Compass of Destiny: Istanbul — patch notes and updates
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| Compass of Destiny: Istanbul New Year Sale Is Live! 70% Off On Steam🎉 | 2025-12-30 | Compass of Destiny: Istanbul New Year Sale Is Live! 🎉Join the adventure now!Compass of Destiny: Istanbul is available with a 70% discount for a limited time as part of the New Year Sale.Don’t miss this great deal — add it to your library today! |
| MAJOR UPDATE - OPTIMIZATION | 2025-03-13 | 🚀 Performance and Optimization ✅ CPU Optimization – NPC animations have been optimized to reduce CPU usage, significantly improving performance, especially in the Istanbul map. ✅ Disk Space Optimization – Game file size has been reduced by 50%, taking up less storage. ✅ Faster Game Startup – The game now starts much faster, and level loading times have been reduced. ✅ Reduced VRAM Requirements – Optimizations have lowered VRAM usage, resolving VRAM-related crashes. ✅ RAM Usage Optimization – Memory usage has been improved for better efficiency. ✅ GPU Optimization – Lighting and shadows have been optimized, reducing GPU load. 🛠️ Bug Fixes ✅ |
| Our new game DeTechtive 2112 has been released on Steam! | 2025-01-30 | We are happy to announce the release of our new game DeTechtive 2112. DeTechtive 2112, which has similar features to Compass of Destiny: Istanbul in terms of isometric camera and some mechanics, awaits you with more action and adventure with a taste of futuristic story. This time, we had the opportunity to do more testing with our professional publisher support before the game was released. We are happy that there are no major errors in the comments so far. We hope you like it too. 🌆 Neon-Noir Exploration Immerse yourself in the atmospheric cyberpunk world of DeTechtive 2112. Navigate rain-soaked streets and neon-lit alleys, uncovering secre |
| Our new game DeTechtive 2112 Launches Soon! Are You Ready? | 2025-01-18 | Dear players, The big day is almost here! DeTechtive 2112 will officially launch on January 29th! 👏🎉 Proudly developed by our Turkish game studio, this sci-fi detective adventure will take you on a thrilling journey through the intricate technological maze of 2112. Gather clues, solve mysteries, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable story. 🔍 What’s waiting for you? A stunning cyberpunk universe Challenging puzzles and in-depth detective mechanics A gripping narrative experience Mark your calendars! The game will be available starting January 29th, and we can’t wait to share this incredible experience with you. Don’t forget to visit our |
| Discover Our New Game: DeTechtive 2112 | 2024-12-10 | Hello Compass of Destiny: İstanbul community! We’re excited to share some thrilling news from our indie development team. While many of you have been enjoying the rich world of Compass of Destiny: İstanbul, we’ve been hard at work on a brand-new project that brings a completely different flavor of adventure: DeTechtive 2112! What is DeTechtive 2112? Set in a neon-drenched cyberpunk universe, DeTechtive 2112 combines intense action and stealth gameplay with a gripping narrative. You’ll step into the shoes of a futuristic detective navigating a dystopian world filled with conspiracies, intrigue, and danger. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expe |
| Compass of Destiny: İstanbul Land of the Crescent Etkinliğinde! | 2024-11-06 | Hello Adventurers! We are excited to announce a major event for our highly anticipated game, Compass of Destiny: Istanbul! We invite you to join us on a journey through the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul, filled with history and adventure. What Awaits You in Compass of Destiny: Istanbul? An Adventure into the Depths of History: A mysterious Istanbul awaits you in the heart of the Ottoman Empire. An Adventure Between Mythology and Reality: Compass of Destiny: Istanbul blends mythological elements with real history. Get ready for an adventure that challenges your imagination in a city where legends come to life and secrets and magic reign. Imp |
| Compass of Destiny: Istanbul - Version 2.1.2 Update is Here! | 2024-11-01 | Hello, Adventurers! We’re bringing a fresh wave of excitement to the magical streets of Istanbul! With version 2.1.2 of Compass of Destiny: Istanbul, we’ve added several thrilling new features and improvements to enhance your gameplay. Here’s what you can expect: Improvements Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements: We fixed some bugs reported by you and significantly improved the game’s performance. There was a considerable performance loss, especially on Ultra settings, and we applied special optimizations for this level. Map and Level Adjustments: We made adjustments to the map for a smoother gameplay experience in various parts of Istanbul |
| Isometric game discount festival | 2024-08-27 | Hello dear compass of destiny followers, we would like to share with you that our game has successfully entered the isometric festival and there is a big discount on our game, have fun playing. |
| Compass of Destiny: Istanbul Version 2.1.1 Minor Update | 2024-07-19 | Fixed a number of bugs and fixed a few issues that were causing the game to crash. Solved Problems. Fixed the stuttering problem of the battle in the first encounter in the living bush trait. Removed the battle arena trait in Galata. Fixed the problem that caused locking in the underground and above ground mission. Fixed an opening in the rocks on the Istanbul map. Fixed an issue with the follow Zeyd mission in the siege mission. Fixed the gap behind the palace in Istanbul. Fixed many spelling and typing errors. |
| Compass of Destiny: Istanbul Version 2.0 Minor Update | 2024-07-11 | Fixed a number of bugs and fixed a bug that was causing the game to crash. Problems solved Some of the doors that allowed us to exit the shops had the wrong interaction inscription, this typo has been corrected. The icons for the bandit camp and the janissary camp on the map opened with the M button were the same, the icons have been changed. You didn't get the achievement you were supposed to get for completing Chapter 5. The achievement is now available. Various typos and ambiguities have been corrected. A bank in Istanbul was not visible on the map, now you can find that bank on the map. |
| Compass of Destiny: Istanbul 2.0 Update | 2024-06-28 | UPDATE NOTES The menu when the game first launches has been organized. Texture of many models has been improved. Some models have been redone. Added a system that shows the zip lines on the mini-map. Fixed a bug that prevented lenses from appearing when in compass mode. Adjusted camera rotation speed on the gamepad. Some buttons on the gamepad have been relocated. Solved the problem of enemies still attacking us after our character dies. Now when our character takes damage, it makes a sound. Our character now makes a sound and reacts when damaged. We can now use the torch in combat mode. Fixed the issue where fame and stats could go negative. |
| RAMADAN EVENT / HOTFIX | 2024-03-19 | New features Added 10 collectible "Hurma" to the game. Mahya was hung on the minarets of mosques. One special achievement for Ramadan has been added to the game. Problems solved Various problems solved |
| ACHIEVEMENT UPDATE | 2024-02-13 | Greetings Compass of Destiny: Istanbul players. As of this moment, various achievements have been added to COD: Istanbul in this update. We would be happy to see achievement hunters and our valued players in our game again. Enjoy the games and see you with new updates. |
| HOTFIX | 2024-01-10 | New features They will react to you in case of attacking surrounding NPCs The drop zone for throwable barrels is now visible. In case of selecting the alternative ending option, you can return to the moment of selection while the contributors screen is running. Problems solved Helmethead quests have been temporarily removed from the game. Fixed an issue at the end of the magnetic needle compass side quest. Fixed some optimization issues in the living bush map. Fixed the enemy NPC issue in the quest to find Kara Mustafa. |
| HOTFIX | 2024-01-02 | Se estabilizó y corrigió el precio de varios productos comerciales. |
| HOTFIX | 2023-12-21 | The price of various trade products was stabilized and corrected. |
| HOTFIX | 2023-12-18 | Visual Bugs The jewelry store icon was not visible on the map, now it is. Some of the dialogues in the Venetian castle had typos, corrected. The broken compass could be eaten, problem solved. There were gaps in some of the city walls; these gaps were closed. There was an error in the Tavern door interaction text, fixed. Mechanical Bugs The jewelry store in Azapkapi was faulty, problem solved. Janissary shoes were being sold at the wrong price, problem solved. In the "Helping the elderly is a good deed" task, the camera was broken in some cases, the problem has been solved. In the mission to follow Bergüzar, you could break the game by enterin |
| VERSION 1.0 RELEASE UPDATE | 2023-12-14 | Visual Enhancements The visual design of the interface has been changed at every point in the game. The part where Bergüzar's apartment is located (2nd floor) has been made more full. The effect on the screen when we were poisoned was softened. In the room in the palace, the map design was redone. Fixed lighting for all fitra maps. The visual appearance of attribute icons has changed. The counter interface when we are in prison has been updated. The innkeeper at the main dock Inn was handed a glass. Death screen UI Updated. Incomplete translations in languages other than Turkish have been corrected. The minimap has been removed from all fitra |
| Compass of Destiny: Istanbul Coming Soon! | 2023-12-12 | Watch the video to get information about the upcoming update. |
| EARLY ACCESS V0.5 - Patch Notes | 2023-10-23 | Hello everyone! It's been over a month since our release, and during this time, we've made many improvements based on your feedback. We've implemented various changes, including bug fixes and new mechanics, making it the largest update we've done so far. We will continue to improve the game and implement new features and bug fixes. Of course, your feedback is crucial during this period. If you want to report any issues you encounter more quickly, you can email us at developer@5deniz.com. Here are all the changes that have been made with the v0.5_201023 update: Visual Improvements: The mission screen interface has been updated, and UX has been |
| Compass of Destiny: Istanbul | Livestream | 2023-10-10 | @StruckTLF is playing Compass of Destiny: Istanbul. |
| EARLY ACCESS V0.4 - Patch Notes | 2023-09-27 | We have focused on gameplay updates and bug fixes based on our knowledge and community feedback since our first update. The v0.4_270923 update includes the following features: Visual Improvements The general lighting of Galata has been corrected. The camera angle and height have been readjusted. New music has been added for end-of-game boss fights. The prologue section has been revised. The minimap has been made circular. Mechanical Improvements An indicator has been added to the inventory screen to show the stat changes when equipping or unequipping equipment. Balancing has been applied to police stations, offering more options if you get ca |
| EARLY ACCESS V0.1 - Patch Notes | 2023-09-18 | We have successfully passed the first weekend in the Early Access phase. We continue to work on improvements by closely monitoring the feedback you provided through comments and plan to leave all the glitches behind in the full version. With the v0.1_180923 update, the changes and bug fixes we made are as follows: Visual Improvements Excessive glare in the Prologue section has been corrected. The lighting of the balcony of St. Andrea Castle has been changed. The handrail animation on which our character leans in St. Andrea Castle was flawed, and a minor visual adjustment has been made. Mechanical Improvements "Quick use" slots are now being s |
| Release Day! | 2023-09-15 | After long efforts and hard work, we have finally released Compass of the Destiny: Istanbul, which we developed with great care! You can now access the game on Steam and get it with a special 20% discount for the launch! We are looking forward to your valuable reviews! |
| Meet our Composer: Yağız Oral | 2023-08-22 | Our previous game's composer Yağız Oral, who composed the music for RONIN: Two Souls and the official promotional music for the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup, is with us in this game as well! https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bcqMAvcRDoI/YGjXV5l4mWI/AAAAAAAAT2w/sJxbR3RVMuUvRSpIOjviM5u6YcTzX47-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s567/ya%25C4%259F%25C4%25B1z%2Boral1.jpg We will listen to the melodies of our game, composed with violin, oud, and many other musical instruments, with Yağız Oral's fantastic interpretations. We're sure there will be familiar tones among the soundtrack. See you on September 15th! |
| Developers Playing! | 2023-06-23 | During Next Fest, you can watch sections of our developers playing the game! Don't forget to support us by adding the game to your wish list! |
| Localization in 6 Different Languages | Compass of the Destiny: Istanbul | 2023-06-02 | With the agreement we have made with 23 Studios, who have worked on the localization of Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin's Creed, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in the past, we will provide localization in five languages excluding Turkish, and a total of six languages for our players. We will offer voice-over in Turkish and English language options. The voice-over will be provided for all 17 characters in the game. The other languages in which localization will be done, excluding Turkish, are as follows: English Arabc Simplified Chinese Russian Spanish For further developments about the game, you can follow our game on Steam. Additionally, you can supp |
| Compass of the Destiny: Istanbul | Devlog #6 | 2023-05-26 | There are less than 4 months left until the targeted release date of our game. At this stage, we are adding new mechanics to the game and taking the existing mechanics one step further. In the upcoming weeks, our on-site event marathons will begin, allowing us to introduce our game to players firsthand! Mechanical Improvements Police Station System As mentioned in the previous dev log, the police station system has been implemented in the game. Currently, it is actively used based on the choices you make both in the Galata region and in certain level maps. https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1094978323223941244/1111607240844128267/image9 |
| Compass of the Destiny: Istanbul | Devlog #5 | 2023-05-15 | Next month, we will participate in the WN Conference Istanbul 2023 to promote our game and try to open new doors. During this process, we must polish the game thoroughly and improve the gaming experience. We will strive to keep you informed about the developments we make on this path! Mechanical Improvements Staircase system https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1094978323223941244/1107663419970171022/image4.gif?width=750&height=275 The staircases are now available in Istanbul and on a few Fitrat maps. This development is particularly useful for accessing specific rooftops in Istanbul and will be extensively used in the post system that I |
| Compass of the Destiny: Istanbul | Devlog #4 | 2023-04-19 | We are getting closer to release. And we will be attending 3 different events in the following 2 months. Wish us good luck! COD: ISTANBUL DEVLOG #4 Mechanical Improvements From now on, you can access the "reality mirror" from the Fitrat maps whenever you want. If your enemies have a higher level than you, you can return to the real world with these mirrors. (This situation does not apply to the Fitrat maps in the main mission.) https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1094978323223941244/1098257114251657276/image6.gif?width=750&height=275 "Memory mirrors" showing us the events that our character experienced in the past, have been added to the |