What changed in Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You in 2016

64 updates · 19 main milestones · Oct 20, 2016 to Dec 23, 2016

  1. 2 events
    Winter Sale - 20% off Orwell and OSTstore

    Orwell is now available at a 20% discount during the Winter Sale on Steam.

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    Mac and Linux Demos Availablenew content

    The demo including the entire Episode One is now available for Mac and Linux users.

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  2. 10 events
    Dynamic Adjustment of Relationship Window Sizebug fix

    The relationship window now dynamically adjusts size to fit the graph, preventing unclickable portraits.

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    Dynamic Adjustment of Relationship Window Sizebug fix

    The relationship window now dynamically adjusts size to fit the graph, preventing portraits from being placed where they cannot be clicked.

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    Reduced Loading Times for Main Menubug fix

    Fixed a bug that led to massively increased loading times to enter the main menu after loading savegames and entering main menu repeatedly.

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    Orwell Now Available on Mac and Linuxnew content

    Orwell is now accessible for Mac and Linux users.

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    Reduced Loading Times for Main Menubug fix

    Fixed a bug that caused significantly increased loading times when entering the main menu after loading savegames repeatedly.

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    Fixed Datachunk Information Window Positionbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the datachunk information window appeared partially outside of the screen, making the disable/enable button unclickable.

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    Improved Application Icons Resolutionbug fix

    Now uses application icons in different resolutions, fixing grainy taskbar icons.

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    Orwell Now Available on Mac and Linuxnew content

    Orwell is now available for Mac and Linux users.

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    Improved Application Icons Resolutionbug fix

    Now uses application icons in different resolutions to fix grainy taskbar icons.

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    Fixed Datachunk Information Window Positionbug fix

    Resolved an issue where the datachunk information window appeared partially outside the screen, making the disable/enable button unclickable.

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  3. 12 events
    Reworked Document Image Loadingperformance

    Loading of document images has been reworked for improved speed and stability.

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    Fixed 'Next Day' Button Bugbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where the 'Next Day' button could be triggered multiple times, causing episodes to be skipped or breaking the savegame.

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    Fixed Visual Glitch in Profile Creationbug fix

    Fixed a minor visual glitch that made the 'Your registration is now complete' message invisible after creating a new profile.

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    Fixed Visual Glitch in Profile Creationbug fix

    Fixed a minor visual glitch that could cause the 'Your registration is now complete' message to be invisible after creating a new profile.

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    Fixed Profile Loading Crashbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash or game stalling that could occur while loading a profile.

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    Fixed Profile Loading Crashbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash or game stalling that could occur while loading a profile.

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    Reworked Document Image Loadingperformance

    Loading of document images has been reworked for improved speed and stability.

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    Added Missing Portraitsnew content

    Two missing portraits were added, previously shown as 'anonymous' in the profiler.

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    Added Missing Portraitsnew content

    Two missing portraits were added, previously shown as 'anonymous' in the profiler.

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    Corrected Wrong Date in Epiloguechanges

    A wrong date in the epilogue has been corrected.

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    Corrected Wrong Date in Epiloguechanges

    A wrong date in the epilogue has been corrected.

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    Fixed 'Next Day' Button Issuebug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where the 'Next Day' button could be triggered multiple times, causing episodes to be skipped or breaking the savegame.

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  4. 24 events
    Cassandra’s Name Datachunk Color Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the Cassandra’s name Datachunk would show up in a wrong color.

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    Document Visibility Bug Fixed in Episode 5bug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug that prevented a document on Insider device in Episode 5 from showing up.

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    Spelling and Wording Mistakes Fixedbug fix

    Fixed some spelling and wording mistakes.

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    Document Visibility Bug Fixed in Episode 5bug fix

    Fixed a bug that prevented a document on Insider device in Episode 5 from showing up.

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    Epilogue Outcomes Conditions Changedgameplay

    Slightly changed conditions by which the epilogue outcomes are determined.

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    Crash Fixed in Episode 5bug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash / game stalling in Episode 5.

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    Chat Bubbles Resizing Improvedui ux

    Now resizes chat bubbles when a speaker's name gets updated to prevent text overlap.

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    Wrong Tabs Opened Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the wrong tabs were opened after reloading a profile that had previously completed the game.

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    Cassandra's Name Datachunk Color Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the Cassandra’s name Datachunk would show up in a wrong color.

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    Minor Performance Optimizationsperformance
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    Insider Tool Messaging Bookmarks Updatedui ux

    Messaging bookmarks in the Insider tool are now labeled 'Chat' and include the name of the conversation partner.

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    Epilogue Outcomes Conditions Changedgameplay

    Slightly changed conditions by which the epilogue outcomes are determined.

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    Wrong Tabs Opened After Profile Reload Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the wrong tabs were opened after reloading a profile that had previously completed the game.

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    Juliet’s Browser History File Type Changedui ux

    Juliet’s updated browser history is now a history file type instead of a text file type.

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    Images Not Loading Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where images on Insider documents weren't loaded correctly for some players.

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    Crash in Episode 5 Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash / game stalling in Episode 5.

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    Insider Tool Messaging Bookmarks Updatedui ux

    Messaging bookmarks in the Insider tool are now labeled 'Chat' and include the name of the conversation partner.

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    Spelling and Wording Mistakes Fixedbug fix

    Fixed some spelling and wording mistakes.

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    Empty Document Display Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where content tabs were opened but no document was displayed.

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    Chat Bubbles Resizing Improvedperformance

    Now resizes chat bubbles when a speaker's name gets updated to prevent text overlap.

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    Minor Performance Optimizationsperformance
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    Images Not Loading Bug Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where images on Insider documents weren't loaded correctly for some players.

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    Empty Document Display Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where content tabs were opened but no document was displayed.

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    Juliet's Browser History File Type Changedui ux

    Juliet’s updated browser history is now a history file type instead of a text file type.

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  5. 2 events
    Release of Episode Five: Under the Spreading Chestnut Treenew contentMilestone

    The final episode of Orwell is now available for players.

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    Release of Episode Five: Under the Spreading Chestnut Treenew contentMilestone

    Players can now play the final episode of Orwell, concluding the series.

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  6. 4 events
    Episode Four: Memory Hole Releasednew contentMilestone

    Players can now play Episode Four of Orwell, titled 'Memory Hole'.

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    Game Continuation and Saving Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed the issue of not being able to continue the game or the game not saving after switching between systems.

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    Fixed game save issue across systemsbug fix

    Resolved the issue of not being able to continue the game or the game not saving after switching between systems.

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    Release of Episode Four: Memory Holenew contentMilestone

    Players can now play Episode Four of Orwell, titled 'Memory Hole'.

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  7. 2 events
    Release of Episode 3: Unpersonnew contentMilestone

    The third episode of Orwell - 'Unperson' is now available for players.

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    Release of Episode 3: Unpersonnew contentMilestone

    The third episode of Orwell - 'Unperson' is now available.

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  8. 4 events
    Weekly Episodic Release Schedule Announcednew content

    A schedule for upcoming episodes has been provided, detailing release dates for Episodes Three, Four, and Five.

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    Weekly Episodic Release Schedule Announcednew content

    Schedule for upcoming episodes released: Episode Three on Nov 3, Episode Four on Nov 10, and Episode Five on Nov 17.

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    Release of Episode 2: A Place where there is No Darknessnew contentMilestone

    The second episode of Orwell is now available, continuing the story from the demo.

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    Release of Episode 2: A Place where there is No Darknessnew contentMilestone

    The second episode of Orwell is now available, continuing the story from Episode One.

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  9. 4 events
    Release of Episode One: The Clocks were Striking Thirteennew contentMilestone

    The first episode of Orwell is available for free as a demo.

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    Weekly Episodic Release Schedule Announcednew contentMilestone

    Episodes will be released weekly, with Episode Two on Oct 27, Episode Three on Nov 3, Episode Four on Nov 10, and Episode Five on Nov 17.

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    Release of Episode One: The Clocks were Striking Thirteennew contentMilestone

    The first episode of the Orwell series is now available for free on Steam.

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    Weekly Episodic Release Schedule Announcednew content

    Episodes will be released weekly, with Episode Two on Oct 27, Episode Three on Nov 3, Episode Four on Nov 10, and Episode Five on Nov 17.

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