SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox news & patch notes

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox Members!

Welcome to our latest Developer Log! As we dive into the spooky season, it’s only fitting that we’re bringing you some exciting updates on this ominous Friday the 13th! We’ve been hard at work improving the game, ironing out bugs, and prepping for what's ahead. So, buckle up for the latest news about SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox!

New Update - Version 0.2.11: Bug Fixes and Stability

In this update, we've focused on addressing key issues reported by the community and improving the overall stability of the game. From resolving crashes and freezes to improving networking and gameplay mechanics, this update aims to create a smoother and more enjoyable experience for all players. Below, you'll find a detailed breakdown of the most notable changes.

Updated Netcode

To enhance multiplayer performance, we’ve made several important updates to the game’s networking. We’ve integrated Steam Datagram Relay, which improves connection stability, especially for players in high-latency situations. Additionally, we’ve introduced a latency display next to the FPS counter. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/02c83ce68fe9bd92897d1b5916510d40ec8f2ed2.png This indicator changes color based on the current latency value, providing players with better real-time insight into their network connection.

Improvements for Night Vision Goggles

We've implemented several improvements to the Night Vision Goggles, focusing on both functionality and user experience. The visibility of text and battery charge indicators has been enhanced when using the blue version of the goggles, ensuring that vital information is more clearly displayed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/9898c73451155c3a6e9c48aede4fcc1f2c9937ad.png The font size has also been scaled down for both the blue and green goggles to ensure better readability during gameplay. Finally, a bug that caused the Night Vision Goggles to update their stats, like battery charge, even when the game was paused has been fixed.

Critical Bug Fixes

In this update, we've addressed a number of important issues to enhance overall gameplay. Several critical bugs were addressed, including a freeze that occurred when NTF teammates entered search mode in areas like SCP-049's chamber, as well as a crash related to saving in SCP-205's containment area. These fixes should greatly improve stability during critical moments. Additionally, we've made various other improvements and optimizations to further smooth out gameplay and fix minor issues that have been reported. The update is NOW available for download and the full changelog can be found here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1304510/view/4598826212612661235

Sneak Peek Into v0.3.0

As we continue working on version 0.3.0, we’re excited to share a couple of new features that will enhance your gameplay experience. These updates bring fresh elements to the game, giving you even more control and immersion during your missions. Here's a glimpse of what’s coming!

Classic Mode: Containment Status Bar

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/9579788da50e4ebc8d85e54e74939fa3dcad3f83.png We've added a status bar in Classic mode that appears when containing SCPs. This handy feature allows players to monitor the progress of the current containment effort. If the player goes too far away, the containment would stop.

Nine-Tailed Fox Speed Boost

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/23f98094cfe6addee3b575e76ec4232f276e9a6b.png Our teammates have hit the gym and are now in top shape! They've gained the ability to run alongside the player, matching your speed. This improvement means your backup is never too far behind, ready to assist whenever needed.

Localization Transition: Moving from Crowdin to Weblate

In an effort to improve our localization process and work more closely with our community, we’ve transitioned from Crowdin to ZiYue Weblate, a platform now hosted by our dedicated community members. This move not only allows for more efficient translation management but also gives our passionate players an easier way to contribute to localizing SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/2440d2f34b5a5b47983ae021163559e20dd8d862.png We believe this shift will result in more accurate and timely updates for all language versions of the game, and we’re excited to see how this collaboration improves the global experience! The Weblate project for SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox can be found here: https://weblate.ziyuesinicization.site/engage/scpntf/

Community Artwork

As a tradition for the Developer Logs, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by cool.so.sandwich {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/3535654958429971c7adab43db504ca78097c40f.png

Want to submit your artwork?

You can submit your SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox community artwork on our Discord server, Subreddit, Twitter / X, or send it via E-Mail at [email protected]!

Want to report bugs?

To report a bug, simply use Steam’s Discussion forum to do so. Also, you can join our Discord server too! We want to say THANK YOU for still being with us and supporting us!

And don’t forget – Wednesday is pizza day!

-Vane Brain, from Third Subdivision Studios {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/dfc404b2cb474a1becc9eba09905c109cf22a7e5.png

We appreciate the community's patience and invaluable feedback. Thank you for helping us make SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox the best it can be! Save files from version 0.2.10 are compatible with this version.

GENERAL

• Upgraded the game engine to the latest version, providing improved error reporting, along with various optimizations and bug fixes.
• Improved the loading speed of localization strings (by ZiYueCommentary).
• Reduced the camera shake amount from the knockback for all weapons.
• Fixed weapons with low knockback (such as Beretta M9) not playing its shooting sound when firing the last bullet.
• Fixed SPAS-12 aiming position to be more screen centered (by scp-963-2).
• Few miscellaneous SFX fixes, like adding missing crowbar holster sound (by SlendyOfDaMawn).
• An attempt to optimize the rendering of props by adding culling distance.
• The option to change the brightness of the game has been temporarily removed until brightness functionality is fixed.

SINGLEPLAYER

• Improvements for Night Vision Goggles:
  • Improved visibility of text and battery charge indicator while using blue Night Vision Goggles;
  • Improved the calculation of NPC position while using blue Night Vision Goggles;
  • Scaled down the font size when using blue and green versions of Night Vision Goggles;
  • Fixed a bug where Night Vision Goggles were updating their stats (like battery charge) even when the game was paused;
  • SCP-1048-A should no longer appear in blue Night Vision Goggles after the explosion;
  • Removed the built-in Night Vision Goggles, which was possible to activate by pressing the F key.
• Fixed a bug that caused the game to freeze when an NTF teammate goes into search mode in some areas (such as SCP-049's containment chamber or SCP-939 storage area).
• Fixed occasional crash in Singleplayer caused by the game not properly resetting after leaving Multiplayer.
• Fixed SCP-939's death animations not playing correctly.
• Fixed SCP-939's death animations not being set after loading a save file.
• Fixed a game crash when saving inside SCP-205 containment chamber and then attempting to load the save.
• The checkpoint elevators now reset their position if the player used the elevator but was captured by SCP-106.
• SCP-106's timer and state now reset if the player moves to another zone via checkpoint elevator. This way players won't face the Old Man within seconds after getting back to the zone.
• Fixed the world model of "Note from Daniel" using the paper version instead of the sticky note.
• Fixed render clipping on the security camera feed that was visible in some cases.
• Removed Surveillance Room event (surveil_room) until a better alternative is created.

MULTIPLAYER

• Updated netcode:
  • Enhanced networking by integrating Steam Datagram Relay, improving connection stability and performance, especially in high-latency scenarios;
  • Few small optimizations in sending and receiving item packets.
• Added latency display next to the FPS counter. The latency indicator changes color based on the latency value for better visibility.
• Added additional buttons in the Host Server menu tab to hint at the possibility of selecting Multiplayer maps and gamemodes.
• Added a delay before spectators can switch to other players after dying.
• Players now emit pain sounds when getting shot by an enemy.
• Fixed text filtering not working correctly in the server list.
• Fixed the GUI frame of the lobby chat incorrectly rendering on resolutions higher than 1080p.
• In Waves, fixed the shriek sound of SCP-1048-A looping during the freeze state.
• In Waves, fixed SCP-035's tentacles (the ones on the spine) attacking players even after everyone was killed.
• An attempt to fix the duplicate item-picking sound for clients.

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox Members!

Welcome to our latest Developer Log! This one special, as we celebrate SCP - Containment Breach's 12th Birthday, announce our participation in FPS Fest and.. a new update? Let's dive in!

Happy Birthday, SCP - Containment Breach!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/08d7ef6c1fd91bfbb8ceab02c88357335f78154f.png April 15th marks the 12th birthday of SCP - Containment Breach, a game that has thrilled and chilled a legion of fans with its unforgettable, eerie atmosphere. First and foremost, SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox is a survival horror game that carries forward this legacy, built originally as a modification for SCP - Containment Breach. Thanks to the groundbreaking path laid by the original game, SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox continues to immerse players in a world of suspense and supernatural terrors, proving that the spirit of the original game is alive and more haunting than ever. As we celebrate this milestone, we salute the original creators and the vibrant community of fans and modders who keep the corridors of SCP eternally spine-chilling. Their passion and creativity fuel the evolution and expansion of this dark universe. Here's to many more years of survival horror excellence and innovative community-driven storytelling!

Participation in Steam’s FPS Fest

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/26d2570d3a8f792215b91ec506e4ce505d8181cc.png Second - SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox is a First Person Shooter that stands out for its immersive gameplay and heart-pounding horror elements. We are excited to announce that our game is participating in Steam's FPS Fest, showcasing the intense and unique experiences that our title offers within the shooter genre. This festival is a fantastic opportunity for both new and veteran players to dive into the chilling world of SCP, bringing together fans from across the globe. As you navigate the treacherous environments and confront the unknown, remember that each moment in SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox is a test of both your survival skills and your nerves.

Update v0.2.10: Stability, Performance Improvements and More!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/bad13966b4f796dc6beff9135bc9e66a12b1aaad.png Because of the reasons above, we decided that this is a great time to release an update for SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox. Originally, most of the bug fixes were intended for release in version 0.3.0. However, as development extended beyond our initial timeline, we received numerous bug reports from our dedicated community. These issues ranged from minor glitches to critical, game-breaking problems. Given the impact on gameplay and in our commitment to delivering the best experience possible, we decided it was crucial to address these issues. As a result, we've decided to backport fixes from version 0.3.0 into this update, aiming to enhance stability, improve performance, and ensure that all players have a smoother and more enjoyable experience as they navigate the eerie and unpredictable halls of SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox. We appreciate the community's patience and invaluable feedback. Thank you for helping us make SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox the best it can be! The update is available NOW for download and the changelog can be found here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1304510/view/7816635004477772157 Apart from regular bug fixes, this upcoming update brings a variety of notable changes. Here’s what to expect in version 0.2.10:

Integration of dgVoodoo

For the past four months we’ve been testing out the addition of dgVoodoo into the game on a separate Steam branch, aiming on fixing the game’s poor performance on newer GPUs. The tests turned out to be really successful and thus we’ve decided to officially add this library into the game.

Map Size Reduction

We've heard your feedback loud and clear! Many of you mentioned that, while the facility's vast size was impressive, it sometimes felt too cumbersome. In response, we've scaled down the map sizes across all three zones:

• The Entrance Zone now measures 9x9 units, down from 12x12.
• Both the Light and Heavy Containment Zones are now 12x12 units, reduced from 18x18.

We hope these changes will enhance your navigation and progression through the facility, making for a smoother and more enjoyable experience. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/6dcef3802bef9c2283b6e5446ee27e8c25519d72.pngAn example of new map size in the Entrance Zone. Interesting how the map was generated in a shape of jack-o'-lantern!

Soft Lock Fixes

Changes have been made to room layouts involving SCP-513 and SCP-966 containment chambers. Previously, these rooms were shaped in a 3-way configuration with one way locked behind a keycard door, which could lead to a soft lock situation if players lacked the necessary keycard. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/4966f5e569e823fff27d836e4973b776dfbad765.pngNew locked entrance in SCP-513's containment chamber The rooms have now been redesigned into a 2-way corner room to prevent such issues and facilitate smoother gameplay transitions.

Disclaimer Screens

To better inform our players and ensure safety, we've added a new disclaimer about potential seizure risks due to elements like flashing lights or muzzle flashes from weapons. This is particularly important as we welcome many new players to the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/e7d36c90399e92ee06c703846c303721ac9cbdf1.pngDisclaimer with the seizure warning We've also included a reminder that SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox is still in Early Access. This serves to clarify that the game is not yet complete, and continuous updates and new content are still to come, countering any misconceptions about the game’s development status.

Critical Bug Fixes

As a final significant update in this version, we have addressed several critical bugs that were impacting gameplay. Here are some of the key fixes included in update v0.2.10:

• For Singleplayer, we’ve resolved an issue where starting a new game could freeze due to a map generation bug. This fix ensures a smoother start and consistent gameplay. Also, we’ve fixed performance issues with the S-NAV Navigators, enhancing their reliability and functionality during missions.
• For Multiplayer, we’ve addressed a persistent issue where, after extended play, clients would not be able to see items scattered around the map.

We are continuously working to identify and resolve issues reported by our community, and we appreciate your continued feedback and support. "But wait! Where is version 0.3.0?" you might ask. The answer is that it's still in development. Good news is that soon we are going to show more details about it! Stay tuned for that!

Community Artwork

As a tradition for the Developer Logs, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by Walokin {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/6bba401ce45fe86296ca8fc78df2fb920ba05bae.png

Want to submit your artwork?

You can submit your SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox community artwork on our Discord server, Subreddit, Twitter / X, or send it via E-Mail at [email protected]!

Want to report bugs?

To report a bug, simply use Steam’s Discussion forum to do so. Also, you can join our Discord server too! We want to say THANK YOU for still being with us and supporting us!

And don’t forget – Wednesday is pizza day!

-Vane Brain, from Third Subdivision Studios {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/dfc404b2cb474a1becc9eba09905c109cf22a7e5.png

We've decided to backport fixes from version 0.3.0 into this one, aiming to enhance stability, improve performance, and ensure that all players have a smoother and more enjoyable experience as they navigate the eerie and unpredictable halls of SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox. We appreciate the community's patience and invaluable feedback. Thank you for helping us make SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox the best it can be!

GENERAL

• Added dgVoodoo library (by Dege) as an attempt to fix crashes and performance issues that many users with modern AMD and NVIDIA GPUs encountered.
• Added disclaimers at the beginning of the game, warning about the game being in early access and seizure warnings.
• Fixed poor performance with text, caused by the localization system.
• Fixed loading screens image size getting bigger with each loading screen appearance.
• Improved the performance of some GUI functions.
• An attempt to smooth out the mouse look.
• Some memory usage optimizations and fixed memory leaks (many of which are fixed by Jabka).
• Fixed an issue with USP where the model was incorrectly mirrored.
• Changes related to launcher:
  • Added the ability to select GPU, replaces the graphics mode dropdown menu;
  • The fullscreen mode now applies only if game resolution matches monitor resolution.

SINGLEPLAYER

• General map generation improvements:
  • Fixed a bug that caused the game to freeze upon starting a new game, caused by the map generation failure.
  • Fixed softlocks in SCP-513, SCP-914 and SCP-966 containment chambers.
  • Decreased the map size for Entrance Zone from 12 to 9 units;
  • Decreased the map size for Light and Heavy Containment Zones from 18 to 12 units;
  • An attempt to fix the map layout of LCZ and HCZ being identical.
• Weapon related changes:
  • Fixed a bug with shotgun where it could be turned into a rifle by spamming the reload button;
  • Fixed the guns shooting if player has an item equipped from the inventory;
  • Fixed Radio Transceiver channel switching not working because of weapon selection;
  • Player now holsters the weapon when using S-Nav or Radio items and brings the weapon back when the items are not in use;
  • Fixed the player using iron sight after discarding an item with the right mouse button.
• Many improvements for S-NAV Navigators:
  • Generally optimized the code for S-NAV Navigators;
  • Fixed performance issues caused by S-Nav Navigators due to duplicate rendering logic;
  • Fixed S-Nav Navigator Ultimate crashing the game if SCP-173 or SCP-106 where contained or do not exist;
  • Moved the SCP circle detection right where the player's triangle position is located.
• Improvements in Pocket Dimension:
  • Fixed trenches. They now work just like in original SCP - Containment Breach;
  • Fixed fog colors in some cases, as well as fog color change after loading a save file;
  • Fixed decals not appearing after leaving Pocket Dimension;
  • Fixed a game crash when leaving Pocket Dimension caused by failing to find a good room to teleport to.
• Many fixes for SCP-970 room:
  • Fixed occasional game crash related to items in the inventory;
  • Fixed the updating code for doors when player is going through the doors inside the room;
  • Fixed camera hiccup when going through doors;
  • Other minor fixes.
• Fixed a game crash when player gets fully infected by SCP-008.
• Fixed the gamemode reset after loading a save file while having Classic Mode ticked/unticked in the New Game tab.
• Fixed a bug where SCP-427 was not applying any effects on the player (by HonestResolv3).
• Fixed player falling down through metal grates in the grated hallway room (room2_pipes_1) after loading a save file.
• Fixed SCP-1048-A reappearing in some conditions when the ear bear suppose to be hidden.
• Fixed SCP-096's idle ambient sound playing even if player teleports far away.
• Added a small delay for D-Class before they start shooting.
• Fixed a bug that caused the player to load into a new zone if player dies or gets kidnapped by SCP-106 in the checkpoint room.
• Fixed a bug where the light sprites would be drawn in the room where player died if player respawns far away.
• Fixed a bug where the announcements would play even if player hasn't open the Gate A blast doors yet.
• Fixed blood decals from the Entrance Zone lockroom (lockroom_2) appearing in other 2C shaped rooms.
• Fixed MTF teammates sometimes getting stuck at the Entrance Zone checkpoint.
• Fixed SCP-049's catwalk event in the four-way room (room4_1).
• Fixed medibay (room2_medibay) props being untextured.
• Fixed SCP-012's paper glowing inside its chamber.
• Fixed the smoke appearing in wrong places in the tunnel room (room2_tunnel_2) depending on room's rotation.
• Optimized and improved the code for events in following rooms: SCP-173 containment chamber (cont_173), SCP-500 and SCP-1499 chamber (cont_500_1499), Toilets room (room2_toilets).
• Some code improvements related to doors and buttons.

MULTIPLAYER

• Added text filtering to the server list (this includes server name, gamemode name, and the map).
• In Waves, an attempt to fix items breaking and glitching during the Multiplayer playthrough.
• In Waves, moved the fuse sprite a bit higher to not obstruct the model on the floor.
• In Waves, fixed a bug where dying by a tentacle would not count up as an actual death.
• Fixed player tags not appearing for users with AMD GPUs.

...and other small fixes and improvements overall.

KNOWN ISSUES

• Brightness setting and blur effect currently aren’t working at all.
• On some computers, the blinking fade-in can be bugged and appear semi-transparent.

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox soldiers!

We are coming back once again with a holiday special Developer Log! With this post we will be looking back at 2023 on the progress made so far and talk about what’s left for version 0.3.0. But first of all, we’ve prepared something special for our new players that had troubles with the game… Keep in mind that everything within the post is subject to change!

Experimental Steam Branch

We’ve noticed an increased amount of people reporting the game crashing, specifically on many computers with AMD GPUs, as well as some high-end NVIDIA GPUs. As a possible way to fix it, we’ve decided to use the dgVoodoo2 wrapper, allowing the game to be run as if it’s a DirectX 11 application. Steps to access this branch can be found here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3122326419 This version also fixes lags that many of you encountered in the main menu or game freezing when starting a new game. We HIGHLY recommend players who had issues running the game to switch to this branch. Also feel free to report any other crashes that happen with this version, but specify that you used this branch. There are currently few known issues in this version:

• Brightness setting currently isn’t working at all.
• Blur effect is broken and just darkens the screen.
• On some computers, the blinking fade-in can be bugged out and appear semi-transparent.

Once we collect all the feedback and make sure that this fix is working for everyone, we will add the dgVoodoo2 wrapper into v0.3.0.

Multiplayer - SCP-682 progress

One of the more important things we’ve been working on is the map layout for SCP-682. The map needs to be big enough to let 682 roam around, but it shouldn’t be too large as to break immersion. A good combination of both is what we are aiming to accomplish. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/0ff6c2ad20e340ad93f1381643be0c34b6afa399.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/6a5029cf946701ca5fecd2e49681b24447ae828b.png The screenshots above show an area which has been destroyed by SCP-682. Each piece was modeled completely intact onto the wall itself and then broken up and scattered on the floor, in order to make it as realistic as possible. We’ve also been working on new mechanics for the Waves gamemode, such as operating the blast doors of SCP-682’s chamber. We’ve taken some time to make sure other mappers can make their map work with 682 by adding new entities (without hardcoding too many features). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/fcfd03324e2897b92f9d65ef268c59d3e799aa08.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/033925f79ae116e7ae4a8ec1df832f9e992f5507.png And of course, plenty of work was put into SCP-682 as well! His AI is almost complete, but requires some animations to be created. In the images below you can see the hitboxes that we put on 682. And yes, while you CAN shoot him, it doesn’t mean you can easily kill him. Short explanation: The green hitboxes are used for the lowest amount of damage dealt to an NPC, designed to be used for arms, legs or tails, like in 682’s case. Yellow hitboxes are used for the body in general, they deal medium damage to an NPC. The red ones are critical hitboxes, primarily used for headshots or anything else that would do a lot of damage on an NPC. For 682’s case it’s only the head and his large jaw. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/11fec6f51f8aef8c3393c028d2e0841550103f5e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/5da593f47916930c20bdfd401d3f4d405fa49205.png

Bug Fixes

Some of the bugs which have been reported a long time ago are now fixed, such as the inability to use the Radio Transceiver, poor performance when using the S-Nav Navigator, or accidentally shooting the gun when using a keycard.

Summary of 2023

Let’s summarize what we’ve made this year for v0.3.0:

• SCP-682 in Waves mode, as well as the new Multiplayer map. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/f20c4afce6d3393f22af48abd063c5a22046de04.gif
• Subtitles and improvements in the localization system.
• Softlock fixes to prevent players from getting stuck in locked rooms, as well as softlocks caused by saving the game progress at the wrong time.
• Disclaimers to warn players about seizure hazards, as well as a note that the game is still work in progress. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/9a07cf8a60aad358e17f04308060b2fe591af078.png
• Completion of the save terminal system.
• AI Improvements for some NPCs.
• The ability to contain SCP-096, as well as various improvements for 096’s code. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/567ee50c5170451477c6aeb592b60214e76f306c.png
• Fixes to crashes related to map generation on some seeds.
• Added some sounds to the NPCs in Waves mode.
• Optimization and fixes to the multiplayer.
• Many other improvements, optimizations, and bug fixes.

What’s left for v0.3.0?

To answer this question, there aren’t that many things left before it’s completed. Our current list consists of:

• Finishing SCP-682 in Waves mode, including finishing the Multiplayer map.
• Finishing SCP-173 code rewrite.
• Finalizing SCP-096 containment chamber.
• Adding new voice lines, for example for SCP-035 in Waves mode.
• Finishing new localizations.
• Completing a few things here and there.
• And of course, a LOT of testing.

Community Artwork

As a tradition for the Developer Logs, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by Rand Smith {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/81a169b190027a8b7e051c478f785be5badbe8c4.png

Want to submit your artwork?

You can submit your SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox community artwork on our Discord server, Subreddit, Twitter / X, or send it via E-Mail at [email protected]!

Want to report bugs?

To report a bug, simply use Steam’s Discussion forum to do so. Also, you can join our Discord server too! THANK YOU everyone for supporting us this year. It has been quite eventful with SCP NTF development and we hope that next year will bring a lot of progress as well!

Happy Holidays, everyone! And Happy New Year!

-Vane Brain, from Third Subdivision Studios {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/dfc404b2cb474a1becc9eba09905c109cf22a7e5.png

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox soldiers!

You’ve probably noticed how there is less and less Developer Logs flowing around. The answer to this is simple: we’ve shown you all our main features for version 0.3.0. It’s now time for us to finish them, test them around, and release for you all to see! However, there are still a few things we want to show you in this devlog! Keep in mind that everything within the post is subject to change!

New Multiplayer Map

For the past few months we worked hard on version 0.3.0. A lot of work has been put into fixing bugs and programming new features. Recently, progress has been going very well and thus we want to show off a new map for Multiplayer! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/88d4e0933b1dbabf547757c23e019a88b468725e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/b2ad7e7ee4347cc7a3a0455673b738a31e577d21.png And yes! The map boss will be one you all have been waiting for:

SCP-682

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/8b5b9344778c8e7f4c75295d81f418c7c9eb22b0.png We originally planned to make a map based on Gate A for the 0.3.0 version. The boss for that map would have been SCP-106. However, we weren't able to come up with a good layout for this map. This was the same when we originally worked on a map for SCP-682 which is the one you saw on a development stream a while ago. Recently though, we had a stroke of luck and were able to get a hold of a room that was created by C45 for the Terror Hunt mod. This room wasn't used due to it being too big. When we saw this room, we immediately realized that it would be perfect as a map having SCP-682 as its boss. The corridors are large enough for SCP-682 to pass through without any issues as well as the fact that the layout is almost symmetrical, which makes it great for Team Deathmatch. However, the map requires some editing and improvements before being fully added. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/428714e578695aafbc4738145b300a2ea9a5bc98.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/dd63d8073a22a40fd447194c98bd80f55fe4ca28.png And yes, we are still planning to implement the Gate A map, but we do so sometime in the future. You might ask yourself: “SCP-682 is in the game now! That means the reptile will also be a boss in Singleplayer, right?” The answer is… While there were a few ideas thrown around regarding SCP-682 and its role in Singleplayer, we decided to only have 682 implemented in Multiplayer for the time being. At a later date we plan to implement 682 in Singleplayer.

Bug Fixes

We’ve seen that many of you experienced an issue where the items start to bug out in Waves mode. Like clients don’t see items that the server has or items can’t be picked up. We were able to find the issue and are now looking at possible ways to fix it. This issue was introduced in the latest updates of SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox, specifically when items dropped from NPCs don’t disappear during the start of an intermission. This was done to let the players have more items, especially towards the final waves. However, we didn’t pay attention to the packet limit, which we accidentally reached (oops!). As a workaround - try to keep the amount of items on the ground as low as possible!

Community Artwork

As a tradition for the Developer Logs, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by Max The Seal {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/9a7b8e0fd2e21b69bf97099d76bd3cb94dd2a1f7.png by Saraviadb {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/f11b5121d575511b6c16780d59f8fb02f9d77270.jpg

Want to submit your artwork?

You can submit your SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox community artwork on our Discord server, Subreddit, Twitter / X, or send it via E-Mail at [email protected]!

Want to report bugs?

To report a bug, simply use Steam’s Discussion forum to do so. Also, you can join our Discord server too! We want to say THANK YOU for still being with us and supporting us! -Vane Brain, from Third Subdivision Studios {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/dfc404b2cb474a1becc9eba09905c109cf22a7e5.png

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox soldiers!

First month of the summer is about to end, so it’s time for us to show what we’ve been working on this time! We had to skip the May Developer Log due to many events in our lives. We thank you for understanding and supporting us throughout this time! Keep in mind that everything within the post is subject to change!

SCP-173 Code Rewrite

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/fbfb56ca43826cf15cac644c1210434d314d0c02.png The main villain of both SCP – Containment Breach and SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox finally gets a bit of treatment! To put it simply: SCP-173’s code was really outdated and has barely been changed since the early days of SCP CB. It was a bit confusing, as a result working with this SCP was complicated. Until now! The code was cleared up to be more optimized and allow future modifications to be added easily.

Major Bug Fixes

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/d1e7ef03d2dcdd88c3fde03f5187d68758ae099b.png For the past month we’ve been ironing out many bugs that have been reported by players. Recently we’ve found a solution for a bug that bothered many of you since the release of SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox – the game freezing when starting a new game. This was caused by the map generation algorithm failing to place some rooms in the Entrance Zone (because the map size of the this zone is smaller than the others).

Previous Changes.. Now in Action!

Since most of our work this month was about bug fixes, we’ve decided to show a few things that we’ve mentioned in the previous developer logs in motion! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/d9589c17db9e1ba635024ca96b04c7669e619464.gif SCP-096 getting electrocuted by Tesla gate. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/8f68cdfea4830602563db6c8bb04baa1fe4ace95.gif D-Class backing off and running away when the player is too close.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Over the past few months we’ve received many (and we mean it! MANY!) questions about v0.3.0. Here we're going to answer some common questions.

Q: When is v0.3.0 going to come out?

A: In short, we still aim to release v0.3.0 this year. The long answer is that SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox is a hobby project of ours. We work on this game in our free time because we like to do it! As fans of SCP CB, we like to work on something for other fans! Unfortunately, many people treat us like a huge studio (some even compared us to EA or Ubisoft which is quite questionable but also overwhelming). We aren’t a huge team, and we are not working on this project as a full-time job. We have many events happening currently in our personal lives. Because of this, it’s hard to determine the release date. We can’t tell which features will take what amount of time. The following plan is this: We finish what we’ve already shown, we make new rooms and a multiplayer map as well as also adding a few extra voice lines. This is definitely possible to do within this year (or even within the next few months if things go well). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/567ee50c5170451477c6aeb592b60214e76f306c.png And speaking of… We are planning to make more developer livestreams on our YouTube channel! We will be showing our work progress, as well as answering your questions live. Stay tuned if you are interested!

Q: Will there be an intro/ending in v0.3.0?

A: There won’t be an intro or an ending in v0.3.0. This requires more time for us to work on. But what we have as an idea for the intro is to make it an in-game, non-playable cinematic.

Q: Will there be a cooperative mode in v0.3.0?

A: As we mentioned in the previous Developer Log, cooperative mode was delayed for a future version due to some complexity in adding the multiplayer component for the classic or even campaign mode. This is due to the fact that the current multiplayer was specifically designed to work the way it is right now and not taking anything else into account as of now.

Q: Will the Chaos Insurgency be added into the game?

A: Yes, the Chaos Insurgency is planned to be in the game as a stronger enemy for classic and campaign mode. However, it won’t be in v0.3.0.

Q: Will there be SCP-XXX and SCP-YYYY?

A: The current plan for us is to improve what is already in the game. There are many interesting SCPs in the game currently that are not shown well. Our plan is to fix that and make them shine more.

Community Artwork

As a tradition for the Developer Logs, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by Cassketti {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/572ab2270699037e2e0a03396ccbf9778b28a763.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/6fa8393425ee5f0bfc5786a450d149842afb80e3.png

Want to submit your artwork?

You can submit your SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox community artwork on our Discord server, Subreddit, Twitter, or send it via E-Mail at [email protected]!

Want to report bugs?

To report a bug, simply use Steam’s Discussion forum to do so. Also, you can join our Discord server too! We want to say THANK YOU for still being with us and supporting us!

And don’t forget – Wednesday is pizza day!

-Vane Brain, from Third Subdivision Studios {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/dfc404b2cb474a1becc9eba09905c109cf22a7e5.png

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox soldiers!

Welcome to our monthly Developer Log! This time we will show what we’ve been working on during April. Keep in mind that everything within the post is subject to change!

Cooperative Mode delay

We have to start with some bad news. As we mentioned in the previous Developer Log, Coop Mode is stressful for us to work on. After a long internal discussion, we’ve decided to delay Coop Mode for a future version. It was a hard decision, as we’ve already made some progress with it. However, it turned out to be harder than we thought. Many things such as NPCs or events have to be rewritten to make them work for it. This decision however allows us to release v0.3.0 sooner.

New SCPs to contain

We don’t want to leave you all with a lack of content for v0.3.0, so there are also some good news! Just like everybody asked, we’ve been working on adding more containment procedures for Classic Mode. Specifically: SCP-096 and SCP-049.

SCP-096 – The Shy Guy

In v0.3.0’s Classic Mode it will now be possible to contain SCP-096! Don’t worry, you and your teammates are equipped with a pair of SCRAMBLE gears to get the procedure done easily and safely. And yes, that also means the Shy Guy has it's own containment chamber now! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/f3e96b244d7fcd9d07d7c223df93fd259a41f1d0.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/192e6575940943eb0b80e076969637a71cfcc932.png The Shy Guy’s AI code was rewritten almost entirely from scratch. Overall, he shouldn't get stuck as often anymore, especially when active. There is also a new behavior for him that you'll see during Campaign Mode!

SCP-049 – The Plague Doctor

We’ve also began on doing the same thing for SCP-049! However, we can’t show much yet because we only started to work on it very recently. But expect him to get contained within a cage too!

New Launcher Option

We’ve received a lot of reports regarding an issue where the integrated GPU gets selected by the game instead of the dedicated one. While we're unsure on how to efficiently fix it, we’ve decided to bring back the GPU selection from SCP: CB as an alternative. You will be able to find it where the Display Mode once was. We hope this will help our laptop users or anybody else who encountered this issue. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/756697cbe57c6ee886ea77b9ca9670eb9473c86d.png But you might ask yourself: “Oh, but where is the Display Mode option now?” The answer is simple: The game now selects Fullscreen Mode if you select the same resolution as the Desktop resolution. If the resolution is less than that, then the game selects Windowed Mode.

Third Subdivision Studios Twitter account

The last thing we want to mention is that we’ve created an official Twitter account for Third Subdivision Studios! We will be sharing some small development news, as well as retweeting fan artwork from time to time! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/88ddcdf92f9a3114052fde8fe3aa659c041f6392.png Link to our Twitter account: https://twitter.com/TSS_Games

Community Artwork

As a tradition for the Developer Logs, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by Cassketti {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/b34bca4cf7b3260f2023410ce759f2740b761a02.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/56e2d797e26a15e2516e793a322f05e0e241ead3.png by Wкиха (original artwork by B_Leonardo) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/5703498800aed12af27add6ab1caf88f31b7d4a6.jpg

Want to submit your artwork?

You can submit your SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox community artwork on our Discord server, Subreddit, Twitter, or send it via E-Mail at [email protected]!

Want to report bugs?

To report a bug, simply use Steam’s Discussion forum to do so. Also, you can join our Discord server too! We want to say THANK YOU for still being with us and supporting us!

And don’t forget – Wednesday is pizza day!

-Third Subdivision Studios {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/dfc404b2cb474a1becc9eba09905c109cf22a7e5.png

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox soldiers!

March is ending very soon, so it’s time to show what we’ve been working on. This month was a bit stressful due to coop development, as a result we had a little break because of it. Regardless we have been working on other interesting features. So, here's what we’ve done since the last Developer Log. Keep in mind that everything within the post is subject to change!

Disclaimer screens

Since many new players are getting introduced to SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox, we’ve added safety disclaimers, warning about seizure and epilepsy that can be triggered in some cases (like flashing lights or the weapon’s muzzle flash). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/aefd9ec3ddf5f73c0c206621022638683d0f7ab8.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/e7d36c90399e92ee06c703846c303721ac9cbdf1.png Now there's also a reminder that the game is in Early Access, as there have been some misunderstandings regarding it and thus some people thought that the game is completely finished and no new content will be added, which is false. We still have a lot of plans for the game!

More Tasks

We’ve noticed that many of you were worried about the state of Singleplayer, especially because of the thought that we're only working on cooperative mode. That’s not true. We’ve been thinking on how to expand Singleplayer more and about different tasks that you can do. Here are some screenshots of a Task to restart the Heavy Containment Zone generator, the room of which is guarded by armed D-Class. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/945fe6fbdf7c74b524e37100ca3fd1aa6eee662a.png Tasks received. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/4204b7f52762c2af6aa0caba5dd6d376d318ac01.png D-Class cleanup inside the server room. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/2def6b706c71ece5bafef6905063d60c508d034e.png Generator is restarted. This task is complete.

D-Class improvements

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/1bd4c1f49b1b2629353bfa35a567a967f19af01b.png Few changes were made for the D-Class’s AI to improve their navigation. For example, they are now less likely to get stuck in places. Well... They still can get stuck, but at least they acknowledge that and try to find another way. Now they also can close the doors behind them from time to time, making the zones less door-open. Oh yeah! You can also headshot the D-Class with the SPAS-12 as well now! This was teased few months ago in one of the Developer Logs (showcased with zombies). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/25d05c5ac63b78eec12cb7daa5f03d91fe7a9393.png

Soft lock fixes

We’ve been hearing reports about how the game can softlock in Heavy Containment Zone because of the player lacking the keycard when facing rooms like SCP-513 or SCP-966 containment chambers. We’ve addressed this issue by changing the layout of those rooms from a 3 way shaped to a 2 way corner room. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/4966f5e569e823fff27d836e4973b776dfbad765.png Locked entrance in SCP-513's containment chamber {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/e1db7c5f2a59423726c561228e4503fe8143053a.png Locked entrance in SCP-966's containment chamber In the future we are planning to change the room models themselves, but for now this solution can work as well.

Optimization and other bug fixes

As always, we’ve been working on fixing bugs that you all reported to us. Generally, they are small things that improve the game, giving more stability to it.

Want to report bugs?

To report a bug, simply use Steam’s Discussion forum to do so. Also, you can join our Discord server too!

Community Artwork

As a tradition for the Developer Logs, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by B_Leonardo - "Fanart of Regular MTF dying in a glue trap" {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/1dbacd57552d2d9f802bdb6c0ec2229380a6c3c7.png

Want to submit your artwork?

You can submit your SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox community artwork on our Discord server, Subreddit or send it via E-Mail at [email protected]! We want to say thank you for still being with us and supporting us!

And don’t forget – Wednesday is pizza day!

-Third Subdivision Studios {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/dfc404b2cb474a1becc9eba09905c109cf22a7e5.png

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox soldiers!

Exactly one year ago we released the 0.2.0 version of SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox on Steam. To celebrate this special occasion we want to share some information regarding the development of the upcoming 0.3.0 update and what we achieved so far. Keep in mind that everything within the post is subject to change!

Co-op Mode Progress

It's been some time since we've last showed any progress regarding coop. The reason for this is simple: We had to start from scratch. But for the good cause! The previous way that we were doing the multiplayer was not working well. The new way on the other hand allowed us to show you those screenshots! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/63e3af7c6a8a781e58d7eec08ae2fe9f24ad4b21.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/125d16a8f206265c1ff862c8dfdbc756eed5f308.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/90ba66b8a8ac3feedc0854a05c4256c4c6ed9b83.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/d6cab89a207444a03ede63b77115c43424733bb7.png

Localization

Since the December 2022 Developer Log we’ve received a lot of help from volunteers to help with localizing SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox. We’ve added more languages that people are willing to translate the game to. The Crowdin page is available here: https://crowdin.com/project/scp-nine-tailed-fox. You can always tell us what other languages we should add on the list! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/5fe772b4b54a70f33878fb5cc742437b7f2422f4.png For v0.3.0 we’ve also added the ability to change the separator for text with multiple lines. While commonly, when the game needs to create a new line, it will find the space in the text that it will separate. This was an issue with Chinese localization (and some other ones) that don’t have spaces between words. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/032c3fa133077c384f4fd800e2c682454798217e.png

Subtitles

Since the original SCP: Containment Breach, many people asked for subtitles in the game, as for foreigners it’s sometimes hard to understand what characters are saying. We’ve been working on a subtitle system for SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox, which is flexible and easy to translate. This improves the game’s localization, as we don’t need to do voice acting for each language. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/7a87cb33913ff65fd10a245f29fa8c068c6bcff7.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/91ed5ae1df66e84e72f8dcf59e919d3469db313a.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/a1071d2e059210bc22e0ce8a025ea14cbef96407.png

Localization performance fix

Many of you reported an issue where the game was lagging when text appeared on the screen. This was especially noticeable in the options menu. The good news for you have finally arrived! We were able to fix it! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/9836b327ca54d19522beac2e65de8cb33065c466.png When we were developing v0.2.0, we’ve added a caching system for localized text. But it turned out that the game was not adding the strings into this cache properly, causing the game to scan the localization file every single frame. Thus, creating lag.

And as always – bug fixes!

For the past month we’ve been ironing out many bugs that are possible to encounter in SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox since the v0.2.0 release. Falling through the floor in the pipe room after loading a save? Fixed! Untextured props in the medical bay? Fixed! Loading screen images get bigger with each loading? Fixed too! Game crash after exiting the pocket dimension? Not anymore! And this is only a small portion from the list of fixes!

Want to report bugs?

We’ve noticed that many players want to help us with the game by reporting bugs, yet don’t know where they can do it. To clear this out, we want to tell you that you can use Steam’s Discussion forum to do so. Also, you can join our Discord server too!

Community Artwork

As a tradition for the Developer Logs, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by B_Leonardo {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/26f821f80b310243376323b7b813378f8f8d8db3.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/5c120f9bf1dd8f4e00e5246729efad8bbbfc1705.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/2f815f40f96b4c6da9605c78fe4f6c1faf5f0cfe.png

Want to submit your artwork?

You can submit your SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox community artwork on our Discord server, Subreddit or send it via E-Mail at [email protected]! We want to say thank you for still being with us and supporting us! We have more things to share with you once the time comes!

And don’t forget – Wednesday is pizza day!

-Third Subdivision Studios {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/dfc404b2cb474a1becc9eba09905c109cf22a7e5.png

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox soldiers!

We are back once again with the new Developer Log! And this time it’s Christmas Edition! We want to wrap this year with some development progress, as well as some statistics and community artwork.

Rewriting In-Game Events

Most in-game events in SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox are exactly the same as in SCP: Containment Breach. So much that their code hasn’t changed for ages! And this leads to an issue where old events start to give issues, bugs and crashes. We’ve been working on rewriting some of the events for SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox. You might’ve seen some examples of that already, like with Tesla gates or the event where SCP-173 appears in a tunnel room in Heavy Containment Zone. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/48f73f6a6c0e5c81a80f50620bc0b3769d412556.png As the most recent example of a rewritten event – here is one of the appearances of SCP-049 in Light Containment Zone. It’s a small event, but this kind of event brings atmosphere to the game. Can you spot him on this screenshot?

Improving Difficulty System

In the original SCP: Containment Breach, Euclid difficulty relies on monitors that are statically positioned in some of the rooms. This however brings an issue where some parts of the generated map lack these monitors, and as a result – players can’t save. To fix this we introduce Save Terminals™. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/a6e033a40be1a2e992e69a6bdc65b93745895719.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/7956a213d55db074c100e57653d6cd8d76d1b316.png The model is work in progress and will be improved later on. With Save Terminals™ we have more control over the saving on Euclid difficulty. The system we’ve made allows almost every room to have the terminal™. Of course, we’ve worked on balancing this as well. Save Terminals™ appear with a check for a specific distance between each other. However, this is ignored with some rooms where the Save Terminal™ should always appear. One example is the Checkpoint rooms for each zone.

Translating The Game

To let the game support multiple languages, we’ve been working on the game’s translation. However, we are not a huge team and can’t translate the game ourselves. For this reason, we’ve created a page on Crowdin, allowing all fans with the language knowledge to help us translate the game! The page is available here: https://crowdin.com/project/scp-nine-tailed-fox. Tell us what other languages we should add on the list!

Steam Stats

Another thing to mention is the statistics of the game’s activity on Steam. We have around 230 000 total downloads, as well as more than 2100 total reviews! On top of that – we’re on the list of Top Steam Releases of February 2022! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/6d772a8d24cbfe8f770dad27293c3adf3de627cc.png We are happy to know that our game was one of the successful games on February, on par with games like… “Orc Massage”? Well then…

Community Artwork

As the last thing for this Developer Log, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by Kolya7519 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/f7f3c707085eacd0b2cbb79184500c09d25f153e.png It’s been a great year! We have many things cooking behind the scenes that might see the light of the day within the new year…

Merry Christmas, everyone! And Happy New Year!

-Third Subdivision Studios

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox soldiers!

We are back to talk more about the development of v0.3.0, as well as share some little sneak peeks of new features and share some nice community artwork!

Co-op Mode Progress

The cooperative mode was something we’ve been working hard on. Yet the task itself is really complicated to do: The code itself is based on Singleplayer, which is based on SCP – Containment Breach: It was initially made to be Singleplayer only. Adding Multiplayer components into this is possible, but really complicated. Thus, we don’t have any estimated release date for v0.3.0. However, we plan to post updates on it whenever we have something major to show or talk about.

Melee Improvements

Melee weapons now hit all enemies in front of the player in close range, rather than hitting only one enemy at a time. As a result, escaping hordes of zombies with melee is now much easier (but we don't recommend to get close to zombies in the first place!). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/75cb2ebc21d5df4f37f51ed70ee9273e2a765624.gif

Developer Tools

We’ve been working on new developer tools for room making. Since SCP – Containment Breach, we’ve been using a really old program called “3D World Studio”. The program is old and it doesn’t even work on Windows 10, only up to Windows 7, thus some of the developers have to stay on older operating systems. Not to mention all the bugs this editor has and how it runs poorly with larger maps (like Multiplayer maps). For those reasons, we’ve been working on a better alternative, called CBRE-EX (Containment Breach Room Editor - Extended). Originally this program was made for the new SCP – Containment Breach v1.4, but it's development was cancelled, yet the program was mostly done. So now we are improving the program even more, extending its functionality to work with SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/5e2ec057ef15ef4f1ee17b9a13a16879886b9b0e.png You can find the program here on GitHub. It's still in development, but basic rooms can be added into SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox already.

Sneak Peeks

Here are a few screenshots of some small, but cool things we’ve been working on! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/8daec7805527432694194d1611bb4d17dc52a264.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/9e3260b4a44e7c79f89ba754d84a102209953ff0.png

Community Artwork

As the last thing for this developer log, we want to share some artwork that was made for the game! by B_Leonardo https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fk1DvTLWYAA1AD2?format=png https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fk1DvTGXEAYYL-w?format=png We want to thank you for all your support! We’ve been working hard on the new version, yet we understand that overclocking ourselves is not good. We are all humans after all, and we also take breaks to gather strength and come up with new ideas.

And don’t forget – Wednesday is pizza day!

-Third Subdivision Studios

Greetings to all Nine-Tailed Fox soldiers!

It’s been 6 months since SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox released on Steam! While the launch was pretty rough at the beginning, it was really successful! And over those 6 months we’ve worked on bug fixes and improvements for the game, bringing 9 updates. However, there are still many things that we have to improve as some mechanics that came from SCP – Containment Breach aren’t compatible with the usage of weapons. We would like to share some plans for the future of the game. Version 0.3.0 has entered it's full development stage and new features are going to be added and many bugs will be fixed. Here are some things we are working on:

Co-op Mode

The co-op mode is something that we get asked about every day! When we worked on the Steam release, we had no plans for a Co-op mode due to the planned story mode. But after collecting feedback about it, we’ve decided to change our priorities. We’ve started by adding Classic mode into the game, without major story elements, just like how the original modification was (thus the word “classic”). After hearing positive feedback about this mode, we’ve decided to base the Co-op mode on Classic mode, where instead of the AI teammates there will be real players.

Expanding Singleplayer

New tasks, new rooms and new events. We want to fill up all empty zones with more content. We're also planning on expanding the story.

Weapon Improvements

We’ve been collecting some ideas in regards of weapon improvements, like improving gun models and animations, as well as adding a few more guns into the game. One main thing that many complained about is the poor melee implementation. We want to make melee weapons to be more powerful against enemies.

“Infinite” Waves

This is a side mode for the Waves mode, where the wave amount is not set and instead it keeps on going up, while the horde of enemies increases. There is no end to this, even after defeating the boss! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/11004d71b80469fc818d09b208a050e13791e8ac.png

Zombie Aggressiveness

As an addition to improving the Waves mode, we’ve decided to make zombies a bit more dangerous for players. There is now an “aggressive” state for the zombies, which triggers after a while depending on how long you are running around near the zombies. Once it reaches the limit, the zombie start running towards the player. Upon getting really close, they catch the player and start biting him, while the player can’t move away and is only able to shoot. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/eee12b1698e767abf550a23ecda27a60108bc6f8.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/3005d040255b470501c575dd589511d1cf0eba2d.gif … and many more things that we would like keep as a secret for now! Please keep in mind that this is work in progress, and some of the features are the subject of change and also can be moved to future versions. We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who was supporting us and is still supporting and following the development of the game.

And don’t forget – Wednesday is pizza day!

-Third Subdivision Studios

Save files from version 0.2.8 are compatible with this version.

SINGLEPLAYER

• The Ear Bears are now actual NPCs. This includes the following improvements:
  • They can be killed with weapons;
  • They can be spawned with the console;
  • Upon shooting them from a far distance they can start running towards the player;
  • Added more rooms where they can spawn. This includes Heavy Containment Zone;
• Improved the event with SCP-173 spawning in the tunnel room (room2_tunnel_2);
• Fixed player shooting their weapon after selecting an item in the clipboard;
• Fixed SCP-1162 requiring to use mouse clicking instead of the "use" button;
• Removed the ability for SCP-1162 to spawn lost key, disciplinary hearing and old badge for now until better alternatives are added;
• Disabled medibay event with infected surgeon until it's reworked into a better state;
• Fixed a bug where after going to the Light Containment Zone or Entrance Zone using the elevator the player would receive items that are given at the beginning of the game;
• Other minor fixes and improvements;

MULTIPLAYER

• In Waves, fixed SCP-1048-A getting stuck in the doorway on the Offices map;
• In Waves, fixed valve handles being hard to use.

We are back with another monthly update, fixing a few game crashes that many players have reported, as well as bringing some new improvements and balances to the Waves mode.

SINGLEPLAYER

• Added a hint for the players about quick saving the game; {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/19af15d0ee15d817c8eb7cbe02cd2d35a137e5c3.png
• Added a little sound for the broken elevator in the Light Containment Zone checkpoint;
• Fixed the game crashing when the player contained SCP-173 and reached events that involve SCP-173;
• Fixed double gateway doors in Entrance Zone checkpoint in Classic Mode;
• Fixed a bug where clipboards were unusable;
• Fixed wrong font for item names when using a clipboard;
• Fixed a bug where the elevator in Light Containment Zone would break after loading a save file, caused by clipboard items (just.. don't ask how);

MULTIPLAYER

• In Waves, added a limit for how many instances of SCP-939 and SCP-1048-A can exist at the same time:
  • For SCP-939 there is a limit of 2 instances for one player, which increases by 1 for any additional players;
  • For SCP-1048-A there is a limit of 2 instances for one player, which increases by 2 for any additional players;
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• Fixed the game crashing when a client wrote a chat message and immediately disconnected from the server;

...and other small fixes and improvements!

Save files from version 0.2.6 are compatible with this version.

SINGLEPLAYER

• Player now spawns with an S-NAV 310 Navigator;
• In Classic Mode, the D-Class now spawn in the entrance zone;
• Fixed "injure" console command when the player enters a value higher than 100 HP (by HonestResolv3);

MULTIPLAYER

• Fixed a bug where sometimes players would appear invisible for others;
• Fixed the Ear Bears getting stuck in the vent on the Old Sewers map (the vent was lowered down).

We are back once again with more fixes and improvements! Due to personal life problems (exams for example) this small update took a month and a half to be released. But fear not! We also worked on v0.3.0 at the same time and we will share news about the next huge update soon!

SINGLEPLAYER

• Added achievements for containing SCP-106 and SCP-173;
• Added the ability for tasks to fail (like failing to contain SCP-106);
• Fixed an issue where items could disappear after a zone transition;
• Fixed a bug where SCP-173 would be uncontained when transitioning to another zone;
• Some slight adjustments to the pushing of SCP-173's cage;
• Caged SCP-173 and MTF units should not teleport to Pocket Dimension anymore;
• Fixed MTF's flee state jiddering when SCPs are too close to them;
• Fixed MTF constantly repeat the lines of SCP being spotted;
• Fixed MTF dialogue playing while they are in the flee state;
• Increased the trigger distance of MTF for disabling tesla gates;
• Fixed some of the issues in the zombie event in SCP-049's chamber;

OTHER

• The Steam and Discord rich presence now updates every 5 seconds instead of every frame;
• Many fixes and improvements by HonestResolv3:
  • Blinking, sprinting, health, kevlar icons and bars change colors (red, green, or white) to represent buffs or detriments to their respective item;
  • Fixed SCP-895 not showing up with S-NAV Ultimate;
  • Added help description for notarget console command;
  • You can't use "kill" console command if "godmode" is active;
  • Fixed "godmode" not protecting the player from most entities that deal damage;
  • Tesla gates won't activate if player has "notarget" activated;
  • Fixed SCP-106, SCP-205 and SCP-966 being unaffected by "notarget";
  • Fixed SCP-008 zombie crashing the game when spawned in Multiplayer via console;
  • Fixed Apache helicopter crashing the game when spawned via console;
  • Fixed SCP-035 tentacles not being possible to kill in Singleplayer;
  • Fixed breathing sounds play when pressing sprint button while crouching;
  • Fixed an inconsistancy with fuses in classic mode in Checkpoint room and Sewers room, causing time paradox and space-time discontinuity for some of the players;
    • We are sorry if you had to deal with it. For anyone else who created a worm hole inside their living room please spill milk into it to make it stop expanding;

...and other small fixes and improvements!

SINGLEPLAYER

• Introducing Classic Mode:
  • With Classic Mode you can play the game without major story events;
  • Also you can finally contain SCP-173;
  • And of course, we added more voice lines for NTF teammates;
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• D-Class changes:
  • Added a small chance of D-Class to "surrender", but things are not as simple as you think;
  • Decreased D-Class health from 80/100/120 to 60/75/90 (Safe/Euclid/Keter difficulties);
  • Balanced the chances of what guns each D-Class gets assigned to:
    • Increased the chance of spawning with USP or Beretta from 33% to 42%;
    • Decreased the chance of spawning with P90 or MP5K from 12% to 6%;
    • Decreased the chance of spawning with SPAS-12 from 10% to 4%;
• Fixed SCP-173's speed. Now it's consistent as it should be;

MULTIPLAYER

• Decreased the network data buffering;
  • This will prevent buffering of network packages that are sent frequently, like player updating packets. This should increase the network performance;
• Improved the encryption security;
• Rebalanced zombie's item drop chance:
  • Removed 50% chance of dropping nothing for both surgeon and guard/MTF zombies;
  • Increased the chance of dropping First Aid Kit, Blue First Aid Kit and Syringe from 16.667% to 33.333% for surgeon zombies;
  • Added a chance of dropping a Ballistic Vest with 50% chance for guard/MTF zombies;
• Rebalanced zombie damage system:
  • The base health damage (meaning it's the default one on Safe settings) is now in the range from 6 to 10 with additional 2 damage per difficulty;
  • The base kevlar damage is now in the range from 10 to 14 with additional 4 damage per difficulty;
• Rebalanced SCP-939's damage system:
  • The base health damage (meaning it's the default one on Safe settings) is now in the range from 20 to 30 with additional 5 damage per difficulty;
  • The base kevlar damage is now in the range from 25 to 35 with additional 5 damage per difficulty;
• Reduced the sound range of SCP-1048-A and SCP-939 sounds;

OTHER

• Many fixes and improvements by HonestResolv3:
  • Fixed spawning certain SCPs via console crashing the game;
  • SCP-939 cannot deplete health and kevlar if GodMode is enabled;
  • SCP-939 can be spawned in Singleplayer now;
  • Fixed SCP-1048-A event activating if NoTarget is enabled;
  • Fixed SCP-1048-A event killing the player if Godmode is enabled;
  • Fixed SCP-457 still trying to attack you while NoTarget is enabled;

...and other small fixes and improvements!

Save files from version 0.2.3 are compatible with this version.

• Fixed a game crash that can occur when D-Class shoots the player.
• Fixed Continue button still working with incompatible save files.
• Fixed description text of Objectives disappearing after loading a save file.
• Fixed player shooting after pressing the elevator button.
• Fixed a bug when player was reloading the weapon while typing in a Multiplayer chat.

GENERAL

• Many code fixes and improvements by Jabka.
• Few bump mapping texture improvements by MetridSiardily.
• Restricted the spawn of Singleplayer NPCs into Multiplayer (and vice versa).

SINGLEPLAYER

• Added objective system, telling current objective that player has to do. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/1b6f4624c5c4706d6f87f8f5b763924d5a41d08c.png
• Fixed some buttons appearing in death screen if player used Continue from Main Menu.
• Fixed wrong music playing in SCP-049's containment chamber.
• Fixed some bugs in the checkpoint when players come back to it:
  • Fixed airlock doors being closed.
  • Fixed SCP-106 kidnapping player in elevator.
  • Fixed hitboxes of sinked teammates still being active.
• Fixed D-Class's alert lines playing if the D-Class is already dead.

MULTIPLAYER

• Added voting system for next map. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/9357e9dcf7a69c1fe51d65699435b25974d05377.png
• Added sorting by name, gamemode, map and players for server list.
• Added new music by Firefox for Waves ("Conflict Arises").
• Revamped Host Server menu section:
  • Each map now has own preview image.
  • Each gamemode now has own preview image and description.
  • Fixed the value 0 appearing in the max players and timeout input boxes when empty.
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• Revamped Syringes. They now add stamina regeneration boost for 10 seconds.
• Fuses now have an icon displaying around the map when dropped by construction worker zombies.
• Changes to SCP-035:
  • Reduced his health from 15000 to 12000
  • Fixed his agitation state not working (when the spine tentacles spawn)
  • Increased the cooldown timer for when tentacles can spawn from 5 to 10 seconds.
• Fixed zombie/SCP-939/SCP-035 death message appearing again if player is already dead.
• Fixed crouch and shoot lagging in Multiplayer for clients.
• Added failsafes for player models, nametags and player weapons (so they won't be invisible and crash the game, hopefully).
• Fixed few places in Offices map where NPCs could've get stuck.
• Fixed double lights in one of the generator rooms in Old Sewers map.
• Fixed an unlit brush in Old Sewers map.

...and other small fixes and improvements!

• Added Continue button in the Main Menu which will load up the last saved game.
• Added Waves and Team Deathmatch loading screens that explain the basic information about the gamemodes.
• Players can now reload while aiming.
• Improvements in Options menu:
  • Revamped Controls settings. The key binding option is now in a separate menu tab.
  • Added "Hold to aim" and "Hold to crouch" options.
  • Removed unused settings.
  • Restrict the FPS slider to 144 FPS (instead of 240).
• Improvements for the Tesla Gates:
  • The code for the Tesla Gates has been reworked.
  • Optimized distance calculation of the player near the Tesla Gates.
  • D-Class and zombies can now be killed by the Tesla Gates.
  • SCP-049 can now get stunned by the Tesla Gates.
• Fixes in Old Sewers:
  • Fixed some spawning points that caused NPCs to get stuck.
  • Fixed valve handle texture appearing gray instead of red.
  • Removed one of the pipes that was sticking into the wall.
• In Waves gamemode, the last wave (aka Boss wave) now spawns infinite amount of enemies.
• Loading screen images now scale according to the game's resolution.
• Added few more restricted symbols for the save file names to prevent crashes.
• Fixed elevators in SCP-939 basement and SCP-049 containment chamber not always working properly.
• Fixed incorrect kill count in Waves gamemode.
• Fixed Show FPS option description not appearing.
• Fixed S-NAV Navigators not showing the map layout.
  • S-NAV 300 Navigator now shows low signal with ane effect instead of showing rooms that the player was in before.
• Fixed floating buttons in room2_offices_4 and room2_servers_1.
• An attempt to fix "Encryption Error" during connection to the server (thanks juanjp600!).
• Fixed some other connection issues when player is connecting to the server.
• Fixed resolution being too zoomed in on high DPI monitors.
• Optimized few hallway rooms.
• Removed lockroom_1 from spawning in Entrance Zone.

...and other small fixes and improvements!

Thank you everyone for your bug reports! We made an attempt to fix most critical issues. -Fixed "Catastrophic error" crash at game's launch due to resolution selection. -Fixed a bug where some people couldn't press some of the buttons in the main menu or settings. -Fixed NPCs in Waves gamemode not following anyone else, but host. -Fixed dead NPCs sliding in Waves mode. -Fixed NPC crash in Waves when NPC falls down and gets removed by the game. -Fixed the issue with team switching in Team Deathmatch mode. -Fixed a crash that occurred in Light Containment Zone. -Fixed SCP-966 not rendering even when Night-Vision Goggles are on. -Fixed SCP-173's being way too fast. -Fixed reserved weapon ammo not saving after dropping the weapon from inventory and picking it back up. -Fixed message display for some items. -Fixed arrows for page navigation not drawing in the server list. -Fixed error message not showing full information about the cause of error. -You can no longer equip the gasmask if you already have one. -You now press the interact key for getting the drawing from SCP-1048. -Slight fix for aim offset of M9 Beretta.

The time has come! SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox is finally available on Steam for free! It took us a bit longer that we thought, but that's something that is usual to huge game mods ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The progress went really far compared to how the mod looked in 2015, as originally it was just a small gun addition to SCP - Containment Breach! We want to thank everyone for support, ideas and testing of the game! Meanwhile we also want to point out that this is not the final version of the game! There are some bugs still in the game that you might encounter. The game freezes at loading screen when I started a new game! This can happen due to some issues in the map generation, causing the game to get into infinite loop. The solution for this is to try another map seed, while reporting to us the bugged seed. I roamed the whole facility! Is there a way to finish the game? Currently there are no endings in the game. However this is for sure planned for the future! Some players are invisible in the Multiplayer! This issue is currently investigated Some events in Singleplayer are broken! We are currently working on updates to fix this issues In any case feel free to make a bug report and we will see what's going on! Thank you, and enjoy the game!

The moment you all have been waiting for has come! We've got a final release date for SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox! No more delays!

Release date is February 2nd, 2022

We want to thank each of you for supporting us throughout this amazing journey. But that's not the end. We are only at the beginning...

Hello again! Just over a month later and we've reached our next milestone: 20 000 wishlists! And not only that - SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox now is the first game that shows up on Steam's search results by typing "scp"! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/49e6da2bb9de7cf137f3a378ff166a63b44f1e7c.png We want to thank each and every one of you for supporting us. By the way, we are getting closer on finishing the 0.2.0 version! For that reason - more screenshots! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/3911abecc5261f9805d753141ce7c5cc828b94bb.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/16a8bd40c959819b4d58cb9503f2bceabaf77f9d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/726bc246af87876a7e3bfcb0cff9de40bd7c42e2.png Thank you Third Subdivision Studios

Hello, everyone! It's been an exciting year (at least better than 2020)! We've got many new people in our community, a whole Steam page announcement and 13 000 wishlists! The game is coming to it's release with a good pace and all planned aspects for v0.2.0 are almost complete. Unfortunately, we announce a delay of SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox from December 2021 to January 2022, as we don't want to have a rushed release. We know how impatient all of you are about the release, but this is something that would benefit the game. After all, "How you greet the new year is how you spend it". We also want you to understand that v0.2.0 might lack some content or have some bugs upon it's release. Remember! It wont be the final version of the game and we already have plans for future major updates. One a last thing, here are screenshots of the most recent things we've worked on! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/87059aa84d67df57710d38a30183a09a28adcf1b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41047451/04cca54610e5710740cdd2236cb93fd76c1077b9.png Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Hello, everyone! We are excited to do our first Steam post and announce that we've reached 10 000 wishlists! We want to thank you all for waiting and being patient! We've been working on finishing what we've planned for version 0.2.0, as well as responding to the bugs that our testers and early supporters encounter. Also we are setting our plans for future versions of SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox, with lot's of improvements and new content! We hope that the game will be available for everyone to play within this month! Thank you Third Subdivision Studios P.S. Don't trust any rumors about any release date of the game. We will announce it ourselves once the time will come!