As of the December 2024 build, the Unity engine demands have slightly increased due to higher resolution textures added earlier in the year.
The December 29th build is a substantial patch that refines the gameplay loop based on community feedback. Key highlights include:
Within 12 hours of the "hounds of the meteor v20241229 by dogfactory new" announcement, the game's active player count on unofficial trackers spiked by 400%. The #houndswatch hashtag is trending in niche horror circles. hounds of the meteor v20241229 by dogfactory new
One player, @StaticSleeper, wrote:
"The new pack hunting is no joke. I was hiding in a locker (yes, lockers are new) and three hounds stood outside for four minutes just oscillating their frequencies. I had to take my headphones off. This is the best horror update of 2024." As of the December 2024 build, the Unity
Another user, @Bunker_Archeologist, claims to have found a hidden Morse code message in the Cold Storage chapter that translates to: "THE METEOR LANDED IN 2026. THIS IS A RECORDING."
Whether that is a lore hint or a Dogfactory ARG distraction remains to be seen. The December 29th build is a substantial patch
Dogfactory has added a completely new level. Previously, the game ended at the meteor crater. Now, v20241229 allows you to descend.
DogFactory utilizes modern rendering techniques to create a claustrophobic atmosphere. The lighting in the v20241229 build is particularly noteworthy—dynamic shadows play a huge role in gameplay, as the Hounds can see flashlights from a distance. The sound design is equally oppressive, featuring a dynamic soundtrack that swells when danger is near, keeping the player in a constant state of unease.
The most significant mechanical change involves the titular Hounds. In the original game, the Hounds were individual threats. In v20241229, they have learned to coordinate.