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. 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

*Main article: Ghost*
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

*Main article: Hunt*
* 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

*Main article: Ghost*
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

*Main article: 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

1. ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/2942526618669653298