Early Access Update (Major)

The transition from our Demo to Early Access is here. We have overhauled the game’s foundation, moving from basic visuals to a high-fidelity experience with smarter threats and a fully functional multiplayer system.

Graphics & Visual Overhaul

• Full HD Migration: Complete transition from basic graphics to high-definition visuals, including advanced lighting and shaders.
• Environmental Polish: Improved map textures and visual systems for a more immersive atmosphere.
• Atmospheric Effects: Enhanced lighting behavior and scary environmental extendables.
• Random Events: Added a mysterious "Event Cube" in the map (functionality to be revealed soon).

Enemies & AI

• Smarter Threats: Major AI overhaul—enemies are now faster, deadlier, and more reactive.
• New Entities: Added Sally09 (explosive stalker) and territorial enemies like the Wild Boar.
• Entity Polishing: Improved visuals and behaviors for the Bull and Blindkiller (better leaping and detection).
• More to Come: Additional enemy types are already in development for future patches.

Multiplayer & Systems

• Seamless Multiplayer: Fully integrated multiplayer system (98% tested) with stable client syncing.
• Crew Management (TAB): Open your room menu to manage your crew, set passwords, or kick players.
• Cloud & Progress: Added a Cloud Save system and a player ranking/recording system (currently in testing).
• CCTV Surveillance: Use the main computer to watch live players or view via Death CCTV after falling.

Combat & Survival

• Melee Combat: Added items like Scrap and the Toy Hammer for defense. Note: Melee features friendly fire—you can harm your teammates.
• The Scanner: A new Friends GUI to identify targets: Green (Friendly), Yellow (Potential Threat), and Red (Confirmed Hostile).
• Equipment Updates: * Flashlight duration increased from 300s to 900s.
• Added a Flashlight Charger inside the Elevator.

Utility Improvements: Faster Health Stations and a new Vent system for quick travel back to the Elevator.

UI & Quality of Life

• Post-Game Reports: New ending screen featuring an MVP Calculator for team performance.
• Settings: Completely redesigned and improved Settings UI.
• Map Flow: The main room has been resized and optimized for a better player experience.

Upcoming Features

• Suit Customization: Change your suit color at the main computer.
• Expansion: More maps, traps, items, and catastrophic locations for the elevator to visit.
• Upgrades: Character progression (HP, Speed, Stats) and special inventory like Loot Drones.

The Tower has evolved. Good luck, Scavengers.