Headware Games has gifted a Halloween treat for Hollowbody players with the free “Restoration” update. Available now, the update adds new optional puzzles, locations and lore to the game that was cut from its initial release. On top of that, just in case you haven’t plunked down your dollars for Hollowbody, you can get the tech-noir horror title on Steam with a 10% discount until November 4, as part of Steam Scream Fest 2024.
The new Restoration content addresses player feedback, particularly relating to the pacing and narrative beats for Hollowbody, and will “further contextualise Echo’s place in the world,” on top of adding new information about the city’s restoration efforts and subsequent downfall.
In addition to the new content, a number of quality of life fixes and tweaks have also been introduced to the game:
- Additional puzzle section added to High Street Part 1
- Additional puzzle section added to High Street Part 2
- Additional puzzle section added to Underground Station
- Additional multi-stage puzzle added spanning several locations
- Four new small interior locations added
- Layout and camera tweaks in High Street Part 1
- Layout and camera tweaks in High Street Part 2
- Complete rework of cameras in Underground Station
- Performance optimizations for all exterior locations
- Run speed increased in all exterior locations
- Follow camera recentre time increased in all locations
- Tweaked pistol ammo drop rate
- Five additional achievements added
- Fixed issue with shotgun ammo not being saved/added
- Fixed text error where makeshift axe is called makeshift spear in inventory status
- Fixed issue where hammer can be picked up again upon returning to apartments
- Fixed issue with enemy visibility during certain cutscenes
And if you’re still unsure about snagging Hollowbody, read up on Aaron’s review of the game, which excels in creating its bleak mood thanks to its gorgeous visuals.
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