The Man in the Fields — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| The Man in the Fields - Update 1.2 | 2024-10-27 | Version 1.2 Hello again. Halloween is here, so we have a new scary update for you. This update makes the game less difficult, better looking and of course, adds new content. What’s new? - New location: Lakeside - New AI system for The Herald - Added a new jumpscare for The Herald - Added new particle effects - Added new audio effects - Added new light sources around the locations - Added new random events General Fixes: - Reduced the balance penalty from 75% to 50% when the player gets caught - Reduced the attack distance of The Herald - Performance optimizations - Added more time to the watch - Improved visual effects - Improved the interior |
| Update 1.1.1 Patch Notes | 2024-08-09 | Hello everyone. Here are the patch notes for a minor update 1.1.1: - Changed the instructions to make the purpose of the safe room more clear - The Herald can no longer enter the safe room at all - Fixed the toilet that wouldn’t open in Mansion - Fixed the cabinet door that wouldn’t open correctly - Updated the Windows icon |
| The Man in the Fields - Update 1.1 | 2024-08-08 | Version 1.1 Hello everyone. The Man in the Fields has now been out for 4 days. Thank you for supporting the game and giving feedback to us. We have now fixed some common problems that some of you have encountered, plus added something new. What's new? - Added Xbox controller support - Added new audio clips for The Herald - Made house layouts noticeably smaller General Fixes: - Added more time to the watch - Made the instructions more detailed - Made the windows’ hitboxes smaller Bug Fixes: - Fixed some minor lighting & texture bugs We cooked this update for you FAST. Thank you once again for playing and giving suggestions and feedback. This w |
| The Man in the Fields - Out Now | 2024-08-05 | The time has come. The version 1.0.0 of the game is now available on Steam and Itch.io. Can you survive the ritual in all 5 locations, or will The Man in the Fields catch you? But heed this warning: Do not look into the fields. |