What changed in Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You in 2017
106 updates · 11 main milestones · Jan 27, 2017 to Nov 13, 2017
- 4 eventsDarker Tone and Confrontational Themesvisuals
Ignorance is Strength features a darker tone and more intense character battles compared to the first game.
SteamExpanded Gameplay Mechanics in Ignorance is StrengthgameplayMilestonePlayers have more extensive tools for interaction, including submitting information, searching websites, and breaking into digital devices.
SteamAnnouncement of Orwell: Ignorance is Strengthnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of the sequel to Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You, focusing on the power of influence and media manipulation.
SteamParallel Storyline with Keeping an Eye on YouotherMilestoneThe new story runs concurrently with the events of the first game, providing new perspectives on previous choices.
Steam - 66 eventsFixed remaining datachunk uploads display issue in Episode 5bug fix
Resolved a bug where the number of remaining datachunk uploads weren't correct when loading a savegame.
SteamFixed inconsistencies in expressionsbug fixCorrected various inconsistencies like 'government' vs 'Government'.
SteamFixed 'Unknown Person' display in Listener bookmarksbug fixSome characters had their names displayed as 'Unknown Person' when they were known.
SteamFixed datachunk box fitting issue in Listener callsbug fixResolved a bug that sometimes led to datachunk boxes not fitting their text after loading a savegame.
SteamFixed big cursor issue on game startbug fixResolved a bug where the game started with a big cursor for a brief moment on some platforms.
SteamMain menu logo animation plays more fluidlyperformanceSteamAdded loading cursor during game bootui uxSteamFixed big cursor issue on game startbug fixResolved a bug where a big cursor appeared briefly on some platforms.
SteamAdded warning for savegame version compatibilityui uxWarning added for future versions of the game.
SteamBlur shaders disabled on LinuxgraphicsSteamFixed breadcrumb navigation issuebug fixBreadcrumb navigation now shows the full document path after loading savegames multiple times.
SteamFixed display of discovered conflicted datachunksbug fixResolved a bug preventing already discovered conflicted datachunks from being shown as discovered.
SteamFixed display bug of datachunks on Player Evaluation websitebug fixSteamFixed various typosbug fixSteamFixed image display issue on Insider devicesbug fixImages were not displayed correctly when opening documents for the first time.
SteamFixed excessive space at bottom of some websitesbug fixSteamFixed display of discovered conflicted datachunksbug fixResolved a bug where already discovered conflicted datachunks were not shown as discovered.
SteamFixed uploads remaining label display issue in Episode 5bug fixResolved a bug where the label was displayed even when there were no uploads left.
SteamAdded new commentary in Episode 5new contentCatherine warns players about consequences of further investigation when opening her PC's desktop.
SteamDisabled category buttons in Profiler without updatesui uxSteamFixed various typosbug fixSteamFixed highlighting issue of text box or image outlinebug fixResolved an issue where outlines were highlighted before hovering the actual chunk.
SteamFixed display bug of datachunks on Player Evaluation websitebug fixSteamImproved overall performance and loading timesperformanceSteamFixed titles on defaced Party people website in Episode 3bug fixSteamFixed scrolling issue in mailsui uxMails can now be scrolled correctly if their content exceeds the Listener window.
SteamChanged adviser commentary in Episode 1bug fixAdjusted commentary regarding Cassandra to provide context.
SteamDisplayed harrison.txt on initiate's PC in Episode 5new contentThis file was previously not visible.
SteamFixed breadcrumb navigation issuebug fixBreadcrumb navigation didn't show the whole document path after loading savegames multiple times.
SteamImplemented skip label for intro cut scenequality of lifePlayers can skip the intro cut scene by pressing any key.
SteamAdded wishlist screen for Orwell: Ignorance is Strengthnew contentA wishlist screen appears when quitting the game, which can be disabled.
SteamKnown issues with savegame compatibilityotherSavegames are NOT backwards compatible; 1.2 savegames do not run on 1.1 or lower clients.
SteamPrevented logical inconsistency in Episode 2bug fixPlayers can no longer solve Abraham's profession objective before adding necessary datachunks.
SteamDecreased overall memory usageperformanceSteamAdjusted adviser commentary in Episode 1bug fixChanged commentary regarding Cassandra to avoid out-of-context issues.
SteamFixed savegame bug with adviser commentarybug fixResolved a bug that could occur when the day was completed while an adviser commentary was still waiting to be displayed.
SteamImproved overall performance and loading timesperformanceSteamDisabled category buttons without updates in Profilerui uxSteamFixed excessive space at bottom of some websitesbug fixSteamFixed uploads remaining label display issue in Episode 5bug fixResolved a bug where the 'uploads remaining' label was displayed incorrectly after loading a game.
SteamImplemented skip label for intro cut scenequality of lifePlayers can skip the intro cut scene by pressing any key.
SteamDisplayed harrison.txt on initiate's PC in Episode 5new contentThis file was previously not visible.
SteamCatherine comments on datachunks uploaded by player in Episode 5new contentProvided she hasn't switched off her PC.
SteamPrevented logical inconsistency in Episode 2bug fixPlayers can no longer solve Abraham's profession objective before adding necessary datachunks.
SteamAdded new commentary in Episode 5new contentCatherine warns the player about consequences of further investigation when opening her PC's desktop.
SteamFixed highlighting issue of text box or image outlinebug fixResolved an issue where a text box or image outline was highlighted before hovering the actual chunk.
SteamFixed image display issue on Insider devicesbug fixImages were not displayed correctly when opening documents for the first time.
SteamCatherine comments on datachunks uploaded by the player in Episode 5new contentProvided she hasn't switched off her PC.
SteamFixed scrolling issue in mailsui uxMails can now be scrolled correctly if content exceeds the Listener window.
SteamDecreased overall memory usageperformanceSteamFixed spacing issue between insider bookmarksbug fixSteamCatherine stops commenting after switching off her PC in Episode 5bug fixSteamFixed 'Unknown Person' display in Listener bookmarksbug fixCorrected a bug where known characters were displayed as 'Unknown Person'.
SteamFixed datachunk box fitting issue in Listener callsbug fixResolved a bug where datachunk boxes did not fit their text after loading a savegame.
SteamFixed savegame bug with adviser commentarybug fixResolved a bug that could occur when the day was completed while an adviser commentary was still waiting to be displayed.
SteamFixed inconsistencies in expressionsbug fixCorrected various inconsistencies like 'government' vs 'Government'.
SteamFixed remaining datachunk uploads display issue in Episode 5bug fixCorrected a bug where the number of remaining uploads wasn't correct when loading a savegame.
SteamAdded loading cursor while booting up the gameui uxSteamFixed wrong titles on Party people website in Episode 3bug fixSteamCatherine stops commenting after switching off her PC in Episode 5bug fixSteamFixed spacing between insider bookmarksbug fixSteamUpdated tool icon layoutsui uxDifferent layouts of lines underneath tool icons based on currently opened tool.
SteamAdded wishlist screen for Orwell: Ignorance is Strengthnew contentA wishlist screen appears when quitting the game, which can be disabled.
SteamUpdated tool icon layoutsui uxDifferent layouts of lines underneath tool icons switch according to the currently opened tool.
SteamAdded warning for incompatible savegamesui uxWarning added if a savegame originates from a newer version than the current client.
Steam - 2 eventsAnnouncement of Orwell: Ignorance is Strengthdlc releaseMilestone
The second season of Orwell introduces new gameplay elements and a darker tone, focusing on the theme of fake news.
SteamAnnouncement of Orwell: Ignorance is Strengthdlc releaseMilestoneThe second season of Orwell introduces new tools and a darker tone, allowing players to influence public opinion.
Steam - 34 eventsMac UI Stretch Fixbug fix
Mac: No longer stretches the UI incorrectly when maximizing the window.
SteamFixed Various Stalls During Loading or Playingbug fixMilestoneFixed various stalls (that also could crash the application) while loading or playing.
SteamBlurry Outlines Fixbug fixFixed a bug which led to blurry outlines for chunk boxes when using ultra wide resolutions.
SteamFixed Big Chunk Icons at Cursorbug fixFixed a bug which led to big chunk icons at the cursor when using ultra wide screen setups.
SteamCrash After Savegame Loadingbug fixMilestoneFixed a crash that could occur right after 100% of savegame loading.
SteamUI Positioning Bug Fixbug fixFixed a bug where parts of the UI (top and bottom) were outside the game window when using certain aspect ratios.
SteamFixed CPU Stall When Loading Profilebug fixFixed brief CPU stall when starting to load a profile, just before the loading circle switches to the grey 0% state.
SteamProfile Loading CPU Stall Fixbug fixFixed brief CPU stall when starting to load a profile, just before the loading circle switches to the grey 0% state.
SteamIngame Menu Access Fixbug fixCan no longer open the ingame menu while the episode label is still being displayed.
SteamFixed Blurry Outlines for Chunk Boxesbug fixFixed a bug which led to blurry outlines for chunk boxes when using ultra wide resolutions.
SteamFixed UI Outside Game Windowbug fixFixed a bug where parts of the UI (top and bottom) were outside the game window when using certain aspect ratios.
SteamLoading Stalls Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed various stalls (that also could crash the application) while loading or playing.
SteamSavegame Loading Crash Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed a crash that could occur right after 100% of savegame loading.
SteamIngame Menu Access Restrictionbug fixCan no longer open the ingame menu while the episode label is still being displayed.
SteamFixed Savegame Loading Bugbug fixFixed a bug that stopped the loading of a savegame, which was created after starting a new chat/call and before the first message was displayed.
SteamSavegame Loading Bug Fixbug fixFixed a bug that stopped the loading of a savegame, which was created after starting a new chat / call and before the first message was displayed.
SteamClarification Datachunk Addedbug fixAdded an additional datachunk to clarify who the 'Unknown person' related to Josef Langley is.
SteamMac UI Stretch Fixbug fixMac: No longer stretches the UI incorrectly when maximizing the window.
SteamChunk Icons Bug Fixbug fixFixed a bug which led to big chunk icons at the cursor when using ultra wide screen setups.
SteamAdditional Datachunk for Unknown Personbug fixAdded an additional datachunk to clarify who the 'Unknown person' related to Josef Langley is.
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