Dear players!

[p]Welcome back to the gloomy corridors of The Infernal Abyss! A new update has just been released, full of fixes, optimizations, and atmospheric improvements that will make your immersion into the game even deeper. A huge thank you to everyone who shared feedback and reported bugs - you are incredibly helpful to the project![/p][p]Here is a list of key changes in this patch:[/p]

Gameplay and Interface

• [p]New Interface: The main menu, character selection screen, and the "Alexander's Storage" location have been completely updated.[/p]
• [p]Improved Mini-Games: The gadget mini-games have received special effects and minor graphical tweaks. The following were also refined:[/p]
• [p]The knight mini-game in Chapter 2: the knight slides less, and the end of the level is simpler.[/p]
• [p]The beaver mini-game has been reworked.[/p]
• [p]Controls: Cassettes can now be started not only by clicking but also by pressing Enter.[/p]
• [p]Collision and Bug Fixes: Fixed a door issue in the hospital and a critical bug with the lever on the 2nd location, which could cause Nick to get stuck without being able to interact with the lever (special thanks to @notausertelegramm for the report!).[/p]
• [p]Several levels have been optimized.[/p]

Graphics and Atmosphere

• [p]New Visual Effects:[/p]
• [p]Added a customizable VHS effect (can be enabled in settings).[/p]
• [p]Darker, more realistic darkness now appears in dark stages and the cave of Chapter 3.[/p]
• [p]Dust particles now float in dark locations to enhance the atmosphere.[/p]
• [p]New "glitch" effect on cameras during the final battle.[/p]
• [p]Graphical Updates: Improved the textures of "Death's" eyes and the graphics in the secret storage and the game's 3D segments.[/p]

[p]Sound and Cutscenes[/p]

• [p]Updated Soundtrack: The chase OST from the rest area has been completely reworked.[/p]
• [p]Sound Improvements: Adjustments made to grass walking sounds and other interactions. Fixed a bug with the Face sound effect on the 1st location (lag during its disappearance has been removed).[/p]
• [p]Cutscene Change: The cutscene with evil Nick "Wait" has been altered, and one reference has been removed.[/p]

[p]Other[/p]

• [p]New Achievement: Added the "And you're tenacious!" award. Good luck earning it![/p]
• [p]Technical: Fixed a bug with the thunderstorm - it now appears on time, without delays.[/p]

[p]We hope these numerous, though not always major, tweaks will make your playthrough more enjoyable, beautiful, and frightening. As always, we look forward to your impressions![/p][p]Thank you for staying with us and exploring this abyss together! Meow :3[/p]