Kathy Rain: Director's Cut news & patch notes

Greetings, Detectives! We’ve got exciting news: Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer is launching on May 20th! 🎉 In less than a month, we’ll be diving into Kathy’s most challenging case yet. A murderer is on the loose, and it’s up to you to use your wits to solve the mystery. Ready to crack the case? 🔎 While you can jump straight into Kathy Rain 2 without playing the first game (in fact, there is a summary of the first game right off the top of the second), we highly recommend checking out Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut for the full experience! This is just the beginning of an incredible adventure, and none of it would be possible without your amazing support. We can’t thank you enough for being with us on this journey! Don’t forget to add Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer to your wishlist to stay in the loop and get all the updates when the game drops on May 20th! See you soon, Gumshoes! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466390/Kathy_Rain_2_Soothsayer/

Eight long years after launching the original Kathy Rain, we couldn’t be more excited to give you a first glimpse of Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer! Check out the demo on Steam NOW: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466390/ If you enjoyed this brief foray into the new world of Kathy Rain, don’t forget to wishlist the full game! We'd love to keep you updated on the road to launch next year. In this long-awaited sequel, we have taken an ambitious step from the original small-town mystery to a dark urban thriller. This chapter of the Kathy Rain saga takes place in 1998 in the metropolitan city of Kassidy, at a time when it’s been brought to its knees through a string of murders by the notorious serial killer nicknamed the “Soothsayer”. When a big cash reward is announced, struggling private eye Kathy Rain is quick to get on the case! Hop on Kathy’s trusty bike, the Katmobile, explore the city to gather clues, interrogate persons of interest, track down the killer and finally put an end to Kassidy’s horror... Soothsayer is a direct sequel to Kathy Rain, so you can count on seeing some familiar faces! Our ambition is to create the ultimate sequel, a bigger and better experience that draws from what made the first game truly special whilst still innovating in new and exciting ways! More will be revealed over the next few months, so stay tuned right here on Steam! ~ Clifftop Games and Raw Fury

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We can't believe it's been a year already! We are ever so grateful much for your continued support, as we work diligently on our next game. You may notice that KR: DC was selected to participate in the ongoing Steam Scream Fest, so we've taken the opportunity to offer the game for half price! As always, this turns into -75% if you own the classic version and select the Loyal Detective Bundle. Prefer the Steam Deck and having second thoughts about a point and click? You'll be pleased to know that the game plays GREAT on it, earning us an official "verified" status! It also bears repeating that Kathy Rain: Director's Cut is a lot creepier than it may seem! We don't wanna spoil too much of the spooky stuff, but we are dead 💀 sure that you wouldn't regret taking it for a spin during Halloween! 🎃👻 Have a peek at the spoiler-free screenies below for a hint at some of the unnerving moments from Kathy Rain: Director's Cut, and get ready to give yourself the creeps! 😱 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/620c964c50bd8b29ba0887efc3fef19a83106340.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/ed3c4c9bd25c0446d74ea17d8fb5654f7d9958a5.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/4e9c7997bb8eda3f2ebcef736cfaca8bdbb47e6b.png

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33103339/dbf79e9cdc76594c3523eebe284c515bc2486535.png A warm (or chilly) greeting to you all, With Summer looming over us, avoiding pollen and staying inside has never been so tempting! 🐝 To (bee)less this occasion, you can grab Kathy Rain: Director's Cut with -50% off from the 23rd of June to the 7th of July. Stay cool, /Raw Fury

Last week one of the games in our Raw Fury family just won the A.MAZE 2022 Festival award for worldbuilding and immersive storytelling - that game is NORCO! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32967998/abc9170755d0cf6ec50bd3838c64e3483365ac03.gif We thought you'd want to know since NORCO and Kathy Rain have a lot in common - they both feature beautiful pixel art guided by a point & click mystery that has a deep narrative you can sink into and one that sinks into you whilst staying with you for a long time. Check out what people are saying about NORCO here 👇 Thanks for your support for Kathy Rain and we hope you'll enjoy NORCO! - Raw Fury Team

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/f335b9d5c21feb6bf6c3314481a43bc29d1ce554.png How are you doing, detectives? Spring has truly sprung, and we’re celebrating with the surprise sale! To honor the occasion, you can grab Kathy Rain: Director's Cut with -40% off from the 4th of May to the 10th of May. Mystery awaits you...

Hello, detectives! We wanted to emphasize to you all that Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut features full controller support, including Steam Deck compatibility! As some of you may know, the Steam Deck is officially launching today, and we’ve had first-hand experience with this new handheld. You’re in for a treat — the Director’s Cut plays AMAZINGLY on it!

For a more relaxed playthrough, plug in, sit back, seamlessly take control of Kathy and crack the case, either on your Steam Deck or with any other controller!

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Changelog:

• Fixed a black screen on launch on some systems with low end GPUs

Changelog:

• Phone ring popup text now shows correctly in Chinese in the telephone closeup
• Fixed some Chinese formatting related to the audio processing on the computer
• The inventory can no longer lock up temporarily if the fridge is interacted with twice when playing in Chinese

Changelog:

• Reworked the padlock puzzle to feature an original solution more appropriate for Chinese
• Resolved a few UI glitches when switching between Chinese and other languages
• It is no longer possible to interact with the computer in the dorm room on day 3 using the floppy

Just in time for the Lunar New Year Steam Sale, we have an exciting announcement:

Kathy Rain: Director's Cut now supports Simplified Chinese!

Be sure to pick up the game at a hefty -40% discount during the current Steam sale, or a massive -70% if you own the original title! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/a04e7599cbb547356d4f8c344bd5b71b8361b521.png Our sincerest thanks to the localization team at Mythswift & ChinaAVG! Translation: Abe Ren, 流云淡微风轻 Proofreading: Abe Ren Font & Logo: Hongfang Yu Testing: Simon Xu, 冬日暖阳 - Clifftop Games

v.1.0.3.5193 Changelog:

• Implemented Chinese language support (mouse and keyboard only)
• Made sure the notebook can no longer rarely disappear after a certain conversation, resulting in a potential soft lock
• Resolved a few Russian and German translation issues related to the audio analysis
• The wrong dorm room number should no longer be recognized by the computer for Kathy and Eileen's room
• When using a controller, password input on the computer is now shown in plaintext, for convenience
• Took care of a slight visual glitch related to notebook entries being erased when not playing in English
• A certain character portrait with a blank stare should now have a consistent display time in all languages
• Re-added missing Croatian symbols in the credits to properly display the names of all contributors

One of our Raw Fury-family games NORCO just released a demo. Last summer, NORCO won the first-ever Tribeca Festival Games Award and is known for its literary-quality writing and captivating, mysterious story. So if you like thematic, narrative-driven, point & click mystery games - and we know you do! - the NORCO demo Act One is available on the Steam page.

Kathy Rain: Director's Cut is an ode to a classic. It's a point-and-click adventure that stands the test of time, a game that teams of passionate people have worked on tirelessly to ensure the aesthetics, the music, and the overall experience is perfect. Kathy Rain will always have a special place in all of our hearts. Kathy Rain: Director's Cut was, and still is, a real passion project for Clifftop Games and Raw Fury. Which is why we hope you'll consider nominating it for the 'Labor of Love' Steam Award! Thank you for taking the time to read, and we hope you continue to enjoy the Kathy Rain experience.

Changelog:

• Added Russian language support
• Fixed a rare soft lock related to picking up the envelope on the floor and spam skipping
• Resolved some fade issues related to skipping in the final forest scenes
• Kathy should no longer sometimes give an invalid denial message when combining tapes with the dictaphone
• When leaving the computer and using the controller, the virtual keyboard now properly fades out
• A certain door can no longer be lockpicked more than once
• Hotspots for two invisible characters should no longer appear off screen in the nature reserve on ultrawide aspects
• Various small translation tweaks and improvements

Patch v.1.0.1.5026 changelog:

Engine:

• Updated our Unity version to 2019.4.31f to improve overall compatibility, stability and performance
• Added MacOS 12 Support

Gameplay and UI:

• Fixed a soft lock if the player picks up the flower and shovel in the nature reserve on day 3 but ignores the drawing
• Kathy can no longer get stuck if the player mashes the skip button as she is picking up the scarab
• Dragging a tape onto the dictaphone now won't result in an an occassional invalid denial message by Kathy
• The postcard is now blocked from being examined during an action sequence to prevent various glitches
• Fixed some odd game states related to saving and loading when viewing the postcard
• Optimized the sequence with the falling rocks to significantly improve the framerate
• The smokes are now deselected properly after successfully using them on a character with the controller
• It should no longer be possible to walk on top of the clinic doors with the controller
• Background subtitles in the jail now always fit within the camera when playing in narrow aspect ratios
• A character should no longer appear off screen when entering the jail in narrow aspect ratios
• Beau now properly turns to the right to face Kathy during their final conversation
• Fixed a glitched dictaphone UI state after some tapes were removed during the transition between days 2 and 3
• The notebook should no longer show an odd transition involving the phone numbers when adding a regular note on a few occasions

Audio:

• Lowered the super loud initial volume for the ambient gear sounds when entering a late game scene
• The music in the sheriff's station should now properly reset when re-entering the scene

Localization:

• Various translation fixes and improvements for German, French and Spanish

Those of you who have yet to play Kathy Rain: Director's Cut may not realize how creepy of a game it actually is! We don't wanna spoil too much of the spooky stuff, but we are dead 💀 sure that you wouldn't regret taking it for a spin during Halloween! 🎃👻 Have a peek at the spoiler-free screenies below for a hint at some of the unnerving moments from Kathy Rain: Director's Cut, and get ready to give yourself the creeps! 😱 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/620c964c50bd8b29ba0887efc3fef19a83106340.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/ed3c4c9bd25c0446d74ea17d8fb5654f7d9958a5.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/4e9c7997bb8eda3f2ebcef736cfaca8bdbb47e6b.png

v.1.0.0.4954 Hotfix changelog:

• Fixed some voice overs (most notably Eileen's) not playing on systems with certain language settings.

It’s been 5 years since we released Kathy Rain, and launch day for the Director’s Cut is finally upon us! We couldn’t be more excited to share our third game with you all — the definite version of Kathy Rain. We believe that KR: DC elevates Kathy’s journey to a whole new level, opening many doors for the future of Kathy Rain! While you wait for the download to start, enjoy our launch trailer below, and as always — thank you for being here. We wouldn’t be able to do this if it wasn’t for all of you, and we sincerely hope that Kathy will bring you some joy in this spooky season! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/33be185537d8dde85045332dc2183185f99255f8.jpg - Clifftop Games

For those who have yet to take this journey, we want to introduce you to the central figure of the story — Kathy herself! We think Kathy is a very special character, and here are some of the reasons why: Kathy = Badass

• Rides a sweet hog
• Doesn’t take shit from anyone, no matter if they're law enforcement, biker thugs, or... .
• When the cause is just, Kathy bravely takes on anyone who stands in her way
• Fiercely protective of her family and friends… even when they’re annoying the hell out of her.
• I mean… just look at her. Enough said!

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• Even when met with hostility, Kathy can win over the grumpiest of adversaries!

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• No mystery is too cryptic for our gumshoe — she’ll get to the bottom of any puzzle!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/11d691a2828b914a992564e17b5ba27f4e65cde6.jpg (What, did you think we were just going to give you this one? ;) Remember, Kathy Rain: Director's Cut is launching on October 26th!) We’re proud of how far Kathy has come since the original launch in 2016, and we're excited to show off her new scenes from the Director’s Cut when we launch on October 26th! - Clifftop Games and Raw Fury

It's official - Kathy Rain: Director's Cut will be launching on October 26th! To celebrate, we've got a special message from Arielle (the voice of Kathy) to talk about the features of this new version: Don't forget to wishlist right here on Steam! - Clifftop Games

We’ve been seeing a lot of new faces on the Steam page, and for those of you who have yet to explore the world of Kathy Rain, we thought we’d give you a special little introductory tour of the quaint town of Conwell Springs. (Returning visitors may want to skip this one.) So, without further ado, welcome to beautiful Conwell Springs! As your tour guide to our idyllic town, allow me to point out some of the destination highlights we’ll be visiting on our trip. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/4a40396bd041c0f07ab3a34d6d95203c77a95f41.png While Kathy’s university dorm is not technically located in Conwell Springs, it's the perfect starting point for our tour — and we’re in luck! The two ladies are in today, giving us a peek at their day-to-day. Notice the duality of the room — Kathy and her roommate Eileen have contrasting preferences, to say the least! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/f2b258a38e89c6b2cfb73c2bbfee2f2e3c06bb76.png Next on our stop is the home of Mary-Elizabeth Rain, Kathy’s grandmother on her father’s side. This old farm house has lots to explore and uncover, much of which hint at the shared past between Kathy and her grandparents, and the life her grandfather led before his earthly departure. No trip to the Rain residence would be complete without a peek in the attic full of discarded treasures — plenty to find for intrepid mystery hunters. While we only have time for a cursory glance today, make sure you return to explore all the nooks and crannies! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/1365f92d9badbc6573cb390c3b1ade9f9c03fd38.png The Conwell Springs Cemetery has plots that harken back hundreds of years. It sports the Price Mausoleum, an imposing architectural structure, and this area is the final resting place of Joseph Rain, Kathy’s late grandfather. (Kathy also thinks it’s a pretty good place for a smoke). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/3bfb8050cdb38d3c2f02a02731e0bb0dabb7e54f.png The last stop on our tour (but certainly not the last place to explore in Conwell Springs) is the local Sheriff’s Station. This impressive building houses a number of pieces of medieval art, a complimentary cup of coffee, and a longtime suffering officer by the name of Lenny. Best to not linger here long, else we’ll earn the ire of Conwell Springs’ Sheriff. Come visit Conwell Springs to discover many other sites, like a cozy cabin by the lake, the downtown core, and, recently opened to the public, the majestic Parowan Peak where you can take in the breathtaking view from its clifftop. See you later this month when Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut launches right here on Steam! -Clifftop Games

Welcome to our TED talk, highlighting the changes and upgrades to Kathy Rain in its Director’s Cut. A lot of people have been asking us what the differences are between the original and the upcoming version, so we wanted to highlight some of the major reasons that it's worth returning to Conwell Springs! Added Locations: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/cc1994ff204e98557a5214fa2b22af41c8eb91ed.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/787fc3fad15bf231476482caa2ae770222080f12.jpg There is more to love in Conwell Springs as new and returning players will have the chance to explore brand new areas of Kathy’s hometown. Each new location features stunning backgrounds as seen in the examples above! Added Puzzles: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/f126b38ca70735a79180b91d10fb1e7c5d64118d.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/4590650930200ffe6cad65fb9fb8f503a583f28f.jpg What’s a good point-and-click mystery without its challenging puzzles? Kathy Rain had some doozies and the Director’s Cut is bringing more of those challenges that will tease your brain. Extended Ending: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/363e30ef173e32c65df01a87a9bbe8689f1e2eca.jpg OK, the above image is a bit of a tease and we don’t want to spoil anything, but players returning to Kathy Rain can expect some new twists and turns to the ending that help flesh out Kathy’s character and the story as a whole. Aspect Ratio: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/a9969ae9baf3c7b24c57d40ac635b66d90096d8f.jpg Kathy Rain is expanding from 4:3 to 16:9. This means that there will be more details to explore as the Director’s Cut will fill up your screen! Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut is launching in October of this year — make sure it’s on your wishlist as we will be taking a deep dive into the game right here on Steam. - Clifftop Games

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We’ve got an updated demo of Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut going live for the duration of Gamescom. August 25 – August 27 you can check out a snippet of the updated version right here on Steam! If you have Kathy Rain: Director’s Cut added to your Steam wishlist you should get a notification when the demo goes live (and if you haven’t added it yet, here's a perfect time :wink:)

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/8b8255996aa980e6f095f0930570da762baa77f6.jpg Today we announced our plans for the Loyalty Discount for all original game owners! Everyone with the original Kathy Rain in their Steam library will get a -50% Discount on the purchase of the Director’s Cut. This Loyalty Discount has no expiration date and will multiply with any other price reductions on the Director’s Cut, including a likely launch discount. You can rest assured that at any given moment, you can upgrade your classic version to the Director’s Cut for the cheapest price available! You’ll notice that this is the first time we’ve shown one of the new locations and the bike designs — just a small slice of the new content coming in the Director’s Cut, so be sure to jam that wishlist button like it was a bike throttle!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39248613/070411cc16fdd0bacacdec7de726181b75bf3f8b.jpg Kathy Rain: Director's Cut is a part of the Save and Sound Festival on Steam, starting today! This festival focuses on the music of videogames, and we've got a great video that will be playing on Raw Fury's feature block starting around 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET/8:30pm CET. Visit saveandsound.io for the full schedule! Check out some really cool videos from us and others from the Raw Fury family: - Kathy Rain - Daniel Kobylarz discusses how music heightens the game experience and his return to the Kathy Rain universe 5 years after it's initial release - Atomicrops - Joonas Turner takes us through the found-object music creation process he used to create the Atomicrops soundtrack - Star Renegades - Composer Steve London breaks down what it takes to score a rebellion - Call of the Sea - Composer, Eduardo dela Iglesia talks about the inspiration behind Call of the Sea and conducts an orchestra in a live performance of the soundtrack. - The Longest Road on Earth - The developers at Brainwash Gang take viewers through the last chapter of their game, chat about making a game that focuses on music, and include an acoustic version of "The Shape of Clouds"