We shared our "first look" stream of Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch last month. Since then, we had a Friends and Family test and received a lot of feedback on the game. We'll be streaming this version of the dev build to show our fans what we've changed since the first build, as well as talk about what upcoming changes are being planned!
The stream will take place on our Twitch and YouTube on June 26th at 3PM PT!
We're still making changes and updates to the game, but want to show you all how it's coming along. We hope that you'll stop by and enter the world of Lost Eidolons with us!
We shared our "first look" stream of Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch last month. Since then, we had a Friends and Family test and received a lot of feedback on the game. We'll be streaming this version of the dev build to show our fans what we've changed since the first build, as well as talk about what upcoming changes are being planned!
The stream will take place on our Twitch and YouTube on June 26th at 3PM PT!
We're still making changes and updates to the game, but want to show you all how it's coming along. We hope that you'll stop by and enter the world of Lost Eidolons with us!
We have just released our v2.29 (136986) Hotfix for THE LONG DARK (including Survival Edition) and TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY on Steam and Epic Games Store. Please note that WINTERMUTE’s version number has not changed. This Hotfix addresses multiple issues introduced in the v.2.28 update for TALES FROM THE FAR TERRITORY.
The following are mostly fixes in response to issues opting in or out of the Cougar or Scurvy on current saves, so please read carefully.
GAMEPLAY, UI, CONTROLS
* Fixed an issue where the time spent in a Region in a pre-existing save would count towards Cougar Threat, and prematurely trigger Cougar Encroaching. * Fixed an issue where players were not prompted to opt in/out of Cougar and Scurvy settings when loading a pre-existing save via the Resume button * As part of this fix, the first time any save created prior to v2.29 is loaded, the prompt will appear, regardless of whether the player had received it on that save previously. * Fixed an issue where players were not prompted to opt in/out of Cougar and Scurvy settings when loading a pre-existing Custom Toolbox save. * As part of this fix, upon loading any Custom Toolbox save, all players will be prompted to opt in/out of Cougar and Scurvy settings. * Players who opt in to Cougar settings where none existed previously, will have Low Cougar Spawn Chance settings applied. * Players who opt in to Scurvy settings will have their Vitamin-C Drain Rate determined by the Base Resource Availability setting of that save. (If Scurvy was set to “Off” during initial Custom Toolbox creation, opting in will not change that setting.)
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In this update we have added a tutorial as well as improved the UI. We also tried some balance changes to make the game slightly less hard. Have fun playing!
- Fixed a bug where the ending did not work properly on some screen sizes - Fixed incorrect screen size notation in settings - Adjusted probability of anomalies occurring - Adjusted brightness of some anomalies - Adjusted some graphics - Reduced processing load
The new Multi Cube Item Mode has been added to the Mode Lab!
Multi Cube Item Mode operates the same as Item Mode, but with two new types of cubes spawning on the track:
Double Cube
Guaranteed Cube
Rewards two items on pickup.
Rewards a specific item on pickup.
Character Skills are not available in Multi Cube Item Mode.
Tracks available for Multi Cube Item Mode matchmaking:
Charming Channel (★★) (NEW!)
Desert: Sphinx's Riddle (★★)
Forest: Misty Falls (★★)
Glacier: Polar Halfpipe (★★)
World Tour: Boostwood Nights (★★★)
There is a set chance to be matchmade onto tracks where you can earn bonus Lucci!
Game Modes and Matchmaking
Time Attack
Shadow Race information is now supported:
Shadow Race options and controls can be found in Time Attack Challenge or Ranked Challenge.
Category
Description
Driving Info
Displays the Shadow's Driving Line and where drifts and boosts are used:
Yellow Line: Normal Driving
Red Line: Drifting
Boost Info
Displays the Shadow's boost gauge state and their held items.
Shadow Controls
Displays controls for the Shadow's racing.
Only controls from the Shadow's POV are displayed when using the Change Time feature.
Controls Display is not supported when switching between PC, Console, and Mobile platforms.
The above categories are controlled via the [Options - Shadow Settings] menu, and can be changed in-game via the [Pause - Shadow Settings] menu and after finishing the race in [Shadow Settings].
The "Save & Rewind" feature has been renamed to "Track Practice Feature", and some features have been added:
Watch from Shadow POV: Watch the race from the Shadow's point of view. Can be selected by pausing the game while racing in Time Attack.
Change Time Feature improvements:
Can now Fast Forward a race, on top of the existing Rewind feature.
The Racer can drive part-way through the race, and follow the Shadow's driving to the finish line.
Repeatedly practice a specific section:
You can set Stop and Start spots on the track. When passing the designated Stop point, you will automatically return to the Start point.
Note: Some locations on tracks cannot be designated as a Start or Stop point.
Time Attack records and Shadow files are not saved when using the Track Practice feature.
The [Settings - Guide Display Feature] option in Time Attack is not displayed.
The above features can only be used on Shadow files saved after the June 26 update.
Rankings for all Time Attack tracks have been reset with these improvements.
Mobile Only: Location of Time Attack-related buttons have been reset.
The [Your Ranking] category in Ranked Challenge has been changed to [Top 1000].
The rankings of up to 1,000 players on tracks that Ranked Players have registered will be displayed here.
Ranked Players are shown every 10 places after 20th place.
Your ranking will be displayed in the Top 1,000 only when you record a ranking in the top 1,000 places.
These rankings are refreshed every day at 12:00 AM UTC.
Mode Lab
The Mode Lab schedule for the upcoming period is as follows (note: the originally planned Brodi's Big Time Blast (solo) .
Thursday, June 27th (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, July 4th: Solo Multi Cube Item Mode (Note: This has been changed from the previously announced Solo Brodi's Big Time Blast)
Thursday, July 4th - Thursday, July 11th: Squad Multi Cube Item Mode
Thursday, July 11th - Thursday, July 18th: Solo Multi Cube Item Mode
Thursday, July 18th - Thursday, July 25th: Squad Multi Cube Item Mode
Convenience and Functional Changes
Chat System
Chat areas have been expanded on PC and Mobile devices.
The Chat System is now available right before the race after joining, after completing the race, and during the podium screen.
Mobile Only: Chat is only available until the starting countdown appears.
Chat is only displayed for Racers who have finished the race. Any messages sent will not appear to Racers who are still racing.
Quick-Chat for In-Game Chat will display the 15 selections that were made, in the order in which they were set.
Flag Mode: Chat is only available right before the race begins, and during the podium screen.
These changes will be made to Console platforms at a later date.
Convenience Improvements
Improved the differentiation of an opposing Racer's items when using a Scanner:
Draft Mark Changes:
PC/Console only: The Draft Gauge type can now be selected:
Near Speedometer (Previous Option)
Near Character (New Option)
This can be selected in-game via [Settings - Gameplay - Driving - Draft Gauge Location Settings].
This option is set to Near Speedometer in Replay Mode.
Draft Gauge is now only displayed in game modes where Drafts are enabled.
Modes where the Draft Gauge will not be visible include Item Mode, Flag Mode, Crossover Move, and Time Attack.
PC/Console Only: Display options for your Place information has been added:
This can be updated in-game via [Settings - Gameplay - Driving - Show Place]:
All: Your place is displayed above the leaderboard and the character.
Above Leaderboard: Your place is only displayed above the leaderboard.
Above Character: Your place is displayed above your character.
Don't Display: Your place is not displayed above the leaderboard or your character.
Other Changes
(Mobile Only) Item usability has been improved:
Changes have been made to the activation delay to prevent unintentional use of items when tapping and holding the Item Slot.
In-Game Event UI has been improved, allowing all in-progress events to be displayed on one screen.
The size of certain pop-ups, including Leave Custom Race and Pause Time Attack, have been adjusted.
Many options in the [Settings - Gameplay - Other] menu have been reclassified into new categories. Options previously found under "Other" can now be found here:
[Driving]
Driving Camera Settings
Display Drift Technique
Deceleration Notice
Display Racer Location Sensor
Display Other Racer Names
Draft Gauge Location Settings
Rearview Mirror Display Settings
Display Show Place Information
[Use Items and Skills]
Display Item Record
Display Water Bomb Location
[Other]
Use Control Guide
Display Other Racer's Emojis
Display Other Racer's Livery
Display Balloon
The display method for themes on the Choose Track screen has been improved:
Themes without any relevant tracks for the selected game mode will not be displayed.
Themes without any "New" tracks for the selected game mode will not display the "New" tag.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the Quick Chat/Emoji/Emote filters would change after a race.
Fixed an issue where an Unseated emote displays intermittently when using an Emote in Custom Race.
Fixed an issue where the "Options" button is enabled when the game client starts while changing Options in Custom Race.
Fixed an issue where the Waiting Room is shown briefly when the "Track Roulette" is played while changing Options in Custom Race.
Fixed an issue where characters look in different directions when returning to the Custom Race Lobby after a race is over.
Fixed an issue where Racers would seem to disappear during overtime in Flag Mode Custom Races.
Fixed an issue where track thumbnails intermittently appear distorted when selecting "Track Roulette" in Custom Race.
Fixed an issue where the Select Racer hotkey malfunctions after moving members to a team with no empty slots in the Custom Race menu.
Fixed an issue where the color of the Warning Tire Mark thumbnail is not displayed the same as it does in-game.
Fixed an issue where the item crosshair does not change in the Singleplayer Challenge Help image.
Fixed an issue where using Rewind at the beginning of some tunnels in Time Attack causes Racers to go off the track.
Northeu: Orbital Highway: Fixed an issue where Racers can get stuck on some objects.
World Tour: Dubai Downtown: Fixed an issue where some objects on the track are displayed abnormally.
Time Attack: Fixed an issue where under certain circumstances in Ranked Challenge, the Ranked Player’s kart body is displayed as a Platform Reward kart body
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where the crosshair animation would disappear after being hit by Kris' "Banana Hack" skill.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where the Refill Balloon button displays abnormally when in a party.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where clicking the "Balloon Refill Notice" pop-up occasionally does not move you to the Garage when in a Custom Race.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where the mini-map flickers right after starting a Custom Race.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where the Voice Chat icon does not change immediately after adjusting the Voice Chat Settings in Custom Race.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where the "View Details" icon displays differently in the Racing Box results screen.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where the TTS, STT window overlaps with the Custom Race Mode Selection UI.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where the Easy label in the Award Summary screen is displayed with a white background.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where the “Joining” message is displayed on two lines after Matching is complete.