The 0.3.0 update, also known as the Exposition update, is a content update to the game released on 26 August 2021.[1] This update adds a new type of evidence which can be seen through the new D.O.T.S. Projector, new hunt mechanics, as well as an update of nearly all equipment models.
Additions[]
Items[]
- Serves as new type of evidence
- Emits a matrix of bright green laser points around it
- Shows a silhouette of the ghost running through the laser matrix if the ghost interacts with it
- Can be mounted on the wall or the floor
Ghosts[]
- Main article: Ghost
- When interacting with a D.O.T.S. Projector, will only be visible on a video camera and when no other people are nearby
- Roams less than other ghosts
- Requires EMF 5, Fingerprints and D.O.T.S. Projector as evidence
- Makes quieter hunting sounds
- Makes paranormal sounds more frequently
- Requires EMF 5, Fingerprints and Ghost Writing as evidence
Gameplay[]
- Paranormal sounds
- Indecipherable whispers of the ghost
- Can only be heard by using the Parabolic Microphone
General[]
- New Head bob option
- New post processing effects for CCTV and players
Changes[]
Hunts[]
- Main article: Hunt
- Hunting grace period has been shortened from 5 seconds to 3 seconds
- The ghost is now invisible during the hunting grace period
- Ghosts now have a higher acceleration rate
- All electronic equipments are now affected by hunts
- Active electronic equipment held in hand within 8 meters of the ghost now alert it of your position during a hunt
- Equipment and lights will only be affected within 10 meters of the ghost during a hunt
Ghosts[]
- Main article: Ghost
- General
- All ghost types have their evidences changed
- Groaning sound effect has been changed
- The lullaby sound effect has been changed
- Footsteps when walking can now only be heard via a Parabolic Microphone
- If a photo of it is taken while it is visible, it will now show up on the photo
Equipment[]
- Main article: Equipment
- General
- Updated visuals for most equipment
- Candles and Smudge Sticks
- New visual effects when used
- Now has an animation and sound effect when used by the ghost
- Now glow for 30s before fading over the next 30s
- Features from the infrared light sensor have been merged into the motion sensor
- Can now hear paranormal sounds
- Now provide footage when the player is holding it
- Now has an animation when the ghost steps in it
- New audial responses from the ghost
- New icons to replace the text-based indicator for responses
Gameplay[]
- Sprinting
- Sprinting is now twice as fast
- Player may sprint for 3 seconds with a 5 second recharge
- Walking speed has been increased to the old sprinting speed
General[]
- Lighting has been improved on every map
- New "placement helper object" visuals
Removed features[]
- Features merged into motion sensor
Bug Fixes[]
From versions released before 0.3.0[]
- "Show us" phrase no longer makes the ghost interact twice
- Fixed a bug where you could mute the Spirit Box static by picking it up with a different object in your hand
- Fixed a bug where ghost events would only lower host’s sanity
- Fixed a bug where the ghost window knocks were not giving interaction evidence on most windows
- Fixed a bug where you could get the ghost to interact with objects with voice recognition in quick succession
- Fixed a common multiplayer crash for the host on Asylum in multiplayer
- Fixed a bug where you could force the ghost to end the hunt using voice recognition
- Fixed a bug where you could get the ghost to interact with objects when you were dead with voice recognition
- Fixed a bug where you wouldn't always get a small map on the map selection screen
- Fixed a bug where the sensors couldn't be placed in certain doorways
- Fixed a bug where picking up sensors too quickly would keep them turned on in your hand.
- Fixed occlusion culling issues on several levels
- Fixed a bug where Danish and Finnish were in the wrong order in the language selection
- Fixed a bug where certain ghost's animations would only play if you are the host
- Fixed a bug where equipment sounds were broken when being held by a female character
From 0.3.0 (as fixed in hotfix)[]
- Fixed a bug where you could click on the ghost writing book to activate it
- Fixed a bug where Hungarian and Danish languages were swapped in the settings
- Fixed an issue where the celcius text didn't change to fahrenheit on the Thermometer