Update 1.4 Live

Gameplay & Physics

• New Predator Skill — Scent (Space / E): Replaces Panic (0 HP cost). Hold Space or E while standing still to send a 3D scanning wave up to 30m over 4s, revealing Prey footprints from the last 10s in each player's unique color (hidden within 5m of the Prey). Automatically stops at max radius; revealed trails remain visible through walls and floors for 2s while fading out (5s cooldown).
• New Prey Ability — NPC Dialogue (E): Press E near any free NPC (5s cooldown) to face each other and exchange comic chat bubbles just like real NPCs in the crowd.
• Removed Mimicry Radar: Using zone mimicry as Prey no longer triggers radar pings for the Predator.
• Predator Bloodlust (Enrage) Buff: Now doubles max stamina (2x), doubles stamina regeneration (2x), and instantly refills stamina when triggered.
• Prey 5s Knockdown Before Respawn: Caught Prey now remain knocked down on the deck for 5 seconds with a countdown before respawning in a new disguise.
• Interactive Step-by-Step Tutorial: Added a playable onboarding mission covering both Prey and Predator mechanics, available via the TUTORIAL button in the Main Menu (and prompted on first launch).
• Custom Solo Mode Settings: Clicking SOLO PLAY now opens a match setup window for Role Preference, AI Bot Count (1–3), Bot Difficulty, Round Duration, and Crowd Density.

Visuals & Animations

• Unique Player Match Colors: Every player is assigned a distinct color for the entire match, applied to Lobby nameplates, the live Scoreboard, Scent trails, and End-Match results.
• 3D Scent Waves & X-Ray Trails: Predator Scent renders glowing 3D floor waves and directional footprints that remain visible through walls and decks.
• Lobby Host Skin & Dance Fix: Fixed an issue where the Host character could appear in the Lobby without a randomized skin or dance animation.

UI & Quality of Life

• Steam Deck Auto-Config & Upscaler: Added automatic optimal settings on first launch for Steam Deck (1280x800, 60 FPS, Medium preset, Quality Upscaler) and a global UPSCALER option (Off / Quality / Balanced / Performance) in Video Settings for all players.
• End-Match Role Breakdown & Steam Cloud: Post-match results now display separate Predator and Prey score breakdowns alongside Total points. Career rank and points now sync with Steam Cloud.
• Hypnosis Cost Badge: Added a "-1 NUT" (-1 HP) cost badge directly on the Hypnosis skill icon.
• Updated "How To Play" Guide: Rewritten with concise bullet points for all updated mechanics and improved font readability.
• Lobby & Tutorial UI Polish: Improved Room Code and Steam Invite button contrast, squared status badges, tightened 3D overhead nameplates, and fixed the Tutorial step card overlapping the QTE Duel bar.