Demo 1.1 Release!
Huge size reductions and bug fixes!
**If you find a bug, please report it in our dedicated bug report system on our Discord server! (invite link at bottom of po...
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Update #26 (& Demo 1.1 Release!)
This past week has been filled with Demo 1.1 patchwork and team expansion. So let's get into it!
Firstly, we have our Demo 1.1 patch release and a few important updates with the planned steam distribution. Unfortunately with the amount of people here, it's simply not possible to move forward with a steam-centered approach for the demo :/ Thankfully though, to counter this, we've been able to massively reduce the size of Demo 1.1 from a whooping 85GB down to a quite manageable 20.5GB! ...
2023-11-07 18:53:32 +0000 UTC View PostDemo 1.0 Fix and Patch Update
Hey Everyone!
I'm happy to say download restrictions for Demo 1.0 have finally been resolved! (See the bottom of the release post for some more detailed instructions on how to get the Demo up and running)
However, we have realized that nearly all options we currently have to distribute the demo will have quite hefty wait times for those downloading (to the tune of multiple hours):/
So, after some debate, we've decided to take a direct-from-Stea...
2023-11-01 06:43:40 +0000 UTC View PostDemo 1.0 Release!
Our first official Demo Release!
**With Demo 1.0 being the first of its kind, we're expecting quite a few initial bugs. Therefore, to stay on top of any potentially game-breaking bugs we are planning the release of Demo 1.1 (the first patch) in exactly 48 hours! (11/1 @ 10:00 PM PST)**
Download and Test instructions are at the bottom of this post.
A Few Important Notes:
⋅ Not all Levels are in Demo 1.0. <...
2023-10-31 07:57:34 +0000 UTC View PostDemo 1.0 Release Time Set
All is looking good while we wrap up the final build! Let's get to our Release time today!
Demo 1.0 is officially set to release today at: 10:00 PM PST (1:00 AM EST, 6:00 AM UTC)!
2023-10-30 15:59:25 +0000 UTC View PostDemo 1.0 24h Delay
Dev Update:
Hi Everyone! Unfortunately due to a Demo 1.0 puzzle bug that has slipped past our filter the past few days and has just been spotted today, we will be pushing the Demo 1.0 release back to tomorrow. I as the dev (Sven) Apologize for the slight delay.
The exact time of Release will be announced tomorrow at 9:00 AM PST.
Thank you everyone for your understanding and patience. 🖤
2023-10-30 01:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostSeamless Transition Leak
One of a few transition types that we'll see in the next few weeks!
2023-10-26 04:14:28 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #25 (Publishing Week)
This past week has been filled to the brim with publishing work and finalizations!
Unfortunatly along with a delay of content here:/
Thankfully though, with the bulk of publishing work behind us now, we can get back into the swing of things for updates, polls, and content for this upcoming week!
Highlights:
⋅ Huge Publishing Workload completed!!!🎉🎉🎉
⋅ Big jump in Seamless Level Transition progress! 2023-10-25 05:49:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Alpha 4 News & Update (Demo 1.0)
Let's get into some long awaited Alpha 4 News!
We've recently had some debate about when to officially switch the ongoing Alpha to an official Demo, and after alot of debate we've decided to officially switch for Alpha 4.
In a nutshell this won't be much more then a name change for the current alpha series, starting on Demo 1.0 instead of the originally planned Alpha 4.
The only considerable change coming with Demo 1.0 in comparison with the Alpha series w...
2023-10-23 04:28:29 +0000 UTC View PostDLC & Release Update and Poll!
Let's get into some Release and DLC plans!
We've had some debate about how stucture is going to look for Release and DLCs in the future, and we'd love to hear what everyone here thinks!
Let's take a look at the main couple of routes we're considering:
Route #1 :
A full Release of 8-10 levels with a close to complete storyline. Smaller (2-4 level) DLCs that add to the Storyline, but don't stray too much off the original path. (In a nutshell: Quest-l...
2023-10-21 06:59:47 +0000 UTC View PostContent Schedule Updates
I (as the Dev) would like to apologize again for this past week's delays in content. Last minute publishing work has meant we've needed to push back some content here unfortunately:/
We are now through the bulk of it though! And will be catching up on quite a bit of content here in the next few days!
Let's get to some content updates!
Upcoming Content this week (Until Monday's Usual Update):
⋅ Seamless Level Transi...
2023-10-20 20:47:06 +0000 UTC View PostContent Delay Update
There's been quite a delay with content scheduled this week.
I (The Dev) would like to apologize for the lack of updates. We've been knee deep in finalizing Publishing details the past week and have needed to table some updates here in turn in the scramble to get everything needed done for publishing.
New dates for all leaks/content will be posted tomorrow (Oct 17th), along with some new exciting news!
Thank you everyon...
2023-10-17 20:33:22 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #24 (Publishing News & Expansion!)
Hey Everyone!
We've got some big news... We've got our Publisher! 🎉🎉🎉
This means some massive expansion within the next few months, DLCs, PS5 and Xbox ports, and MUCH more! (More in "The Details"!)
Now let's get to our update!
**We and I (The Dev) apologize for the late update this week! We've had some massive Publishing work that has consumed us the past week, and I personally apologize for the delay:/
Highlights: 2023-10-12 03:10:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Level "Factory" (566) Update Leak
How did we get here...
** Entity Update: Due to some last minute changes we've decided to delay our entity (Felix) leak. We apologize. Now scheduled for Monday!
2023-10-08 11:18:59 +0000 UTC View PostImproved VHS Filter Leak
What's been added:
⋅ Rolling glitch
⋅ Less blur
⋅ Fully customizable settings in Settings Menu (Rolling Glitch, Noise, Deterioration, Cam Distortion, & Blur)
**This is still up for revisions! If you have anything you would like to see changed/added post it in the comments!
2023-10-05 22:30:48 +0000 UTC View PostPerformance Mode & Settings Leak!
Let's finally get a look at our new performance mode!
If you have any ideas, recommendations, or wants, leave them in the comments!
**Important Info:
FPS Counter in the video is on the Bottom Left.
Recorded in 1440p, Full Resolution. (Stepped down due to recording restrictions)
Performance Mode does have significant quality drawbacks and is only recommended if you need it.
2023-10-05 21:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #23 (Seamless Level Tranitions and Publishing Offers)
Hey Everyone! We've got some quite exciting hopeful news this week...
We are looking at a nice-looking possible publishing offer! Not yet set in stone, but if everything checks out we could be looking at a pretty big expansion within the next 2-3 months! (More details in "The Details")
Now on to the main update!
Highlights:
⋅ Entity (Felix) Remodel!
⋅ Seamless Level Transition Progress! (40% Done)
⋅ Publishing Offer News! (more in "The Details")
... 2023-10-03 18:35:14 +0000 UTC View PostMechanics Poll #2 (Crouch vs AutoCrouch)
We've been quite split on the concept of Crouching for a while...
Some of us think a deticated Crouch button would make for some interesting and fun gameplay and also be quite straight forward... While the other side us thinks we should avoid needing to Crouch into places and have an Auto Crouch system instead to keep everything smooth and simple to focus more on challenges, puzzles, and exploring.
What do you think?
The top voted option will be implemented...
2023-10-01 07:29:21 +0000 UTC View PostMechanics Poll (Interact button)
We've had an idea floating around for a while that I'd love to see what you all think of...
A consolidated interact button. Where both flashlight (Left Click) and interact ("E" Key) would be combined into one (Left Click) and automatically toggle between each other based on what you are looking at. (Example: If you are looking at a button and the HUD (Interact circle) pops up, Left Click would interact, and if you are facing anything else (aka no HUD), Left Click would use flashlight.)<...
2023-09-29 19:41:31 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #22 (VHS Filter, Seamless Level transitions, & possible Publishers)
Hey Everyone! We've got some exciting news to go though this week!
Seamless Level Transition progress, Finalized VHS Filter, and some possible publishing offers!
Let's get into it!
Highlights:
⋅ VHS Filter polish and complete! (We're still going to go through and add some suggestions here!)
⋅ Seamless Level Transition progress! (30% Done)
⋅ Publishing Opportunities (More details coming soon!)
⋅ Level "Bedroom Nostalgia" (-6) optimizations 2023-09-27 10:47:05 +0000 UTC View Post
New VHS Rebuild Leak! (& Performance mode update)
The much awaited VHS Filter Rebuild is finally complete!
After an almost complete rebuild and some amazing help from the Dev that created The Complex: Expedition (Isar) we've gotten together a VHS Filter that I (The Dev) am quite proud of!
Reworked camera noise, video artifacting, warping, sharpen/blur filter and much more!
** All that being said, I and everyone working on it would love to hear all of your opinions on how it looks in the comments! What effec...
2023-09-23 08:31:15 +0000 UTC View PostLevel Contest Winner!
It is time to finally announce the winning level of last week's Level Addition Contest!
After 370+ votes and nearly 100 amazing level suggestions from everyone...
The winner and official addition to Subliminal is...
Infinite Mall (Level 33)!
Options Screen Leak #2
There have been some big changes, tweaks, and additions to our options menu since we last checked in! Let's go through a few!
Hovered descriptions for all settings, percentages for sliders when adjusting, new performance mode placement, background and font changes, and much more!
**This is still not Final. Comment any suggestions, changes, or settings that you would like to see stay/changed! Or anything that you would like to see reverted.**
2023-09-21 01:48:00 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #21 (Optimization, Performance Mode, and Improved Options Screen)
Hey Everyone! Tons more VHS and video realism-related work this week! Along with some big optimization news on improvements for all levels and news on a nearly completed and long-awaited Performace Mode!
Let's get into it!
Highlights:
⋅ Huge Optimization Improvements! (Details in "The Details")
⋅ Options Screen Rework Improvements (From this week's comments!) (Update in "The Details")
⋅ VHS Filter Rework Progress (80% Done)
⋅ Seamless Level Transi...
2023-09-19 02:28:15 +0000 UTC View PostVHS Filter Update
Hey, everyone!
Unfortunately, due to some delays, we don't have our final version of the improved VHS Filter yet:/ In the meantime, let's go over how progress has gone and how it's looking so far!
We've decided officially to leave pixelation behind and stick with a lineup of: Dirt Mask -> Film Noise -> Chromatic Abberation -> Interlacing -> VHS Distortion -> The much awaited Sharpen/Blur. And, as of today, all but the final Sharpen/Blur shader are prepped and ...
Options Screen Demo Leak
A little peak at our new options screen...
**This is not final** If you have any suggustions/wants or anything you love and want to see stay comment them! :)
Level Submission Poll Finale!
The Level Submission Poll is Officially closed!
Nearly all of the level suggestions we got in the past week have been absolutely amazing, unique, and genuinely interesting levels. It's been incredibly hard to pick out the few that we needed for this finale, so even if your level isn't here it was more than likely an amazing choice by all of our accounts.
Nonetheless, we've gone and picked our top 5 and now it's up to everyone here to pick the final level that will be added to Subl...
2023-09-14 03:10:09 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate #20 (Options Screen & VHS Filter Rework & Expansion)
Hey Everyone! Lots of VHS and video realism related work this week! And some expansion updates👀
Before we get into the meat of the update... I (The Dev) want to make a quick announcement. For the first time ever, we're looking for 1-2 new Devs (fluent with UE5) to add to our team! I want to give first dibs to everyone here before we look to outsourcing :) If you are a Dev and are interested, message us here in Patreon! Applications will be open until next Monday!
Now let's get ...
2023-09-12 07:17:36 +0000 UTC View Post