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Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 — patch notes and updates

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The Hello Neighbor Franchise Sale - Live Now!2022-12-02Hey, did you know the Hello Neighbor franchise is turning five years old?? 🎂 To celebrate, we're throwing a birthday sale! 🎂 🛠 UPCOMING TITLES! ⚙ Wishing you could visit Raven Brooks but worried you're too late? Good news, you're actually Right On Time! The Hello Neighbor 2: Deluxe Edition is still available for pre-order, and that pre-order comes with the pretty sweet perk of Getting 5 Days Early Access to the full game PLUS three additional Day-1 DLC! Oh...and did we mention the Early Access period is OPEN RIGHT NOW? Hello Neighbor Search & Rescue & Hello Engineer are coming to Steam in 2023! Please Wishlist and follow our new game pages
Jump into the Brand New Hello Neighbor 2 Demo - OUT NOW!2022-09-20Hey there! It feels like it was only last week the last time we talked...oh wait, it was! We must have lost track of time because we were too excited preparing for the BRAND NEW DEMO that just went live! This time, we visit a familiar and rather in(famous) locale, but something feels a bit strange. Well, more strange than usual, that is. Come in, come in. Be sure to step over the screaming rubber chickens there, and don't mind the seven-foot-tall stuffed rabbit in the corner, it doesn't bite. And no, it didn't just move. Grab your press ID and tighten those high-top laces, it's time to return to the house where it all began in this self-conta
Hello Neighbor 2 Beta + Pre-orders are NOW LIVE!2022-04-07Attention Neighbors! This is not a drill!! No it’s not a belated April fools prank, Hello Neighbor 2 pre-orders are NOW LIVE! We’re super excited and have so much to go over so read on to hear more about our long-awaited Beta, brand new launch-day devlog, sweet new merch, and the Hello Neighbor 2…Deluxe Edition?!? 👀 Or check out the devlog here for a bird’s..err, cats-eye view! Beta Business We know you’ve been dying to book your ticket back to Raven Brooks, and starting today you can officially pre-order the long-awaited sequel to the original stealth horror hit! But in even better news, all pre-order players will be granted instant access
The Hello Neighbor 2 Beta is coming to PlayStation!2022-02-10Hey Everybody! We’ve got some big news for console players today! As we get closer to our Pre-Order and Beta launch we think it’s high time for a new platform announcement! You asked and we answered, we are happy to announce that Hello Neighbor 2 will be coming to PS4 & PS5 on launch! But wait, there's more! All PlayStation players will be eligible to participate in the highly anticipated upcoming Beta with their pre-order! Wishlist Hello Neighbor 2 on PlayStation now! Check out the Trailer! Read all about it and check out our spot on the PlayStation Blog! And sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all the latest news & development
New Hello Neighbor 2 Trailer Just Dropped at E3!2021-06-14Hey everyone! In case you missed it, we've dropped another trailer! It features a new location, as well as a gameplay sneak-peek. Check it out, wishlist the game on Steam, and we'll be back with more news soon, stay tuned! Catch you later! Peli, tinyBuild & the HoloGryph team Follow us on social media: Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321680/Hello_Neighbor_2/
The Hello Neighbor Showcase!2021-03-26Hi there! We’ve just wrapped up The Hello Neighbor Showcase, our online direct event outlining the many new and exciting updates to come throughout the Hello Neighbor Franchise. In case you missed the event let’s go over what you can look forward to in the coming months! Secret Neighbor is sneaking onto a platform near you! https://i.imgur.com/axUpY6Q.gif It’s been hard to keep this secret locked up but it’s escaped the basement and finally, we can share it. We’re excited to announce that Secret Neighbor will be coming to PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and iOS! Pre orders for Secret Neighbor on PlayStation will open on March 30th. The full gam
The Hello Neighbor Showcase starts NOW!2021-03-26Hi there! Neighbors, kids, residents, and Guests. Please join us for The Hello Neighbor Showcase, starting right now on our YouTube Channel! Don’t miss our online direct event announcing the many new and exciting updates to come throughout the Hello Neighbor Franchise over the next few months. Tune in for updates on Secret Neighbor, Hello Neighbor 2, Hello Engineer, and more! We’ll bring the popcorn 🍿. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/c8iml-S-DsA See you there! tinyFox, tinyBuild & HoloGryph team Follow us on social media: Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram
Lunar New Year Sale and Developer Q&A2021-02-11Celebrate the Year of the Ox with your Neighbor! We would like to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year, let's ring in the Year of the Ox together! Now as much as we’d like to, it would be quite the endeavor to pass out red envelopes to every one of you. 🧧 So instead today we have prepared a chill Q&A stream, some fun Secret Neighbor gameplay streams, and some sweet discounts for you all to enjoy during the Steam Lunar New Year Sale! To kick things off, it’s almost time for Hello Neighbor Time Machine Stream #2! Join Nikita, the creator of Hello Neighbor, our community manager Ari, and our video producer Adam while we play through Hello Neigh
Developer Livestream Announcement - February 11th2021-02-08Hey everyone! You asked and we’re answering (literally). Join us for another Q&A with the original creator of Hello Neighbor! We had so much fun hanging out and answering questions during our first Time Machine stream, so we’re back for round 2! Starting from 11 AM PT, Nikita Kolesnikov, the mind behind the Hello Neighbor games, joined by our community manager Ari and our video producer Adam, will be playing through Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 this time and answering your questions regarding the past and the future of the franchise! Psst, there might be a hint or two as to what's coming next in the HN universe too! When & Where The show starts on
Developer Livestream Announcement - December 17th2020-12-12Hey folks! Have you ever wondered what's going on in the mind of the original Hello Neighbor creator? On December 17th, you'll have a chance to find out! Starting from 11 AM PT, Nikita Kolesnikov, the mind behind the Hello Neighbor games, joined by our community manager Ari and our video producer Adam, will be playing through Hello Neighbor Alphas and answering your burning questions regarding the past and the future of the franchise! As a starter, we've prepared a short refresher on the evolution of Hello Neighbor Alphas, check it out: When & Where The show starts on December 17th, 11 AM PT Join us on Hello Neighbor 2 Steam page or on our Yo
Alpha 1.5 - Patch 2 - A Fistful Of Fixes2020-11-04Hey everyone! Today we're coming at you with another batch of fixes for Alpha 1.5. Please let us know if we missed anything! Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 v1.1.1.5 - Full list of changes Added statistics on the time spent to complete the alpha Improved optimization Added some animations for the Guest Graphics settings have been expanded (material quality setting) The volume of the combination lock is increased Fixed bugs related to AI getting stuck in the house Fixed the Guest’s reaction to the kettle Fixed a bug where a candy in hand was considered to be placed inside the basket Fixed a bug where a player would lose control after the Guest had
Alpha 1.5 - Patch 1 - A Ton of Fixes2020-10-29Hello ghosts and ghouls! Thank you all for playing Alpha 1.5 in these last couple of days! We really appreciate your feedback, keep it coming! Not only it helps us to catch all the bugs much quicker, but also to determine where to nudge the game gameplay-wise. You may have noticed an in-game survey that pops up after you've played for a bit - this is one of the new ways of listening to your thoughts on the game. Let us know what you think about the new Guest behavior and the new puzzles so that we could make the next Alphas even more fun! And now, to the update itself. The team has been working tirelessly to eliminate the peskiest of bugs and
Alpha 1.5 Is Out!2020-10-26Hello ghosts and ghouls! https://i.imgur.com/K3uLiyh.gif Just in time for Halloween, Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 is HERE! As previously mentioned this is not a drastic update but we do still have some goodies to hand out. And you don’t even have to dress up or knock on strangers' doors to get them! (you just have to break into their house). New treats! (and tricks) So what's new in Alpha 1.5 : Main house rework - you’ll find more ways to get around, and more interesting interactions and opportunities to maneuver through the House. AI rework - the Guest's behavior is now more complex, and it boasts new navigation, sight and hearing systems! Imp
Alpha 1.5 is coming tomorrow!2020-10-25Hey everyone, We've got some exciting news - the long-awaited Alpha 1.5 is coming tomorrow, and its trailer is dropping today, at 11:45 AM PST! Check it out here: 15 minutes before that, we'll be going live with our Hello Halloween (or Helloween, if you will) Special Event. Watch it here: Here's a quick recap on what to expect from this update: Reworked level design, reworked main house and open world More complex AI behaviour A special Halloween puzzle More lore Another special little something See you at the event! And don't forget to wishlist Hello Neighbor 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321680/Hello_Neighbor_2/
Alpha 1.5 - Work In Progress2020-10-08Hey everyone! https://i.imgur.com/LzGkya7.gif Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 is not that far away. Can you guess when is it coming by looking at these gifs? :) Meanwhile, we wanted to share with you what we've been working on for this update. As you could tell from the Alpha name, the game will not be drastically different from the Alpha 1. Instead, we've focused our attention inwards: for the past couple of months, we've been busy improving the gameplay. The Survey As a part of this inward focus, we'd like to hear more from you, our players. The purpose of the last survey was to get to know you better. With this one, we're looking to get your fe
Alpha 1 Survey2020-09-12Hey everyone! We'd like to get to know our players a little better! If you've played Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1, please fill out this survey. It will take about 5 minutes and your participation would help us deliver the best gaming experience possible. Click here to fill out the Survey!
Patch 6 - Imbir says "Hi"!2020-08-10Hi there! My name is Imbir, and I'll be taking over the Steam posts for now. Here are the patch notes the developers gave me. I'd comment on them, but I'm a cat, so I can't read. Enjoy: Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 Update - Version 1.0.4.0 The drone is back in the game Fixed and improved AI behavior You can now knock the Guest down using a rope. The rope has to be tied on one end with the other hand in the player's hands. Added new behavior and animations for Imbir (the cat) Controls prompt in the menu now switch depending on your input (keyboard and mouse/controller) Fixed switching between items in the inventory when using a controller Fixed th
Patch 5 - Less Crashes & Some Improvements2020-08-04Hi there! Thank you for all your feedback, keep it coming! For this next patch, we've fixed one of the major issues that was causing the game to crash, as well as added some new interactions and animations. Here are the full patch notes: Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 Update - Version 1.0.3.0 Bottles can now be destroyed by throwing them into the fireplace. This will cause the fire to go out. Boxes can now be burnt down Fixed an issue where the Guest would attack the player while the player is on the neutral territory and has no items Added new animations for holding various items Fixed the Guest's animations while he's crouching Fixed the Guest's
Patch 4 - some small additions and more bug fixes!2020-07-30Hi there! The thieving ravens deliver your bug reports to us, and we diligently study and fix them. Thanks for the feedback - with your help the game gets better with every patch! Current version: 1.0.2.0 And here are the complete patch notes: Added gamma correction at the start of the game Improved map visuals Improved visuals and mechanics of hiding behind the curtain Added sounds to the final cutscene Added particles for throwing boxes Improved visual effects and sounds for tearing off wooden planks The drone has been removed from the map AI Jump System optimization AI Behavior improvements Fixed a bug where you could go through the boarde
Patch 3 - More Bug Fixes2020-07-28Hey there! The battle against the bugs is still going, but we will prevail in the end. Thank you so much for all your feedback, we read every message obsessively, and we're super grateful for your support! Without further ado, here's the whole list of changes: Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 Update - Version 1.0.1.0 Corrected AI behavior Fixed navigation issues for narrow passages Fixed an issue where a player would lose control after falling from a height while using binoculars Fixed an issue where loading while in the final stage of the alpha would cause characters to double, resulting in a crash The fireplace now correctly detects items thrown in