New multi-location puzzle, locations, lore and more added in free ‘Restoration’ update; 10% discount available as part of Steam Scream Fest
October 30, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Headware Games :
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.
For more information, please visit the official Headware Games website, or follow on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and TikTok.
A press kit containing all available Hollowbody assets can be found here.
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About Headware Games
Headware Games is a UK based solo developer making narrative driven experiences with a strong focus on atmosphere and art direction. In 2021 it released the acclaimed psychological horror game Chasing Static, and has just launched Hollowbody - a tech-noir homage to survival horror.
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