Development Log Update: Recent Changes and Improvements

Audio Updates

• Final music track has been updated.
• Ambient sound now plays during the countdown phase when transitioning to the stage with the Anomaly’s Guardian.
• Added a sound cue to anomalies involving self-assembly that now pauses correctly during gameplay pauses.
• Victory melody added after completing certain challenges.
• The lighthouse’s ambient sound now stops at the correct trigger point.
• Sound for the valve interaction now triggers only after the action is fully completed.
• Defeat melody has been implemented.

Anomaly Adjustments

• The Guardian of the Anomaly now resets to its spawn point when necessary.
• New anomaly added featuring an extended corridor with rats appearing.
• Several bugs related to quick access were fixed (due to the inventory being disabled, hotkeys were inaccessible).
• Attack distance for the Anomaly's Guardian has been reduced for better balance.

Lighting & Visuals

• Fixed an issue where lights did not activate after specific anomalies like the blades—ensured all anomalies restore light and environment details after completion.
• Fixed a bug where lights would turn off incorrectly during the second shift near the dumpster.

Environmental Details

• Added a figure standing near a lamppost at night for enhanced atmosphere (activated at 40, deactivated at 25).

Gameplay Fixes

• Restricted input after pressing any key at the main menu to prevent accidental re-triggers; ensures only one scene loads.
• Time now pauses properly during the elevator sequence.

Options Menu Enhancements

• Added Vsync toggle.
• Introduced mouse sensitivity adjustment.
• Implemented a save and apply function for settings upon pressing "OK."
• Added the option to disable Film Grain for visual customization.

Journal System Improvements

• Journal entries now display their titles in the journal index for easier navigation.

Bug Fixes

• Resolved various bugs associated with fast access hotkeys when inventory was disabled.

These updates enhance gameplay experience and fix critical bugs, ensuring smoother and more immersive gameplay. Feedback on these changes is welcome!