patch · December 22, 2023
Gloomwood Christmas Update Brings HDR Lightmaps and Seasonal Gear
Gloomwood version v0.1.232.16 arrives for the holidays with HDR lightmaps, upgraded viewmodels, and new areas. The update adds seasonal cosmetics, snowballs, and AI bug fixes.
The Christmas Update for Gloomwood, patch v0.1.232.16, expands exploration avenues across multiple districts and introduces high-definition range lightmaps. The new lighting data increases the game file size.
Visuals, Lighting, and Settings
Lightmaps use high dynamic range formatting for gradual color and shadowing transitions. Viewmodels for the canesword, revolver, shotgun, flaregun, beartrap, flashbomb, handlantern, light gem ring, jackolantern, syringe, and enemy carry models feature updated texture work. The light gem ring has an inspect animation, and the canesword unsheathes and charges with a single input hold. Video settings add anisotropic filtering, improved antialiasing for point-filtered cutout surfaces, and a Reset to Defaults button.
Map Expansions and Areas
The locked watchtower and carriage basement garage are accessible in the Coast Fishery, and the lighthouse adds a kitchen and hammock area. The City Market includes an entrance to the Underport district, Lord Kar manor entrance hall, and a Market Shop attic. Kitchens and dining rooms hold new food items, and the hidden switch chest reward is replaced with a unique treasure.
Seasonal Content
Outdoor falling snow and ground snowfall cover the environment. Players use snowballs to douse fires and blind impacted enemies. Huntsmen and Batbarbers wear Santa hats, the Goatman sports a Krampus skin, Fishdogs wear reindeer costumes, and Bubert the Rat has a tiny Santa hat.
Inventory, Shop, and Audio Changes
Shop restocking and inventory handling are adjusted, and wax cylinders are absent from shops on difficulties that do not require them. Action log messages trigger when placing inventory in invalid positions or adding items to a full inventory. Outdoor sounds travel further following sound propagation tweaks.
Bug Fixes and AI Improvements
Technical fixes address AI pathfinding, door breaking, and reactions to suspicious objects like allied corpses. Exploits involving rapid interaction with the Goatman's backpack key, repeated item examination offsets, and duplicate save slot deletions are fixed. Physics adjustments stop players from dying while crouched on elevators.
Why this patch matters
The Christmas Update delivers technical upgrades, map expansions, and holiday additions, updating Gloomwood's lighting and layout.