Lurch — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Door Locks, Sound Sliders, AI Improvement | 2024-08-26 | Patch Update: Important Fixes and Temporary Adjustments We’ve addressed an issue where players using a controller alongside a keyboard and mouse were unable to rotate the door locks. While Lurch does not yet support controllers, this fix should resolve the problem. Additionally, we've made adjustments to the audio sliders for a smoother experience. We're also aware of the demon's AI failing to chase players when they jump on couches or into specific corners. As we work on redesigning the AI, we’ve temporarily disabled the jumping ability to ensure a more consistent gameplay experience. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as |
| Lurch Released! | 2024-08-22 | Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce that Lurch is officially live and ready for you to play! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout this journey—your feedback and encouragement have been invaluable. We hope you enjoy exploring and experiencing everything Lurch has to offer. Dive in, have fun, and let us know what you think! Your support means the world to us. Happy gaming! Bartic Studio Games. |
| Temporarily removal of hallucinations | 2024-08-21 | Update Announcement: Temporary Removal of Hallucinations We've temporarily removed the hallucinations feature from the game. After receiving feedback from our community, it was brought to our attention that the hallucinations were too random and significantly increased the difficulty of the game. We are taking this feedback seriously and will be reworking this feature to ensure a more balanced and enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work to improve the game! |
| Lurch Releasing on August 19th, 2024! | 2024-08-13 | Lurch Releasing on August 19th, 2024! We are excited to announce that our multiplayer horror game, Lurch, will be launching on August 19th, 2024! After years of hard work and overcoming many challenges, we're ready to share this terrifying experience with you. Mark your calendars for August 19th, 2024, and stay tuned for more updates as we approach the release date! Thank you for your support. We can't wait for you to play Lurch! |
| Lurch: New Release Date Set for August! | 2024-06-29 | Dear Lurch Fans, We have an important update regarding the release of our highly anticipated horror game, Lurch. After careful consideration and thorough evaluation, we have decided to push the release date to the end of August. This decision was not made lightly. Our team is dedicated to delivering the best possible gaming experience, and this additional time will allow us to refine and polish the game to meet the high standards we set for ourselves and that you, our valued players, expect. We understand that this delay may be disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may cause. We believe that this extra time will u |
| Lurch Demo De-Activating Soon! | 2024-06-15 | Dear Lurch Players, We hope you've enjoyed delving into the world of Lurch! Your support and feedback during this demo period have been invaluable to us. We wanted to let you know that the demo for Lurch will be coming to a close after this weekend. The last chance to play the demo will be on Sunday, June 16th, so make sure to get your final adventures in before then! We are incredibly grateful for your participation and enthusiasm. Every bug report, suggestion, and piece of feedback has helped us improve the game. As we move forward, we'll be working hard to refine and enhance the experience, bringing you an even better version of Lurch upon |
| Lurch Next Fest Demo Stream! June 14! | 2024-06-13 | Gather your courage and up to 3 friends to experience the exclusive demo of 'Lurch' during this festival! Dive into the horror, solve intricate puzzles, evade the relentless demon, and unlock new abilities as you progress. This limited-time demo is your chance to test your bravery and teamwork. Demo Features: Unpredictable AI: Experience a dynamic and ever-changing threat as the demon's behavior adapts to your actions, keeping you on your toes. 3 Difficulty Modes: Tailor the game to your preferred level of challenge, whether you're a horror novice or a seasoned survivor. Replayability: With a variety of tasks, puzzles, and multiple possible o |
| Lurch Next Fest Demo Stream! | 2024-06-10 | Gather your courage and up to 3 friends to experience the exclusive demo of 'Lurch' during this festival! Dive into the horror, solve intricate puzzles, evade the relentless demon, and unlock new abilities as you progress. This limited-time demo is your chance to test your bravery and teamwork. Demo Features: Unpredictable AI: Experience a dynamic and ever-changing threat as the demon's behavior adapts to your actions, keeping you on your toes. 3 Difficulty Modes: Tailor the game to your preferred level of challenge, whether you're a horror novice or a seasoned survivor. Replayability: With a variety of tasks, puzzles, and multiple possible o |
| Lurch Next Fest Demo Stream! | 2024-06-07 | Gather your courage and up to 3 friends to experience the exclusive demo of 'Lurch' during this festival! Dive into the horror, solve intricate puzzles, evade the relentless demon, and unlock new abilities as you progress. This limited-time demo is your chance to test your bravery and teamwork. Demo Features: Unpredictable AI: Experience a dynamic and ever-changing threat as the demon's behavior adapts to your actions, keeping you on your toes. 3 Difficulty Modes: Tailor the game to your preferred level of challenge, whether you're a horror novice or a seasoned survivor. Replayability: With a variety of tasks, puzzles, and multiple possible o |
| Lurch Patch | 2024-05-26 | As we prepare for the upcoming release of Lurch, we’ve been working tirelessly to refine and enhance the game based on internal testing and early feedback. Here’s what’s been updated: AI Enhancements:Reiterated and Fixed AI Behavior: Our AI system has been thoroughly revised to improve responsiveness and intelligence.Map Improvements:Map Graphics Cleanup: We’ve polished the map visuals to ensure a cleaner and more immersive environment. Enjoy enhanced textures and fewer graphical glitches for a seamless exploration experience right from the start.New Features:Spectating Mode: Added a spectating mode for players to watch the game after they’ve |
| Patch Notes | 2024-03-15 | 🎉 Exciting News for future Lurch Players! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce some fantastic updates and improvements to your future favorite game, Lurch! Our team has been hard at work to enhance the gaming experience, and we're excited to roll out these new features: - Completed skill tree - Optimized foliage throughout the first map - General Optimizations such as: Level streaming, varying lods, revised grass maps, optimized materials etc. - Localizations across the steam store page supporting 13 languages (English, - Completed soundtrack - AI improved Potential Upcoming support/features and bug fixes: - UI Language support (English, French, I |