FOREWARNED news & patch notes

Fixes: -Fixed an issue with the 2023 Halloween Event that prevented collection of pumpkins beyond 4

Note to fellow archaeologists:

The Mejai have been cursed (again) and need to be banished. Banish each Mejai during the the month of October to unlock the legendary Thoth Mask.

• The archaeological study (lobby) has been decorated for Halloween.
• FOREWARNED's 2022 and 2023 Halloween Events will also be available during this time for those who did not complete them in past years, so you can unlock the Anubis Mask and Horus Mask.
• This event will expire on November 1st, 2024 local time.

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General Development Update

These past few months, we've been analyzing feedback on FOREWARNED's 1.0 release in terms of its strengths, fun factor, and replayability. We've been experimenting with new mechanics, and want to make sure they 100% "work" with the existing game and don't veer too far off the existing loop. When we're ready to introduce them, we'll announce them first in our Discord. Happy Halloween from the FOREWARNED team!

Fixes: -Performed various networking optimizations -Fixed items not being relocated after dying in the new tomb variation Key puzzle -Fixed Point Spender achievement not counting when purchasing decor or cosmetics -Fixed a missing floor collider in the new tomb variation -Fixed a location where players could get stuck in the new tomb variation

Fixes: -Fixed an AI pathfinding issue on the new tomb variation -Fixed an issue in which player vision could remain blurred after focusing on a readable page -Fixed an issue in which the librarian's hitbox could remain active at the Library Puzzle's entrance

Changes -Improved blue lever spawn location selection for tomb variation #6 Fixes: -Fixed an issue in which books could no longer be picked up once placed in the Library puzzle -Fixed an issue in which books could overlap inside the same bookshelf slot in the Library puzzle -Fixed a potential issue in which the ushabti chest would not lower for all players after the Constellation puzzle was solved -Fixed an issue where the Circular Rune puzzle was able to be solved before the spike ceiling's descent -Fixed an issue in which the Animal Memory puzzle's audio played off-center for one of the buttons -Fixed a physics issue with drawers in the lobby area

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• Added a hint display when approaching a Ritual Ward for the first time
• Added a "Ritual Wards" entry in the PDA research notes' Tools section
• Cobras can no longer damage players when they're fleeing / already warded off

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• Fixed a hitbox on the ritual cobra being too large
• Increased the time before Ptahmes can move/attack players after appearing to reduce spawn kills
• Slightly reduced the size of Medium and Large maps on the newest tomb variation
• Fixed the Lava Tile puzzle's material glitching out in some cases
• Spread out the equipment tables on Royal Outskirts to prevent players getting stuck
• Fixed the Spirit form's eyes not always fading out
• Updated Chinese translations and characters

Fixes: -Fixed Artifact Archon, Healing Force, and Archivist Ascendant achievements -Fixed AI pathing through walls of the elevator in the new tomb variation -Fixed AI getting stuck in two cases in the new tomb variation -Fixed a case where a moving platform's velocity could still be applied to a player after dying on one -Further improved performance when looking at the sand portal

Fixes: -Fixed Cleanup achievement not working -Fixed certain achievements not getting submitted to Steam until the end of the round -Fixed gold spawning in the floor after dying in Sobek Oasis ritual rooms -Fixed an issue in which the ritual ward "penalty" timeout lasted too long -Fixed issue with getting stuck in library

A note from the developers:

The time has finally come. In Early Access since September 2021, this Final Reckoning major content update launches FOREWARNED into its full 1.0 release! Our largest and most ambitious update yet, this release comes with a ton of new content, including the seventh Mejai, two new maps, a new tomb variation, a complete ritual revamp, and so much more detailed below. We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for your support and for being part of FOREWARNED's early development. Through your feedback, suggestions, bug reports, and sharing your experiences, you have improved and made the game what it is today. We love hearing about players encountering their first Ouphris, or about your first experience in the "nightmare room". This community and the love for FOREWARNED has motivated us throughout development, so we want to once again thank you! As a final note, while we consider FOREWARNED to be a game filled with enough content at this point to launch out of Early Access, we're happy to share we already have more in development. This is not the end of content updates, but rather the finalization of the game's base foundation. Stay tuned in our official Discord to stay up to date on the latest and we'll keep you posted. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/08f82d26b9ada34db8a8aa33335a28369e16f5d7.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/a0fe09b05f477b289155e659ef229f5d0af8cbfc.png Stay vigilant during your future expeditions, as the resounding echoes of bones breaking heralds the arrival of the 7th Mejai, Ptahmes the Resilient. Close to death, Ptahmes gave in to temptations of blood magic for salvation. Enduring an endless cycle of agony and healing, this relentless horror will move in for the kill when you least expect...

• Ptahmes is now an option to select when entering all ruins' inner tomb
• The PDA has been updated to include Ptahmes' research notes as well as selection in the Evidence tab
• 10 new lore pages are available for collection which tell the story of how Ptahmes came to be
• New inner tomb notes are available specific to Ptahmes' behavior
• A new achievement is available when Ptahmes is banished for the first time

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• Secret Temple of Ptah: A team of archaeologists discovered an ancient village thought to have been lost to time, with a mysterious temple at its peak. After much effort spent excavating the ruins and even installing a mechanical lift, the entire team of archaeologists seem to have disappeared. Discover what horrors lie within, but take caution to avoid the same fate as earlier explorers.{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/b90f6a22f9511082818a37aabbf22ea91dd2ee34.png
• Royal Outskirts: Another team of archaeologists received word of a new ruin etched into the face of a hidden valley. Just as they approached the entrance, a sandstorm picked up, causing them to seek shelter inside. Believed to be where the Mejai Ptahmes first gained his powers, the outskirts hold mysteries worth unraveling...{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/5174ba1a5c18e6ed4afaf94bb45466dce403c7a9.png

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/b617cdf1c671807759c74d672cf9af40aed8b5f4.png A new procedurally generated tomb variation - Outdoor Ruins - has been added. This new tomb style can be found within the Secret Temple of Ptah and Royal Outskirts maps.

• Over 30 new rooms, including several dangerous trap rooms
• New spirit and horror events to keep you on your toes
• New tomb lighting and style with sandy floors and open ceilings showing the sky
• New variations of the existing ushabti puzzles fitting to the Outdoor Ruins theme, plus a special variation-specific puzzle
• New, thrilling ritual chamber with unique effects and challenges
• New ambience and sound effects
• New creature lurking throughout

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• The Mejai's spirit now has the ability to break out of the ritual cage and try to impede your progress
• Each tomb variation has its own unique setup for banishing the Mejai, and the spirit can exhibit different powers in each variation (so be sure to check out each one!)
• The ritual itself has been reworked into a multi-phase banishment, with several elements added to further excitement and replayability
• Ritual Wards have been introduced to each chamber. The wards' activation must be performed in a specific way depending on the Mejai's weakness
• All ritual chambers have received design changes to allow further spawn possibilities for creatures heading towards the altar
• Ritual creature spawning has been optimized to better take into account the number of players in the expedition and the chosen difficulty, ensuring the challenge scales accordingly
• All ritual intro sequences have been sped up significantly to avoid tedious delays before the ritual starts
• Hostile mummies that have been lit on fire can no longer perform damage to the ritual altar
• Players can now capture proof of the Mejai's existence using a camera while it's in its physical form in the ritual cage
• Notes near the ritual chamber's entrance have been updated to reflect the new mechanics

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• Each tomb variation has a new, special puzzle found only within that particular map type
• Additional puzzles have been added in each tomb variation, always with a randomly generated solution
• While the original ushabti puzzles prior to this update may have presented a challenge, many of these new puzzles offer further excitement and horror unlike anything introduced before

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• For players that have seen the "relic acquiry" cutscene more than a few times, a significantly shorter cutscene will now play, reducing the time between grabbing the relic and the spawning of both the Mejai and blue escape lever
• Increased the hitbox on reanimated mummies and sleeper zombies
• Improved the network syncing of mummies burning
• Slightly decreased the necessary range to ward off zealots and cobras
• Slightly increased the torch's hitbox for igniting fire stands
• Performed AI balancing and improvements to Mejai patrol routines
• Improved the photo camera's ability to take photos of objectives
• Tweaked the Mejai spirit's phenomena invocation timings to reduce spamming interactions
• For new players, certain maps can only be selected once reaching a minimum required player level
• Changed default frame cap to 120 down from 144 (you can still raise it if desired in Settings)
• Given the increased depth of the game, FOREWARNED's reward system has been updated. Now, upon a player's demise, instead of forfeiting all XP, a penalty will now apply (scaling per difficulty) that deducts a certain percentage of total rewards, rather than clearing them entirely. This new logic also applies to gold and other collectibles, so long as at least one team member survives the expedition and collects anything you dropped upon death. Therefore, group play is encouraged to maximize your rewards in the case of your untimely demise! • EASY = 40% Reward Deduction Upon Death • NORMAL = 50% Reward Deduction Upon Death • HARD = 60% Reward Deduction Upon Death • BRUTAL = 70% Reward Deduction Upon Death

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• Over 30 new achievements have been added to the game, each with a newly designed achievement icon
• An opening cutscene has been added. This only plays once by default, but can be toggled to always show via the Gameplay settings menu if desired
• A torch hit confirmation visual effect and sound now occurs when successfully warding off a creature
• Players can now cross out evidence they believe to be invalid in their journal when selecting observed phenomena
• 15 new loading screen images have been added
• Performed minor design changes to the Mejai's spirit to make it more ghastly in appearance
• Additional bobbing animations have been added to player hands when moving with tools
• Archaeologist character crouching and other movement animations have been improved
• Added an Easter egg question and response to the Transmitter

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• Fixed an issue in which pets could collide with the light ray puzzle's laser beams
• Fixed an issue in which items were reactivating upon exiting the journal
• Implemented logic to help re-sync tomb generation if the host disconnects during the round starting
• Fixed an issue in which Dekan would not appear to face the player he was attacking
• Fixed an issue in which AI would not target VR players' bodies when attacking
• Fixed an issue with readable notes in the lobby area being unreadable at certain angles
• Fixed an issue in which Mejais could potentially get stuck in one place and no longer move around
• Fixed an issue in which zealots wouldn't spawn if the host disconnects
• Fixed an issue that could cause the game's vignette effect to be too large for ultra wide resolution monitors
• Fixed an issue with fonts not displaying correctly with certain special characters
• Fixed an issue related to ectoplasm's radioactivity detection via the Geiger Counter tool
• Fixed an issue related to shadow casts on rare treasures
• Fixed an issue in which abominations could fail to behave correctly during variation #5's ritual
• Fixed an issue related to leaving a game while underwater in the Oasis maps
• Fixed an issue with the inner tomb door note not appearing in tomb variation #3
• Fixed an issue with pet placement when first spawning
• Fixed an issue in which players could navigate out of bounds in the Oasis maps
• Fixed an issue in which the Animal Memory Puzzle pedestals were missing collision in tomb variation #1
• Fixed a missing collider in Dread Valley
• Performed significant performance improvements across the board
• Performed translation improvements

Hey everyone! We're extremely excited to share that FOREWARNED's next major development update, Final Reckoning, arrives April 25, 2024. Our largest update yet, it'll be brimming with new content and will also mark FOREWARNED's transition out of Early Access and into its 1.0 release! You can look forward to:

• a complete ritual rework with more excitement, unpredictability, and new mechanics
• the seventh Mejai
• a new outdoor-style tomb variation with a new creature type lurking within
• two new maps
• eight new ushabti puzzles
• new Hierodex tool
• new achievements
• new lore
• delivery of many top community suggestions
• quality of life changes and fixes
• so much more!

Full patch notes will be released when the update drops. In the meantime, join our Discord if you haven't already to stay up to date on the latest!

Fixes: • Fixed an issue with duplicates in the Weekly Challenges

Fixes: • Fixed an issue causing the game to get stuck at loading screens • Fixed lightmapping artifacts on the Undercroft of Akar map • Fixed lobby pages not being readable from certain angles

Fixes: • Upgraded the game engine for various bug fixes and stability improvements We are still hard at work implementing the next update! Here's a sneak peak at a new map: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/549805eb27af0d4ab08ed322416591937be9ffbb.png

Fixes -Various weekly challenge fixes -Fixed the tutorial achievement not being awarded in some cases -Fixed an error occurring with the prison key puzzle

Changes: - Added the Halloween music track as an additional radio station Fixes: - Fixed an issue with VR players having stretched out bodies when moving around a playspace - Fixed an issue where Ushabti could enter VR Lighter and Flag belt locations - Improved performance during Mejai spawn to reduce game crashes - Fixed a log spam error that could cause crashes in some cases - Fixed an issue where the sleeper zombie in tomb variation #2 would not patrol correctly - Fixed a issue where the audio source for a destructible column in Oasis maps was not linked to the Sound Effects slider - Fixed an issue with missing rooms in tomb variation #3 - Fixed an issue preventing new lore pages and artifacts from counting towards achievements until the next round was played

Fixes

• Fixed an issue with the current weekly challenges not being updated

Note to fellow archaeologists:

A trickster has once again taken the jack-o'-lanterns we carved for Halloween, but this year, they're hidden within the tombs! Can you find and return them to the archaeological study? We have another treat for you if you do! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/66e1632018da33f831fbdb31d51ef7b193335fc5.png A special in-game event is now available in FOREWARNED for a limited time, with an unlockable Horus Mask cosmetic rewarded for successful completion.

• The archaeological study (lobby) has been decorated for Halloween and includes a new seasonal event board.
• The Halloween radio track has returned.
• There are Egyptian themed jack-o'-lanterns hidden within each map's tombs.
• Interact with the jack-o'-lanterns you find to collect them. Note that everyone must do this if in a group.
• FOREWARNED's 2022 Halloween Event will also be available during this time for those who did not complete it last year, so you can unlock the Anubis Mask.
• This event will expire on November 7th, 2023 local time.

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• Added volume control for Pets in the Sound settings
• The pet bird will now teleport to its owner when too far away
• Fixed an issue that prevented custom coat/pant color choices from syncing in multiplayer games
• Fixed an issue with cobras in the TNT room not counting towards a weekly challenge when eradicated with TNT
• Fixed several issues with the dog pet that would result in it growling too often or too seldom
• Lowered the threat detection cooldown on the dog to make it more responsive to nearby threats
• Fixed an issue with the sleeper AI in tomb variation #2's embalming room not patrolling once awoken
• Fixed a visual issue with tomb variation #5's ritual portal effect

Fixes • Fixed an issue that prevented the "Collect Relics" challenge from being completed if Blessing of Osiris was off

Fixes • Fixed an issue where the inner tomb door note was missing on tomb variation #3 • Fixed broken achievements for collecting all relics and 100 lore pages • Fixed an issue with respawn points after dying on Nekhbet Chasm before the tomb has been opened • Fixed a log spam issue • Fixed an issue where columns in the tomb's lower level could be destroyed • Fixed an issue with mummy particle effects desyncing on guest clients • Fixed an issue that allowed a challenge to be completed on the wrong map • Fixed the VR flashlight not working properly

Fixes • Fixed spike pits not relocating items properly • Fixed an issue preventing challenge progress from loading as a guest in certain cases • Fixed a lore page placement location • Fixed an issue where TNT stickers would remain visible after explosion • Fixed an issue with the PDA display redirecting to the Mejai research tab continuously

A note from the developers:

Hello again everyone! As mentioned in our post a couple weeks ago, we have a ton of exciting content planned ahead for FOREWARNED. This first of these development updates has been released today, and includes an all new Challenge Board and the long-awaited Points Shop. Next month we'll be releasing another update with a brand new Halloween event, so stay posted for that! Please share your feedback and suggestions in our official Discord! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/08f82d26b9ada34db8a8aa33335a28369e16f5d7.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/11cc86ba4945b8e292989ebaa3cdc6a79bb7ca81.png The Challenge Board contains themed challenges corresponding to the seasons of Ancient Egypt. Completing a challenge will award extra gold, and completing all challenges presented in a week will allow you to earn a challenge point, which can be used in the Points Shop. The board refreshes weekly, so there will always be new challenges to pursue and rewards to seek! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/5198dbb173a28f09109a424cbcdddf481592d1e3.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/1c7f0705aa80675175ae1f2fd3745932f09888e8.png Using the Points Shop, players can use prestige points and challenge points to redeem brand new unlockables. This includes special cosmetics, lobby decor, themed stickers you can apply to your tools, and even pets with special traits that follow you on your expeditions. The Points Shop includes over 30 unlockables, with more items in development to be added in future updates! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/fd48b09a5658df46f4e4c3f4ffc1765fc05234ed.png

Player Customization

On top of new cosmetics that can equipped, players can now unlock full color customization of their clothes via the Points Shop. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/5e4807c5f3bad3085ef1b0637f72c786f14c1e59.jpg

Lobby Decor

The lobby has several new items that can be unlocked and used to decorate your lobby. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/8aa863e7e9887ccf8a09f254557881cb75a64140.jpg

Tool Stickers

Personalize your tools even further with over a dozen unique stickers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/61eb872fe029edec436ec395431d1e243a3ec8ea.jpg

Pets

You can now unlock pets that will follow you wherever you go! You have the ability to name your pet and customize its appearance. Additionally, each pet type has a special trait that will benefit you during expeditions. For example, Chewy here grants its owner the ability to hold their breath underwater for a much longer duration. There are currently six pets available to unlock. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/49595a6795c3c7ee36cd434ad66028b6b60f23d2.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/db0d9913dd8a162bef4500a04481398f51fda362.png

• Items that have fallen into pits will now reposition to an accessible location
• New radio music has been added. Players now also have the ability to change the radio's channel
• The time it takes for sprinting mummies to burn has been halved, making solo ritual banishment more balanced
• Added a front staircase to tomb variation #4's ritual room, so there are more paths the crocodiles can take towards the altar
• Mummy player audio is now linked to the same microphone volume slider
• When playing with PVP mode turned off, TNT will no longer damage other players
• Tomb variation #3's spiders have grown more aggressive and can now bite nearby players, causing temporary vision impairment
• If the PDA is opened during the "check your research notes" prompt while entering the inner tomb, it will open directly to the corresponding Mejai's research page
• Added a gate to tomb variation #2's snake trap cage that opens when the snake is released
• Added audio occlusion to the snake's audio, as well as increasing the audio distance to allow players more of a chance to avoid it
• Talgor's night vision disturbance duration now scales by difficulty
• The rotation of Marker Flags will now be synced between players
• Replaced certain skeletons with bones to avoid confusion of past explorations
• Rather than abruptly extinguishing, torches and fire stands will now fade out over the last several seconds of its life to help differentiate from the extinguished flames phenomenon. Note that when the extinguished flames phenomenon occurs, it will still be abrupt and accompanied by a gust of wind
• Optimized character appearance syncing between players for smoother network performance
• Flashlight intensity will now dynamically update depending on its proximity to an object. This is done subtly to prevent confusion with the electronic disturbance phenomenon

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• Fixed a network-related issue that could prevent the tomb variation from generating
• Fixed a rare issue in which more than one Mejai could spawn in the same round
• Fixed an issue during timed expeditions in which the tomb would seal before grabbing the relic, even with the Mejai guessed correctly
• Fixed an issue related to relic collection when the inner tomb generated below the car in Cursed Sand Ruins
• Fixed collision-related issues found within certain TNT rooms
• Fixed an issue with VR global voice and push-to-talk swapping configurations before a setting was explicitly saved
• Fixed issues related to the TNT maze in tomb variation #3
• Fixed an issue with collectible placements in tomb variation #1's TNT room
• Fixed an issue in which the Torch and Transmitter entries were missing from the PDA's Tools section
• Fixed an issue with a lore page spawning below a table note in tomb variation #1
• Fixed an issue with lighting not adjusting correctly after dying to TNT before the tomb's entrance is opened
• Fixed an issue with shop item images appearing stretched out
• Fixed network-related audio issues with tomb variation #1's swinging axe trap
• Fixed an issue where cobras would not attack the ritual altar in tomb variation #2
• Fixed an issue in which the Purchasing System would erroneously alert new items are available, when when all items in the shop have already been viewed

Hey everyone! Throughout FOREWARNED's development in Early Access, the community has continuously provided feedback on the game, both with respect to its existing content as well as with each update that has been added. Thanks to this, combined with our own vision for the game's final state, we're excited to share some news with you regarding what you can look forward to in FOREWARNED! The below list can serve as a high-level overview of upcoming updates in progress. However, it is not an exhaustive list, and therefore does not necessarily include all planned content. As we introduce these changes, we'll continue to take community feedback into account on the road to the game's full 1.0 release.

Development Update v0.70

Estimated Release: September 15, 2023

FOREWARNED's next update is slated to arrive in just over a couple weeks on September 15th! In addition to a bunch of quality of life enhancements and fixes, this update will include the long-awaited Points Shop, where players can use prestige points and challenge points to redeem brand new unlockables. This includes special cosmetics, lobby decor, themed stickers you can apply to your tools, and even pets with special traits that will follow you on your expeditions. The Points Shop will initially include over 30 unlockables, and more items are planned to be added over time. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/fd48b09a5658df46f4e4c3f4ffc1765fc05234ed.png This update will also include an all new Challenge Board containing themed challenges corresponding to the seasons of Ancient Egypt. Completing a challenge will award extra gold, and completing all challenges presented in a week will allow you to earn a challenge point, which can be used in the Points Shop. The board refreshes weekly, so there will always be new challenges to pursue and rewards to seek! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/5198dbb173a28f09109a424cbcdddf481592d1e3.png Full patch notes on these changes will be posted when the update is released.

Development Update v0.75

Estimated Release: October 2023

A brand new Halloween event will be active in FOREWARNED this October, with the opportunity to unlock a new seasonal cosmetic! For those who missed out on completing last year's seasonal event, the 2022 cosmetic will also be made available to unlock during this event. This October update will also come with additional quality of life enhancements and fixes, along with any additional tweaks required from update v0.70. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/b943f66443d676d4790889e9fddbea5b8203c8ca.png

Development Update v0.80

Estimated Release: TBA

One of our top priorities is revamping the Mejai banishment ritual. The major focus of update v0.80 will be reworking the ritual to be more exciting, unpredictable, and unique. Ultimately, the experience will go beyond simply fending off hordes of creatures heading towards the ritual altar, and will instead introduce brand new challenges and mechanics, including elements specific to each Mejai's strengths and weaknesses. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/34681a8ffccfd8b6ab641aa4e0850039f4183b9e.png In addition to new ritual mechanics, we'll also be introducing brand new ushabti puzzles to the game that will allow for a greater mix of challenges leading up to the ritual itself. As with the previous puzzles, these new ones will possess a dynamically-generated solution, with a unique layout and design per tomb variation. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/af635b1a052cab30e16962cdc8bd748a1a443eb2.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/c4101da090e24916287d9b98df01a2318e092b92.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/f0a24f5a98058b1dbed7755f656212b8c0997854.jpg These changes, both the ritual rework and the new variety of puzzles, will be designed to significantly diversify the end game of each expedition, furthering replayability.

Development Update v0.85+

Estimated Release: TBA

At this point in development, FOREWARNED will be approaching its full release. With it, we plan on bringing two new maps and a new tomb variation into the game, fitting the theme of an outdoor ruin. This will be FOREWARNED's first ever tomb variation set completely outdoors. The new tomb style will possess brand new environmental / spirit events, objectives, and a new creature type lurking about. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/d998f0228bf91b5f278dc9375cc00a4dd10c2b9c.jpg Players can also look forward to...

• the introduction of the 7th Mejai to the game
• new archaeological tasks, objectives, puzzles, and rooms
• the Hierolens tool
• finalized and expanded lore
• dozens of new achievements
• final polish, bug fixes, optimization, AI balancing, and quality of life enhancements
• delivery of remaining top community suggestions

Aside from this, new exciting mechanics, horror elements, gameplay features, challenges, and rewards can be expected. Join our Discord to stay in the loop, and check out our Trello to see all the new content in progress. As always, thank you for your support and feedback during FOREWARNED's development!

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Fixes • Fixed an issue with the appearance of the Chalice treasure in the collection display • Fixed an issue that could still cause duplicate treasures for players approaching a full collection • Fixed an issue that could result in a missing room in tomb variation #3 • Fixed an issue with objectives related to rare treasures, in which the objective for collecting them would still appear even if none spawned in • Fixed an issue where the lower level archway would glow even when the incorrect Mejai was guessed

Changes • Treasure and lore pages that have yet to be collected by everyone in the group are now further prioritized when spawning • Public lobbies will now always appear first in the lobby list Fixes • Fixed issues related to artifact/treasure spawning, including duplicate artifacts and more than 2 appearing during one expedition • Fixed an issue in which gold found within hidden TNT areas skewed the required gold collection objective • Fixed an issue with missing radar floors in certain TNT areas • Fixed an issue on tomb variation #1 with the TNT room walls sticking through the steps of the start room

Fixes • Removed a music track from the inner tomb which was causing copyright issues for streamers

Changes • Added a mild head bob effect that can be toggled on/off under Gameplay settings Fixes • Fixed an issue causing Ataimon to get stuck after being stunned by TNT • Fixed an issue preventing the Variation #2 snake’s animation from playing • Fixed an issue causing the relic to disappear if the host leaves or changes during the round • Fixed an issue causing public games to be hidden when the "Hide Private" option was selected

- Fixed an issue where players could get stuck inside a sarcophagus - Fixed a gap in the lower tomb on Variation #3 - Fixed an issue occurring when a player is killed by TNT after collecting the relic - Fixed an issue causing animation glitches after a player dies while on a moving platform - Translation improvements and fixes - Fixed an issue in which private lobbies were still appearing despite the Hide option checked

A note from the developers:

The FOREWARNED: Spectral Awakening major content update is here! The past few development updates focused on improving the existing experience, including visual overhauls, AI enhancements, expedition modifiers, and many quality of life changes. Our next focus introduced in this update has been filling the tombs with increased scares and immersion via new environmental events and new interactions between the Mejai's spirit and player, designed to add further unpredictability and uniqueness to each expedition. This update also comes with the long-awaited TNT item, core gameplay changes, treasure improvements, and more! Please share your feedback and suggestions in our official Discord! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/08f82d26b9ada34db8a8aa33335a28369e16f5d7.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/3fd5185aba7694a698e54af00c9156f62a2b7ca1.png While previously believed to be relatively passive, the Mejai's spirit has grown further enraged by the countless desecrations of its tomb. This anger has empowered the Mejai's spiritual form to have a more active role during the investigation phase of your expeditions...

• The Mejai spirit's appearance has evolved into a more terrifying, corporeal embodiment
• Its AI has been improved in a number of ways to make it more intelligent, including its movement and general behavior when haunting the tomb
• It will make itself more known during the investigation phase of your expeditions and has grown more protective of its tomb, not taking kindly to desecrations of any kind
• The spirit has a variety of newfound abilities, including the ability to interact more with the environment and props within the tombs
• In addition to environmental interactions, the spirit now has several additional ways of interacting directly with players, including moving them, causing them to suffer hallucinations, and more...
• Improved the pacing/cooldowns of ambient sounds, spirit effects, and phenomena
• The spirit's audio methodology has been improved to reduce possible repeat sounds it makes during an expedition

Developer Note: While the Mejai's physical manifestation phase is generally considered the most tense part of each expedition, we wanted to add further excitement to the investigation phase to bolster replayability and keep players more on edge. Both environmental events and spirit/player interaction events have been implemented in a way to respect the game's pace, avoiding events occurring too close together, repetitively, or after too long of nothing happening. Players diving in to this update can look forward to discovering over 75 unique ghost events. Given this, each expedition should feel more exciting and unpredictable, with the possibility of experiencing something brand new each time. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/505b0fde6ba88e78a6ca8317bfd21e58030c20aa.png Have you been missing that certain spark in your life? Do you want to break down barriers getting in the way of your success? Look no further than Archeobay's latest in-stock item, TNT! This explosive new tool is a blast, capable of demolishing obstacles, halting danger, and more!

• Players now have the ability to purchase TNT in the shop, a one-use item per expedition. (Your TNT replenishes at the start of each new expedition; you will not need to re-purchase it)
• TNT can be used to demolish cracked walls, allowing you to access new areas. Be warned, while these sealed areas likely have more treasure, there may be additional threats to watch out for...
• TNT can also be used to deter or even eliminate certain threats altogether. Seek cover before setting it off!
• Due to its destructive nature, the Mejai's spirit will become further enraged when it's used

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/8d2ac633b0345755073a8c10a86587b3a6047ad2.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/87828e0234a0adb115fadbf16ad9148423d33258.png A few changes have been made to the core gameplay loop to help deliver the best experience for new players and veteran players alike. Specifically, the game will better scale in terms of difficulty as players ascend from level 1 onwards to ensure the game remains appropriately challenging while also respecting the chosen difficulty setting.

• Previously, the Mejai would immediately begin to physically manifest when players entered the inner tomb. With this update, the Mejai will now only begin to physically manifest once the relic has been picked up for the first time. This will give players time to explore the inner tomb at their own pace while preparing to overcome the Mejai, and also fits better with the lore
• More dynamic behavior has been added to the blue escape lever spawn-in methodology, including taking into account player positioning within the tomb. This will help mitigate cases where it spawns at the furthest possible spot away, while also reducing cases where it is made too easy by spawning right outside the inner tomb. Overall, this change is designed to make the physical manifestation stage of the expedition more exciting and balanced between expeditions
• For expeditions with more experienced players and on higher difficulties, canopic jars/keys will be more likely to spawn in challenging locations, such as behind puzzle/trap rooms instead of chests located in simpler locations. To balance this, the number of possible empty chests has been reduced
• For newer players, the entrance to the tomb's lower level leading to the ritual chamber will now always be connected to the start room. The nearby note has also been reworded for clarity regarding the ritual itself. Additionally, when the tomb entrance has been unsealed after Mejai manifestation, the archways to the lower level will glow. These changes are intended to help players discover the banishment ritual portion of the gameplay loop earlier on, which we notice sometimes gets entirely missed by those new to the game!
• The inner tomb note related to Mejai names will now display in a more dynamic manner depending on player level, in which veteran players will refer to the research notes in their PDA

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/9466e774731825c669a67ac24a824115a66c1311.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162081/9eef964fc8b658b84baf697dd603bf55cf3174ea.png We've made what we believe to be the final pass on the way treasure collection works, keeping the best parts of the existing system while boosting the intuitiveness and fun of collecting everything.

• Treasure found in the ruins and turned in to the treasure collection tray will now also appear in your lobby's trophy room
• Rare artifacts no longer "spin and float" off the ground, but instead can be picked up and brought to the treasure collection tray
• The rare artifact spawn chance has been greatly increased, making each tomb much more likely to have at least one per expedition
• Rare artifacts / treasure have been given a subtle additional glow effect to make it easier for players to distinguish them over regular props
• Lore pages also no longer spin and float, but have now instead become the hieroglyphic documents. That is, turning in hieroglyphic documents to the collection tray will now count as lore collected
• Note that the previous gold/XP rewards for collecting treasure/hieroglyphic pages are unchanged, so you will still receive the same bonuses for collecting them
• When hieroglyphic documents and treasure are picked up for the first time, new players will receive a hint as to their purpose
• The trophy room has received newly designed display cases more fitting to the room aesthetic and capable of holding all 24 rare artifacts/treasures

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• The inner tomb has been made more epic within each map variation, befitting the resting place of the Mejai's sacred relic
• When players respawn as mummies, they now have a new passive skill that allows them to see where any living players currently are in the tomb
• When players are submerged in water for too long, new visual and audio effects will now occur to better convey that they are drowning
• The Zealots of Akar have received improved materials and textures
• Attempting to swing an unlit torch will now first perform the "ignite" action, lighting the torch
• Updated the lobby display with an option to show/hide private lobbies
• When canopic jars are picked up for the first time, new players will receive a hint as to their purpose
• Added Marker Flag and TNT journal entries to the PDA's Tools section
• Made the "Leave Game" button text more obvious in the PDA settings menu
• Performed further network optimizations, especially during round ending

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• Fixed an issue in which switching from a good mummy to evil mummy, or vice versa, would retain the previous mummy type's powers and UI
• Fixed an issue with a visible gap in the ground outside the lobby area
• Fixed issues related to VR teleport areas
• Fixed an issue with Necreph being unable to kill players after players die via incorrect Mejai guess
• Fixed an issue in which VR players could lose the ability to interact with their lighters/flags/headlamps
• Fixed an issue in which mummy player screams/footsteps could no longer be heard when respawning more than once as a mummy
• Fixed an issue where doors wouldn't swing after release of a VR player
• Fixed an issue in which an expedition room would still appear in the lobby menu even if everyone left
• Fixed an issue with Marker Flags not resetting to Level I when prestiging
• Fixed an issue with shadow casting on a few items
• Fixed an issue in which good player mummies couldn't use levers in a certain case