Hi all,

A new update is now live, focusing on offering more performance scaling options as well as ways to make the game more enjoyable on smaller screens such as the Steam Deck and other portable devices.

We made these improvements and additions to the game settings:

• Made automatic settings for new players based on hardware infos
  
• Separated Display and Graphics settings
  
• Added DLSS setting for Nvidia cards*
  
• Added render scale setting to customize FidelityFX scaling
  
• Added anti-aliasing quality setting
  
• Added ui + text scale settings
  
• Added texture quality setting

*Please note that there is no way at the moment to specify a DLSS mode (Quality vs Performant). It will appear in the next update scheduled in early December. Note that when DLSS is active, antialiasing and render scales have no effect. We also had to remove some post processing effects such as radial blur and warp and ghost when DLSS is active, because they do not scale well.
In response to some of the suggestions we found in the forum, we implemented the following quality of life improvements:

• Added health kit and herbs count in the inventory
  
• Added item counts in the quick inventory
  
• Allowed exiting Map and Inventory using their opening shortcuts
  
• Changed the pause sfx to make it less annoying for repeated usage

• Light and water quality optimizations
  
• Teleport if you fall trough the map during boss fight
  
• Fixed Floating Debris and Crossword narrations not playing in narration-less mode
  
• Fixed various minor textures and visual bugs

And that's it :) As always, if you run into any issue, please head to the forums, we are always there and happy to help!

Cheers,

Alex

Have you already joined the mysterious investigation of Carl Faubert in the frozen lands of Northern Canada? Now's your chance to dive into the chilling newly-released sequel, Kona II: Brume, set in 1970 Northern Québec. Unravel secrets veiled by the enigmatic Brume mist during Steam Autumn Sale, with a fantastic 20% discount! 🕵️‍♂️❄️

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Roam the vast fictive land of Manastan in Northern Canada, investigate carefully with Carl Faulbert's Journal, survive the relentless Brume—cold, wildlife, and nightmares, and experience a rich story narrated as you explore.

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A hotfix patch is now live and here are the release notes:

• Fixed bloody hand photo target on the Mansion's saloon door not working after waking up in the basement
  
• Fixed the True Detective achievement not unlocking after completing the journal
  
• Fixed music not playing in some areas of the mansion
  
• Fixed the general store climbing wall that wouldn't work after reload
  
• Added map marker for the statue to be thrown in the service lift in the mansion
  
• Fixed a corner case where objects would disappear forever if the player opened a journal notification with an object in hands (logs, battery, jacklift, etc), consequently breaking his save

The long-awaited sequel, Kona II: Brume, has finally arrived, ready to transport you into a world of suspense and survival. Detective Carl Faubert eagerly awaits your guidance as he confronts new challenges, unravels eerie mysteries, and ventures through the unforgiving winter landscape. Set against the backdrop of Northern Québec in 1970, where an enigmatic Brume mist veils a remote mining village in uncertainty, disconnecting the village and its inhabitants from reality and disrupting the balance of nature.


As Detective Carl Faubert, you're not alone in your quest to decipher the enigma that is Kona II: Brume. Your journey takes you through the snowy expanses of Northern Canada, where you'll discover that other souls, both victims and survivors of a devastating avalanche, share your icy solitude. Together, you'll unearth the hidden and haunting truths concealed within the Brume.


Every step you take brings you closer to the heart of the Brume mystery. Follow your carefully collected clues and findings, consult Carl Faubert's Journal, and put your detective skills to the test. Can you piece together the secrets hidden within the chilling fog?


The Brume shows no mercy—a relentless blizzard, menacing wildlife, and haunting nightmares are your constant companions. Prepare to fight for survival against all odds.

Dive into the heart of the Canadian wilderness, where survival is your sole companion. Embark on this gripping adventure that promises secrets, suspense, and an unyielding fight for existence

We've eagerly awaited this moment and are thrilled to embark on this journey with you. Brace yourself for an expedition fraught with intrigue and danger as you explore the snow-covered wilderness in Kona II: Brume.

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We're thrilled to share an exciting update for all you Kona fans out there! The long-awaited sequel, Kona II: Brume, is just around the corner, with its release set for October 18th!

Get ready to dive back into the world of Detective Carl Faubert as he faces new challenges, eerie mysteries, and the unforgiving winter landscape. Prepare for an icy journey into the unknown as the sequel to Kona takes you back to Northern Québec, 1970. The bizarre Brume mist shrouds a remote mining village, casting doubt on reality itself.

To add to the anticipation, we're unveiling a new trailer that offers a glimpse into the chilling journey and the mysterious depths of the Canadian wilderness that await!

We can't wait to take you on this thrilling adventure filled with secrets, suspense, and survival in the icy heart of Canada. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to embark on your journey through the snow-covered wilderness in Kona II: Brume!


Want to be the first to experience the frozen enigma of Kona II: Brume? Be sure to Wishlist the game and stay tuned to keep an eye on all the latest news and announcements.

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Hi all,

So we received our Steam Deck this week, and dediced to try it out by porting our Kona II: Brume demo to it. The process went really well, and the resulting build runs faster and better than the emulated Windows build.

When plugged in, the demo runs at a steady 60 FPS indoor around 40 FPS indoor (edit: further tests produced more variant results, and reality is more around 40 than 60, especially when unplugged), while there is room for optimization for the exterior part, when there is a lot of trees, where it can fall to around 25 FPS. Among known issues are the same hiccups we can find in the Windows version, which are caused by shader initialization. We have something in the pipeline to fix this for release.

It also means the demo should now be available to Linux users as well, but we couldn't test it as we have no Linux distruction installed on any decent computer at the studio.

Anyway, here are some screenshots taken directly on the device:

You can then expect the final game to run natively on the Steam Deck, and Linux :)

Cheers!

- Alex

Hi all,

I'm Alexandre Fiset, co-founder at Parabole and one of the seven developers working on Kona II: Brume. I do the creative direction of the game, but also code and design the user interfaces.

Wednesday at 8 PM Eastern Time, 5 PM Pacific Time, I will be playing through Kona II: Brume's demo live as well answering your questions. It will also be restreamed on the following platforms:

• Twitch[www.twitch.tv]
  
• YouTube
  
• Facebook[www.facebook.com]

I am also often on Discord[discord.gg] for the Next Fest, so if you can't attend the livestream, feel free to ask us anything there!

...and don't forget to wishlist the game :)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229020/Kona_II_Brume/

See you soon!

- Alex

Hi everyone,

As a follow-up to our presence at Gamescom 2022, we have decided to release the Kona II: Brume demo here on Steam for the Next Fest, a multi-day celebration of upcoming games!

The demo starts at the very beginning of the game. The player steps into the shoes of detective Carl Faubert, and must explore his surroundings in order to find out more about a strange phenomenon called the Brume. It presents the first thirty minutes of the experience, and showcases several items useful to Carl's investigation —and survival.

The demo is for Windows only, and requires a fairly decent GPU, such as Nvidia RTX 2060 or higher. The game is still in development, so you may expect a lot of improvements and optimisations in the final game.

On top of this, we're revealing a new trailer:

If you have any feedback or question, feel free to ask in the forums, or join us on Discord[discord.com].

...and don't forget to wishlist :)

We hope you'll enjoy!

Cheers :)

- Alex

Hi everyone,

It’s been a while—four challenging years—since we last shared anything substantial with the world. There will be a time to discuss these extraordinary years, as well as to discuss an update to Kona, but today we're here with some other news.

We are pleased to reveal the existence of Kona's sequel: Kona II: Brume.
Kona II's mysteries revolve around the Brume, a bizarre, mind-bending mist engulfing the fictive region of Manastan, in Northern Québec, Canada. The game starts where its predecessor left off, in October of the year 1970, but explores new grounds, and a storyline that lives on its own. Kona II: Brume is carefully made to please fans of Kona as well as newcomers.

Developed by Parabole and published by Ravenscourt on PC and consoles, the new adventure will be playable during Gamescom in Cologne (August 24th–29th) at the Indie Arena Booth. For those not attending, there will be plenty of footage and new details uncovered at the same time. In the meantime, you can take a look at Kona II: Brume on Steam for additional details and screenshots of the game.

We hope you all enjoyed hearing back from us and Kona II's teaser, and we are looking forward to revealing more next month!

Cheers!

Alexandre Fiset
Co-founder at Parabole