Posted October 30, 2025 by Malu S.
#update #aliens #horror #scifi #psychological #narrative #first person
Hello Humans!
This is our most major update so far. We moved from Unreal 4 to Unreal 5. This is not only a jump in quality for Who Are You!?, but also a better experience for our players. We've been working for months since we made everything from scratch. We hope our efforts show in the demo and you have a good (or scary?) time playing.
Anyway, here's the devlog with all the changes made:
FEATURES
New Map Versions: Brand-new versions of the "Intro" and "Cabin" maps are now live in the demo,
Complete Map Redesign: Both the "Intro" and "Cabin" maps were completely redesigned — from level layout to gameplay flow,
New UI Layout: A brand-new UI layout with smoother interactions and better readability,
Extended Locations: Ray's house and the forest have been expanded with more interactions and locations to investigate,
Enhanced Audio: Updated ambient audio and subtle environmental storytelling elements
IMPROVEMENTS
New Object Interactions: Added new ways to interact with the environment.
Full Demo Rework: The demo has been completely reworked from the ground up.
Engine Update: Upgraded to Unreal 5.
Visual Overhaul: Redesigned assets, improved lighting, and overall visual polish.
Custom Framework: Built on proprietary framework and development.
Simplified Inventory System: Streamlined inventory functionality for easier use.
Enhanced Environmental Interactions: More coherent and improved interactions with the environment.
Better Pacing: Enhanced gameplay pacing and level design for a more immersive experience.
FIXES
Performance Optimization: Reduced draw calls and stuttering by 90% for much smoother gameplay.
Faster Load Times: Cut load times in half thanks to optimized assets.
Technical Polish: Major performance and design improvements.
⚠️ Please note: There's a few small unexpected things that still need a small patch, but we are actively working on solving them. The patch would be available very soon.
See you soon, Humans.