An official PlayStation blog has given us a sneak peak of the new update, which adds the "Grounded" difficulty mode.
In this mode, you will be able to play with an HUD reduced to a strict minimum as well as with much tougher enemies. Ammunition and other useful items will be more scarce, and the Listen Mode disappears altogether.
The arrival of this difficulty will represent the ultimate test for fans of the game, and will be be available from the start of the game. You won't need to have finished the game previously to access it.
The other novelty is the addition of a permadeath mode. An option will exist allowing you to activate or deactivate it in each chapter, should you do not want to start from the beginning each time.
Two new trophies will be added to the list via this update — however, they will not count towards the Platinum trophy.
Do you want more?
Other than the addition of the modes mentioned above, a whole bunch of changes will take place. In particular, there's the addition of 30 new graphic-rendering options, allowing you to enjoy the game with 8-bit audi rendering or even cel-shading.
Here is the list.
- Mirror World
- Mirror on Death
- Slow Motion
- Bullet Speed mode
- Infinite Ammo
- Infinite Crafting
- Infinite Melee Durability
- Infinite Listen mode Range
- One Shot
- Touch of Death
- 8-bit Audio
- 4-bit Audio
- Helium Audio
- Xenon Audio
These options will have to be unlocked before you can take advantage of them. To do so, simply finish the game at least once. They will then be available in the Extras section.
A lot of improvements and new options also come in Update 1.05, some of which were requested by the community. You will find additions such as the ability to deactivate Listen Mode or play time when you save. Here's the full list of changes below.
- Saves now display playtime up to the second
- Film Grain Adjustment option
- Disable Listen Mode option
- Motion Sensor Function Aiming option
- Arc Throw HUD Display option
- Aiming Acceleration Scale option
- Aiming Ramp Power Scale option
- Accessibility improvements to Ground Zero encounter, collectible tracking, Enhanced Listen Mode for collectibles, and rope gameplay
The update is scheduled for August 13, 2020.
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