Version 0.9.5 - 2025-11-28

Last round of optimizations before launch. Quest 3 performance now hitting solid 90fps.

Major performance milestone achieved! After weeks of profiling and optimization, Terror Monkeys is now running at a consistent 90fps on Quest 3.

## Performance Improvements

- Reduced draw calls by 40% through batching

- Implemented LOD system for all monster models

- Optimized particle systems (fog, blood effects)

- Memory usage reduced by 25%

## Bug Fixes

- Fixed rare crash when entering Lava Cave

- Resolved multiplayer desync in 8-player lobbies

- Fixed animation blending issues on The Beast

- Audio occlusion now working correctly through walls

## What's Next

Launch preparation begins! We're coordinating with Meta for store listing.

Version 0.9.4 - 2025-11-20

The 11th and final biome is done. Full interconnected world now explorable.

The Hologram Map is complete! This high-tech biome connects to Space Station and Tech Facility, featuring unique holographic hazards and the mysterious Hologramatic monster.

## New Features

- Hologram Map biome with 5 distinct areas

- Hologramatic monster with clone abilities

- Dynamic holographic hazards that shift

- Secret lore terminals scattered throughout

## Biome Connections

- From Space Station (elevator access)

- From Tech Facility (maintenance tunnel)

- Hidden teleporter to Forest (unlockable)

Version 0.9.3 - 2025-11-12

Companion AI completely rebuilt. Pets now feel alive and useful.

Your pet companions just got a massive upgrade. The AI system has been rebuilt from scratch.

## Pet AI Improvements

- Pets now pathfind intelligently around hazards

- Proximity warnings from pets when monsters approach

- Each pet has unique personality behaviors

- Pets react to the environment (scared in dark areas, excited in meadow)

## New Pet Abilities

- Spark: Enhanced area lighting that follows you

- Scout: Marks monster locations on minimap

- Tank: Can distract monsters for 5 seconds (legendary ability)

## Balance

- Adjusted pet health across all tiers

- Legendary pets now feel appropriately powerful

Version 0.9.2 - 2025-11-05

VR immersion takes a leap forward with context-aware controller vibrations.

Feel the terror! Our new haptic system brings another layer of immersion to Quest 3 controllers.

## Haptic Features

- Heartbeat vibration that intensifies with danger

- Footstep feedback while using Gorilla Tag movement

- Weapon impact feedback varies by weapon type

- Terror Worm tremors rumble before ground collapse

## Technical Details

- Custom haptic patterns for each monster

- Dynamic intensity based on health/stamina

- Accessibility option to reduce/disable haptics

Version 0.9.1 - 2025-10-28

The signature tension mechanic refined based on playtest feedback.

Red Light Emergency is the moment everything stops. Based on beta tester feedback, we've refined this system.

## Changes

- Extended warning sound duration (now 2 seconds)

- Visual red pulse added to peripheral vision

- Monster freeze animation improved

- Reduced false triggers from small movements

## Community Feedback

Players reported the system was too punishing for new players. We've added:

- Tutorial segment explaining the mechanic

- First occurrence in each session has extended grace period

- Difficulty options for Red Light sensitivity

Version 0.9.0 - 2025-10-20

Terror Monkeys enters closed beta! First 500 testers get access.

It's happening! After months of development, Terror Monkeys is ready for external testing.

## Beta Details

- 500 closed beta spots available

- NDA required for participation

- Feedback form and Discord access included

- Weekly playtests scheduled

## Beta Content

- All 11 biomes accessible

- 15 monsters active

- Full weapon arsenal

- Multiplayer up to 8 players

## Known Issues

- Some audio balancing needed

- Occasional performance dips in Space Station

- Matchmaking can be slow during off-peak hours

Version 0.8.5 - 2025-10-12

Zero gravity combat is here. Gorilla Tag movement in space is wild.

The Space Station biome introduces zero-gravity gameplay. This changes everything.

## Zero-G Movement

- Gorilla Tag arm swinging now propels you in any direction

- Push off walls, ceiling, and objects

- Momentum carries you until you grab something

- New movement learning curve (and it's fun!)

## Zero-G Combat

- Weapons have recoil that affects your trajectory

- Monsters move differently in zero-G

- Environmental hazards include vacuum zones

## Tips

- Grab rails frequently to reorient

- Heavy weapons push you backward more

- Use the environment to your advantage

Version 0.8.4 - 2025-10-05

Three crafting stations, 15 weapon recipes, and resource gathering.

Survival just got deeper. The full crafting system is now implemented.

## Crafting Stations

- **Forge**: Heavy weapons, armor repairs

- **Lab**: Chemical weapons, medical supplies

- **Armory**: Ranged weapons, ammunition

## Resource Types

- Scrap Metal (common, found everywhere)

- Tech Components (uncommon, Tech Facility/Space)

- Organic Matter (common, Forest/Swamp)

- Rare Minerals (rare, Mines/Lava Cave)

- Energy Cells (uncommon, all tech areas)

## Recipe Examples

- Flare Gun: 5 Scrap + 2 Tech Components

- Shock Baton: 8 Scrap + 3 Energy Cells + 1 Rare Mineral

Version 0.8.3 - 2025-09-28

Monsters now evolve during gameplay. Stay too long and face berserkers.

The AI director just got teeth. Monsters now evolve based on your survival time.

## Evolution Stages

1. **Lurker** (0-5 min): Basic behavior, learning your patterns

2. **Hunter** (5-10 min): Increased aggression, pack tactics

3. **Berserker** (10+ min): Maximum threat, enhanced abilities

## What Changes

- Health increases per stage

- New attack patterns unlock

- Speed and aggression increase

- Some monsters gain new abilities at Berserker

## Strategy Impact

- Quick runs are now more viable

- Longer survival requires more preparation

- Risk/reward for staying in areas

Version 0.8.2 - 2025-09-20

Each boss now has a dedicated arena with unique environmental mechanics.

Boss fights just got more epic. Each boss now has a tailored arena.

## Arena Features

- **The Beast (Sky Tower)**: Multi-level arena with destructible platforms

- **Cross Jaw (Lava Cave)**: Shrinking safe zones as lava rises

- **Terror Worm (Mines)**: Ground constantly shifting, limited stable platforms

## Environmental Mechanics

- Arenas have interactive elements

- Some mechanics help players, some help bosses

- Learning the arena is key to winning

Version 0.8.0 - 2025-09-12

Full multiplayer support is live. Survive together or die together.

Terror Monkeys is now a true multiplayer horror experience.

## Multiplayer Features

- Up to 8 players per session

- Proximity voice chat

- Shared and individual objectives

- Revival system for downed players

## Network Tech

- Dedicated servers for stability

- Client-side prediction for smooth movement

- Host migration if host disconnects

- Anti-cheat measures implemented

## Social Features

- Friend invites

- Private lobbies

- Quick match

- Cross-platform play (Quest 3 only at launch)

Version 0.7.5 - 2025-09-01

Discover the story through environmental storytelling and collectibles.

What caused the outbreak? Explore to find out.

## Lore Collectibles

- Audio logs from researchers

- Written notes and journals

- Environmental clues

- Hidden terminals with data

## Story Themes

- Corporate experimentation gone wrong

- The origin of the infection

- Previous survivor stories

- The truth about the monsters

## Rewards

- Collecting lore unlocks cosmetics

- Full completion reveals secret ending

- Lore achievements track progress

Version 0.7.0 - 2025-08-20

The full monster roster is done. Each one designed to terrify differently.

Every nightmare is now in the game. 15 unique monsters, each with distinct behaviors.

## Monster Roster

1. The Beast - Apex predator, stamina drain

2. Cross Jaw - Instant kill bite, platform destruction

3. Terror Worm - Underground, terrain collapse

4. Slasher - Speed demon, combo attacks

5. Kill Crawler - Ceiling ambusher

6. Black Eyes - Invisible, blindness attack

7. Infected Monke - Toxic fog trail

8. Grabber - Grapple and drag

9. Mimicer - Shape shifter

10. Hologramatic - Clone creator

11. Multi Monke - Splits when damaged

12. Cured Monke - Helper that can revert

13. Terror Worm (variant) - Faster, smaller

14. The Guardian - Optional boss

15. Patient Zero - Story boss

## Design Philosophy

Each monster forces different player behavior. No single strategy works against all of them.

Version 0.6.0 - 2025-08-01

15 weapons with unique VR interactions. Each one feels different to wield.

Your survival kit is ready. 15 weapons spanning multiple categories.

## Weapon Categories

- **Primary**: Crossbow, Flare Gun, Nail Gun

- **Melee**: Machete, Shock Baton, Fire Axe

- **Tactical**: Stun Grenade, Decoy, Trip Wire

- **Heavy**: Flamethrower, Harpoon Gun

## VR Interactions

- Each weapon has unique grip and reload animations

- Physics-based melee combat

- Two-handed weapons require both controllers

- Satisfying haptic feedback on hits

Version 0.5.0 - 2025-07-15

The signature movement system is polished. Swing those arms to survive.

Movement is everything in Terror Monkeys. Our Gorilla Tag-style locomotion is now buttery smooth.

## Movement Features

- Arm swinging for forward momentum

- Climbing on any surface

- Jumping with arm thrust

- Sliding and crawling

## Comfort Options

- Vignette during fast movement

- Snap vs smooth turning

- Teleport mode for accessibility

- Seated play support

## Performance

- Consistent tracking at all speeds

- No motion sickness reports in playtests

- Works great in tight spaces

Version 0.4.0 - 2025-06-20

Forest, Urban, Caves, Mines, and Swamp are fully explorable.

The world is taking shape. Five biomes are now complete and interconnected.

## Biome Overview

- **Forest**: Starting area, dense fog, moderate danger

- **Urban**: Ruined city, vertical gameplay, high danger

- **Caves**: Dark underground, claustrophobic, medium danger

- **Mines**: Industrial horror, unstable ground, high danger

- **Swamp**: Toxic environment, slow movement, medium danger

## Connections

Biomes connect logically - forest leads to urban or caves, caves connect to mines, etc.

Version 0.3.0 - 2025-05-15

The AI Director is watching. Dynamic horror based on your actions.

Monsters are now truly terrifying thanks to our AI Director system.

## AI Director Features

- Monitors player stress levels

- Spawns monsters strategically

- Creates tension and release cycles

- Adapts to player skill level

## Monster AI

- Pathfinding that uses environment

- Pack behavior for group monsters

- Ambush tactics when appropriate

- Memory of player locations

Version 0.2.0 - 2025-04-01

First playable build on Quest 3. The terror begins.

It lives! Our first Quest 3 build is running.

## Prototype Features

- Basic Forest biome

- One monster (The Beast)

- Simple weapon (flashlight)

- Gorilla Tag movement v1

## Performance

- 72fps stable (targeting 90)

- ~45 minute battery life

- No major tracking issues

Version 0.1.0 - 2025-02-15

Gorilla Tag meets horror survival. The concept works.

We've validated our core concept: Gorilla Tag-style movement in a horror survival game works incredibly well.

## Key Findings

- Arm swinging creates natural tension

- Being chased while swinging is terrifying

- Physical movement increases immersion

- Quest 3 can handle our vision

Version 0.0.1 - 2025-01-01

Terror Monkeys development begins. VR horror will never be the same.

Today marks day one of Terror Monkeys development.

## Vision

Create the most terrifying VR horror experience on Quest 3, combining the beloved Gorilla Tag movement system with survival horror gameplay.

## Goals

- 8-player multiplayer survival

- Procedural terror through AI director

- Physical VR combat

- Multiple biomes and monsters

The journey begins.