EOTB: Changelog - Alpha 1.0.2

New Features and Updates

• Level 0: Unique Playable Map
  • Added Level 0 as the only playable map for now.
  • Introduced the first entity, Bacteria, common to Level 0.
• Player Mechanics
  • Players can now run and crouch.
  • Implemented VHS post-processing effects, fish-eye lens, and sharpen effects for a more immersive experience.
• Entity AI: Bacteria
  • Basic AI for Bacteria entity with the following behaviors:
    • Chase Player: Bacteria will actively pursue players.
    • AI Patrol: Moves freely around the map.
    • Distortion Effects: Applies visual distortion effects when chasing players.
    • Instakill: Instantly kills the player upon contact.
    • Sound Detection: Listens for player footsteps to locate them.
• Communication
  • Enabled proximity-based voice chat for players to communicate during gameplay.
  • Added text chat functionality in the lobby for easier communication before the game starts.
• Multiplayer
  • Implemented multiplayer system via Steam. Ensure Steam is running in the background to play multiplayer sessions.

Upcoming Features

• New Map: Level 4
  • Adding Level 4, known as Abandoned Office, based on the official Backrooms wiki. This level is still in development but will be playable soon.
• Level 0 Exit Door
  • Working on adding an exit door in Level 0 that will lead to the next level in future updates.
• New Entities
  • Future updates will include Partygoers and Skin Stealers.

Known Issues:

• Steam Profile Avatar Not Loading
  • An issue has been identified where the Steam profile avatar does not load in any way. This issue is under investigation, and a solution is expected in future updates.
• Bacteria Entity Stops Pursuing at Times
  • Some players have experienced that the Bacteria entity stops pursuing at times. We are working on a solution for this issue and it will be addressed in an upcoming update.

• Latency Meter Shows 9,999 Total Inexplicably
  • I am aware of an issue where the latency meter may display a total of 9,999 inexplicably. Rest assured, I am looking into this and will provide a fix as soon as possible.