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Octodad: Dadliest Catch Patch Notes & News

Tentacles and Tea Time Bundle

Briasteam_community_announcements

436d ago

Octodad is featured in the launch bundle for Grandma, No! A new physics-driven comedy from our friends at Wallride and Super Rare. Babysit, summon creatures beyond the pale, and take out the trash! If you enjoyed the chaos and destruction of Octodad, you should check out Grandma, No! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362680/Grandma_No/

Tentacles and Tea Time Bundle

Briasteam_community_announcements

436d ago

macOS 64-bit Update Released (Version 1.2.35028)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

2375d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.35028 macOS

Fix for fullscreen on 64-bit
64-bit
Notarized App
Minimum version changed to 10.9
Trackpad touch controls working again

macOS 64-bit Update Released (Version 1.2.35018)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

2392d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.35018 macOS

64-bit
Notarized App
Minimum version changed to 10.9
Trackpad touch controls working again

Update Released (Version 1.2.35006)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

2887d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.35006

Fix settings tooltips descriptions not popping up on mouseover (thanks to ZuTheSkunk for reporting).
Make borderless fullscreen the default setting for first installs.

Serbian Translation by Radoš Milićev and Marko Josifović

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

2896d ago

The most recent update adds Serbian (Srpski) to the languages option in Settings. Check it out! Thanks to Radoš Milićev and Marko Josifović.

Update Released (Version 1.2.19338)

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3708d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.19338

Improved performance for laptops with switchable discrete graphics cards.
Improved performance for Windows DirectX 9 shaders.
Force reduced anti-aliasing for intel integrated graphics to fix Windows 10 crash.
Fix an issue with low shadow settings and borderless anti-aliasing.

Update Released (Version 1.2.19338)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

3708d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.19338

Improved performance for laptops with switchable discrete graphics cards.
Improved performance for Windows DirectX 9 shaders.
Force reduced anti-aliasing for intel integrated graphics to fix Windows 10 crash.
Fix an issue with low shadow settings and borderless anti-aliasing.

Update Released (Version 1.2.19027)

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3734d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.19027

Add anti-aliasing to borderless windowed mode for Windows.
Reduce dependencies for DirectX and Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable

No longer require Stacy to travel up escalator to complete Deep Sea.

Update Released (Version 1.2.19027)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

3734d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.19027

Add anti-aliasing to borderless windowed mode for Windows.
Reduce dependencies for DirectX and Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable

No longer require Stacy to travel up escalator to complete Deep Sea.

Update Released (Version 1.2.17060)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

3903d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.17060

Touch controls updated to work again and match iOS / Android.

Fixes to level geometry in Low versions of levels.

Update Released (Version 1.2.17060)

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3903d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.17060

Touch controls updated to work again and match iOS / Android.

Fixes to level geometry in Low versions of levels.

Hotfix Released (Version 1.2.16507)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

3973d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.16507

Fix for grabbing bug (esp. in Low Physics mode) where holding grab would sometimes never grab an object but just circle around it.

Correct bindings when using Xbox One Controller with Kernel 3.17 and later.

Hotfix Released (Version 1.2.16507)

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3973d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.16507

Fix for grabbing bug (esp. in Low Physics mode) where holding grab would sometimes never grab an object but just circle around it.

Correct bindings when using Xbox One Controller with Kernel 3.17 and later.

Hotfix Released (Version 1.2.16477)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

3981d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.16477

Fix for multiple crashes introduced in last update affecting Ending Credits level.

Hotfix Released (Version 1.2.16477)

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3981d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.16477

Fix for multiple crashes introduced in last update affecting Ending Credits level.

Update Released (Version 1.2.16458)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

3989d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.16458

Level Quality setting. Uses PlayStation Vita versions of the levels to improve CPU/PhysX performance.

Shader Mode 'Low' setting that uses hardware skinning & instancing, but no lighting, for better GPU performance.

Fix an issue where tie count was improperly displayed in certain languages.
Minor optimizations from Vita/Xbox One port.

Update Released (Version 1.2.16458)

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3989d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.16458

Level Quality setting. Uses PlayStation Vita versions of the levels to improve CPU/PhysX performance.

Shader Mode 'Low' setting that uses hardware skinning & instancing, but no lighting, for better GPU performance.

Fix an issue where tie count was improperly displayed in certain languages.
Minor optimizations from Vita/Xbox One port.

Update Released

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

4112d ago

Fix for missing Russian "Shorts" menu translation.

Update Released

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4112d ago

Fix for missing Russian "Shorts" menu translation.

Update Released (1.2.13414)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

4211d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.13414

Chinese language support
Japanese language support

Add helper forces and flashing lights for Kelp jungle gym area.
Adjust kitchen camera in Restaurant.

Properly clear Shorts levels checkpoint after completion.
Improve location of tie in tie screen.
Fix story timer best time.
Korean proofreading changes.

Update Released (1.2.13414)

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4211d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.13414

Chinese language support
Japanese language support

Add helper forces and flashing lights for Kelp jungle gym area.
Adjust kitchen camera in Restaurant.

Properly clear Shorts levels checkpoint after completion.
Improve location of tie in tie screen.
Fix story timer best time.
Korean proofreading changes.

Update Released (1.2.12787 )

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

4304d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.12787 Bug Fixes

Added missing Polish translations of Shorts.
Added additional blocking volumes in Hospital for stability.
Remove first church tie as ghost tie.
Fix a bug where Objects that were previously jointed respawned, they would respawn objects they were previously jointed to.
Fix a bug where reset objects would have incorrect rotation.
Fix a bug where ragdoll body may disappear.

Update Released (1.2.12787 )

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4304d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.12787 Bug Fixes

Added missing Polish translations of Shorts.
Added additional blocking volumes in Hospital for stability.
Remove first church tie as ghost tie.
Fix a bug where Objects that were previously jointed respawned, they would respawn objects they were previously jointed to.
Fix a bug where reset objects would have incorrect rotation.
Fix a bug where ragdoll body may disappear.

Update Released (1.2.12737)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

4309d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.12737

Fix for Medical Mess Unicode character Watermelon Objective issue (German, Polish, Korean)
Fix for Russian subtitles not loading in Shorts

Update Released (1.2.12737)

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4309d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.12737

Fix for Medical Mess Unicode character Watermelon Objective issue (German, Polish, Korean)
Fix for Russian subtitles not loading in Shorts

Update Released 1.2.12729

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

4310d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.12729

Shorts

Two new self-contained adventures (Dad Romance, Medical Mess).

Major

Fix for possible save wipe in 1.2.12708
Story mode timer
Freeplay/Shorts levels will hold a temporary checkpoint even when game is shut down.
Multiple mice support for co-op
Collected ties will show up in replayed levels as ghost ties.

Community Translated Languages

Italian (Thanks to Enrico)

Minor

Added UI graphic to show levels with no ties (Shark Naked).
Hint at secret level in Freeplay menu.
No longer track times for credit levels.
Workshop levels are now sorted alphabetically by title.
Ability to ignore desktop resolution when factoring max supported resolution. (OctodadConfig.xml option only)
Optimizations / Bug Fixes
Improved skybox rendering performance
Reduce frame lag from objects attached to Octodad.
Prevent invisible objects falling through the floor upon becoming visible again.
Reduce complexity of character vision cone for detecting Octodad.
Reduce crashes that can occur when getting Octodad unstuck from geometry.
Reduce crashes that can occur when loading/unloading levels.

Windows

Borderless window mode now fills desktop resolution.

Mac

Fix crash when using Korean Language in Windowed mode.
Fix for custom ties rendering upside down on Octodad.

Linux

Borderless option removed
SDL2
- Fullscreen is now a borderless window that takes up the whole screen (does not change desktop resolution).
- Better second monitor behavior when using xinerama.
- Desktop keyboard events no longer blocked (Alt-Tab, Volume, etc., Ubuntu 14.04 or later recommended)
Common resolutions provided in options even if monitor/xserver does not support them.
Fix for Sony DualShock 3 analog stick.
DualShock 3 now automatically detected and mapped.
Fix freeze when fullscreen losing focus but never sending gain focus event.
Fix freeze possibility by always forcing positive timestep.
8x and 16x antialiasing removed from settings menu (can still be set in OctodadConfig.xml if desired but 8x and 16x seem to be buggy on a lot of cards)

Editor

Ability to move Octodad to match an animated pose.
Ability to concatenate character animations to Every*.X files with custom .X files.
Ability to have PhysicsObject use a different PhysicsObject to glow when within grabbing range.
Ability to toggle button status for PhysicsObjects.
Ability to clone velocity between two objects.
Textures will refresh in editor when reloaded from File Open dialog.
Ability to enable physics on ParticleObjects.

Update Released 1.2.12729

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4310d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.12729

Shorts

Two new self-contained adventures (Dad Romance, Medical Mess).

Major

Fix for possible save wipe in 1.2.12708
Story mode timer
Freeplay/Shorts levels will hold a temporary checkpoint even when game is shut down.
Multiple mice support for co-op
Collected ties will show up in replayed levels as ghost ties.

Community Translated Languages

Italian (Thanks to Enrico)

Minor

Added UI graphic to show levels with no ties (Shark Naked).
Hint at secret level in Freeplay menu.
No longer track times for credit levels.
Workshop levels are now sorted alphabetically by title.
Ability to ignore desktop resolution when factoring max supported resolution. (OctodadConfig.xml option only)
Optimizations / Bug Fixes
Improved skybox rendering performance
Reduce frame lag from objects attached to Octodad.
Prevent invisible objects falling through the floor upon becoming visible again.
Reduce complexity of character vision cone for detecting Octodad.
Reduce crashes that can occur when getting Octodad unstuck from geometry.
Reduce crashes that can occur when loading/unloading levels.

Windows

Borderless window mode now fills desktop resolution.

Mac

Fix crash when using Korean Language in Windowed mode.
Fix for custom ties rendering upside down on Octodad.

Linux

Borderless option removed
SDL2
- Fullscreen is now a borderless window that takes up the whole screen (does not change desktop resolution).
- Better second monitor behavior when using xinerama.
- Desktop keyboard events no longer blocked (Alt-Tab, Volume, etc., Ubuntu 14.04 or later recommended)
Common resolutions provided in options even if monitor/xserver does not support them.
Fix for Sony DualShock 3 analog stick.
DualShock 3 now automatically detected and mapped.
Fix freeze when fullscreen losing focus but never sending gain focus event.
Fix freeze possibility by always forcing positive timestep.
8x and 16x antialiasing removed from settings menu (can still be set in OctodadConfig.xml if desired but 8x and 16x seem to be buggy on a lot of cards)

Editor

Ability to move Octodad to match an animated pose.
Ability to concatenate character animations to Every*.X files with custom .X files.
Ability to have PhysicsObject use a different PhysicsObject to glow when within grabbing range.
Ability to toggle button status for PhysicsObjects.
Ability to clone velocity between two objects.
Textures will refresh in editor when reloaded from File Open dialog.
Ability to enable physics on ParticleObjects.

1.2.12708 Update Reverted (Possible Save Wipe Bug)

devonsoftsteam_community_announcements

4310d ago

Sorry, If you had download 1.2.12708 we have pulled it to fix a possible save wipe bug. We will have a new update shortly to resolve this issue. If your free play unlocks were wiped already you can press and hold the right arrow key for 10 seconds in the free play menu to unlock all the levels.

1.2.12708 Update Reverted (Possible Save Wipe Bug)

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4310d ago

Octodad: Dadliest Catch news & patch notes

Octodad: Dadliest Catch news & patch notes

Devolver’s The Crush House launches today! To celebrate, we’ve added Octodad to the Little Guys in Weird Worlds launch bundle!

Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Version 1.2.12729

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