Road to Full Launch
Hello Deceit 2 Community! Since our Steam-only launch in September, we’ve been listening closely to your feedback, as we’re working full-steam ahead towards our launch on consoles. You’ve asked for a load of improvements, and we are determined to deliver.
Deceit 2 is not just any game; it's a heart-pounding arena of social deception, strategy, action and the ever-enticing question of whom to trust. We are making a number of improvements across the board in advance of our console launch, and in this post we’re going to run through some of them.
Optimisations
Following what we confess was a premature PC launch, we’ve been working on a load of optimisation-focussed updates. We're thrilled to announce we’ve already achieved a roughly 200% performance increase since our initial launch. These improvements translate to smoother, more dynamic gameplay and make Deceit 2 accessible to even more players with varying hardware capabilities. We've enhanced the lighting, reworked character models and animations, and optimised gameplay code. We are much happier with where the game is now, but we are still expecting a further increase in FPS in our updates planned for November.
User Experience
We can admit when we followed the wrong path, and we wanted to address that some of the visual and thematic elements around Deceit 2 have been confusing. That’s why the entire graphical style surrounding Deceit 2 is undergoing a rework to be more aesthetically pleasing and consistent. This new style will roll out across the game's UI in the coming months, as well as on the website and other media. It will adhere to a ritual-esque chalk line style, emphasising the magical-fantasy aspects of the game.
User experience remains at the heart of our ongoing improvements. We've been working diligently to make Deceit 2 as user-friendly as possible. Our focus has been on a more intuitive UI that simplifies navigation and enriches your in-game experience. Expect responsive gameplay mechanics, easier access to vital information, and an overall smoother, more enjoyable journey from login to leaderboard.
We're elevating your auditory experience as well, with line trace-based occlusion and improved implementation of convolution and algorithmic reverbs for a more immersive sound environment. All of this means that you should notice big improvements to the sound!
Furthermore, we'll be enhancing the flow throughout the game. Key moments like the intro sequence, activating weak points, voting cinematic, banishing circle, and end-of-game sequence will be updated for clarity and intent. We've been busy addressing your feedback from Discord and Steam, as well as from live game data and the recent EGX event in London. This community-driven approach will continue, so keep your comments coming—even if they're brutal.
Mastery System
Our brand-new Mastery System adds another layer of complexity and excitement to Deceit 2. Climb the ranks from Wood to Master by earning accolades for your strategic brilliance and cunning deceptions. Various accolades await your claim as you progress, allowing you to flaunt your achievements with exclusive plinths and badges. With our full launch we’ll be adding a load of new rewards that can be unlocked with accolades.
New Content
Rest assured, we're never content with standing still. To keep your Deceit 2 experience as invigorating as the first time you played, we're introducing new maps, roles, and terrors. These additions promise to not only freshen up the scenery but also introduce new gameplay mechanics that will keep even the most seasoned players on their toes. We’ll be making a community beta version of our second map available later this year.
Console Launch
We're over the moon to announce that we've completed development on both Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5, subject to review, and submitted Deceit 2 for console certification. To make sure we’ve addressed all of the PC-launch feedback, we’re targeting a full console launch in late November, but with an extra pre-release console test in the next few weeks. Stay tuned, and we’ll be announcing the final dates very soon! Cross-play will be enabled, and while there won't be console-exclusive features, the inclusion of controller support will ensure a comfortable and intuitive gameplay experience for all players.
Expanded Availability
We're not stopping at console availability. To make Deceit 2 even more accessible, we're in talks to bring the game to other stores, such as the Epic Store, and will be looking at other platforms in 2024. We're also exploring options to include Deceit 2 in subscription services like Game Pass. This global expansion ensures that a wider range of people across the world will have access to our riveting world of deception and strategy. The more the merrier—and, of course, the more entertaining the game becomes as new communities join the fray.
That's all for this week - but we have much, much more planed for Deceit 2 very soon! Our Halloween event starts on the 26th October, and we'll be sharing much more on that shortly.
