What changed in We Were Here in 2017

146 updates · 7 main milestones · Feb 4, 2017 to Dec 1, 2017

  1. 2 events
    We Were Here Too Teaser and Gameplay Videos Releasednew content

    Two videos showcasing We Were Here Too have been released, including an official teaser and a gameplay video.

    Steam
    We Were Here Too Pre-order Announcementdlc release

    Players can now pre-order We Were Here Too, which guarantees access to the closed beta in January.

    Steam
  2. 6 events
    Optimized VR Experienceperformance

    The VR version has been optimized with added motion controller support for a more immersive experience.

    Steam
    Optimized VR Experienceperformance

    The VR version has been optimized and now includes motion controller support for a more immersive experience.

    Steam
    Return of VR Versionnew content

    The VR version of We Were Here is now available for free download.

    Steam
    Commercial License Availablestore

    A commercial license for We Were Here has been added to the store page for companies interested in using the game.

    Steam
    Commercial License Availablestore

    A commercial license for We Were Here has been added to the store page for companies interested in using the game for commercial purposes.

    Steam
    Return of VR Versionnew content

    The VR version of We Were Here is now available for free download.

    Steam
  3. 6 events
    We Were Here Too Development Progressnew content

    Development of We Were Here Too is progressing well, with a planned release in the upcoming months.

    Steam
    We Were Here Too Development Updatenew content

    Development of We Were Here Too is progressing well, with a planned release in the upcoming months.

    Steam
    Largest Performance UpdateperformanceMilestone

    Announced the largest performance update for We Were Here, improving gameplay experience.

    Steam
    Temporary VR Support Disablementother

    VR support is temporarily disabled while working on full motion controller support for HTC Vive.

    Steam
    Temporary VR Support Disablementother

    VR support is temporarily disabled while working on full motion controller support for HTC Vive.

    Steam
    Largest Performance UpdateperformanceMilestone

    Announced the largest performance update for We Were Here, improving gameplay experience.

    Steam
  4. 16 events
    Mouse sensitivity changes should now work properlybug fix
    Steam
    Spawning for VR should now work properlybug fix
    Steam
    Film roll functionality improvedbug fix
    Steam
    Added new achievementsnew content
    Steam
    Film roll functionality improvedbug fix
    Steam
    Improved stability for VRbug fix
    Steam
    Mouse sensitivity changes should now work properlybug fix
    Steam
    VR players can no longer teleport over the Spike puzzlebug fix
    Steam
    Implemented new Video Player for cutscenesnew content

    Cutscenes should cause less problems now

    Steam
    Spawning for VR now works properlybug fix
    Steam
    New achievements addednew content
    Steam
    Handles in theater puzzle are more reliablebug fix
    Steam
    Handles in theater puzzle are now more reliablebug fix
    Steam
    Implemented a new Video Player for cutscenesnew content

    Cutscenes should cause less problems now

    Steam
    Improved stability for VRbug fix
    Steam
    VR players can no longer teleport over the Spike puzzlebug fix
    Steam
  5. 56 events
    Current resolution is now displayed properly in the options menubug fix
    Steam
    Back/Escape as navigation options in the ingame menuui ux
    Steam
    Voice calibration added under audio optionsnew content
    Steam
    Fixed crash in the main menu for players with a slower connectionbug fixMilestone
    Steam
    Players can no longer turn the handles without locking into themgameplay
    Steam
    Disabled most rooms by default, they will be enabled on the rungameplay
    Steam
    Player movement and camera look are properly locked when browsing the ingame menubug fix
    Steam
    Some doors will no longer be interactable after being openedbug fix
    Steam
    Several performance improvementsperformance
    Steam
    Increased interaction distance for the chess gamebug fix
    Steam
    Added occlusion cullingnew content
    Steam
    Reworked options menusnew content
    Steam
    Current resolution is now displayed properly in the options menuui ux
    Steam
    Bloom for VR is disabled by defaultquality of life
    Steam
    Server browser no longer scrolls to infinitybug fix
    Steam
    Checkpoints should no longer resetbug fixMilestone
    Steam
    Fixed crash in the main menu for players with slower connectionsbug fixMilestone
    Steam
    Fixed bug where players got stuck on a blackscreen with fire sound effectsbug fixMilestone
    Steam
    Wind audio now linked to SFX instead of Music volumeaudio
    Steam
    Interaction distance for the chess game has been increasedgameplay
    Steam
    Select your microphone in the audio optionsnew content
    Steam
    Ingame menu will no longer show when leaving from an inspectable statebug fix
    Steam
    Microphone should regain focus after disconnecting/connecting the devicebug fix
    Steam
    Select microphone option added in audio settingsnew content
    Steam
    Ingame menu will no longer show when leaving from an inspectable statebug fix
    Steam
    'Play Scene' button is now a levernew content
    Steam
    Players should now always start loading at the same timebug fix
    Steam
    Disabled most rooms by default, they will be enabled on the rungameplay
    Steam
    Some doors will no longer be interactable after being openedbug fix
    Steam
    Options menu is now more user friendlyui ux
    Steam
    Fixed overall stability of Voice systembug fix
    Steam
    Bloom for VR is disabled by defaultbug fix
    Steam
    Wind audio now linked to SFX instead of Music volumebug fix
    Steam
    'Play Scene' button is now a leverui ux
    Steam
    Voice calibration added under audio optionsnew content
    Steam
    Text above the 'Play Scene' button now updates properlybug fix
    Steam
    Checkpoints should no longer resetbug fix
    Steam
    Reworked options menusnew content
    Steam
    Players can no longer turn the handles without locking into thembug fix
    Steam
    Players should now always start loading at the same timenetwork
    Steam
    Player movement and camera look are properly locked when browsing the ingame menugameplay
    Steam
    Snow is now less demanding and should not bounce around anymoreperformance
    Steam
    Water SFX are now properly linked to audio optionsbug fix
    Steam
    Several performance improvementsperformance
    Steam
    Matchmaking code is refactored to smooth out the experiencenetwork
    Steam
    Options menu is now more user friendlyui ux
    Steam
    Snow is now less demanding and should not bounce around anymoreperformance
    Steam
    Added occlusion cullingperformance
    Steam
    Water SFX are now properly linked to audio optionsaudio
    Steam
    Matchmaking code is refactored to smooth out the experiencenetwork
    Steam
    Server browser no longer scrolls to infinitybug fix
    Steam
    Text above the 'Play Scene' button now updates properlyui ux
    Steam
    Back/Escape as navigation options in the ingame menunew content
    Steam
    Fixed overall stability of Voice systembug fix
    Steam
    Microphone should regain focus after disconnecting/connecting the deviceaudio
    Steam
    Fixed bug where players got stuck on a blackscreen with fire sound effectsbug fixMilestone
    Steam
  6. 22 events
    Film role interaction fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the film role wasn't interactable after dropping it.

    Steam
    Chesspiece attack interactionbug fix

    You can now click on a chesspiece to attack it, instead of the tile below it.

    Steam
    Visual improvementsvisuals

    Several visual improvements have been made, including the player model.

    Steam
    Roaming audio playback fixbug fix

    Roaming audio won't stop playing after skipping the intro.

    Steam
    Added warning for missing microphonebug fix

    A warning message will now appear when there is no microphone connected.

    Steam
    Theatre audio synchronizationbug fix

    Theatre audio will now synchronize with audio settings.

    Steam
    Colliders added to prevent out of boundsbug fix

    Several colliders have been added to avoid players from going out of bounds.

    Steam
    Visual improvementsvisuals

    Several visual improvements have been made, including updates to the player model.

    Steam
    Chess piece attack interactionbug fix

    You can now click on a chess piece to attack it, instead of the tile below it.

    Steam
    Final sentence of theatre puzzle addednew content

    The last sentence of the theatre puzzle has finally been added.

    Steam
    Prevent sneaking past the marionettebug fix

    Players can no longer sneak past the marionette.

    Steam
    Colliders added to prevent out of boundsbug fix

    Several colliders have been added to avoid players from going out of bounds.

    Steam
    Snow storm audio in final roomnew content

    You can now hear a snow storm in the final room.

    Steam
    New VR menu room addednew content

    A new Room has been added for VR players when in the menu.

    Steam
    Film role interaction fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the film role wasn't interactable after dropping it.

    Steam
    Added microphone warning messagebug fix

    A warning message will now appear when there is no microphone connected.

    Steam
    Roaming audio playback fixbug fix

    Roaming audio won't stop playing after skipping the intro.

    Steam
    Prevent sneaking past the marionettebug fix

    Players can no longer sneak past the marionette.

    Steam
    New VR room in menunew content

    A new room has been added for VR players when in the menu.

    Steam
    Theatre audio synchronizationbug fix

    Theatre audio will now synchronize with audio settings.

    Steam
    Final sentence added to theatre puzzlenew content

    The last sentence of the theatre puzzle has finally been added.

    Steam
    Snow storm audio in final roomnew content

    You can now hear a snow storm in the final room.

    Steam
  7. 18 events
    Improved interaction with handles in the theaterbug fix
    Steam
    Start from checkpoints (after unlocking)new content
    Steam
    The puppet in the theater is now scariernew content
    Steam
    Escape hatch in theater should no longer clip through wallbug fix
    Steam
    Recently Played list now shows players you have played withui ux

    Visible in Steam

    Steam
    Several Colliders added to avoid players from going out of boundsbug fix
    Steam
    Several Colliders added to avoid players from going out of boundsbug fix
    Steam
    Theater now resets properly after each correct playbug fix
    Steam
    Theater plays can no longer be cheatedbug fix
    Steam
    Theater now resets properly after each correct playbug fix
    Steam
    Theater plays can no longer be cheatedbug fix
    Steam
    Interaction with books has been improvedbug fix
    Steam
    Checkpoints can now be started from (once unlocked)new content
    Steam
    Improved interaction with handles in the theaterbug fix
    Steam
    Interaction with books has been improvedbug fix
    Steam
    Puppet in the theater made scariernew content
    Steam
    Recently Played feature now shows people you've played withui ux

    Visible in Steam

    Steam
    Escape hatch in theater should no longer clip through wallbug fix
    Steam
  8. 4 events
    Server Capacity Increasedperformance

    Server upgrades allow support for up to 600 concurrent users and 250 active sessions.

    Steam
    Resolved Connection Errorsnetwork

    Connection errors have been resolved following server upgrades to support increased user load.

    Steam
    Server Upgrades to Support More Usersperformance

    Servers upgraded to support up to 600 concurrent users and 250 active sessions.

    Steam
    Resolved Connection Errorsnetwork

    Connection errors have been resolved following server upgrades to support increased concurrent users.

    Steam
  9. 16 events
    Total room limit has been increasedbalance change
    Steam
    Fixed several texturesbug fix
    Steam
    Added colliders to avoid players going out of boundsbug fix
    Steam
    Added ability to inspect the portrait in the Study roomnew content
    Steam
    Chess pieces are now easier to seevisuals
    Steam
    Improved interaction distance for certain objectsquality of life
    Steam
    Total room limit has been increasedbalance change
    Steam
    Inspecting books in VR no longer spawns player randomlybug fix
    Steam
    Inspecting books in VR no longer spawns player on random locationsbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed several texturesbug fix
    Steam
    Resolved crash issue related to a certain checkpointbug fix
    Steam
    Added colliders to avoid players going out of boundsbug fix
    Steam
    Chess pieces are now easier to seebug fix
    Steam
    Improved interaction distance for certain objectsbug fix
    Steam
    Inspect the portrait in the Study roomnew content
    Steam
    Resolved crash issue related to a certain checkpointbug fix
    Steam