What changed in Viscera Cleanup Detail in 2016
211 updates · 5 main milestones · Feb 15, 2016 to Dec 17, 2016
- 18 eventsReduced startup memory usageperformance
Helps alleviate the 'Ran out of Virtual Memory' crash issue.
SteamFixed P.I.D names issuebug fixNames were being replaced with random ones if the game was saved before the P.I.D had been picked up at least once.
SteamImproved color palette selection compositionui uxImproved visibility of the highlighted swatch when navigating.
SteamImproved color palette selectionui uxComposition improved so you can tell which swatch is highlighted when navigating.
SteamFixed P.I.D names replacement issuebug fixResolved issue with P.I.D names being replaced with random ones if the game is saved before the P.I.D has been picked up.
SteamFixed controller input issuebug fixInput was getting stuck on the Janitor PDA when switching weapons; interacting with PDA now uses Trigger keys.
SteamFixed 'Switch Game' dialog issueui uxResolved issue not allowing you to switch back to normal VCD.
SteamFixed collectible achievements issue in Santa's Rampagebug fixOnly the host was getting the collectible achievements from Santa's Workshop.
SteamFixed collectible achievements issue in Santa's Rampagebug fixOnly the host was getting the collectible achievements from Santa's Workshop; this has been fixed.
SteamReduced startup memory usageperformanceHelps alleviate the 'Ran out of Virtual Memory' crash issue.
SteamImproved navigation in Options menuui uxMade it possible to scroll from the OK button up to the last item in the list.
SteamImproved navigation in Options menuui uxNow possible to scroll from the OK button up to the last item in the list.
SteamFixed Escape Menu pause lock-up in splitscreenbug fixSteamAdded Key Bindings for tool navigationui uxNext and Previous tools can now be bound in the Controls Menu.
SteamFixed controller input issue on Janitor PDAbug fixController input getting stuck on the Janitor PDA when switching weapons has been fixed; interacting with PDA now uses Trigger keys.
SteamAdded Key Bindings for toolsui uxNext and Previous tools can now be bound in the Controls Menu.
Steam - 7 eventsFree OSX Demo Released for Testingnew content
A free demo for OSX has been released to test multiplayer functionality.
SteamCross-Platform MP Not SupportednetworkCross-platform multiplayer between the OSX demo and the PC demo is not possible.
SteamMultiplayer Testing Required for OSX BuildnetworkTesting needed to confirm if multiplayer works on the OSX demo, connections must be Direct IP.
SteamFeedback Requested for OSX Demoquality of lifePlayers are encouraged to provide feedback on the OSX demo experience.
SteamFree OSX Demo Released for Testingnew contentA free demo for OSX has been released to test the multiplayer functionality.
SteamDirect IP Connections Required for OSX DemonetworkThe demo does not support Steam networking; connections must be made via Direct IP.
SteamMultiplayer Testing Required for OSX DemonetworkPlayers are encouraged to test multiplayer on the OSX demo to confirm functionality.
Steam - 6 eventsDLC HoH Availability Post-Releasedlc release
The DLC, HoH, will be made available after the official Mac release.
SteamMac/OSX Beta Build Releasednew contentPre-release beta for Mac users to test the game ahead of the official release.
SteamMac/OSX Beta Build Releasednew contentPre-release beta build for Mac users to test the game ahead of the official release.
SteamDLC HoH Availability Post-Releasedlc releaseThe DLC, HoH, will be made available after the official Mac release.
SteamMissing Features in Mac Buildbug fixSteam Achievements, Steam Multiplayer, Cross Platform MP, Xbox Controller Support, Reverb sound effects, and game closure issues are noted as missing or buggy.
SteamMissing Features in Mac Buildbug fixSteam Achievements, Multiplayer, Cross Platform MP, Xbox Controller Support, Reverb sound effects, and game closure issues are noted.
Steam - 18 eventsFixed Player Gibs Overlay Masksbug fix
Fixed Player Gibs not using level-specific overlay masks; HoH Bones & Santa Gloves + Boots.
SteamFixed Collected Elves Snapping Uprightbug fixFixed collected elves snapping upright when loading up the Janitor Office.
SteamCustom Punch-Out Notices for Workshopnew contentMade it possible to create custom punch-out company notices, hate-mail, inspection reports and employee of the month pictures for use with your levels.
SteamFixed Player Gibs Overlay Masksbug fixFixed Player Gibs not using level-specific overlay masks; HoH Bones & Santa Gloves + Boots.
SteamFixed Janitor Trunk Items Counting Against Achievementbug fixFixed items in the Janitor Trunk counting against the Sanitized Earth achievement. Trunk Contents no longer matter, and neither do Brooms.
SteamCustom Punch-Out Notices for Workshopnew contentMade it possible to create custom punch-out company notices, hate-mail, inspection reports and employee of the month pictures for use with your levels.
SteamFixed Trunk Contents in Multiplayerbug fixFixed Trunk contents not appearing in the trunk when clients first connect.
SteamToggle Interactive Consoles in Workshopnew contentMade it possible to toggle interactive consoles on/off(Enabled/Disabled) using the Kimset Toggle action.
SteamFixed Elf Corpses Snapping Uprightbug fixFixed elf corpses sometimes snapping upright when loading a saved-game.
SteamDisabled File Transfers in Multiplayerquality of lifeDisabled File Transfers when connecting to games that have content you do not.
SteamFixed Trunk Items Counting Against Achievementbug fixFixed items in the Janitor Trunk counting against the Sanitized Earth achievement. Trunk Contents no longer matter, and neither do Brooms.
SteamFixed Elf Corpses Snapping Uprightbug fixFixed elf corpses sometimes snapping upright when loading a saved-game.
SteamFixed Trunk Contents in Multiplayerbug fixFixed Trunk contents not appearing in the trunk when clients first connect.
SteamFixed Trophy Loss on Quit Commandbug fixFixed collected Trophies not being lost when you get fired and then use the 'quit' command to exit.
SteamFixed Collected Elves Snapping Uprightbug fixFixed collected elves snapping upright when loading up the Janitor Office.
SteamFixed Trophy Loss on Quit Commandbug fixFixed collected Trophies not being lost when you get fired and then use the 'quit' command to exit.
SteamToggle Interactive Consoles in Workshopnew contentMade it possible to toggle interactive consoles on/off (Enabled/Disabled) using the Kimset Toggle action.
SteamDisabled File Transfers in Multiplayerquality of lifeDisabled File Transfers when connecting to games that have content you do not.
Steam - 28 eventsCustom Punchout Definitions Support in Workshopnew content
Added support for creating custom punchout definitions to decide what counts as mess.
SteamViscera Cleanup in Steam Client Server Browsernew contentAdded Viscera Cleanup to the Steam Client Server Browser.
SteamAdded Support for Custom Punchout DefinitionsmoddingAdded support for creating custom punchout definitions to decide what counts as mess and what notes to receive.
SteamLight Bulb Mountings Toggle in KismetgameplayLight Bulb mountings can now be toggled on and off by Kismet.
SteamAdded Level Preview Image Templatesnew contentAdded four TGA files to the game directory that can be used as Level Preview Image templates.
SteamCompletion Score Fix for Mess-Free Levelsbug fixFixed levels without mess from causing radical completion scores for players.
SteamWoodchipper Kill Mechanics UpdatedgameplayMade the Woodchipper kill clumsy players in House of Horror.
SteamLight Bulb Mountings Toggle FeaturegameplayLight Bulb mountings can now be toggled on and off by Kismet.
SteamAdjusted 'Pedestrian' Achievement Trackingbug fixFixed 'Pedestrian' achievement being updated on every player footstep; now updates every 30 steps.
SteamAdded Viscera Cleanup to Steam Client Server Browsernew contentViscera Cleanup can now be found in the Steam Client's Server Browser.
SteamFixed 'Head Hunter' Achievement Trackingbug fixFixed worker heads from Incubation Emergency and Frostbite not counting toward 'Head Hunter' achievement.
SteamOffset Full Elf Corpses Fix in Santa's Rampagebug fixFixed full elf corpses being oddly offset in the level.
SteamWoodchipper Sound Effect UpdateaudioMade Jacko Lanterns cause the fleshy Woodchipper grind-sound instead of the metallic one.
SteamFixed Vanishing Items in Janitor Trunkbug fixMilestoneOverhauled the trophy collection and trunk transfer systems to resolve duplication and vanishing item issues.
SteamFixed Completion Score Issue in Levels without Messbug fixFixed levels without mess from causing radical completion scores for players.
SteamImproved Network ConnectivitynetworkMade several experimental changes that 'may' improve network connectivity.
SteamFixed Vanishing Items in Janitor Trunkbug fixMilestoneOverhauled the trophy collection and trunk transfer systems to resolve duplication and vanishing item issues.
SteamUpdated Sound Effects for WoodchipperaudioMade Jacko Lanterns cause the fleshy Woodchipper grind-sound instead of the metallic one.
SteamLevel Preview Image Templates Addednew contentAdded four TGA files to the game directory for Level Preview Image templates.
SteamPedestrian Achievement Update Fixbug fixFixed 'Pedestrian' achievement being updated on every player footstep; now updates every 30 footsteps.
SteamIncident Report Form Counter Fixbug fixFixed players being awarded for entering numbers into the incident report form counter boxes when those items don't appear in the level.
SteamFixed Incident Report Form Counter Box Issuebug fixFixed players being awarded for entering numbers into the incident report form counter boxes when those items don't appear in the level.
SteamFixed Offset Issue with Full Elf Corpsesbug fixFixed full elf corpses being oddly offset in the Santa's Rampage level.
SteamImproved Network ConnectivitynetworkMade several experimental changes that 'may' improve network connectivity.
SteamHead Hunter Achievement Fixbug fixFixed worker heads from Incubation Emergency and Frostbite not counting toward 'Head Hunter' achievement.
Steam - 16 eventsFixed frozen mouse cursor in Options Menubug fixSteamFixed Shadow Warrior Briefcase duplicationbug fix
Briefcase lid no longer gets duplicated upon returning it to the office.
SteamFixed blank P.I.Ds on punchout report formsbug fixFixed P.I.Ds with random names coming out blank if from a loaded save-game.
SteamFixed Shadow Warrior Briefcase duplicationbug fixBriefcase lid no longer gets duplicated upon returning it to the office.
SteamFixed Debriefing screen stamp messagebug fixCorrected stamp showing 'Granted' instead of 'Company Liquidated' for messy outcomes.
SteamChanged average length estimate for Incubation EmergencygameplayUpdated from 2 hours to 3 hours.
SteamFixed glitchy Medkit in Incubation Emergencybug fixSteamChanged average length estimate for Incubation EmergencygameplayUpdated from 2 hours to 3 hours.
SteamSecret Item now burns Creep and BiomassgameplayThe 'Secret Item' that burns and melts stuff now also burns Creep and Biomass.
SteamFixed blank P.I.Ds on punchout report formsbug fixResolved issue with random names coming out blank if P.I.Ds are from a loaded save-game.
SteamFixed glitchy Medkit in Incubation Emergencybug fixSteamFixed invalid punchout report form answerbug fixFixed 'Military' being a valid answer for Incubation Emergency's punchout report forms.
SteamSecret Item now burns Creep and BiomassgameplaySteamFixed Debriefing screen stamp issuebug fixFixed stamp showing 'Granted' instead of 'Company Liquidated' for messy outcomes.
SteamFixed invalid punchout report form answerbug fixCorrected 'Military' being a valid answer for Incubation Emergency's punchout report forms.
SteamFixed mouse cursor freezing in Options Menubug fixSteam - 100 eventsReplaced the Front End levelnew contentSteamFixed 'Stuffed Dolls' not counting as Christmas items in Santa's Rampagebug fixSteamFixed Janitor Trunk lid attachment issue on clientsbug fixSteamAdded 'Footprint Limit' setting to Game Rules menuquality of life
Allows limiting footprint creation.
SteamImproved volume balance of menu musicui uxSteamFixed issues with later Achievements not unlockingbug fixSpecifically for Santa and House of Horror.
SteamAdded VCTrigger actor for hand animation changesnew contentAllows changing the hand animation played for 'Use' triggers.
SteamAdded 'Level Inventory' and 'Level Voice Controller' settings to Map Info objectnew contentAllows level creators to give players different tools and the SW voice.
SteamAdded 'Menu Sensitivity' setting to controls menuquality of lifeAllows increasing mouse sensitivity in menus.
SteamChanged Molotovs behavior in Santa's Rampagebalance changeThey now have to be lit before they can explode.
SteamDecreased size of level description area on map selection Menuui uxSteamFixed spare mop objects counting as messbug fixSteamFixed News Ticker overrides using blank colours by defaultbug fixSteamFixed ugly physics snapping on clients for first-time picked up objectsbug fixSteamFixed infinite-loop crash after loading saved gamebug fixWhen lots of footprints are clustered together.
SteamAdded 'Trophy Backup' save systemquality of lifeSaves a time-stamped backup of your trophies every time you punch-out.
SteamLimited number of Punchout Reports shown on Viewing Screen to 100quality of lifeTo prevent crashing.
SteamFixed J-HARM jamming in Speedrun modebug fixSteamAdded new Incubation Emergency levelnew contentMilestoneSteamAdded missing P.I.D for the guy on the back porch in Horror DLCbug fixSteamFixed 'Global Radio' setting not taking effect at level loadbug fixSteamReplaced the Front End levelnew contentSteamAdded Santa and Shadow Warrior objects to 'Plopper' toolnew contentSteamFixed levers in Evil Science not using the 'Pull Down' hand animationbug fixSteamAdded some water footstep soundsaudioSteamOptimized Hydroponic HellperformanceSteamFixed players unable to join servers hosting Original VCD levelsbug fixUnless they also had the House of Horror DLC.
SteamFixed 'Stuffed Dolls' not counting as Christmas items in Santa's Rampagebug fixSteamAdded 'Official Content Only' option to Game Rules menuquality of lifeAllows servers to avoid certain Workshop dependency issues.
SteamFixed P.I.D of the body in Evil Science incorrectly stating it was evisceratedbug fixSteamLimited server names to 34 charactersui uxSteamAdded Santa and Shadow Warrior objects to 'Plopper' toolnew contentSteamFixed News Ticker overrides using blank colours by defaultbug fixSteamFixed infinite-loop crash during startup if movies are not skippedbug fixSteamFixed Janitor trunk duplication and trophy issuesbug fixSteamAdded VCTrigger actor for changing hand animation for 'Use' triggersnew contentSteamLimited server names to 34 charactersquality of lifeSteamFiltered out save files you can't load due to wrong spin-offui uxSteamGreatly reduced chances of falling through floors in Paintenance Tunnelsbalance changeSteamFixed Join Menu adding empty search resultsbug fixSteamChanged mop-drip particlesvisualsSteamAdded additional bounce pattern system to Big Bangernew contentAllows defining more detail for songs.
SteamFixed Janitor Trunk lid not being attached on clientsbug fixSteamReordered map list, making Athena's Wrath the defaultui uxSteamOptimized Hydroponic HellperformanceSteamFixed Dr. Mord's P.I.D counting incorrectlybug fixChanged from shot and murdered to slain and dismembered.
SteamAdded 'bIsCollectible' variable to all physics objectsnew contentAllows deciding if the Janitor trunk can take it with or not.
SteamIncreased character limit on punch-out report form boxesquality of lifeChanged their font as well.
SteamAdded additional bounce pattern system to Big Bangernew contentAllows defining more detail for songs.
SteamThe J-HARM no longer jams in Speedrun modebug fixSteamThe Big Banger now bounces more smoothly on clientsperformanceInstead of the sticky motions it had before.
SteamFixed Join Menu adding empty search resultsbug fixSteamFixed Report Accuracy and scoring skewbug fixAddressed issues with levels not using all boxes on the Punchout Incident Report paperwork.
SteamFixed company notice notes listing issue in Santa's Rampagebug fixCorrected from 'Aerospace Sanitation' to 'Polar Sanitation'.
SteamChanged mop-drip particlesvisualsSteamAdded 'Official Content Only' option to Game Rules menuquality of lifeHelps avoid Workshop dependency issues.
SteamFixed spare mop objects counting as messbug fixSteamAdded 'Note Zoom Scale' setting to options menuquality of lifeImproves paper Note and PDA readability.
SteamImproved composition of mid-game menu logosui uxSteamAdded 'Trophy Backup' save systemquality of lifeSaves a time-stamped backup of trophies every time you punch-out.
SteamGreatly reduced chances of Players falling through floors in Paintenance Tunnelsbalance changeSteamAdded 'bIsCollectible' variable to all physics objectsnew contentAllows deciding if the Janitor trunk can take it with or not.
SteamAdded missing P.I.D for character on back porch in Horror DLCbug fixSteamFixed issues causing later Achievements to not unlockbug fixSteamAdded water footstep soundsaudioSteamAdded 3 new songs to the Big Bangernew contentSteamAdded 'Footprint Limit' setting to Game Rules menuquality of lifeAllows limiting footprint creation.
SteamFixed company notice notes being listed incorrectly in Santa's Rampagebug fixSteamFixed players unable to join servers hosting Original VCD levelsbug fixUnless they had the House of Horror DLC.
SteamImproved Big Banger's bounce on clientsperformanceNow bounces more smoothly instead of sticky motions.
SteamReordered map list, making Athena's Wrath the defaultui uxSteamImproved mid-game menu logos compositionui uxSteamImproved volume balance of menu musicui uxSteamFixed Report Accuracy and scoring skewed by levels not using all boxesbug fixSteamFixed Janitor trunk duplicating and/or keeping trophies incorrectlybug fixSteamFixed News Ticker not scrolling if first item isn't long enoughbug fixSteamDecreased size of level description area on map selection Menuui uxSteamFixed levers in Evil Science not using the 'Pull Down' hand animationbug fixSteamFixed 'Global Radio' setting not taking effect at level loadbug fixSteamAdded 'Level Inventory' and 'Level Voice Controller' settings to Map Info objectnew contentAllows level creators to give players different tools and the SW voice.
SteamAdded new Incubation Emergency levelnew contentMilestoneSteamFixed infinite-loop crash after loading saved game with clustered footprintsbug fixSteamAdded 3 new songs to the Big Bangernew contentSteamFixed Evil Science Dr. Mord's P.I.D wrongly counting as shot and murderedbug fixSteam - 18 eventsFixed punchout report form score issuebug fix
Fixed 'estimated dead alien entities' counter on the punchout report form being able to drastically massacre your score if high numbers are entered.
SteamFixed obstructed doors jammingbug fixFixed obstructed doors sometimes jamming in Evil Science, Caduceus and Cryogenesis.
SteamFixed punchout report form score issuebug fixFixed 'estimated dead alien entities' counter on the punchout report form being able to drastically massacre your score if high numbers are entered.
SteamImproved punchout report forms calculationquality of lifeImproved the way punchout report forms calculate the bonus for 'estimate counters'.
SteamFixed cave tunnel glitch in Frostbitebug fixFixed the cave tunnel in Frostbite causing objects to glitch out of existence.
SteamImproved punchout report forms calculationquality of lifeImproved the way punchout report forms calculate the bonus for 'estimate counters'.
SteamFixed obstructed doors jammingbug fixFixed obstructed doors sometimes jamming in Evil Science, Caduceus and Cryogenesis.
SteamAdded link to Viscera Cleanup Detail Wikiui uxAdded link to Viscera Cleanup Detail Wiki on Main Menu.
SteamFixed cave tunnel glitch in Frostbitebug fixFixed the cave tunnel in Frostbite causing objects to glitch out of existence.
SteamFixed item duplication bugbug fixFixed elusive item duplication bug upon returning to the office.
SteamFixed 'Clean Freak' achievement issuebug fixFixed issue causing you to be awarded the 'Clean Freak' achievement for visiting the office first time from another level.
SteamFixed report forms expecting incorrect alien entity countbug fixFixed Frostbite report forms expecting the 'estimated dead alien entities' counter to be 0.
SteamFixed report forms expecting zero dead alien entitiesbug fixFixed Frostbite report forms expecting the 'estimated dead alien entities' counter to be 0.
SteamAdded link to Viscera Cleanup Detail Wikiui uxAdded link to Viscera Cleanup Detail Wiki on Main Menu.
SteamFixed item duplication bugbug fixMilestoneFixed elusive item duplication bug upon returning to the office.
SteamFixed 'Clean Freak' achievement issuebug fixFixed issue causing you to be awarded the 'Clean Freak' achievement for visiting the office first time from another level.
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