Autopsy Only Mode - PTE Update 1 💉 — Autopsy Simulator News

Hey Pathologists, we've just rolled out an update for our PTE branch build for Autopsy Only Mode. Our first update for the AOM PTE adds a new Loppers minigame, fixes a bug around missing translation strings, adds improvements to the scoring and hint systems in Autopsy Only Mode, and more.

Find all the details of what's new for this PTE update in our Patch Notes below! 👇

Patch Notes - Update 1 - Autopsy Only Mode PTE

Additions

Addition of the Loppers Minigame for removing the rib cage.
Addition of placeholder textures for specific conditions and wound graphics which now replace missing art assets in Autopsy Only Mode, to remove some ‘X mark’ placeholders for assets.
Examinations now have full descriptions, instead of single words for their examination descriptions.
Addition of randomized facial hair style and head design for the cadaver.
Additional sequence added to Autopsy Only Mode at the end of the Autopsy, where the player puts the body inside the fridge to close out the examination.
Walkman is now added as an intractable object.
Players can now interact with the in-game radio, which plays the main theme of Autopsy Simulator.

Fixes

Fixed a bug around missing translations strings found in documents throughout Autopsy Only Mode.
Blood tests are now fully functional in Autopsy Only Mode.

Improvements

Player now has to take photos and use the magnifier tool to inspect the cadaver before opening the body.
Overall improvements to the hint systems in Autopsy Only Mode.
Specific tweaks to the scoring system in Autopsy Only Mode.
Added some music and sound effects to Autopsy Only Mode.

NOTE: Our PTE is currently in English Only. We'll be looking to add more languages soon, but as this is a pre-alpha build the game mode is in English only. AOM will feature more languages in full release!

PTE Known Issues

Although we've fixed a number of bugs found in our previous playtest, the PTE build remains a pre-alpha meaning you'll likely run into issues throughout your playthrough. Our Known Issues list is below:

Softlock Issues:

Issue: Changing the Action button in the Controls menu makes neither LMB nor the new button working in menus for Autopsy Only Mode.
What to do: Avoid changing the action button. Our settings are a work in progress for this build, so this functionality is not yet finalized.

Issue: After finishing a blood test, if you quickly interact with another object or pull away from the blood test the game can softlock.
What to do: When finishing blood test with microscope, avoid quickly pressing the left mouse button. The cursor icon can be visible and still cause a softlock, so wait until your character's point of view has returned before left clicking.

Issue: The pipette screen can occasionally softlock.
What to do: The pipette may stay in the players control after completing the mini game, which blocks moving on. If happens it should be safe to restart the game mode.

Issue: Checking blood under a microscope occasionally softlocks the game.
What to do: If the blood under the microscope freezes, try to exit with right mouse button. If this continues, restart via the pause menu.

Other Issues:

Issue: Putting on gloves and aprons on at the end of an autopsy may cause players to revive points towards their final score. This is a current error and does not impact gameplay.

Issue: Players are unable to highlight wounds on the clipboard in Autopsy Only Mode. The Clipboard is not finalized yet and is a work in progress.

Issue: Whilst remapped to a different button, the tab button will open but not close.
What to do: Avoid button remapping. Our settings are a work in progress at this stage of development.

Issue: Settings control options can be inconsistent in Autopsy Only Mode. Our current settings menus are still a work in progress for AOM and will be finalized for future builds/for the full launch of Autopsy Only Mode.

Issue: Button prompts do not change when button remapping in Autopsy Only Mode and can display the wrong buttons when changing controls.
What to do: Avoid button remapping. Our settings are a work in progress at this stage of development.

Issue: The controls menu and options inside this menu react with a delay in Autopsy Only Mode. These settings are a work in progress and will be updated soon.

Issue: Entering the Pause Menu and pressing Back while interacting with the cadaver makes parts of the interface disappear.
What to do: Re-entering the Pause Menu brings the UI back.

Issue: Some sound effects are missing from Autopsy Only Mode, as sound effects are still a work in progress for the game mode.

Issue: After cutting the top of the cadaver’s head, the area can remain marked as an interactive zone when this action is complete. This is a visual issue and has no impact on gameplay.

Issue: If you turn censorship on and draw blood from the cadaver, it results in one pixel being coloured red in Autopsy Only Mode. This issue has no impact on gameplay.

Issue: The incorrect voice-over is triggered when picking up the liver in Autopsy Only Mode. Our sound effects are not yet finalised for Autopsy Only Mode.

Issue: When opening up the chest of the cadaver, there’s currently no animation for the stringed fluid beneath the chest. This is a visual issue only.

Issue: Shadow resolution cannot be changed in the graphics settings menu in Autopsy Only Mode. Our settings are still a work in progress and will be finalised later for Autopsy Only Mode.

Issue: A ‘Skip’ prompt will appear in the lower right corner whilst some voiceover lines are active, which currently is unusable. This is a work in progress and this button is currently a visual placeholder. It will function in the final version/future builds of Autopsy Only Mode.

Issue: The page for marking and noting wounds on organ’s can sometimes be incorrect, marking on the main page instead in Autopsy Only Mode. The clipboard is a work in progress and its functionality is not yet final.

Issue: Music is not present in Autopsy Only Mode. Our music and sound effects are not yet finalised for Autopsy Only Mode’s PTE.

PTE Feedback

Have some feedback or ran into an issue in the PTE? Let us know in our Autopsy Discord server. We're also looking for specific feedback around the simulation gameplay, AOM's game-loop and scoring system, so we can collate your feedback and use this to create the best PTE possible!

How to join the PTE:

To join the PTE, head to the BETA tab in the properties of Autopsy Simulator in your Steam Library. Once here, select the 'None' drop down and an option named 'Autopsy_only_preview' will appear. Select this option from the drop-down and opt-into the AOM PTE branch!

Here are the full steps to access the AOM PTE:

Go to your Steam Library
Right Click on Autopsy Simulator
Click on Properties
Select the BETAS tab on the left
Select the 'None' drop down in the top right of the Beta menu.
Select 'Autopsy_only_preview' in the drop down menu.
Click on "Opt-into: Autopsy_only_preview"
Autopsy Simulator should now be downloading an update for Autopsy Only Mode! If not, simply quit and restart Steam.

Want to learn more about the PTE?

Check out all the key PTE information on our previous PTE announcement:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1283230/view/4672011608148862454
We hope you enjoy this new update, Pathologists. Thank you for taking part in our PTE and providing us with valuable feedback to improve our simulation based game mode! 👋🖤

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