0.3.0

The 0.3.0 update, also known as the Exposition update, is a content update to the game released on 26 August 2021.https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/2942526618669653298 This update adds a new type of evidence which can be seen through the new D.O.T.S. Projector, new hunt mechanics, as well as an update of nearly all equipment models.
== Additions ==
=== Items ===
; D.O.T.S. Projector
* Serves as new type of evidence
* Emits a matrix of bright green laser points around it
* Shows a silhouette of the ghost running through the laser matrix if the ghost interacts with it
* Can be mounted on the wall or the floor
=== Ghosts ===
; Goryo
* When interacting with a D.O.T.S. Projector, will only be visible on a video camera and when no other people are nearby
* Roams less than other ghosts
* Requires EMF 5, Fingerprints and D.O.T.S. Projector as evidence
; Myling
* Makes quieter hunting sounds
* Makes paranormal sounds more frequently
* Requires EMF 5, Fingerprints and Ghost Writing as evidence
=== Gameplay ===
; Paranormal sounds
* Indecipherable whispers of the ghost
* Can only be heard by using the Parabolic Microphone
=== General ===
* New Head bob option
* New post processing effects for CCTV and players
== Changes ==
=== Hunts ===
* Hunting grace period has been shortened from 5 seconds to 3 seconds
* The ghost is now invisible during the hunting grace period
* Ghosts now have a higher acceleration rate
* All electronic equipments are now affected by hunts
* Active electronic equipment held in hand within 8 meters of the ghost now alert it of your position during a hunt
* Equipment and lights will only be affected within 10 meters of the ghost during a hunt
=== Ghosts ===
; General
* All ghost types have their evidences changed
* Groaning sound effect has been changed
* The lullaby sound effect has been changed
* Footsteps when walking can now only be heard via a Parabolic Microphone
; Phantom
* If a photo of it is taken while it is visible, it will now show up on the photo
=== Equipment ===
;General
* Updated visuals for most equipment
;Candles and Smudge Sticks
*New visual effects when used
;Ghost Writing Book
* Now has an animation and sound effect when used by the ghost
;Glowsticks
* Now glow for 30s before fading over the next 30s
;Motion Sensor
* Features from the infrared light sensor have been merged into the motion sensor
;Parabolic Microphone
* Can now hear paranormal sounds
;Photo Camera and Video Camera
*Now provide footage when the player is holding it
;Salt
* Now has an animation when the ghost steps in it
;Spirit Box
* New audial responses from the ghost
* New icons to replace the text-based indicator for responses
=== Gameplay ===
; Sprinting
* Sprinting is now twice as fast
* Player may sprint for 3 seconds with a 5 second recharge
* Walking speed has been increased to the old sprinting speed
===General===
* Lighting has been improved on every map
* New "placement helper object" visuals
== Removed features ==
;Infrared Light Sensor
* Features merged into motion sensor
== Bug Fixes ==
=== From versions released before 0.3.0 ===
* "Show us" phrase no longer makes the ghost interact twice
* Fixed a bug where you could mute the Spirit Box static by picking it up with a different object in your hand
* Fixed a bug where ghost events would only lower host’s sanity
* Fixed a bug where the ghost window knocks were not giving interaction evidence on most windows
* Fixed a bug where you could get the ghost to interact with objects with voice recognition in quick succession
* Fixed a common multiplayer crash for the host on Asylum in multiplayer
* Fixed a bug where you could force the ghost to end the hunt using voice recognition
* Fixed a bug where you could get the ghost to interact with objects when you were dead with voice recognition
* Fixed a bug where you wouldn't always get a small map on the map selection screen
* Fixed a bug where the sensors couldn't be placed in certain doorways
* Fixed a bug where picking up sensors too quickly would keep them turned on in your hand.
* Fixed occlusion culling issues on several levels
* Fixed a bug where Danish and Finnish were in the wrong order in the language selection
* Fixed a bug where certain ghost's animations would only play if you are the host
* Fixed a bug where equipment sounds were broken when being held by a female character
=== From 0.3.0 (as fixed in hotfix) ===
* Fixed a bug where you could click on the ghost writing book to activate it
* Fixed a bug where Hungarian and Danish languages were swapped in the settings
* Fixed an issue where the celcius text didn't change to fahrenheit on the Thermometer
== References ==
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