As we prepare for the official release of Khodam: The Contract Demo on Steam this 31 October 2024, we’re excited to share some significant updates and achievements. Our team has been working tirelessly to ensure that the final demo delivers the most immersive and polished experience yet. Along with gameplay improvements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes, we’re thrilled to announce that Khodam is now officially registered in the Game Development World Championship (GDWC) Winter 2024 and has been reviewed by Virtual SEA as a standout Indonesian horror game.

In this devlog, we’ll dive into the latest improvements, bug fixes, and upcoming features that will make Khodam: The Contract Demo a truly unforgettable experience. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new!

Improvements:

• All: Phone (Flash and Use) animation improved, with smoother controls for better gameplay.
• All: Floating icons on certain objects now appear only when needed, enhancing gameplay clarity.
• S2: "Find Something Memorable" is now active when respawning, improving gameplay flow.
• S2: Mamang Lunpia's trigger has been reactivated for smoother interactions.
• S4 & S5: Doors that are not accessible have been deactivated for interaction, reducing player confusion.
• S2 & S5: Changed Wi-Fi password visibility for clarity in gameplay.
• S5: Increased size and smoothness of trigger entities for better interactions.
• All: Deleted post-processing settings to prevent bugs, ensuring smoother gameplay.
• All: Changed thread priority from High to Normal, reducing background workload for improved loading times and performance.
• All: Re-baked all scenes to enhance performance across the game.
• S2: Changed the loading background for Scene 2 to improve story visibility.
• All: Increased animation speed for phone and inventory interactions for a more responsive experience.
• All: Adjusted flashlight brightness intensity for better visibility during gameplay.
• S4 & S5: Changed pictures on objects for better narrative immersion.
• All: Updated video clips on the video player for a more engaging experience.
• All: Added sound effects for Dara's death in the final scene to enhance emotional impact.

Bug Fixes:

• Apps Remote AC Issue: Fixed blank screen when accessing the AC app.
• Void Issue: Apps can now open properly in the Void.
• Floating Icon Issue: Fixed floating icons not appearing when placing objects.
• Tutorial Guidance: Resolved issue where guidance would get stuck if accidentally pressed.
• Phone Stuck: Fixed the phone getting stuck when using the camera during a jumpscare.
• Optimized GPU Response: Improved performance for Radeon RX 580, now able to run on Very Low Quality as the minimum requirement.
• Autosave Fixes: Resolved issues with autosave getting stuck when loading certain scenes.

Upcoming Features:

• Localization Language: Coming soon, providing wider accessibility for non-English speaking players.

Additional Information:

• Game Development World Championship (GDWC) 2024: Our game is now officially registered for the Winter 2024 edition of GDWC!
• Virtual SEA Review: Our game has been reviewed by Virtual SEA, spotlighting it as a standout Indonesian horror experience.

This update showcases the team's hard work and dedication to delivering a polished gaming experience. We’re looking forward to the official release and can’t wait for players to dive into Khodam: The Contract Demo!