What changed in Firewatch in 2016

94 updates · 8 main milestones · Feb 10, 2016 to Nov 21, 2016

  1. 4 events
    Fixed 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.

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    Mouse Cursor Flicker Fixbug fix

    Fixed flickering mouse cursor issue on some OpenGL machines when loading a game.

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    Bee Plot achievement unlock fixbug fix

    The 'Bee Plot' achievement can now be unlocked in any mode or any day when you are stung by a bee.

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    Bee Plot Achievement Unlock Fixbug fix

    The 'Bee Plot' achievement can now be unlocked in any mode or day when stung by a bee.

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  2. 6 events
    Various small bug fixesbug fix
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    Various Small Bug Fixesbug fix
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    Thorofare Free Roam Mode Addednew contentMilestone

    Explore the Shoshone with a dynamic 24-hour time of day and new discoveries.

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    Thorofare Free Roam mode addednew contentMilestone

    Wander the Shoshone at your own pace, with a constantly-updating time of day and a few new things to find.

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    Fixed Xbox One controller DPad input issuebug fix

    Fix issue where latest drivers for Xbox One controllers on Windows 10 had non-functional DPad input.

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    Xbox One Controller DPad Input Fixbug fix

    Resolved issue with non-functional DPad input for latest Xbox One drivers on Windows 10.

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  3. 18 events
    Miscellaneous Bug Fixesbug fix
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    Fixed Player Falling Through Worldbug fix

    Addressed a handful of bugs causing players to fall through the world.

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    Added Firewatch Audio Tour game modenew content
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    Engine upgrade from Unity 5.2 to Unity 5.4performanceMilestone

    Upgraded for performance and multi-platform benefits.

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    Fixed black screen issue on some Macsbug fix

    Addressed issue where some Macs would boot to an entirely black screen but would still play audio.

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    New Game Mode: The Firewatch Audio Tournew content
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    Engine Upgrade from Unity 5.2 to Unity 5.4performanceMilestone

    Upgraded for a multitude of performance and multi-platform benefits.

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    Windowed Mode Support Added for Macnew content
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    Miscellaneous World Art Improvementsworld

    Improvements and bug fixes related to world art.

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    Fixed player falling through the worldbug fix

    Addressed multiple bugs causing players to fall through the environment.

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    Added Windowed Mode support for Macnew content
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    Minimum HUD Mode Addedui ux

    Hides reticule and tooltips.

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    OpenGL Renderer Multi-threading for Macperformance

    Multi-threading implemented for significant speed boost, especially on dedicated GPUs.

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    Mac Black Screen Issue Addressedbug fix

    Fixed issue where some Macs would boot to an entirely black screen but would still play audio.

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    Miscellaneous bug fixesbug fix
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    OpenGL renderer now uses multi-threading on Macperformance

    Should bring a significant speed boost especially on dedicated GPUs.

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    Miscellaneous world art improvementsworld

    General improvements and bug fixes to world art.

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    Introduced Minimum HUD modeui ux

    Hides reticule and tooltips for a cleaner experience.

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  4. 2 events
    Launch 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.

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    The Firewatch Audio Tour Launchnew contentMilestone

    Introducing a major update featuring an audio tour with developer commentary, collectible audio tapes, and exhibits.

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  5. 2 events
    Added Subtitles in Multiple Languageslocalization

    Firewatch now includes subtitles in French, German, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.

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    Added Subtitles in Multiple Languageslocalization

    Firewatch now includes subtitles in French, German, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.

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  6. 2 events
    Cyrillic Font Support for Localizationlocalization

    Added support for using the Cyrillic fonts on fan generated localization.

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    Cyrillic Font Support for Localizationlocalization

    Added support for using the Cyrillic fonts on fan generated localization.

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  7. 2 events
    Cyrillic Font Support for Localizationlocalization

    Added support for using the Cyrillic fonts on fan generated localization.

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    Cyrillic Font Support for Localizationlocalization

    Added support for using the Cyrillic fonts on fan generated localization.

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  8. 2 events
    Cyrillic Fonts Support for Localizationlocalization

    Added support for using the Cyrillic fonts on fan generated localization.

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    Cyrillic Font Support for Localizationlocalization

    Added support for using the Cyrillic fonts on fan generated localization.

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  9. 2 events
    Cyrillic Font Support for Localizationlocalization

    Added support for using the Cyrillic fonts on fan generated localization.

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    Cyrillic Font Support for Localizationlocalization

    Added support for using the Cyrillic fonts on fan generated localization.

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  10. 8 events
    Updated Russian Stringslocalization

    Some strings in the Russian language have been updated.

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    Collision Fixbug fix

    Fixed some collision issues that were causing players to get stuck.

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    Restart Current Day Featuregameplay

    Players can now restart the day they are currently playing from the pause menu.

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    Fix Collision Issuesbug fix

    Fixed some collision that was causing players to get stuck.

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    Update Russian Stringslocalization

    Some strings in Russian have been updated.

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    New Feature - Restart Current Daygameplay

    Players can now restart the day they are currently playing from the pause menu.

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    Fix Red Radio Pickup Bugbug fix

    Fixed a rare bug that caused players to be unable to pick up the red radio.

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    Red Radio Pickup Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed a rare bug that prevented players from picking up the red radio.

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  11. 6 events
    Optimize Terrain Causing Slow Downperformance

    Optimized certain terrain that was causing performance slow down.

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    Fix Players Jumping Out of the Worldbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a method that allowed some players to jump out of the game world.

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    Fix Level of Detail popping on pine tree speciesbug fix
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    Optimize terrain causing slow downperformance
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    Fix Level of Detail Popping on Pine Treebug fix

    Resolved an issue with the Level of Detail popping on one species of pine tree.

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    Fix players jumping out of the worldbug fixMilestone
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  12. 4 events
    Fix missing Russian stringslocalization

    Fix a few missing Russian strings

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    Fix music cue on day 79bug fix

    Fix a music cue on day 79 if you head back into your tower

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    Fix music cue on day 79bug fix

    Fix a music cue on day 79 if you head back into your tower

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    Fix missing Russian stringslocalization

    Fix a few missing Russian strings

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  13. 8 events
    Fix language display issue for Russianbug fix

    Fixed issues with the game showing English when set to Russian.

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    Fix language display issue for Russianbug fix

    Fix a few issues with the game showing English when set to Russian

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    Fix language switching issuesbug fix

    Fix issues switching language while playing the game

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    Fix out of bounds areasbug fix

    Fixed a few areas where it was possible to get out of the playable area.

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    Fix language switching issuesbug fix

    Fixed issues switching language while playing the game.

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    Fix progression interruption with Delilahbug fix

    Fixed several places where interrupting Delilah stopped progression.

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    Fix progression interruption with Delilahbug fix

    Fix several places where interrupting Delilah stopped progression

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    Fix out of bounds areasbug fix

    Fix a few areas where it was possible to get out of the playable area

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  14. 28 events
    Fix missing Walkmanbug fix
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    Fix issues with Day 78 not ending in rare casesbug fix
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    Fix several places where players could fall out of the worldbug fix
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    Ensure each day sets the correct Questgameplay
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    Remove target from the fire on day 77 at nightgameplay
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    Recover 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.

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    Fix players interrupting Delilah after finding clipboardbug fix
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    Ensure each day sets you on the correct Questgameplay
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    Fix several places that players could get stuckbug fix
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    Fix several places that players could get stuckbug fix
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    Remove map during end gamegameplay
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    Fix issues with Day 77 not endingbug fix
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    Fix getting stuck behind bushes at the end of day 77bug fix
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    Prevent plural periodic Pork Pond prattlebug fix
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    Fix getting stuck behind bushes at the end of day 77bug fix
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    Remove target from the fire on day 77 at nightgameplay
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    Prevent plural periodic Pork Pond prattlebug fix
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    Fix players getting stuck not being able to report a note on day 2bug fix
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    Recover 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.

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    Fix players interrupting Delilah after finding clipboardbug fix
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    Fix several places where players could fall out of the worldbug fix
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    Fix issues with Day 77 not endingbug fix
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    Remove map during end gamegameplay
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    Fix issues with Day 78 not ending in rare casesbug fix
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    Fix players getting stuck not being able to report a note on day 2bug fix
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    Fix missing Walkmanbug fix
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    Fix several Russian localization bugslocalization
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    Fix several Russian localization bugslocalization
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