Beta Branch

[Eastshade Studios]

EDIT - Thanks everyone! The beta branch was merged to the default branch as of version 1.13a

Howdy all!

We have been working on an update that:

A. Greatly reduces the lag when entering new areas
B. Fixes the crash that can occur during sleeping or entering a new area

These issues have required some foundational refactoring to fix, and we've had to replace some graphics related systems. So given the size of this change, I am first pushing the update to a beta branch. We'd be extremely appreciative if you try it out and let us know how it goes! You can leave us your feedback either here in this thread, bug reporter, [e-mail], or our discord[discord.gg].

To play the beta build, you have to right click on the game in your steam library and go to the "Betas" tab, and select "beta" from the dropdown.

[PeskyTheTroll]

Can I just get some reassurance that I can save a game in the official version, then update to the beta and open it ? And if the beta crashes on me, I can return to the official branch and open my game saved in the beta version ?

[Eastshade Studios]

Originally posted by PeskyTheTroll:

Can I just get some reassurance that I can save a game in the official version, then update to the beta and open it ? And if the beta crashes on me, I can return to the official branch and open my game saved in the beta version ?

Yes! There shouldn't be any issues with going between builds with your save. If you want to make extra certain you can back up your saves. They are located in C:\Users\username\AppData\LocalLow\Eastshade Studios\Eastshade. Although, again, there shouldn't be any issues with it :) .

[Doctor Hades]

I have briefly tested this beta patch in the opening area and it *DOES* reduce the horrid stuttering I was experiencing previously to almost unnoticeable levels now. However, the game still doesn't run as smooth as it should but it's a big improvement so that's great. The patch also fixes the nasty plant pop in issue near the steps down to the harbour so that is another nice bonus.

The game's performance though is still sub-par. For example, I can get 90-120 fps in certain outdoor locations with CPU and GPU usage well below 100% but standing in front on a wall (with nothing else visible) results in 67% GPU usage and a framerate of 57 fps. Turn around and move forward to the door where I see out across the town and the framerate hits 68 fps!!! It doesn't make any sense that I should have a sub-60 fps framerate while viewing a brick wall with nothing else visible. It's almost like the game is not culling scenery that should not be visible but it seems to a common issue in my experience with Unity engine games (which isn't the most optimised engine out there, let's be honest).

P.S. PC specs are i7-4770K @ 4.2 GHz, 16 GB, GTX 1080 Ti, Windows 10 Pro v1809 using the latest v419.17 WHQL driver. I am also running the game at maxed out 2560x1440 settings with TAA.

[Rogue]

I just bought the game and I'm loving it so far. I wish the performance was a bit smoother but I understand you guys are working on it. I started on the normal build and was encountering pretty choppy frame rates and then switched over to the beta build for a noticeably smoother frame rate. It's not perfect and I had to lower my resolution from 1440 to 1080 but it was more stable. It seems my frame rate drops from 60 to 45 when I'm walking into a new busier area like Lyndow or areas on the surrounding trails with butterflies. Other than that, things are pretty good!

Edit: Specs are Win 10 64 bit. i7-6700k @ 4.00 GHz. 16 GB RAM. GTX 1070. Running highest settings at 1080.

[electra.g]

I finished the game but love it so much that I'd like play it again with this beta version, but I can't obtain it ? I tried the way you indicate, right click in steam library, but it doesn't work.

[PeskyTheTroll]

Did you find a 'Properties' option ? Did you find a "Betas' tab ? Did it show the beta ?

[electra.g]

Yes, I found properties and betas'tab, mais no mention of any beta, only : "no participation any test"

[PeskyTheTroll]

Originally posted by electra.g:

Yes, I found properties and betas'tab, mais no mention of any beta, only : "no participation any test"

Strange. It's there for me. I'm assuming this computer is the one you previously played the non-beta on. So I'm down to suggesting things you shouldn't need to do, which might not work.

If you have a version installed currently, Uninstall it. Then set up a new installation and while it's installing, switch to the beta. Might work. Might not.

[mweb]

just wondering when the beta branch is finished testing and will come over to the main branch?

[lediir]

Почему игра глючит, я не могу отправить героя в сон. Также не могу выйти с игры, приходится включать диспетчер задач и только так могу закрыть игру. Ранее всё было в порядке. Игру пришлось переустановить, но проблемы остались прежние.

[PeskyTheTroll]

Originally posted by lediir:

Почему игра глючит, я не могу отправить героя в сон. Также не могу выйти с игры, приходится включать диспетчер задач и только так могу закрыть игру. Ранее всё было в порядке. Игру пришлось переустановить, но проблемы остались прежние.

Это не проблемы других людей. Пожалуйста, удалите игру и загрузите ее снова.
(These are not problems other people have. Please uninstall the game and download it again.)

[Eastshade Studios]

Originally posted by lediir:

Почему игра глючит, я не могу отправить героя в сон. Также не могу выйти с игры, приходится включать диспетчер задач и только так могу закрыть игру. Ранее всё было в порядке. Игру пришлось переустановить, но проблемы остались прежние.

Are you having the sleep crash issues in the beta branch specifically?

[lediir]

Да, и не только со сном. В рюкзаке мигает инвентарь, не переключается, выбранное. При выходе с игры, не могу выйти обычным способом, приходится выходить при помощи диспетчера задач.

[lediir]

Когда будут устранены ошибки в игре?!

[Eastshade Studios]

Originally posted by mweb:

just wondering when the beta branch is finished testing and will come over to the main branch?

I don't even know. We're in the midst of another round of performance improvements. We were hoping to have it done and to the main branch a week ago but continue to run into road blocks and difficulties. All I can say is we're going as fast as we can :/