Citizens, the time has come!

Version 0.4 is now live on the Beta Branch!

Anyone who wishes to test it can do so by opting into the beta branch using the password:

gimmethebeta

This is your chance to experience the latest refinements before they roll out to everyone. After a few days of testing and feedback, Version 0.4 will be pushed to the general branch!

🛠️ Patch Notes – Steamdolls 0.4 🛠️

Save Data Overhaul

Reworked the save data system to eliminate stutters on lower-end machines, including the Steam Deck.

Energy Recharge Feedback

New animations enhance the feel and responsiveness of energy recharging.

Mob Balancing & Enemy Death Improvements

Enemy health and speed have been fine-tuned to create a challenging but fair combat experience.

Enemy deaths feel much better! They now die instantly instead of having a floaty delay and will no longer try to initiate an attack while dying.

Some enemy placements have been adjusted to reduce overly punishing encounters.

Dash Attack Simplification

Dash attack mechanics streamlined for smoother, more intuitive execution.

Improved Map Navigation

More directions to move the map and a manager to track markers, making exploration clearer and navigation easier.

Markers now properly erase when you complete a task or remove an obstacle using your abilities, preventing unnecessary clutter.

Level Design Adjustments

A couple of zones have been reworked to better reward stealthy approaches and encourage strategic gameplay.

Ladders (Finally!)

Fixed and refined ladder mechanics after extensive testing.

Combat Feel Enhancements

We've made key improvements to make every hit feel more impactful and satisfying:

Better anticipation on some of Whisper’s attacks.

Freeze frames on hit to emphasize impact—let us know if we need more because I honestly don’t know if there are enough.

White flash effect when humanoid enemies die for better feedback.

Retimed damage collider activation to sync better with attack animations.

Blade particles and sound effects have been retimed for a cleaner and more responsive feel.

Whisper’s Animator Controller Rework

We are in the process of reworking the Whisper’s entire animator controller to enhance animations and fluidity.

Brand-new jump animation! Whisper now has an amazing new jump that makes movement feel smoother and more dynamic.

Since this is a major change, there may be some issues, so let us know if you run into anything unusual!

🔧 Bug Fixes & Polishing

Various tweaks, refinements, and small fixes to improve overall gameplay.

How to Access the Beta Branch

Go to your Steam Library.

Right-click on Steamdolls and select 'Properties'.

Navigate to the 'Betas' tab.

Enter the password:

gimmethebeta

and select the beta branch.

Download the update and play!

Your feedback is invaluable! Help us fine-tune this build.

Try it out, share your thoughts, and let’s make Steamdolls even better together.

🚨 Once Version 0.4 moves to the general branch, we will also update the demo! 🚨

What’s Next?

With 0.4 solidifying the core mechanics, our next focus is on expanding the story content. Stay tuned for new narrative developments, deeper world-building, and fresh challenges ahead!

👁️ The Eye might be watching, but we’re listening. 👁️

PS : Oops, the title screen still says 0.3—I forgot to update it! I'll fix it when 0.4 goes to the general branch. 😅