Outcast - Second Contact news & patch notes

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28610512/a1d415301719fade81f9fdb6d756f4dfa2e57ad1.png Outcast - Second Contact has been updated! This second patch brings fixes to NPC pathfinding and general performance improvements. You can find the full list of changes below:

Critical Fixes:

• Fixed multiple crashes while shooting or travelling through Daokas.
• Fixed several memory leaks possibly impacting stability and performance.
• Fixed various pathfinding issues and stuck characters.

Gameplay Fixes:

Fixed an issue where Naarn would be missing (also fixed in existing saved games).

Fixed an issue where Illot would refuse to talk after being healed and where Shamaaz became stuck trying to heal Illot (also fixed in existing saved games).

Fixed an issue where Sadar would not propose to go back to Oru’s Island as intended.

Fixed a pathfinding issue which would cause Zoran to become stuck.

Fixed an issue where Zine would not go to the crusher.

Fixed an issue where Zidar’s friend would not talk when intended.

Fixed an issue with Shadi, whom would not play the tune or give back the map as intended.

Fixed an issue which would sometimes cause Kuryan to be missing.

Fixed an issue where Egar was stuck in water.

Fixed an issue where Zidar’s boat would not return to the dock as intended.

Features/Improvements:

• Players can now return to Zorkatraz.
• Added support for multiple auto-saved slots (when slots are available).
• Added F-Link telepod visualization in full-screen map.
• Added an option to disable Talan word definitions.
• Added an option to disable dodge rolls.
• Added a help screen displaying control mapping.

HOTFIX : We just updated patch 2 to fix an issue with medikits disappearing from backpack when using one of them under some circumstances.

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28610512/a1d415301719fade81f9fdb6d756f4dfa2e57ad1.png Outcast - Second Contact has been updated! This second patch brings fixes to NPC pathfinding and general performance improvements. You can find the full list of changes below:

Critical Fixes:

• Fixed multiple crashes while shooting or travelling through Daokas.
• Fixed several memory leaks possibly impacting stability and performance.
• Fixed various pathfinding issues and stuck characters.

Gameplay Fixes:

Fixed an issue where Naarn would be missing (also fixed in existing saved games).

Fixed an issue where Illot would refuse to talk after being healed and where Shamaaz became stuck trying to heal Illot (also fixed in existing saved games).

Fixed an issue where Sadar would not propose to go back to Oru’s Island as intended.

Fixed a pathfinding issue which would cause Zoran to become stuck.

Fixed an issue where Zine would not go to the crusher.

Fixed an issue where Zidar’s friend would not talk when intended.

Fixed an issue with Shadi, whom would not play the tune or give back the map as intended.

Fixed an issue which would sometimes cause Kuryan to be missing.

Fixed an issue where Egar was stuck in water.

Fixed an issue where Zidar’s boat would not return to the dock as intended.

Features/Improvements:

• Players can now return to Zorkatraz.
• Added support for multiple auto-saved slots (when slots are available).
• Added F-Link telepod visualization in full-screen map.
• Added an option to disable Talan word definitions.
• Added an option to disable dodge rolls.
• Added a help screen displaying control mapping.

HOTFIX : We just updated patch 2 to fix an issue with medikits disappearing from backpack when using one of them under some circumstances.

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28610512/14e106e516ee3d2cd29ee304fd4aa62ea38c5143.jpg Outcast - Second Contact has been updated. The first patch brings performance enhancements, crash fixes, additional options, improvements to jumping and more. You can find the full list of changes below:

• Controls have been enhanced and inertia of movement lowered.
• Constraints on jumping have been relaxed in some areas to avoid the occurrence of "invisible walls".
• The responsiveness of jumps has been improved.
• Slight adjustments to jumping behaviour when in air.
• The triggering of dodge rolls has been adjusted in order to prevent interference with sprinting.
• The contents of ammo boxes have been rebalanced.
• A rare bug that could occur when purchasing the Magwa in Shamazaar has been fixed.
• Fixed a bug that caused some characters (for example Zokrim) to get stuck in bodies of water, and sometimes blocking progression.
• A display issue that caused Naarn to not properly display in some instances has been fixed.
• Added a "vibrant colors" graphic mode. (Thanks to Dmity Andreev for this feature)
• Implemented true full screen mode (as opposed to the default borderless windowed full screen) as an option in order to alleviate stuttering that appeared on some PC configurations.
• A target frame rate option has been added.
• Ultra-widescreen support (21:9) has been implemented.
• Implemented automatic surround sound support, in cases where adequate hardware is detected.

Audio options with separate volume controls have been added to the options menu.

The audio mixing has been rebalanced.

Snowfall animation at high frame rates has been improved.

CPU usage has been optimized to allow for better frame rate when multiple characters appear on screen.

Multiple crash fixes, in particular when using Daokas, have been implemented.

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28610512/14e106e516ee3d2cd29ee304fd4aa62ea38c5143.jpg Outcast - Second Contact has been updated. The first patch brings performance enhancements, crash fixes, additional options, improvements to jumping and more. You can find the full list of changes below:

• Controls have been enhanced and inertia of movement lowered.
• Constraints on jumping have been relaxed in some areas to avoid the occurrence of "invisible walls".
• The responsiveness of jumps has been improved.
• Slight adjustments to jumping behaviour when in air.
• The triggering of dodge rolls has been adjusted in order to prevent interference with sprinting.
• The contents of ammo boxes have been rebalanced.
• A rare bug that could occur when purchasing the Magwa in Shamazaar has been fixed.
• Fixed a bug that caused some characters (for example Zokrim) to get stuck in bodies of water, and sometimes blocking progression.
• A display issue that caused Naarn to not properly display in some instances has been fixed.
• Added a "vibrant colors" graphic mode. (Thanks to Dmity Andreev for this feature)
• Implemented true full screen mode (as opposed to the default borderless windowed full screen) as an option in order to alleviate stuttering that appeared on some PC configurations.
• A target frame rate option has been added.
• Ultra-widescreen support (21:9) has been implemented.
• Implemented automatic surround sound support, in cases where adequate hardware is detected.

Audio options with separate volume controls have been added to the options menu.

The audio mixing has been rebalanced.

Snowfall animation at high frame rates has been improved.

CPU usage has been optimized to allow for better frame rate when multiple characters appear on screen.

Multiple crash fixes, in particular when using Daokas, have been implemented.

We're happy to announce that Outcast is now available! Until the 29th November you can benefit from a 15% early bird discount if you buy the game via Steam. In addition if you already own Outcast 1.1 via Steam you can benefit from an additional 30% discount if you buy the game via Steam before 14th December (This discount is set to activate today at 8am PDT / 6pm CET) To celebrate the release, we also have the brand new lauch trailer for you, to get you in the mood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXWebLW7f4 We hope you're going to enjoy the return to Adelpha as much as us! We will be here for all your feedback and please don't hesitate to let us know if you're having any issues playing the game! May the Yods be silent!

We're happy to announce that Outcast is now available! Until the 29th November you can benefit from a 15% early bird discount if you buy the game via Steam. In addition if you already own Outcast 1.1 via Steam you can benefit from an additional 30% discount if you buy the game via Steam before 14th December (This discount is set to activate today at 8am PDT / 6pm CET) To celebrate the release, we also have the brand new lauch trailer for you, to get you in the mood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXWebLW7f4 We hope you're going to enjoy the return to Adelpha as much as us! We will be here for all your feedback and please don't hesitate to let us know if you're having any issues playing the game! May the Yods be silent!