Overland

Thank you for playing Overland! This latest version updates iCloud saving and includes small various engine fixes to improve general gameplay.

This version updates Game Center, improves performance, and fixes some crashes associated with specific localizations. Thanks to everyone for playing!

* Game Center Access Point is now enabled for easier access to Game Center achievements and progress.
* Adjustments to UI to better fit some new devices.
* Better performance to avoid framerate hitches and have a generally more stable framerate on multiple devices.
* Improved touch detection when switching characters or tapping elements on the grid especially near the edges of the screen.
* Improved tap detection to exit in and out of secondary menus.
* Fix to avoid improper text and UI scaling with the map during campfire scenes.
* Fixes for crashes associated with cross-platform cloud saves.
* Improved loading for initial saves on startup.
* Fixes for buttons on various pop-ups being accidentally highlighted when using touch controls.
* Fixes for crashes with storing Arabic calendar dates when using the Arabic localization.
* Various other fixes and performance improvements across the board.

This version fixes some common crashes and save issues players for Overland were experiencing. Thanks to everyone for playing!

* Fixed saves not correctly syncing when saving outside of the first default save slot
* Fixed save sync issues for records at the end of different game runs
* Fixed game records not being correctly created during game overs in specific situations
* Improved input detection on iPad Mini when swapping characters
* Fixed a graphical error with a certain item in the game for iOS devices
* Fixed some graphical errors on lower quality settings for some devices
* Fixed a crash associated with using the Arabic calendar
* Fixed a crash with saves not correctly loading during save syncing
* Fixed some formatting errors with different localizations on various menus

- New dog type: Pug
- New level type: Rest stops
- New introduction and prologue
- 3 new difficulty settings
- 7 new gameplay modifiers including all-dogs mode, tourist mode, and expert settings
- Updated badges and stats display
- Browse records of past trips
- Dialog, item, and environment updates
- Improved save file management! New save file systems allows for multiple saves on the same iCloud account
- New menu options to access Game Center from within the game
- Improvements to cloud syncing to make sure games will restore back to the expected state on level restarts
- General improvements to touch interface on iOS devices
- Improved controller support for multiple devices
- Fixed crash that could occur when attempting to sync with cloud saves on game startup
- Fixed issue with games crashing over long play sessions
- Fixed crash from opening and closing the Organize menu repeatedly
- Fixed rare crash from equipping permanent items on characters in some situations
- Various improvements to performance and stability across the game
- Improved support for Siri Remote on Apple TV devices

This update contains major gameplay updates, UI improvements, and various bug fixes to improve the Overland experience! These changes include:

* New creature! First sighted in the grasslands...
* New mid-level event! First sighted in the mountains
* Trap-hole update - these mountain/desert hazards are more interesting now
* Updated quicksand crater visuals
* Changed inspect and organize to have full black backgrounds
* Added 0.1s show/hide fades to a lot of the level UI elements
* Adjusted the timing of title screen and level exit fades
* Re-skinned the Inspect view to match the Organize view!
* Re-did some of the trading site logic so that traders usually start out next to tables (seems small but feels so nice)
* Added new end-of-level audio cues that change depending on failure/victory/etc.
* Increased survivor movement speed by almost 10%. Feels nice!
* Added new signs
* Improved hint outlines to help new players find good scavenging spots
* Organize window can support Large UI mode
* Improved vista rendering performance
* Streamlined some campfire/map transitions
* Fixed some glitches in the vehicle animations
* Added in fully working photo mode for both touch and game controllers
* DualShock 4 and Xbox One Wireless controllers are now fully supported with iOS 13
* Pause/unpause now will work correctly with the Menu/Options button on game controllers
* Added new accessibility prompt on initial game startup
* Fixed some long-standing bugs with audio and lighting
* Fixed "Tap to Switch" on character portraits not working in specific circumstances on game startup
* Fixed inadvertent taps happening outside of portrait area on some devices
* Fixed checkpoints occasionally not loading correctly on level restarts
* Fixed screen rotation not working on some iOS devices
* Improved memory usage on low-end devices
* Various balance + difficulty changes
* And many other minor improvements and bug fixes!

This update contains major bug fixes to resolve crashing issues on certain iOS devices. These changes include:

* Fixed game crashing issue on specific iOS devices (such as the 5th and 6th-generation iPad and iPhone 7) that would crash the game at specific loading intervals
* Fixed a graphical glitch where character portraits would be incorrectly rendered
* Fixed an issue where selecting a character would occasionally open the menu on the same tap
* Fixed a level generator issue with searchable barrels
* Fixed rare issues with the quicksand and falling objects events
* Fixed organize view rendering issue with certain trades
* Fixed animation issue with lit flares and the relax poses
* Fixed issue with beach campfire showing up in the organize view
* Adjusted some introduction pacing stuff
* Adjusted textures for better memory performance
* Dogs can pull people into cars now
* Organize view available in more situations
* Added new cold-weather idle animation in snowy levels
* Stealing cars and gas will count as burglary again
* And many other minor improvements and bug fixes!