Hello Humans!

This is our most major update so far. We moved from Unreal 4 to Unreal 5. This is not only a jump in quality for Who Are You!?, but also a better experience for our players. We've been working for months since we made everything from scratch. We hope our efforts show in the demo and you have a good (or scary?) time playing.

Anyway, here's the devlog with all the changes made:

FEATURES

    New Map Versions: Brand-new versions of the "Intro" and "Cabin" maps are now live in the demo,

    Complete Map Redesign: Both the "Intro" and "Cabin" maps were completely redesigned — from level layout to gameplay flow,

    New UI Layout: A brand-new UI layout with smoother interactions and better readability,

    Extended Locations: Ray's house and the forest have been expanded with more interactions and locations to investigate,

    Enhanced Audio: Updated ambient audio and subtle environmental storytelling elements

IMPROVEMENTS

    New Object Interactions: Added new ways to interact with the environment.

    Full Demo Rework: The demo has been completely reworked from the ground up.

    Engine Update: Upgraded to Unreal 5.

    Visual Overhaul: Redesigned assets, improved lighting, and overall visual polish.

    Custom Framework: Built on proprietary framework and development.

    Simplified Inventory System: Streamlined inventory functionality for easier use.

    Enhanced Environmental Interactions: More coherent and improved interactions with the environment.

    Better Pacing: Enhanced gameplay pacing and level design for a more immersive experience.

FIXES

    Performance Optimization: Reduced draw calls and stuttering by 90% for much smoother gameplay.

    Faster Load Times: Cut load times in half thanks to optimized assets.

    Technical Polish: Major performance and design improvements.

⚠️ Please note: There's a few small unexpected things that still need a small patch, but we are actively working on solving them. The patch would be available very soon.

See you soon, Humans.