We’re excited to release one of the biggest updates to CryoDeath so far.

This update will be with you all tomorrow afternoon, but we couldn't keep it a secret any longer ....

This marks our second major overhaul in the last 3 months, as we continue to rapidly improve and evolve the experience based directly on player feedback.

With this update, CryoDeath has been upgraded from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5.7, alongside a wide range of improvements, fixes, and system upgrades.

• Upgraded from UE4 → UE5.7

• Improved overall performance and stability

• Enhanced physics systems and interactions

• Strong foundation for future updates and visual improvements

• Improved grab system (increased distance and responsiveness)

• Added haptic feedback and sound during interactions

• Reworked drawer and container handling for smoother interaction

• Objectives updated with rich text for improved clarity

• Major UI rebuild using widget system

• Improved usability and clarity across menus

• Fixed wrist tool item info screen

• Added Height Calibration button to wrist options

• Added Chinese language support

• Introduced “Mother” voice system, providing guided assistance throughout the tutorial and early gameplay

• Enhances immersion while improving onboarding and player clarity

• Various localisation fixes and improvements

• Reworked keycard lock logic for improved stability

• Fixed progression issues (Level 1 lock bug, puzzle issues, request aid system)

• Added additional batteries in tutorial level

• Restored and updated tutorial videos

• Reworked breakable object system

• Fixed glass causing significant FPS drops

• Improved ragdoll behaviour (player and creatures)

• General physics adjustments (ongoing testing)

• Fixed issue where items disappeared on break

• Increased tick damage from 20 → 28

• Drawer interaction fixes

• Box cover fixes

• Collision improvements

• General bug fixes and stability improvements

If the update does not appear, please restart Steam to ensure the latest version is downloaded.

We’re continuing to push CryoDeath forward at pace as we move toward the Meta Quest release, and your feedback remains a key part of that process.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

— Panic Point Games