New patch online for Alone in the Dark

Here are the patch notes for the most recent update.

Changes:

  • Added the option to set Shader Pre-Loading  in the Video Options Menu.
  • Added the option to enable support for older HDDs by improving streaming and pre-loading, reducing potential stutters and asset loading issues on older hardware.
  • Added the option to disable copyrighted music in the Text & Audio Options menu. This will allow streamers to play the game without copyright-protected audio.

Optimization:

  • General VFX and lighting optimization.

Bugs fixed:

  • Fixed collision issues on several assets.
  • Fixed issue where the player could not exit the Infirmary in Chapter 4.
  • Changed Cemetery Grapple logic to prevent the player from getting pushed into walls during grapple.
  • Fixed issue with the Teetotaller trophy.
  • Fixed issue where player ended up outside of the playable area when loading a save in Chapter 4.
  • Fixed invisible gladstone bag in the Small Parlor in Chapter 2.
  • Animation polish on the Jacob boss introduction in Arctic.
  • Fixed a save issue where the player could get locked in the Derceto Reception in Chapter 4.
  • Fixed save issue on the gate in French Quarters in Chapter 1 where the gate in the final courtyard remained shut after loading the game.
  • Melee weapons left on the ground should now remain when loading a save.
  • Fixed issue with a black screen appearing in Chapter 3 when opening the sarcophagus when transitioning from Gallatin Street to Desert Standing Stones.
  • Fixed issue with a black screen appearing after solving the puzzle on the Attic in Chapter 4.
  • Fixed issue with the locked Library door in Chapter 4.
  • Fixed issue where the lowered bridge in Oil Rig in Chapter 2 wasn’t lowered after loading a save.
  • Fixed sound issues when loading a save in the Conservatory. 
  • Fixed issue where you can trigger the final cutscene in Convent of Taroella using investigation mode.
  • Fixed softlock issue in St Georges Hotel in French Quarters in Chapter 4.
  • Fixed issue that teleported the player when pressing the HOME key in Desert Standing Stones in Chapter 3.
  • Fixed issue where the alternative ending that requires the collected lagniappe set did not trigger.
  • Fixed issue where player was stuck at the two medallion door on the Lafayette Cemetery level in Chapter 2.
  • Fixed issue where the player could not interact with the three medallion door at the end of the Lafayette Cemetery level in Chapter 2.