Major Halloween Update Unleashed for Xbox Game Pass Horror Game

Highlights

Amnesia: The Bunker receives a massive update with new game modes, including the challenging Shell Shock mode and the customizable Custom mode.

The update enhances the game's accessibility by offering players more control over the level of challenge. Additionally, it introduces a new map called Training Grounds. With over 70 gameplay improvements and bug fixes, the patch greatly enhances the overall experience of the game. This Halloween update specifically caters to horror fans and adds significant value to Xbox Game Pass.

The latest update for Amnesia: The Bunker brings a plethora of new features and improvements, making it an even more enticing choice for horror game enthusiasts on Xbox Game Pass, especially with Halloween just around the corner. Studio Frictional Games has been teasing updates for Amnesia: The Bunker since early September, and one of the standout additions is the Shell Shock mode, which is the toughest difficulty level introduced in the game so far.

The fourth Amnesia game's latest update was announced by the Swedish studio on October 25. Alongside the Shell Shock mode, designed to satisfy players seeking the ultimate challenge, the new patch also introduces Custom difficulty, making the game more accessible. As the name implies, this feature allows players to have detailed control over the level of challenge presented in the game. With Custom mode, players can experience the Shell Shock intensity or opt for an easier experience to conquer Amnesia: The Bunker.

One important thing to note is that the Shell Shock and Custom modes are both part of Amnesia: The Bunker's New Game Plus offerings. Therefore, players must first play through the original version of the story at least once. Alternatively, the developers have included a cheat that allows immediate access to both Halloween additions in the game. To activate this cheat, simply select the New Game option on the main menu and hold any key or button (excluding the one that returns to the previous screen) for ten seconds. As a result, an "Unlock New Game+" prompt will appear right above the Continue button in the bottom-left corner of the display.

The Halloween update introduces a new map called Training Grounds, which can be accessed from the main menu after completing the game. In addition, the patch includes over 70 gameplay improvements and bug fixes, as listed in the official changelog.

While this extensive Halloween update may not be the final major post-release addition to Amnesia: The Bunker, it is possible that the game itself represents Frictional's last purely survival horror experience for the foreseeable future. The developer has recently announced plans to expand into other genres and compete directly with AAA developers, leading to a shift away from horror games.

Amnesia: The Bunker Halloween Update Patch Notes

General

Added two new game modes, Shell Shock Mode and Custom Mode. They include the following new features:New Stalker behaviors that increases unpredictability

A sublevel fuse system

Hardcore version of the health system

Randomized corpses and dog tags

Randomized locker locations

Revolver located in one of the lockers and not available from start

Reduced safe room

Fuel Storage door locked with a code lock

Game not paused while in inventory

New achievements for completing the game on the new game modes

New save systems (saving costs fuel, no saving)

Over 30+ settings to tailor your gameplay experience to your liking

Added the Training Grounds, a new map accessible from the main menu after completing the game once.

Added support for 120 FPS on PC.

Gameplay Improvements

Improved resource and prop randomization.

Enhanced the challenge of the Shotgunner encounter.

Randomized the Shotgunner’s starting position on consecutive playthroughs.

Wooden containers like crates and barrels can now spawn random resources when broken.

Added a dog tag by the corpse in the cell in the Prison.

The rats in the Hub are now active from the start on consecutive playthroughs.

Traps in the Hub are now randomized on consecutive playthroughs.

Removed the scripted rat trap event in Maintenance on consecutive playthroughs.

Disabled player fall damage.

Increased crawling speed when injured.

Increased gas damage on Hard Mode.

Misc Fixes

Fixed a bug where save slots could disappear.

Added a Particle Quality setting that affects flare, gas, fire, and grenade entities/particles.

Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck behind the generator.

Fixed an issue where the torch was missing a flame on certain platforms.

Fixed an issue where you could get locked inside the charge lantern state when moving between maps.

Fixed an issue where the player’s hands could become misaligned after a cutscene animation played.

The item highlight effect now works properly on meat items.

Fixed an issue with player blood trails not spawning properly.

Fixed an issue where the gun cylinder rotation would be incorrect.

Fixed an issue where a hint on how to use fuel would appear when it shouldn’t.

Resolved an issue where an item held in your right hand would move across the screen after charging the lantern.

When disarming traps, the camera no longer rotates to random spots.

Fixed missing letters in some names in the end credits.

Fixed a culling issue inside the Warden’s Office in Prison.

Reduced the Stalker’s collider size when inside the hurt state, to prevent it from blocking the player’s path.

The moon should no longer be missing in No Man’s Land on some platforms.

Fixed some instances of floating pickup items.

Fixed a culling issue in the corridor outside the Break Room in Soldier Quarters.

Fixed a hole in the geometry in Maintenance.

Jumping up on the table in Administration no longer causes the room’s props to disappear.

Resolved an issue where the left hand had a strange pose when certain items were equipped.

The lighter animations have been properly synchronized when using a fuel bomb or a torch.

The painting tripod in Delisle’s room now has proper collision.

The big crates in Tunnels now use the correct texture.

Fixed the strange-looking billboard by the sign leading into the Officer Quarters.

Fixed a few instances where the Stalker could get stuck.

Activating a root power switch now retains its state when leaving and returning to a map.

Added a message when trying to use a medkit and bandage when your health is full.

Fixed a rendering issue with the wood shot impact particles.

The large wooden crate with rope handles can now be broken properly.

Grenade explosions can now affect more entities.

Fixed an issue where the crate blocking access to the Tunnels could get stuck.

Removed an invisible obstacle when entering the Arena.

Improved the Stalker’s animation when grabbing the player on the ladder.

Improved the lockbox texture. They should now be easier to spot.

The Stalker no longer starts stalking the player prematurely from within the holes.

Equipping a fuel canister from the inventory no longer results in it briefly appearing in the center of the screen.

The shotgun ammo in the inventory now registers properly when attempting to load the shotgun.

Text rendering issues on certain aspect ratios have been resolved.

Fixed inconsistent behavior when breaking smaller crates.

Large crates and wooden doors can no longer be broken with the revolver.

Added a “Randomize”-button to the custom settings screen.

Ensured rats only gather around activated corpses.

Fixed an issue where the lantern would be unequipped when charging.

Fixed an issue where rats could fall through the floor in certain locations.

Sorted out some inventory and menu issues on certain aspect ratios.

Fixed an issue where a duplicate medkit or bandage would appear when using a health item.

Improved navigating the custom settings screen with a controller.

Fixed some smaller bugs related to the Stalker’s behavior when moving between maps.

Fixed an issue where a dog tag would disappear from one of the corpses in the cells in the Prison.

Made sure the torch has proper visual effects.

Fixed clipping issue when applying health items while crawling.

Fixed an issue where the audio would stutter.

Made sure the “Time Between Saves” stat works as it should.

Fixed an issue where the Stalker could pull the player into a hole when it shouldn’t be able to.

Amnesia: The Bunker is available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.