Amnesia: The Bunker Halloween Update Patch Notes

Frictional Games brings us a seasonal surprise with a Halloween update for Amnesia: the Bunker. Here’s what’s new in this Amnesia: the Bunker Halloween update patch notes.

Full Patch Notes for Amnesia: The Bunker Halloween Update

The Halloween Update for Amnesia: The Bunker is here!

This very special update brings a bunch of NEW FEATURES to Amnesia: The Bunker, really switching up the gameplay, adding new horrors and heaps of replay value.

The new update comes with TWO completely new game modes:

• Shell Shock Mode: For the most Hardcore experience – a true test of guts.
• Custom Mode: Customize your experience with 30+ settings and parameters.

Some of the new FEATURES available in the new modes are:

• New stalker behaviors that increases unpredictability
• A sublevel fuse system
• Hardcore version of the health system
• Randomized corpses and dog tags
• Randomized locker locations
• Revolver located in one of the lockers and not available from start
• New Training Grounds level for you to practice your skills
• Saving your progress costs fuel
• …and much more!

Note: Most of these are New Game+ features and are only accessible by completing the game on any difficulty once.

(Or you can unlock this with the press of a button)

Happy Halloween!

Patch log may contain spoilers; beware! 

Patch Notes For AMNESIA: THE BUNKER HALLOWEEN UPDATE

General

• Added two new game modes, Shell Shock Mode and Custom Mode. They include the following new features:
  • New Stalker behaviors that increases unpredictability
  • A sublevel fuse system
  • Hardcore version of the health system
  • Randomized corpses and dog tags
  • Randomized locker locations
  • Revolver located in one of the lockers and not available from start
  • Reduced safe room
  • Fuel Storage door locked with a code lock
  • Game not paused while in inventory
  • New achievements for completing the game on the new game modes
  • New save systems (saving costs fuel, no saving)
  • Over 30+ settings to tailor your gameplay experience to your liking
• Added the Training Grounds, a new map accessible from the main menu after completing the game once.
• Added support for 120 FPS on PC.

Gameplay Improvements

• Improved resource and prop randomization.
• Enhanced the challenge of the Shotgunner encounter.
• Randomized the Shotgunner’s starting position on consecutive playthroughs.
• Wooden containers like crates and barrels can now spawn random resources when broken.
• Added a dog tag by the corpse in the cell in the Prison.
• The rats in the Hub are now active from the start on consecutive playthroughs.
• Traps in the Hub are now randomized on consecutive playthroughs.
• Removed the scripted rat trap event in Maintenance on consecutive playthroughs.
• Disabled player fall damage.
• Increased crawling speed when injured.
• Increased gas damage on Hard Mode.

Misc Fixes

• Fixed a bug where save slots could disappear.
• Added a Particle Quality setting that affects flare, gas, fire, and grenade entities/particles.
• Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck behind the generator.
• Fixed an issue where the torch was missing a flame on certain platforms.
• Fixed an issue where you could get locked inside the charge lantern state when moving between maps.
• Fixed an issue where the player’s hands could become misaligned after a cutscene animation played.
• The item highlight effect now works properly on meat items.
• Fixed an issue with player blood trails not spawning properly.
• Fixed an issue where the gun cylinder rotation would be incorrect.
• Fixed an issue where a hint on how to use fuel would appear when it shouldn’t.
• Resolved an issue where an item held in your right hand would move across the screen after charging the lantern.
• When disarming traps, the camera no longer rotates to random spots.
• Fixed missing letters in some names in the end credits.
• Fixed a culling issue inside the Warden’s Office in Prison.
• Reduced the Stalker’s collider size when inside the hurt state, to prevent it from blocking the player’s path.
• The moon should no longer be missing in No Man’s Land on some platforms.
• Fixed some instances of floating pickup items.
• Fixed a culling issue in the corridor outside the Break Room in Soldier Quarters.
• Fixed a hole in the geometry in Maintenance.
• Jumping up on the table in Administration no longer causes the room’s props to disappear.
• Resolved an issue where the left hand had a strange pose when certain items were equipped.
• The lighter animations have been properly synchronized when using a fuel bomb or a torch.
• The painting tripod in Delisle’s room now has proper collision.
• The big crates in Tunnels now use the correct texture.
• Fixed the strange-looking billboard by the sign leading into the Officer Quarters.
• Fixed a few instances where the Stalker could get stuck.
• Activating a root power switch now retains its state when leaving and returning to a map.
• Added a message when trying to use a medkit and bandage when your health is full.
• Fixed a rendering issue with the wood shot impact particles.
• The large wooden crate with rope handles can now be broken properly.
• Grenade explosions can now affect more entities.
• Fixed an issue where the crate blocking access to the Tunnels could get stuck.
• Removed an invisible obstacle when entering the Arena.
• Improved the Stalker’s animation when grabbing the player on the ladder.
• Improved the lockbox texture. They should now be easier to spot.
• Fixed an issue where the Stalker could start stalking the player from inside the holes before it should be able to do so.
• Equipping a fuel canister from the inventory no longer causes it to appear in the middle of the screen for a frame.
• Fixed an issue where shotgun ammo in the inventory didn’t register when trying to load the shotgun.
• Fixed a couple of issues where text would be rendered outside of the screen on certain aspect ratios.
• Fixed inconsistent behavior when breaking smaller crates.
• Large crates and wooden doors can no longer be broken with the revolver.

• Added a “Randomize”-button to the custom settings screen.
• Ensured rats only gather around activated corpses.
• Fixed an issue where the lantern would be unequipped when charging.
• Fixed an issue where rats could fall through the floor in certain locations.
• Sorted out some inventory and menu issues on certain aspect ratios.
• Fixed an issue where a duplicate medkit or bandage would appear when using a health item.
• Improved navigating the custom settings screen with a controller.
• Fixed some smaller bugs related to the Stalker’s behavior when moving between maps.
• Fixed an issue where a dog tag would disappear from one of the corpses in the cells in the Prison.
• Made sure the torch has proper visual effects.
• Fixed clipping issue when applying health items while crawling.
• Fixed an issue where the audio would stutter.
• Made sure the “Time Between Saves” stat works as it should.
• Fixed an issue where the Stalker could pull the player into a hole when it shouldn’t be able to.

Note: This patch addresses the listed issues and aims to improve the overall gameplay experience in Amnesia: The Bunker. If you encounter any further problems or have additional feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team here: https://frictionalgames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

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