Welcome back Strangers
Any information or images are all work in progress and are subject to change prior to StrangerZ 2.0 Release.

StrangerZ 2.0 Update Preview:

- StrangerZ will introduce a brand new progression based system to earn cosmetics on both a free and paid (expansion pack) path.

- Progression will be based off your level

- Hats, masks, ZCoins, lobby entry effects, character skins and more will all be in the path rewards!
This mechanic is still early into development and design.
- Hiding mechanics and more gameplay once the Stranger enters the house will be part of the StrangerZ 2.0 Update


This mechanic is still early into development and design.
- You can expect completely reworked gameplay for the Stranger and the process of attacking the house.

- Survivors will also have significant changes to gameplay loop.


- Weekly challenges will be introduced in StrangerZ 2.0 with the ability to earn ZCoins by playing the game!


This mechanic is still early into development and design.
- Permalocks will be removed and replaced with a new mechanic, to be announced.


- The ability to stop sprinting mid sprint and additional polish to movement will be introduced in StrangerZ 2.0
- Changes to Survivor and Stranger Speed


- Virtual Shadow Maps are being introduced in StrangerZ 2.0 and other changes to rendering systems, expect performance boosts.


- The tutorial is being reworked from the ground up. Adding more interactables and gameplay examples and polish from start to finish.


- Settings such as Invert mouse Y and other requested gameplay settings are being introduced in StrangerZ 2.0


- Significant improvements to UI across the entire game.

- Some changes were already introduced in 1.3 to help transition into StrangerZ 2.0.

- New play now menu:- New Lock inventory UI:- Expansion pack DLC is now permanent and not seasonal. Introduced in 1.3 update.


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Much more yet to even be announced! Stay tuned!

Developer note:
I see all the negative reviews, trust me! I am going all out with this update and really studying reviews and game design as I work to completely change this game for the better. I can't wait to release this update.
Thanks for patience!

This updates main intent is to make the transition to StrangerZ 2.0 seamless. Read more about StrangerZ 2.0 here

The ZPass has been removed and renamed into just being the Expansion Pack.
The Expansion Pack is PERMANENT for all seasons. Perks and content NEVER expire. This will all make more sense when StrangerZ 2.0 releases!
All previous ZPass owners retain ownership!

View Expansion Pack DLC: Click here

1.3.0 Changes / Fixes:
- Removed ZPass Seasonal Subscription (Now combined into Expansion Pack)
- Expansion Pack ownership is permanent and not seasonal
- Remodelled play now menu to pave way for StrangerZ 2.0

Example of remodeled "play now" menu:
- Added "Coming soon" and teasers for some StrangerZ 2.0 content
- Updated Item Store
- Fixed invalid discord invite

StrangerZ 2.0 Update is coming VERY soon. Development is in its final stretch!

Note:
Infact StrangerZ 2.0 update is releasing in the coming months, see more here

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About Hallways:
You must survive the night in this immersive survival horror. Utilize your limited power and generate flashlight charges to keep the attacker from getting to you from the four hallways surrounding you. Can you survive?

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2706290/Hallways/

Check out the steam page linked above for more screenshots, full description etc.

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Note from me, the dev:
Hallways has been a project i've been working on for a few months on the side to take a break from StrangerZ. It also has core gameplay that I will be using in possible StrangerZ updates and future major projects planned for down the road. My reason for saying this is incase I get any criticism for releasing another game before StrangerZ is completely updated / renovated. StrangerZ is still in full development and Hallways profits will go towards funding StrangerZ and my studio aswell.
Cheers!

- StrangerZ 2.0 Announced - Coming Soon
- Fixed Stranger not entering house and getting stuck outside bug
- Reworked Small House lighting
- Reworked Family Home lighting
- Added system requirements popup on first time login
- Removed new status for blitz mode
- Added helpful hints
- Season 2 delayed indefinitely

StrangerZ 2.0 Information:

Over the coming month or two I will be completely reworking gameplay across the board based on feedback and reviews.

I have postponed all short term plans and the start of season 2 will be delayed indefinitely until StrangerZ 2.0 development finishes.

Key changes coming in StrangerZ 2.0:
- ZCoins will be earnable through playing the game
- More progress / progression mechanics
- Reworked gameplay for Stranger

Stay tuned by joining the discord server, i'll be posting frequent updates

- Boosted Stranger speed when raging (line of sight with player inside house), this fixes the survivor being able to loop around tables to avoid the stranger
- Performance Fix
- Removed Release Event decorations

Blitz Game mode was a voted for update over on the community discord server. I put up the poll yesterday and it was overwhelmingly requested so I took immediate action and developed this ENTIRE game mode and update all day yesterday... all night... all day today... and present to you, Blitz Mode.

Blitz Mode is a rapid paced version of the classic StrangerZ

- You get ONE attack as the Stranger to break in
- As the Stranger if the window is locked or you run out of time you loose.
- The Stranger has 130 seconds to kill all the players
- The survivor only gets one permanent lock, NO normal locks
- Once the permanent lock is placed it can't be picked up, use it wisely
- Each game only lasts a maximum of 130 seconds and will be very fast paced, very repayable, and a great game mode for new players to learn the mechanics for the game on.

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At high request from the community a system has been implemented giving one warning to each player and after the warning is used you will receive a time out from matchmaking when leaving games.

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- NEW GAMEMODE, BLITZ MODE - Voted for in community poll
- New pregame environment
- Punishment system for leaving games (matchmaking ban)
- Increased Stranger Rage Speed
- Slightly Decreased Stranger speed on classic gamemode
- Reduced time to charge flashlight from 8 seconds to 4 seconds
- Increased survivor speed across all gamemodes
- Extra popups in training
- Added Blitz Mode help menu
- Updated Whiteboard
- Removed 1v1 unranked (Can still play 1v1 with friends using create lobby menu)
- Removed 2v1 unranked (Can still play 2v1 with friends using create lobby menu)
- Increased Ranked mode ZRating Range for matchmaking
- Removed region filter for ranked
- Added Blitz Mode 1v1
- Fixed nametag positioning in lobby
- Changed "level" color on nametag
- Removed play 2v1 achievement
- Added play Blitz Mode achievement

- Fixed Stranger getting stuck outside bug
- Fixed survivor UI showing on stranger screen
- Fixed game causing discord to crash
- Fixed several fatal error causes

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Developer note:

I am really hoping this update is well received by the over 300,000 people who have downloaded StrangerZ so far. I have taken in SO much feedback over the past few days since release and haven't been able to sleep and wont be able to rest until the review score corrects itself. Thank you to everyone who has left negative reviews and constructive criticism, I am listening and acting on it!! I am determined to update StrangerZ to become a fun game for everyone to play.
In the last update I introduced a apology message in game which has given all players 500 Zcoins (enough to open a loot crate) in case you missed that, make sure to login and claim it.

I can't wait to see what all of you and the amazing community around my dream game development studio think. Keep sending that feedback and hopefully can change those reviews either with this update or with updates to come.

If you haven't yet please leave a review for StrangerZ!

- Will (the developer)


Note: This entire update was developer in 48 hours by one developer.

JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY TO VOTE FOR FUTURE UPDATES: https://discord.gg/lost-frame-development-904522876181422151

- Significantly increased both survivor and stranger speed
- Increased survivor flashlight range and brightness
- Increased Stranger footstep volume and range
- EVERY USER GETS 500 ZCOINS ON LOGIN as apology
- Added push to talk visual
- Added more comments to training
- Fixed several fatal error crashes
- Some hints that were commonly missed were changed to red text
- Added negative review apology and gift
- Discontinued all Esports plans

- Launched community poll in discord [discord.gg]for what to work on next for a major update.


It hurts me so much to see the negative feedback coming in.
I am actively day and night unable to sleep at all and have been taking in feedback and acting on it.
I appreciate all of you who have taken the time to leave constructive criticism.

This launch has been a massive learning experience and humbling as to why a game of this scope
is rarely, if ever done by solo developers. Let alone at my age with no funding.

My main goal with StrangerZ was to launch me into a full time game development career
but it isn't doable anymore so I am gifting everyone enough ZCoins to open a ZCrate
(Which will destroy my intended revenue stream for the game)

I will return to my dream of this being a full time endeavor.
Thanks for coming along for the journey, looking forward to updates and future growth.

I promise you i'm listening to the negative feedback, it won't leave my head until I can fix it.
- Will



All updates/changes (Full patch notes):
- Added Anticheat
- Strengthened battery life of flashlight
- Fixed a few UI bugs
- Added "Cant find game" support button
- Other minor fixes
- Fixed crash regarding discord overlay
- Fixed Stranger movement not working with certain keyboards
- Slight balancing adjustments

- Fixed a few UI bugs
- Added "Cant find game" support button
- Other minor fixes

Thanks again!

- Fixed crash regarding discord overlay
- Fixed Stranger movement not working with certain keyboards
- Slight balancing adjustments

- Feedback is actively being taken and worked on! Thanks for a great launch so far!