The Midnight Interlude. This update, the first of three planned content additions, brings a great new feature to the game: a concept art gallery! This feature piggybacks off of the memory collection system, unlocking a unique piece of Necrobarista concept art for every memory. If you're interested in the design process behind our fascinating characters and scenarios, don't hesitate to jump back into the game and check everything out!

The new Memories screen can be accessed from the pause menu. Go take a look!





Thanks for all the love, y'all. We've got a bunch more cool stuff on the way - if you're interested in sneak peeks, be sure to check out our Twitter, where we like to sneakily tease upcoming content.

Also, if you appreciate our free content updates, or just appreciate us in general (🥰), perhaps consider leaving a Steam review! The Steam algorithm heavily depends on honest reviews from players like you to expose games to new players, so it's always a great idea to leave a Steam review for an indie game you enjoy.

Until next time - stay caffeinated, folks!

Hey everyone!

Necrobarista v1.0.3b is now available, containing an overhaul of our Traditional Chinese localization. If you've come across a bug or issue, or just need help with something, please contact us via the Necrobarista Discord, or email http://mailto:support@route59games.com.

• Fully reworked Traditional Chinese translation; fixed white squares appearing in the latter portions of the game.

The Necrobarista Original Soundtrack is now available, composed by Kevin Penkin and produced by Jeremy Lim! We've seen a huge outpouring of praise for the game's music, and buying it on Steam is a great way to support its creators!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368740/Necrobarista__OST
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Hey everyone!

Following on from our last update, Necrobarista v1.0.3 is now available, containing fixes for a number of user-reported issues, as well as improved gamepad support. If you've come across a bug or issue, or just need help with something, please contact us via the Necrobarista Discord, or email http://mailto:support@route59games.com.

If you're loving Necrobarista and/or appreciating the effort we're putting into supporting the game, please leave a Steam review letting us know how you feel - it helps us a whole bunch. ❤︎

• Fixed issue where black screen fade would remain after loading into a scene.
  
• Fixed a soft-lock issue when repeating a play through of Prologue when 'Welcome to the Terminal' is partially complete. (Huge thanks to the users who provided us with detailed repro steps for this!)
  
• Fixed performance issues in Title Screen.
  
• Fixed issue where "Back To Terminal" button was enabled/disabled incorrectly under certain circumstances.
  
• Fixed issues with the resolution options for non 16:9 aspect ratio screens.

• Options menu can now be navigated using a controller.
  
• Navigating word clouds with controller should now be a smoother experience.
  
• Unlocking stories inside the Terminal when using a controller should now be a smoother experience.
  
• Added a cooldown when exiting a Cafe Object to stop accidentally re-opening it.
  
• Fixed an issue where the chapter select screen was still able to be navigated when inside a Yes/No dialogue when using a controller.
  
• ExploreObject label animation will always complete the full title.

We will continue to monitor player feedback and work on controller input refinements as needed.

• Visual fidelity is now better scaled across the Low/Medium/High settings to help with performance on a wide range of devices.
  
• Fixed rendering issues with rain particles during the episode 'Ritual'.
  
• Fixed rendering issues with magic particles during the episode 'Ritual'.
  
• Fixed rendering issues with rain during the episode 'Visitation'.

• We'll be triaging any unaddressed bugs or feedback from players in order to prioritize the content of the next patch.
  
• We are currently working on a more granular configuration menu, though it may not appear for a couple more patches.

By the way, did you notice that Necrobarista's soundtrack is now available to buy on Steam? Buying it is a great way to support the artists!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368740/Necrobarista__OST/

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It's now been a few days since Necrobarista's PC launch, and we've been absolutely swamped with your impressions, your fan-art, your screencaps, your memes, and—most importantly—your love. Releasing a game that you've been working on for five years is a pretty big deal, and we're so glad to finally be able to share Necrobarista with the world. We can't thank you enough for the support, but as a sign of our appreciation, we'd like to announce...


That's right - Necrobarista will be getting a bunch of gameplay and story additions, with the latter focusing on side characters who appeared briefly during Necrobarista's story. Maddy's story is finished for now, but if you were wondering about those troublesome teens Tuan and Hannah, or the secretive and sultry Samantha, or that guy from the OP with the waistcoat and cigar, wonder no further: we'll be telling those characters' stories as well. Starting later this year, we'll be releasing several(!) DLC chapters at no extra cost, telling side stories set within the Terminal featuring these characters. Stay tuned for more info!


We're currently still working on optimizing the game for a broader range of setups, and broadening the configuration options available to players. Two patches have been released so far (as well as a smattering of hotfixes), and a third will be releasing today.

Simultaneously, however, our content team is working on the free DLCs. The first one will be purely gameplay oriented, with a rework of the [REDACTED] system and the addition of a [REDACTED]! If you're interested in the development history of Necrobarista, this will be a cool one.

After that, we'll start to release details of the story DLCs. Stay tuned! We're thrilled to have the opportunity to share more of Necrobarista's world with you.

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Talk soon.

❤,
Route 59

Hey everyone!

Following on from our last update, Necrobarista v1.0.2 is now available, containing fixes for a number of user-reported issues, as well as new config options and input refinements. If you've come across a bug or issue, or just need help with something, please contact us via the Necrobarista Discord, or email http://mailto:support@route59games.com.

• Players can now invert their Y-Axis in the config menu.
  
• Players can now adjust their mouse sensitivity in the config menu.
  
• Players can now toggle anti-aliasing in the config menu.
  
• Players can now toggle VSync in the config menu.

• Players can rewind up to 5 shots back via mouse wheel or left gamepad shoulder button.
  
• This existed in previous builds, but is now an officially supported feature.
  
• Super useful if you accidentally double-click. Happens to the best of us.

• Mouse cursor now hides when using Gamepad.
  
• Gamepad movement is now correctly using radial directions rather than D-pad movement.
  
• Gamepad control scheme now displays correctly in the pause menu.

• Mouse cursor is now confined to application window while Necrobarista is focused.
  
• Necrobarista now indicates when autosaving events occur. Shot progression during episodes is still recorded (and saved) silently.
  
• Smoothed out camera jitter in first-person sequences.

• Performance improvements for title screen.
  
• Improved loading screen times across the game.

• Adding gamepad navigation support to the config menu.
  
• Addressing issues causing frame rate drops across the game.

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