I missed the demo sneak preview, but I got to try version 2.0 today, and I must say I am pretty happy with the graphical changes so far, compared to my original playthrough of the game. I think the graphics were a bit weak for modern standards, so it's nice to see them spruced up (I'll have to dig deeper, since I really want to see a couple of spots in particular after the update). I am curious about the "ton more" part (assuming those aren't secrets), but I am especially curious about the 2.1 version. Should I wait for that update to do a full playthrough? Can we expect a video on the channel to learn more about what's in store? Anyway, I was happy already with the game, so this is all the more awesome to see for me. ^_^
As to 2.1 .. We are busy working on getting SteamVR (PC VR) out the door. As soon as it is released we need to get the other VR versions of the game (Quest 2, PSVR2, Pico) up to the same level, or as close as we can get them. I just released the IOS version today to Apple's App store. Anyway, that is the long way around to saying that I'm not sure what more will be in a 2.1 release. Short term, I know that I personally just completed a significant update to add Chroma RGB support (keyboards with lights). If you have any of the Razer hardware, particularly a keyboard, the game is nicely enhanced. That version should be live on Steam sometime this week, and will be updated on GOG and Epic sometime next week. If you have any specific recommendations, ask away. Thank you!
PC VR is on the schedule, and I'm on the fence on doing it, or .. having the engineer work on doing a Quest 3 version. PSVR2 is definitely coming out and has already been approved by Sony, but we decided to update it to include the new graphics from the 2.0 desktop release.
@@colossalcave Thanks! I don't have Quest, only PC VR and PS VR2, so both versions all welcome. I Have the PC version buy I will buy the PS VR2 as well to support you... :)
The 2.0 version of Steam (PC VR) has been lagging. It has been "tomorrow" for a month. I am 99% certain we will release it in the next week, but ..we shall see. That may not mean much, in that I'd have given the same answer last week. By far, the steamVR version is our best version of the game, topping even the Quest 2 version, which is pretty great. Our plan is to get SteamVR out the door, and then PSVR2 will follow quickly, followed by a Quest 3 version that has all of the PC VR graphics. Our SteamVR version is included free with the base Steam game, so .. if you buy the PC version on steam you automatically get the SteamVR (PC VR) version, which "should" be at the 2.0 level within the next 10-14 days from now. I apologize that this is confusing. The lead engineer on the SteamVR version of the game has been averaging over 60 hours per week for months. We are pushing hard. Designing and building games for VR is trickier than it sounds.. The good news is -- we are VERY proud of the new 2.0 SteamVR release. It turned out WAY better than expected. -- Ken W
This is a great update! I really appreciate it Ken, you and your team are working hard on this passion project. I'm very happy to see you taking the time and effort in updating Colossal Cave. I too have been on the fence with the initial reviews being so so. I think real-time lighting will help set the mood of the game much more and help with the immersion. I have a Quest 3 now and I can't wait for its update to come through! Long time fan of the work you, Roberta's and the Sierra family over the decades. Thank you for all those glorious years of amazing memories. I would not be the person who I am today without Sierra. I'm sure you hear many of these types of stories, I just wanted to know how much it means to me. Its great that today I can interact with one of the legends, even in just this chat or Facebook, its cool. Have a great day, can't wait to see more on this!
@@bbertram2 Quest 3 is planned and should be easy. That said, we haven't done any benchmarking yet to see if the Quest 3 can handle the enhanced graphics. For now, it will run our existing quest 2 version, which we're in the process of updating. My guess: Quest 3 is at least a month away. -Ken W
Looks amazing!! I hope they will make another game! 😌
Wow! Was not aware of this. Looks like significant upgrades - nice!
I missed the demo sneak preview, but I got to try version 2.0 today, and I must say I am pretty happy with the graphical changes so far, compared to my original playthrough of the game. I think the graphics were a bit weak for modern standards, so it's nice to see them spruced up (I'll have to dig deeper, since I really want to see a couple of spots in particular after the update).
I am curious about the "ton more" part (assuming those aren't secrets), but I am especially curious about the 2.1 version. Should I wait for that update to do a full playthrough? Can we expect a video on the channel to learn more about what's in store? Anyway, I was happy already with the game, so this is all the more awesome to see for me. ^_^
As to 2.1 .. We are busy working on getting SteamVR (PC VR) out the door. As soon as it is released we need to get the other VR versions of the game (Quest 2, PSVR2, Pico) up to the same level, or as close as we can get them. I just released the IOS version today to Apple's App store.
Anyway, that is the long way around to saying that I'm not sure what more will be in a 2.1 release. Short term, I know that I personally just completed a significant update to add Chroma RGB support (keyboards with lights). If you have any of the Razer hardware, particularly a keyboard, the game is nicely enhanced. That version should be live on Steam sometime this week, and will be updated on GOG and Epic sometime next week. If you have any specific recommendations, ask away. Thank you!
@@colossalcave Will there be any support for VR coming to the GOG version?
Looks great! This version will arrive to PC VR? Any news about the PC VR2 version?
PC VR is on the schedule, and I'm on the fence on doing it, or .. having the engineer work on doing a Quest 3 version. PSVR2 is definitely coming out and has already been approved by Sony, but we decided to update it to include the new graphics from the 2.0 desktop release.
@@colossalcave Thanks! I don't have Quest, only PC VR and PS VR2, so both versions all welcome. I Have the PC version buy I will buy the PS VR2 as well to support you... :)
PCVR for the win! @@colossalcave
@@colossalcave what about 2.0 running in SteamVR using a quest 2? There is still a ton of Quest 2's out there that can play pc vr games.
It's that all versions of the game? I've had the VR version on my wishlist but didn't pull the trigger after the mediocre reviews.
The 2.0 version of Steam (PC VR) has been lagging. It has been "tomorrow" for a month. I am 99% certain we will release it in the next week, but ..we shall see. That may not mean much, in that I'd have given the same answer last week. By far, the steamVR version is our best version of the game, topping even the Quest 2 version, which is pretty great. Our plan is to get SteamVR out the door, and then PSVR2 will follow quickly, followed by a Quest 3 version that has all of the PC VR graphics. Our SteamVR version is included free with the base Steam game, so .. if you buy the PC version on steam you automatically get the SteamVR (PC VR) version, which "should" be at the 2.0 level within the next 10-14 days from now. I apologize that this is confusing. The lead engineer on the SteamVR version of the game has been averaging over 60 hours per week for months. We are pushing hard. Designing and building games for VR is trickier than it sounds.. The good news is -- we are VERY proud of the new 2.0 SteamVR release. It turned out WAY better than expected.
-- Ken W
This is a great update! I really appreciate it Ken, you and your team are working hard on this passion project. I'm very happy to see you taking the time and effort in updating Colossal Cave. I too have been on the fence with the initial reviews being so so. I think real-time lighting will help set the mood of the game much more and help with the immersion. I have a Quest 3 now and I can't wait for its update to come through!
Long time fan of the work you, Roberta's and the Sierra family over the decades. Thank you for all those glorious years of amazing memories. I would not be the person who I am today without Sierra. I'm sure you hear many of these types of stories, I just wanted to know how much it means to me. Its great that today I can interact with one of the legends, even in just this chat or Facebook, its cool.
Have a great day, can't wait to see more on this!
@@bbertram2 Quest 3 is planned and should be easy. That said, we haven't done any benchmarking yet to see if the Quest 3 can handle the enhanced graphics. For now, it will run our existing quest 2 version, which we're in the process of updating. My guess: Quest 3 is at least a month away.
-Ken W
Agreed - it's a (excuse the pun) colossal upgrade. @@colossalcave