Hello Neighbor/Update Log

This is a sub-page of Hello Neighbor.

v1.1

• Fixed issue with screen flickering and VR pop-ups when connected to a VR headset.

• Added an easy ("friendly") mode for Neighbor, available in settings

• Added captured animations

v1.1.2

• Physics changes and improvements. Objects shouldn't be flying and rolling around endlessly. This also gives a performance increase.

• Optimized lighting for better performance
• Fixed a few instances of Neighbor getting stuck

• Map changes including level design changes and coliders

• Jump animation improvements

• Some objects have been redesigned

• Added more SFX

v1.1.3

• Performance optimization. You should be getting more frames

• Tons of bug fixes

• Reworked some of the levels

• Improved the grass shader

• Fixed a few audio bugs

• Added and improved Neighbor animations for both in-game and cutscenes

• Improved cutscenes (intro to Act 3 & dream sequences)

v1.1.4

• Engine update, 4.17 -> 4.18

• More Items around the maps

v1.1.5

• Added a new menu at the start. You can now restart acts or start a new game if you have save issues. You can also select acts.

• Slight tweaks to the maps - level design, lighting, visual cues for puzzles

• Steam achievements are now working correctly

• Fixed a problem where static shadows wouldn't appear for trees

• Improved overall performance and stability

• Optimized the lighting

v1.1.6

• Streamlined some puzzle designs with more intuitive hints

• Added a new cutscene into Act 3

• Fixed an achievements bug regarding some fear rooms

• Fixed an issue that could happen with falling umbrellas during that one scene (no spoilers)

• More improvements to cutscenes

• Fixed a problem with the inventory being unresponsive after cutscenes

• Fixed a physics issue with the plane in Fear Darkness

v1.1.7

• Friendly Neighbor behavior improvements

• Corrected some lighting issues

• Improvements in sounds, animations, and physics

• "I Had No Choice" achievement now works properly

v1.1.8

• Dropped support for DX10 due to compatibility issues

• New crouch player movement animation

• New beartrap animation for Neighbor

• New object interaction animation for Neighbor

• Integrated modkit support

• Added 2 test mods

v1.1.9

• Fixed the issues with "missing plugins"

• Added the "back to main screen" option

• Added ability to upload Steam Workshop

mods

v1.2

• The game’s been updated to Unreal Engine 4.19.1

• The save system has been fully reworked

• Manual saves are now an option.

Auto-saving has been improved

• Fixed an error in the Neighbor’s animation when catching the player

• Fixed an issue when the Neighbor wouldn’t properly chase you on train tracks

• Lots of work put into game performance optimization

• The AI navigation mesh has been optimized, so when you’re moving objects around the house, the CPU impact is significantly lower.

• Assets have been reworked and optimized, which also leads to less CPU usage

v1.3

• Added a "Suprise" (Glitch World)

• Upgraded to Unreal Engine version 4.20.3

• Did extra optimization

• The Neighbor gets a vacuum cleaner! He’s now able to catch you in previously unreachable places

• Fixed an issue with cutscenes not working properly after using binoculars

• Fixed the Neighbor’s dream in the chair

• Added SFX of the Neighbor being hit when you throw objects at him

• Improved the inventory system

• Fixed door animations

• Fixed artifacts appearing when you look through the keyhole

• Fixed animation issues when grabbing large objects

• Fixed a bug when the player dies when on the train

• Fixed a teleportation bug on the train

• Fixed the School cutscene

• Changed the visual effect for the strong throw

• The game now pauses itself when minimized

• Changed the acceleration of the mouse

• Fixed a few places where the Neighbor might get stuck

• Now the Neighbor can knock a door out even if you’re looking through its keyhole

• Now the Neighbor can catch you in the bathroom and on beds

• Added materials for hot tea pots

• Fixed an issue with player positioning when under the bed

• Fixed several object collision issues