Hey, itch.io community!

The Longest Walk V2.0 is now available to download and play! This version includes a variety of quality-of-life updates to improve the overall experience and performance for PC players and Steam Deck (If you download on Steam!). Most notably, this update includes a new dynamic subtitle system, an optimised graphics setting, a main menu, and a pause menu.

I just wanted to say that I am extremely grateful for all your Let's Plays, kind reviews, and community posts about The Longest Walk. I hope that this update improves the experience for returning and future players.

Main Menu

• A Main Menu has now been added to the game. This allows you to:
  • Toggle between two visual styles; Recommended (Point Cloud)/ Optimised (3D Models)
  • Toggle between Dynamic/Standard subtitles (Standard subtitles are now in a sans-serif font)

Subtitles

• There are now two subtitle systems. Dynamic subtitles appear within the world and lead you through the environment.

• Standard subtitles are displayed at the bottom of the screen in a sans-serif font.
  

Introduction

• Updates have been made to the introduction sequence when the game begins.
  • Updated content warning (Age Rating + Text)
  • Updated publisher logos (Somewhat Unsettling & Abertay Game Lab)
  • Logos and titles now scale correctly based on resolution

Pause Menu

• You are now able to pause the game at any point (excluding during scene transitions) to reflect or take a breather. This addition will improve the experience for Let's Players.
  • Toggle between Dynamic/Standard subtitles
  • A "Quit to Menu" option has been added to the Pause Menu

In-Game Control Prompt

• Added an in-game controller prompt that dynamically swaps between Keyboard & Mouse / Gamepad (Xbox) controls.

Framerate is now capped at 60fps

• The framerate is now capped at 60fps which should reduce performance issues.
  

V-Sync enabled by default

• V-sync is now enabled, which should mitigate any screen tearing issues.