Tech-noir survival horror Hollowbody gets new content today
New multi-location puzzle, locations, lore and more added in free ‘Restoration’ update; 10% discount available as part of Steam Scream Fest
Bristol, United Kingdom - October 30, 2024 - Solo developer Headware Games is today pleased to announce that a new free content update for its tech-noir survival horror title Hollowbody is now available to download via Steam and GOG. Furthermore, those with the game still on their wishlist can now purchase it with a 10% discount until November 4, as part of Steam Scream Fest 2024.
Titled ‘Restoration’, the new content update is now available for free to all players and should be automatically pushed to their systems via a patch. It adds new optional puzzles, locations and lore to the game that was cut from the initial release of the game.
The new content addresses player feedback, particularly relating to the game’s pacing and narrative beats, and will further contextualise Echo's place in the world; adding new information about the city's restoration efforts and subsequent downfall.
In addition to the new content, a number of quality of life fixes and tweaks have also been introduced to the game. A full list of changes can be found below.
- Additional puzzle section added to High Street Part 1
- Additional puzzle section added to High Street Part 2
- Additional puzzle section added to Underground Station
- Additional multi-stage puzzle added spanning several locations
- Four new small interior locations added
- Layout and camera tweaks in High Street Part 1
- Layout and camera tweaks in High Street Part 2
- Complete rework of cameras in Underground Station
- Performance optimizations for all exterior locations
- Run speed increased in all exterior locations
- Follow camera recentre time increased in all locations
- Tweaked pistol ammo drop rate
- Five additional achievements added
- Fixed issue with shotgun ammo not being saved/added
- Fixed text error where makeshift axe is called makeshift spear in inventory status
- Fixed issue where hammer can be picked up again upon returning to apartments
- Fixed issue with enemy visibility during certain cutscenes
Hollowbody is now available for PC via Steam and GOG.
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