Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Total Conversion Support Enabled marked a significant update for *Amnesia: The Dark Descent*, launching on October 25, 2023, and allowing players to create and share extensive modifications through a custom story menu. This update also included new script functions and support for .hps files, enhancing the modding capabilities further.

• Modding Enhancements:
  • Total Conversion Support Enabled added total conversion support through a custom story menu.
  • Custom Story Loading Configuration introduced an option to specify how custom stories are loaded within a custom story.
  • New Script Functions Added included new functions like ShowScreenImage and OnUpdate.
  • Include Support for .hps Files allowed for the inclusion of .hps files in custom stories.

• UI/UX Improvements:
  • Gamepad Navigation for Custom Story Menu enabled navigation using gamepads.
  • Updated Color Picker in Editors improved the color selection tools for creators.

• Quality of Life Changes:
  • Menu Item Text Color Specification added an option to customize menu item text colors.

Amnesia: The Bunker launched on June 6, 2023, marking a significant expansion of the franchise set in a desolate WW1 bunker. Additionally, the game introduced Steam Workshop support, enabling modders to upload and share their creations directly. A demo for the new title was also made available on May 23, allowing players to preview the chilling experience.

• DLC Release: Amnesia: The Bunker was announced on December 1, 2022, and its full version launched on June 6, 2023.
• New Content: A demo for Amnesia: The Bunker launched on May 23, 2023, providing players a taste of the new setting.
  • Steam Workshop Support: Added on June 2, 2023, this feature allowed players to upload and subscribe to mods.
• Seasonal Event: The Frictional Mod Jam 2023, themed "Horrors of War," took place starting July 24, 2023, focusing on HPL modding.
• Modding Feature: On June 2, 2023, Steam Workshop support was enabled for Amnesia: The Dark Descent, allowing for greater community engagement through user-generated content.

Tracked sources for Amnesia: The Dark Descent were limited between 2021-09-08 and 2022-09-08, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Simplified Chinese Language Support Added and sits between Adventure Mode Released on 2021-03-30 (new_content) and Announcing Amnesia: The Bunker on 2022-12-01 (dlc_release), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2021-09-20 - Simplified Chinese Language Support Added: Amnesia: Rebirth and SOMA now include Simplified Chinese subtitles and interface..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Adventure Mode Released on 2021-03-30 (new_content).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Announcing Amnesia: The Bunker on 2022-12-01 (dlc_release).

Adventure Mode launched on March 30, 2021, marking a significant addition to *Amnesia: The Dark Descent*. This new mode allows players to experience *Amnesia: Rebirth* with a focus on exploration rather than survival, featuring reduced scares and no monster attacks. Other highlights include the launch of the Amnesia Re-collection Bundle and Frictional Collection Bundle on February 26, 2021, offering discounts on the series.

• Adventure Mode: A new gameplay mode that reduces scares, eliminates darkness concerns, and prevents monster attacks.
  • Monsters No Longer Attack: In Adventure Mode, monsters exist but will not attack players.
  • Brightened Environments: Previously dark areas have been brightened for easier navigation.
  • No Active Fear Mechanic: Players do not face fear from darkness or monsters in Adventure Mode.
  • Bonus Puzzles: Additional puzzles were included to enhance the gameplay experience in Adventure Mode.
• Bundle Launches: The Frictional Collection and Amnesia Re-collection Bundle launched on February 26, 2021, allowing players to purchase multiple Amnesia titles at discounted prices.

Tracked sources for Amnesia: The Dark Descent were limited between 2019-09-08 and 2020-09-08, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Announcement of Amnesia: Rebirth and sits between Simplified Chinese Language Support Added on 2019-03-06 (localization) and Amnesia: Rebirth Added to Frictional Collection Bundle on 2021-02-26 (dlc_release), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2020-03-06 - Announcement of Amnesia: Rebirth: A new game set in the Amnesia universe, focusing on character Tasi Trianon, scheduled for release in autumn 2020..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Simplified Chinese Language Support Added on 2019-03-06 (localization).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Amnesia: Rebirth Added to Frictional Collection Bundle on 2021-02-26 (dlc_release).

Hard Mode launched on October 2, 2018, introducing a challenging new gameplay experience for players. This update significantly increased the game's difficulty with various mechanics, including disabled autosaves and more aggressive monsters. Simplified Chinese language support was also added, expanding accessibility for players.

• New Gameplay Mode: Hard Mode introduced a range of features that heightened the game's challenge:
  • Autosaves were disabled, and manual saves cost 4 tinderboxes.
  • Monsters became faster, more perceptive, dealt increased damage, and lingered longer.
  • There was no danger music to indicate when monsters were nearby, enhancing tension.
  • Completing the game on Hard Mode unlocked a new trophy called Masochist.
  • The Illuminatus achievement could not be obtained while playing in Hard Mode due to the scarcity of tinderboxes.

• Localization: On March 6, 2019, Simplified Chinese language support was added, including subtitles, menus, and achievements, broadening the game's reach to Chinese-speaking audiences.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent saw the addition of a steam_appid.txt file on October 15, 2016, allowing players to run the game executable outside of Steam. This update also included several quality of life improvements and bug fixes that enhanced the overall experience.

• Quality of Life Improvements: The game introduced multiple enhancements, including checks for configuration files.
  • Game and launcher now check for 'DefaultMainSettingsSDL2' and 'DefaultUserKeysSDL2' in the init config file, falling back to defaults if not found.
  • The addition of the steam_appid.txt file supports external execution of the game.