Changes:

Fixed bug (Critical): Runes could disappear when switching items
Fixed bug: It was possible to burn multiple cans on the altar while one doll was burning
Fixed bug: A boarded-up door could be opened from the inside
Fixed bug: After a game session on Hard or Nightmare, returning to the lobby showed "Normal" in the difficulty settings
Fixed bug: The host's camera would float in the lobby after a victory
Improvement: Added a hint about destroying the ghost of the possessed Mother
Improvement: Added FPS unlock option

Changes:

- Improvement: Added the option to disable camera shake (Head Bob) in the gameplay settings menu
- Improvement: The flashlight is now always on
- Improvement: The Self-Healer perk now costs one experience coin

Changes:

- Fixed bug: The host would lose control when playing with 4 players
- Fixed bug: The digital code for the quest “Destroy the Mother’s Heart” sometimes would not display in co-op mode
- Fixed bug with the spawn of screamers
- Fixed bug with the display of the experience bar in the statistics menu
- Fixed bug with incorrect display of game session time in the statistics menu
- Improvement: Jump height reduced by half
- Improvement: Adjusted environmental colliders
- Improvement: In “Normal” difficulty mode, it is now possible to defend with a crucifix at zero sanity
- Improvement: Added animation for putting away the crucifix at zero sanity on “Hard” and “Nightmare” difficulty modes

We're excited to announce the launch of the new v0.5 update! Our team sees this update as a significant milestone in the development of Inout. We're thrilled that our players will have even more fun playing the game!

What's New:

We've now added three difficulty modes to the game: Normal, Hard, and Nightmare. You can choose the level of challenge you're ready for and experience the adventure anew, pushing your limits to the extreme.

We've introduced an experience system that allows players to grow and develop throughout the game. Unique perks have been added, enabling you to delve deeper into the gameplay experience and experiment with different game characteristics.

Players can now track their progress with detailed game statistics, showing the experience gained and the actions rewarded.

A new quest has been added - "Mother's Heart." This side quest is optional but completing it grants a pleasant gameplay bonus.

Several new environmental screamers have been introduced, enhancing the horror atmosphere for even deeper immersion into the gameplay.

With the improvements to the game mechanics, we've adjusted the current achievements and added a few new ones. As the game content grows, we'll continue to expand these, creating more interesting goals and challenges.

The addition of difficulty modes necessitated a thorough rebalancing of the gameplay. We've strived to provide a fair and engaging game experience, which we will continue to refine in future updates.

We've also fixed some bugs in this update.

In Development:

We're excited to share that after making gameplay improvements, we're ready to resume the development of the second map! In the new map, we aim to introduce new game mechanics, intriguing possessed behaviors, and even more terrifying screamers!

We value your feedback and invite you to contact us on Discord anytime.

Inout Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8D4UkbD8WA

Changes:

Fix: Fixed a bug where the host lost control at the start of the game. (Critical bug)
Fix: Fixed the bug with the disappearance of the crucifix energy bar
Fix: Fixed the bug where the glow of the crucifix disappeared when frequently aimed at the possessed
Fix: Fixed some other minor bugs
Improvement: Added a keybind option for inventory slot switching
Addition: Renamed "Basement Room" to "Basement Storage"

We are delighted to unveil the extensively improved gameplay and significant updates to our initial map! Our team has been tirelessly refining the game mechanics, and we genuinely appreciate your valuable insights and error reports.

Now, let's delve into the details of the new gameplay:

We have overhauled the possessed entity's screamer, making it even more spine-chilling than before. Prepare for intensified fear and suspense!

To amp up the tension and keep players on the edge of their seats, we've introduced several environment screamers. You never know what horrifying surprises await around the corner!

We are thrilled to introduce a new sanity meter to the game. It depletes as players experience the terrifying events in the game world. To maintain your composure, you'll need to replenish your sanity with Calming Pills, adding a new layer of strategy and challenge.

Enter the game's newest character, the Mother of the Possessed. She has the ability to terrify players and reduce their sanity, making her a formidable presence in your nightmarish journey.

Quests are now prominently displayed in the game interface, serving as a guide to navigate the treacherous path to success!

The inventory system has received a significant upgrade, with players now having access to two inventory slots instead of one. This enhancement allows for more versatile item management and strategic gameplay.

In response to player feedback, we've replaced the shocker with a crucifixion defense system. Exorcists now have a more convenient tool against evil forces.

We've given our lobby a complete makeover. Players now gather in the Inout office, and the lobby interface, lobby creation, and lobby search functionalities have all been revamped to enhance your pre-game experience.

Both the main menu and in-game interfaces have been fine-tuned to align seamlessly with the new gameplay. Additionally, we've added a Change Log feature to the main menu for your convenience.

Our team has dedicated efforts to optimize the project, resulting in a reduced build size from 10GB to 6GB.

• Perk System: We are working on introducing a perk system to add depth and increase player options for devising various adventure strategies
  
• Experience System: Prepare for a new leveling and progression system that rewards your dedication.
  
• Hard and Nightmare Difficulty Modes: For those seeking the ultimate challenge, these new modes will test your survival skills to the limit.
  
• New screamers
  
• New quest
  
• Function: Speaker Name in Voice Chat: To enhance communication, we're adding a feature that displays the speaker's name in voice chat.
  
• FPS Unlock Feature

We are excited to share these updates with you and express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who provides us with their invaluable feedback!

Inout Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8D4UkbD8WA


Improvement: Enhanced balance for normal difficulty mode
Improvement: Added a backlight to the shredder activation lever
Improvement: Enhanced interaction with the shredder for rune retrieval
Improvement: Removed item drops when injured in normal difficulty mode
Fix: Resolved the issue with quest display in the quest menu
Fix: Fixed the bug with the disappearance of the last doll
Fix: Fixed the bug with the display of the zero sanity effect on medium or low settings
Fix: Fixed the bug where the quest menu disappears after Mother's attack
Fix: Fixed the bug with music playback in the main menu
Fix: Fixed the bug where a possessed entity intercepts the player on the staircase
Addition: Implemented correct language display on lobby buttons

To avoid control errors, it is necessary to restore the default control settings.
Go to Options - Key Bindings and press Restore Defaults. Then go Back and Save Changes.

Before we delve into our exciting news, we'd like to wish all of our players a spooky and fun-filled Halloween! May your in-game adventures be as thrilling as the tales of Halloween night.

We're excited to introduce the beta version of our revamped gameplay and significant changes to the first map!

Not all features are implemented in this beta version now, and the gameplay isn't fully balanced yet. We're refining the game mechanics, and your feedback and bug reports are invaluable to us!

List of changes:

• New screamer for the possessed
  
• Environment screamers added
  
• New quests introduced
  
• New inventory system
  
• New defense system against the possessed: replacing the taser with crucifixion
  
• New character: the mother of the possessed
  
• Added sanity
  
• New lobby
  
• List of updates and improvements (Change Log) in the main menu
  
• Modified object interaction highlighting
  
• Reduced build size from 10 GB to 6 GB
  
• Perks (Soon)
  
• Experience system (Soon)
  
• Added Hard and Nightmare difficulty modes (Soon)
  
• Now you can see the speaker's name in voice chat (Soon)
  
• FPS unlock feature added (Soon)

How to Participate in Beta Testing:

If you've already purchased Inout on Steam, we'd be delighted to have you join our beta testing.
Switch to the beta version in your Steam library as shown in the screenshots below:

Wait for the update to download and enjoy the game!

Important! To avoid control errors, it is necessary to restore the default control settings.
Go to Options - Key Bindings and press Restore Defaults. Then go Back and Save Changes.



Inout Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8D4UkbD8WA

Thank you all so much for all your support!
We are very excited to have a good start to Early Access!
And this is the first update after the release and the main change is here:

- Added HARD difficulty!
For those who find the Normal difficulty level an easy challenge, we've added a Hard mode.
The Hard difficulty is available to everyone in co-op mode.

Other changes v0.3.5.4:
- Added new Steam Achievements
- Fixed a new bug with the colliders in the Basement and the Attic

And we keep developing INOUT!
The Perk system and the New Map are already in the works and we will announce the first news soon!

Everyone who wants to join our community and who wants to influence the course of game development, welcome to the INOUT official Discord server:
https://discord.com/invite/8D4UkbD8WA

Greetings to all fans of cooperative horror games!

We are pleased to announce the release of the cooperative horror game INOUT for 1-4 players in Early Access! Join the international team of exorcists to expel the ancient evil from the possessed maniac!

The Early Access release of INOUT allows you to be part of the game's development journey. By joining during this phase, you will have the opportunity to provide valuable feedback to the developers, helping shape the game into the ultimate horror experience.

Get ready to enter the world of terror!
Welcome to INOUT!

Official Discord: https://discord.gg/8D4UkbD8WA