What changed in The Talos Principle in 2015
195 updates · 26 main milestones · Jan 30, 2015 to Jul 28, 2015
- 6 eventsAdded additional languages for Road To Gehenna DLCnew content
French, German, Russian and Spanish languages added.
SteamRoad to Gehenna DLC 10% Offdlc releaseRoad to Gehenna DLC is on sale for 10% off until July 30th.
SteamFixed patching system issue with custom contentbug fixMilestoneResolved an issue that caused most custom content from the Workshop to require all DLCs.
SteamAdded additional languages for Road To Gehenna DLCnew contentFrench, German, Russian and Spanish languages have been added.
SteamFixed patching system issue with custom contentbug fixMilestoneResolved an issue that caused most custom content from the Workshop to require all DLCs.
Steam - 3 eventsRoad to Gehenna Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
The long-awaited expansion to The Talos Principle is now available on Steam.
SteamRoad to Gehenna Launch DiscountshopThe Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna is 10% off during the first week of launch.
SteamRoad to Gehenna Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe long-awaited expansion to The Talos Principle is now available on Steam.
Steam - 2 eventsRelease of The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna DLCdlc releaseMilestone
The highly anticipated DLC will be released tomorrow on Steam for PC, Mac, and Linux.
SteamRelease of The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna DLCdlc releaseMilestoneThe highly anticipated DLC, The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna, will be released tomorrow on Steam for PC, Mac, and Linux.
Steam - 32 eventsAdded experimental support for SteamVRnew content
To enable it, right click on The Talos Principle in your Steam Library, then click on Properties / Set Launch Options, and add the following parameter: +vr 1
SteamImproved performance of plasma wall rendering on ATI cardsperformanceSteamImproved appearance of soft shadows on vegetationvisualsSteamImproved appearance of soft shadows on vegetationvisualsSteamFixed connectors losing connections when using time recorderbug fixSteamMajor overhaul of crumbs renderingperformanceMilestoneThere should be a noticeable increase in performance on lower-end PCs.
SteamImproved performance of plasma wall rendering on ATI cardsperformanceSteamImproved translations for several languageslocalizationSteamMajor overhaul of crumbs renderingperformanceMilestoneThere should be a noticeable increase in performance on lower-end PCs.
SteamImproved translations for several languageslocalizationSteamOptimized visibility system for distant lightsperformanceImproves performance on lower-end CPUs.
SteamDeliberate glitching will no longer occur while player is using a terminalgameplaySteamShader caching and texture loading progress screen rendering fixed on triple screen setupsbug fixSteamFixed artifacts along object edges lit by fast lights when using MSAAbug fixSteamAdded support for the newest ATI GPUsnew contentSteamAdded experimental support for SteamVRnew contentTo enable it, right click on The Talos Principle in your Steam Library, then click on Properties / Set Launch Options, and add the following parameter: +vr 1
SteamOptimized visibility system for distant lightsperformanceImproves performance on lower-end CPUs.
SteamFixed SSAO artifacts on certain resolutions and buffer scalesbug fixSteamImproved behavior of wide plasma wallsgameplayPlayers will no longer be pushed to the original point of entry, and touch effects should sound more natural.
SteamFixed SSAO artifacts on certain resolutions and buffer scalesbug fixSteamAdded support for the newest ATI GPUsnew contentSteamDeliberate glitching will no longer occur while using a terminalgameplaySteamFixed connectors losing connections when using time recorderbug fixSteamPrepared for Road To Gehenna DLCdlc releaseMilestoneSteamPrepared for Road To Gehenna DLCdlc releaseMilestoneSteamImproved behavior of wide plasma wallsgameplayPlayers will no longer be pushed to the original point of entry, and touch effects should sound more natural.
SteamFixed artifacts along object edges lit by fast lights when using MSAAbug fixSteamShader caching and texture loading progress screen rendering fixbug fixWill now render correctly on triple screen setups.
Steam - 2 eventsThe Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna Launch Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
The expansion will launch on July 23 and includes four episodes with advanced puzzles.
SteamThe Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna Launch Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneThe expansion will launch on July 23, featuring four episodes with advanced puzzles.
Steam - 6 eventsSerious Sam Voice Pack DLCdlc release
Replaces Elohim's voice with Serious Sam's voice and includes a new Serious Sam player model.
SteamSerious DLC Releaseddlc releaseSerious Sam replaced all Elohim's quotes in an attempt to make the game 'even more serious'.
SteamSerious DLC Releaseddlc releaseSerious Sam replaced all Elohim's quotes in an attempt to make the game 'even more serious'.
SteamSerious Sam Voice Pack DLC Releaseddlc releaseReplaces Elohim's voice with Serious Sam's voice and includes a new Serious Sam player model.
Steam - 10 eventsSSAO Z-Fighting Issue Resolvedbug fix
Fixed z-fighting issues with SSAO on OpenGL under certain circumstances.
SteamFBX Import/Export Speed ImprovementperformanceMilestoneImproved speed of importing/exporting FBX in Editor.
SteamLight Streaks Rendering OptimizationperformanceMilestoneGreatly improved rendering time of light streaks effect.
SteamFBX Import/Export Speed ImprovementperformanceImproved speed of importing/exporting FBX in Editor.
SteamLight Streaks Rendering OptimizationperformanceMilestoneGreatly improved rendering time of light streaks effect.
SteamFlying Item Interaction Fixbug fixItems can now be picked up and dropped while flying using cheats (such as Ghost Mode).
SteamFlying Item Interaction Fixbug fixItems can now be picked up and dropped while flying using cheats (such as Ghost Mode).
SteamSSAO Z-Fighting Issue Resolvedbug fixFixed z-fighting issues with SSAO on OpenGL under certain circumstances.
Steam - 2 eventsRoad to Gehenna DLC Announceddlc releaseMilestone
An expansion called Road to Gehenna will feature new puzzles, characters, and a new narrative.
SteamRoad to Gehenna DLC Announceddlc releaseMilestoneAn expansion called Road to Gehenna will introduce new puzzles, characters, and a narrative that expands the original game's story.
Steam - 32 eventsFixed object scaling in world editorbug fix
Fixed object scaling in world editor when using world coord system.
SteamFull support for multiple controllersbug fixSteamFixed rare crash showing system message on Linuxbug fixSteamCorrected occlusion culling for off-screen renderingbug fixSteamPrevent journal opening conflict with shift keybug fixNo longer possible to open the journal with a keyboard while the shift key is pressed.
SteamFixed system message issue in fullscreen on OSXbug fixFixed an issue preventing system messages from being shown if running the game in fullscreen on OSX.
SteamMines no longer affect player's recordingbug fixMines will no longer explode nor shock player's recording, but pass straight through it.
SteamFixed window adjustment crash on Linuxbug fixOn Linux, window adjustment is no longer attempted when setting display mode if window wasn't even created.
SteamSeveral fixes and improvements on the autotest botbug fixSteamFixed date display issue on computer terminalsbug fixDates displayed on computer terminals would be cut too early on some languages.
SteamImplemented faster ambient occlusion methodperformanceImplemented a faster and higher quality ambient occlusion method: Scalable Ambient Obscurance.
SteamFixed object scaling in world editorbug fixFixed object scaling in world editor when using world coord system.
SteamImproved LODs on many modelsperformanceSteamImplemented faster ambient occlusion methodperformanceImplemented a faster and higher quality ambient occlusion method: Scalable Ambient Obscurance.
SteamSeveral fixes and improvements on the autotest botbug fixSteamOcclusion culling improvementsbug fixOcclusion culling now works correctly for objects which use off-screen rendering.
SteamFixed player getting stuck by fan against plasma wallbug fixSteamFixed window adjustment crash on Linuxbug fixOn Linux, window adjustment is no longer attempted when setting display mode if window wasn't even created.
SteamFixed crash preventing safe mode on Linux and OSXbug fixSteamAlternative use functionality fixed across plasma wallbug fixAlternative use now works correctly when picking up items across a plasma wall.
SteamFixed player profile loading issue with multiple controllersbug fixSteamMines no longer affect player's recordingbug fixMines will no longer explode nor shock player's recording, but pass straight through it.
SteamPrevented journal opening conflict with shift keybug fixNo longer possible to open the journal with a keyboard while the shift key is pressed.
SteamFixed date display issue on computer terminals in some languagesbug fixSteamFixed player getting stuck by fan against plasma wallbug fixSteamImproved LODs on many modelsperformanceSteamFixed crash preventing safe mode on Linux and OSXbug fixSteamFixed rare crash showing system message on Linuxbug fixSteamFixed player profile loading issue with multiple controllersbug fixSteamCorrected alternative use across plasma wallsbug fixAlternative use now works correctly when picking up items across a plasma wall.
SteamFixed issue with system messages in fullscreen on OSXbug fixPrevented system messages from being shown if running the game in fullscreen on OSX.
SteamFull support for multiple controllersbug fixSteam - 12 eventsSelectable Italian Voice Languagebug fix
Italian voice language is now selectable from the menu.
SteamOSX Gamepad Issue Resolvedbug fixFixed an issue on OSX where gamepad would stop working if toggling windowed/fullscreen mode while in puzzle arranger.
SteamFixed Rare Crash with Item Stackingbug fixFixed a rare crash if stacking more than 16 items in one fan.
SteamGame Crash on Out-of-Memory Errorsbug fixGame will no longer freeze on out-of-memory fatal errors, but will crash instead.
SteamGame Crash on Out-of-Memory Errorsbug fixGame will no longer freeze on out-of-memory fatal errors, but will crash instead.
SteamGamepad Auto-Walk Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where players using a gamepad would sometimes automatically walk forward upon picking up an item.
SteamFixed Rare Crash with Item Stackingbug fixFixed a rare crash if stacking more than 16 items in one fan.
SteamGamepad Auto-Walk Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where players using a gamepad would sometimes automatically walk forward upon picking up an item.
SteamOSX Gamepad Issue Resolvedbug fixFixed an issue on OSX where gamepad would stop working if toggling windowed/fullscreen mode while in puzzle arranger.
SteamSelectable Italian Voice Languagebug fixItalian voice language is now selectable from the menu.
Steam - 66 eventsFixed Time Recording Issue in Puzzlebug fix
Fixed an issue with time recording mechanic preventing the correct solution of 'A Ditch and a Fence' puzzle from working at poor framerates.
SteamFast Forward Command Introducednew contentA 'Fast Forward' command has been added to accelerate in-game time.
SteamAlternate Soundtrack Version Addednew contentAn alternate version of the soundtrack without Elohim voiceovers has been added.
SteamImproved Appearance of Turret LasersvisualsImproved appearance of turret lasers for players with disabled MSAA.
SteamFixed Rare Crash When Changing Sound Devicesbug fixMilestoneSteamSafe Mode No Longer Overwrites Settingsbug fixLaunching the game in safe mode now merely supplants previous settings temporarily.
SteamSupport for Additional Gamepads on Linuxnew contentSteamCheats Persist Between Level Changesbug fixSteamSafe Mode No Longer Overwrites Settingsbug fixLaunching the game in safe mode no longer overwrites all previous settings, but merely supplants them temporarily.
SteamFixed Water Rippler and Shadow Rendering Issuesbug fixFixed issues on certain multi-GPU setups.
SteamMotion Sickness Menu Addednew contentSteamModel Culling Issue on Ultra-Wide Screens Fixedbug fixFixed an issue with erroneous model culling on ultra-wide screen setups.
SteamSeveral Fixes and Improvements on Autotest Botbug fixSteamImproved QR Painting Animation Timingsbug fixBetter matches the appearance of the painted QR code.
SteamImproved QR Painting Animation Timingsbug fixImproved timings on QR painting animation to better match the appearing of the painted QR code.
SteamWorld Scene Selection Issue in Editor Fixedbug fixWas unintentionally unavailable in Editor scripting.
SteamRare Crash During OpenGL Initialization Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed a rare crash that could happen during OpenGL initialization on certain systems.
SteamBackup of Progress After Collecting All Main Story Sigilsnew contentA backup of your progress is created which is never overwritten, allowing safe exploration of different endings.
SteamMemory Leak When Editing Meshes Fixedbug fixFixed a memory leak when editing meshes or painting textures in the Editor.
SteamBackup Created for Player Profile Savingbug fixUpon saving player profile, a backup of the existing profile is first created to prevent data loss.
SteamSupport for DualShock 4 Controller on OSXnew contentSteamAlternate Soundtrack Version Addednew contentSoundtrack without Elohim voiceovers is now available.
SteamFixed Copy&Pasting Issue on Linuxbug fixSteamOptimized Memory Usage and Performance of Water RenderingperformanceIncludes visual improvements such as water ripples bouncing off surface edges.
SteamImproved LODs on Many ModelsperformanceSteamPerformance Improvements in OpenGL RendererperformanceSeveral fixes and performance improvements in the OpenGL renderer.
SteamFixed Erroneous Model Culling on Ultra-Wide Screensbug fixSteamLocalization Improvements for All LanguageslocalizationSteamExploit Fixed in 'Oubliette' Puzzlebug fixFixed an exploit on 'Oubliette' puzzle allowing it to be solved without using time recording mechanic.
SteamRare Crash When Exporting Animations Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed a rare crash when exporting animations from the Editor via FBX.
SteamOptimized Tombstone and Computer Terminal Screen RenderingperformanceSteamBenchmark Feature Available in Full Gamenew contentBenchmark can now be used without completing the demo episode.
SteamWater Rippler and Shadow Rendering Issues Fixedbug fixFixed issues with water rippler and shadow rendering on certain multi-GPU setups.
SteamSeveral Fixes and Improvements on Autotest Botbug fixSeveral fixes and improvements on the autotest bot.
SteamSignificantly Improved Polish TranslationlocalizationSteamBackup Progress for Story Sigilsnew contentUpon collecting all main story sigils, a backup of your progress is created which is never overwritten.
SteamSteam Avatar Images on Tombstones Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where Steam avatar images would sometimes not be visible on tombstones under OpenGL.
SteamFixed Rare Crashes During Gameplaybug fixMilestoneSeveral rare crashes that would sometimes randomly occur during gameplay have been fixed.
SteamError Messages in Big Picture Mode Fixedbug fixError messages will no longer pop up if the game is played in Big Picture mode.
SteamOptimized Tombstone and Computer Terminal Screen RenderingperformanceSteamSeveral Localization Improvements for All LanguageslocalizationSteamFixed Copy&Pasting Issue on Linuxbug fixSteamHints for Using Puzzle Arrangersnew contentSteamBackup Created Before Overwriting Player Profilebug fixMilestonePrevents data loss in case of disk errors or crashes during profile saving.
SteamBenchmark Feature Available in Full Gamenew contentBenchmark can now be used in the full game without completing the demo episode.
SteamMotion Sickness Menu Addednew contentA new menu option to address motion sickness has been added.
SteamError Messages in Big Picture Mode Fixedbug fixNo longer pop up when the game is played in Big Picture mode.
SteamSignificantly Improved Polish TranslationlocalizationSteamRare Crash When Changing Sound Devices Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed a rare crash when changing sound devices.
SteamFixed Time Recording Issue in 'A Ditch and a Fence' Puzzlebug fixCorrect solution now works at poor framerates.
SteamOptimized Memory Usage and Performance of Water RenderingperformanceOptimized memory usage and performance of water rendering and made visual improvements.
SteamSupport for DualShock 4 Controller on OSXnew contentSteamImproved LODs on Many ModelsperformanceSteamSeveral Fixes and Performance Improvements in OpenGL RendererperformanceSteamSteam Avatar Images Visibility Issue Fixedbug fixSteam avatar images will now be visible on tombstones under OpenGL.
SteamSupport for Additional Gamepads on Linuxnew contentSteamWorld Scene Selection Availability Fixedbug fixWorld scene selection was unintentionally unavailable in Editor scripting. Fixed.
SteamFixed Rare Crashes During Gameplaybug fixMilestoneSeveral rare crashes that would sometimes randomly occur have been fixed.
SteamExploitable 'Oubliette' Puzzle Fixedbug fixExploit allowing puzzle to be solved without using time recording mechanic has been fixed.
Steam - 22 eventsScreen saver issue fixed on Linuxperformance
Screen saver will no longer activate while playing the game on Linux.
SteamFixed performance settings reset issuebug fixFixed an issue where performance settings would sometimes be reset on game start.
SteamLocalization improvements for all languageslocalizationSeveral localization improvements for all languages.
SteamFixed crash when opening creditsbug fixFixed a crash when opening credits before playing anything.
SteamFixed visibility, light, and geometry issuesbug fixFixed numerous small visibility, light and geometry issues in various places.
SteamAdded Linux config file for PS4 controllersystemSteamLocalization improvements for all languageslocalizationSeveral localization improvements for all languages.
SteamAdded Linux config file for PS4 controllersystemSteamScreen saver issue fixed on LinuxperformanceScreen saver will no longer activate while playing the game on Linux.
SteamFixed performance settings reset issuebug fixFixed an issue where performance settings would sometimes be reset on game start.
SteamFixed visibility, light, and geometry issuesbug fixFixed numerous small visibility, light and geometry issues in various places.
SteamAdded Japanese voiceoversnew contentSteamAdded Japanese voiceoversnew contentSteamFixed crash when opening creditsbug fixFixed a crash when opening credits before playing anything.
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