What changed in Firewatch in 2016
94 updates · 8 main milestones · Feb 10, 2016 to Nov 21, 2016
- 4 eventsFixed mouse cursor flicker issuebug fix
Fix issue where the mouse cursor would flicker or on some OpenGL machines cause the mouselook to break entirely when loading a game.
SteamMouse Cursor Flicker Fixbug fixFixed flickering mouse cursor issue on some OpenGL machines when loading a game.
SteamBee Plot achievement unlock fixbug fixThe 'Bee Plot' achievement can now be unlocked in any mode or any day when you are stung by a bee.
SteamBee Plot Achievement Unlock Fixbug fixThe 'Bee Plot' achievement can now be unlocked in any mode or day when stung by a bee.
Steam - 6 eventsVarious small bug fixesbug fixSteamVarious Small Bug Fixesbug fixSteamThorofare Free Roam Mode Addednew contentMilestone
Explore the Shoshone with a dynamic 24-hour time of day and new discoveries.
SteamThorofare Free Roam mode addednew contentMilestoneWander the Shoshone at your own pace, with a constantly-updating time of day and a few new things to find.
SteamFixed Xbox One controller DPad input issuebug fixFix issue where latest drivers for Xbox One controllers on Windows 10 had non-functional DPad input.
SteamXbox One Controller DPad Input Fixbug fixResolved issue with non-functional DPad input for latest Xbox One drivers on Windows 10.
Steam - 18 eventsMiscellaneous Bug Fixesbug fixSteamFixed Player Falling Through Worldbug fix
Addressed a handful of bugs causing players to fall through the world.
SteamAdded Firewatch Audio Tour game modenew contentSteamEngine upgrade from Unity 5.2 to Unity 5.4performanceMilestoneUpgraded for performance and multi-platform benefits.
SteamFixed black screen issue on some Macsbug fixAddressed issue where some Macs would boot to an entirely black screen but would still play audio.
SteamNew Game Mode: The Firewatch Audio Tournew contentSteamEngine Upgrade from Unity 5.2 to Unity 5.4performanceMilestoneUpgraded for a multitude of performance and multi-platform benefits.
SteamWindowed Mode Support Added for Macnew contentSteamFixed player falling through the worldbug fixAddressed multiple bugs causing players to fall through the environment.
SteamAdded Windowed Mode support for Macnew contentSteamOpenGL Renderer Multi-threading for MacperformanceMulti-threading implemented for significant speed boost, especially on dedicated GPUs.
SteamMac Black Screen Issue Addressedbug fixFixed issue where some Macs would boot to an entirely black screen but would still play audio.
SteamMiscellaneous bug fixesbug fixSteamOpenGL renderer now uses multi-threading on MacperformanceShould bring a significant speed boost especially on dedicated GPUs.
Steam - 2 eventsLaunch of The Firewatch Audio Tournew contentMilestone
A major update featuring over three hours of developer and actor commentary, collectible audio tapes, and exhibits in the forest.
SteamThe Firewatch Audio Tour Launchnew contentMilestoneIntroducing a major update featuring an audio tour with developer commentary, collectible audio tapes, and exhibits.
Steam - 8 eventsRestart Current Day Featuregameplay
Players can now restart the day they are currently playing from the pause menu.
SteamNew Feature - Restart Current DaygameplayPlayers can now restart the day they are currently playing from the pause menu.
SteamFix Red Radio Pickup Bugbug fixFixed a rare bug that caused players to be unable to pick up the red radio.
SteamRed Radio Pickup Bug Fixbug fixFixed a rare bug that prevented players from picking up the red radio.
Steam - 6 eventsOptimize Terrain Causing Slow Downperformance
Optimized certain terrain that was causing performance slow down.
SteamFix Players Jumping Out of the Worldbug fixMilestoneFixed a method that allowed some players to jump out of the game world.
SteamFix Level of Detail popping on pine tree speciesbug fixSteamOptimize terrain causing slow downperformanceSteamFix Level of Detail Popping on Pine Treebug fixResolved an issue with the Level of Detail popping on one species of pine tree.
SteamFix players jumping out of the worldbug fixMilestoneSteam - 4 events
- 8 eventsFix language display issue for Russianbug fix
Fixed issues with the game showing English when set to Russian.
SteamFix language display issue for Russianbug fixFix a few issues with the game showing English when set to Russian
SteamFix out of bounds areasbug fixFixed a few areas where it was possible to get out of the playable area.
SteamFix progression interruption with Delilahbug fixFixed several places where interrupting Delilah stopped progression.
SteamFix progression interruption with Delilahbug fixFix several places where interrupting Delilah stopped progression
SteamFix out of bounds areasbug fixFix a few areas where it was possible to get out of the playable area
Steam - 28 eventsFix missing Walkmanbug fixSteamFix issues with Day 78 not ending in rare casesbug fixSteamFix several places where players could fall out of the worldbug fixSteamEnsure each day sets the correct QuestgameplaySteamRemove target from the fire on day 77 at nightgameplaySteamRecover players who fall through the worldbug fix
If you fall out of the world your last auto-save will load. If you have saved underneath the world, you will be teleported straight up.
SteamFix players interrupting Delilah after finding clipboardbug fixSteamEnsure each day sets you on the correct QuestgameplaySteamFix several places that players could get stuckbug fixSteamFix several places that players could get stuckbug fixSteamRemove map during end gamegameplaySteamFix issues with Day 77 not endingbug fixSteamFix getting stuck behind bushes at the end of day 77bug fixSteamPrevent plural periodic Pork Pond prattlebug fixSteamFix getting stuck behind bushes at the end of day 77bug fixSteamRemove target from the fire on day 77 at nightgameplaySteamPrevent plural periodic Pork Pond prattlebug fixSteamFix players getting stuck not being able to report a note on day 2bug fixSteamRecover players who fall through the worldbug fixIf you fall out of the world your last auto-save will load. If you have saved underneath the world, you will be teleported straight up.
SteamFix players interrupting Delilah after finding clipboardbug fixSteamFix several places where players could fall out of the worldbug fixSteamFix issues with Day 77 not endingbug fixSteamRemove map during end gamegameplaySteamFix issues with Day 78 not ending in rare casesbug fixSteamFix players getting stuck not being able to report a note on day 2bug fixSteamFix missing Walkmanbug fixSteamFix several Russian localization bugslocalizationSteamFix several Russian localization bugslocalizationSteam