update · July 18, 2024

The Black Within Update v0.1 Brings Map Overhauls and New Jumpscares

Update v0.1 for The Black Within darkens environments, updates monster textures, adds new jumpscares, and refines audio across both maps.

Update v0.1 is available for The Black Within, focusing on atmospheric adjustments, audio overhauls, and new scare mechanics across the game maps.

Map 1 Adjustments

Map 1 receives enhanced monster textures for a more frightening appearance and corrected sound effects for breaking wood. Footstep volume increases in specific areas, item visibility improves with added spotlights, and bugs are resolved. A new jumpscare has the monster watch players from the window.

Map 2 Overhauls

Map 2 features a darkened, more intense environment and updated monster textures. Two new jumpscares are introduced alongside updated sound effects and new camera movements when observing monsters. Tool usage receives new animations, item visibility is enhanced, item pickup sounds are updated for better feedback, and bugs are fixed.

Why this patch matters

Update v0.1 relies on audio-visual tweaks and targeted jumpscares to ramp up tension in both available maps.