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This page contains the patch notes of the desktop version of Papers, Please since 1.0.34[1] and the tablet version since 1.0.7. The original release version for Windows and OS X (now macOS) was 1.0.33 and came out on August 8, 2013. It was preceded by several beta builds. The first iPad version was 1.0.6 and came out on December 12, 2014. It was later merged into a mobile port for iOS, iPadOS, and Android. The initial mobile release was on August 5, 2022.

All bullet points and text in quotes below are part of the original patch notes.

Desktop version[]

1.4.11[]

  • Reworked frame sync logic, again, to fix slow animations. Tries 60fps vsync first, then CPU sync
  • Fixed bad language selection dialog when booted with unknown language
  • Fixed zeroed sound volumes on locales with "," decimal point
  • Always stretch screen to extents in windowed mode
  • Added 720p and 1080p commandline options to override native fullscreen resolution

1.4.10[]

  • Fix softlock when detaining Simon Wens while he's leaving
  • Fix crash when too many items appear on night list
  • Fix day 4 rent increase to apply immediately
  • Fix repeated dialog when multi-clicking interrogation button
  • Possible fix for animation/physics stutter by always capping framerate at 60fps
  • Possible fix for zeroed music and sound volumes on startup
  • Increase mouse double-click timing from 0.15 to 0.2 seconds
  • Remove booth upgrade night budget option if unpurchased after day 30

1.4.9[]

  • Small updates to the Korean localization

1.4.8[]

  • Fix unloadable save when day has no noteworthy news (thanks avengah)
  • Fix doubled TETANUS vaccine (thanks avengah)
  • Fix limited bomber nationality (thanks avengah)
  • Fix CLASS 6 apartment rent to be -40/-5, matching the text (thanks avengah)
  • Fix broken bonus payout when more than 12 people have been detained (thanks avengah)
  • Fix randomization to be less deterministic on reload (thanks avengah)
  • Fix Arstotzkan passport count on night screen (thanks avengah)
  • Fix missing double-click quick inspection for face, counter, clock, & weight (thanks avengah)
  • Reduce mouse double-click detection time from 0.5 to 0.15 seconds (thanks avengah)
  • Submit Endless score when exiting to main menu (thanks avengah)

1.4.7[]

  • Fix original inspection sound effects again (thanks memenorio)
  • Compensate for mouse lag in macOS
  • Cap framerate at 60fps in all modes to prevent broken animations

1.4.6[]

  • Fix stampbar quick-open/close and non-auto-closing issues (thanks memenorio)
  • Restore original inspection sound effects (thanks memenorio)
  • Fix errant shadow pixels on entering traveler (thanks memenorio)
  • Fix cropped text in newspaper (thanks memenorio)

1.4.5[]

  • Reworked fullscreen/windowed logic to fix blurriness (thanks memenorio)
  • Fixed savedata folder calculation on Windows (thanks Haï)
  • Fixed disappearing ambient audio when pausing/unpausing (thanks memenorio)
  • Fixed intermittent flickering system mouse cursor (thanks memenorio)
  • Fixed "-1" endless score display (thanks memenorio)
  • Extended confiscation drawer hit rect into border for easier clicking

1.4.4[]

  • Added Korean localization (from BADA Games)
  • Added Turkish localization (from Bared ÇİL)
  • Added Czech localization (from Tomas2886 et al)
  • Fixed a few minor bugs
  • [iOS/Android] Split endless mode scoreboard to avoid some device camera notches

1.2.76[]

1.2.74 (preview)[]

  • Fixed disappearing papers when thrown quickly from far desk to near desk

1.2.73[]

  • Fixed disappearing papers when dragged too far offscreen
  • Extended stamp bar clickable area into screen border to make it easier to hit

1.2.72[]

  • Fixed missing grenades

1.2.71[]

  • Fixed dropdown button logic
  • Rebuilt Linux version with glibc 2.27 for better compatibility

1.2.70 (Windows only)[]

  • Fixed issues with savedata when the Windows User folder name contains non-ASCII characters.

1.2.69-S[]

"Updated Papers Please for 64-bit & added Chinese localization."[2]

  • Added modern macOS support by making the game 64 bit.
  • Added Chinese localisation.
  • A few small logic fixes.

1.1.67[]

"Rebuilt with the latest OpenFL and supporting libraries."

  • Attempt to fix some missing audio & crash issues

1.1.65[]

  • Fixed fullscreen resolution selection logic
  • Fixed Linux save directory creation

1.1.63[]

  • Rebuilt with several audio-related fixes from OpenFl.org
  • Always resize software rendering fullscreen mode to best fit
  • Added GameSub.pl's Polish translation
  • Changed OpenGL requirement: Anything less than OpenGL 2.0 support will use software rendering mode

1.1.62[]

  • Disabled backup saving by default since it causes problems for some
  • Fixed crash when starting day on Windows systems with no/incompatible sound cards

1.1.60[]

"This version features many under-the-hood changes to add localizations, Linux support, and optional software rendering."

  • Added Linux support
  • Added language selection for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese (BR), Japanese, and Russian
  • Added a software rendering mode to improve compatibility
  • Added a basic save backup system
  • Lots of small, medium, and large bug fixes
  • Removed more inappropriate immigrant names (This will never get old)

1.0.41[]

1.0.40[]

  • Fixed several cases where clicking on certain screen backgrounds would incorrectly apply a button press and advance to the next screen
  • Restored some unintentionally-missing potential document errors

1.0.39[]

  • Fixed missing text on certain Mac OS X systems
  • Fixed case where selecting the gun would also fire a shot
  • Fixed waiting line people disappearing if you call next person at day end
  • Fixed errant mouse click messages when clicking on black game border

1.0.38[]

"This version features an upgraded engine (from old busted NME to hot new OpenFL). This is a big risky change made in an attempt to fix the Runtime Error startup crashes on Windows and other random startup issues on Mac OS X."

1.0.37[]

  • Another attempt at fixing the "Runtime Error" startup crash on Windows

1.0.36[]

1.0.35[]

  • Removed more inappropriate immigrant names.
  • Fixed case where first EZIC agent has no errors and is clear for entry
  • Fixed final supervisor visit logic to not arrest if just one plaque is on wall.
  • Fixed getting citation when Elisa leaves if Sergiu was killed.

1.0.34[]

  • Removed many inappropriate immigrant names
  • Fixed inability to un-confiscate passports
  • Fixed being arrested if you have exactly 0 credits left at night and you've just purchased an apartment upgrade
  • Fixed Day 31 non-ending that causes exit to menu with a "null" Day 32 save
  • Fixed booth explosion flash to fade to black as intended
  • Fixed startup check to show error if OpenGL version is less than 1.4
  • Fixed un-correlatable missing Id Supplement for immigrant that gives you the digital watch
  • Fixed white flash overlay positioning to cover entire screen
  • Fixed mismatched names on DiplomaticAuth, IdCard, and AsylumGrant from giving citations after they check out ok
  • Fixed final supervisor encounter to not arrest you for wall hangings if he hasn't warned you yet
  • Fixed confusing issue with forged DiplomaticAuth seals
  • Fixed a few typos
  • Fixed "No Facial Hair" immigrant description to be less confusing
  • Fixed resisting immigrant on Day 10 when DETAIN button disappears
  • Fixed weapon instruction bulletin to remove incorrect page-turn corners
  • Fixed issue where papers could get stuck behind the inspect button
  • Added more informative in-game dialogs to explain Steam startup issues
  • Added indicator showing which endings have been achieved (small dots on loading screen)
  • Potential fix for "Could not load: assets/music/Theme.ogg" error
  • Potential fix for startup crash on Nvidia cards (Windows)

Mobile version[]

1.4.4[]

  • Added Korean localization (from BADA Games)
  • Added Turkish localization (from Bared ÇİL)
  • Added Czech localization (from Tomas2886 et al)
  • Fixed a few minor bugs
  • Split endless mode scoreboard to avoid some device camera notches

1.4.3[]

  • Fixed potentially incorrect day 30 boss dialog
  • Fixed missing guard animation
  • Fixed keys warping from wrong location when opening key desk

1.4.2[]

  • Fixed issues with pulling the stamp chain out of place or too quickly
  • Fixed stamp date corruption
  • Fixed dialog issues with digital watch entrant
  • Fixed incorrect sound for bomber

1.4.1[]

  • Added optional vibration on stamp-down action
  • Apply nudity setting changes immediately
  • Default nudity setting to OFF
  • Fixed invalid citations related to Dari Ludum
  • (Android) Removed faulty Vulkan support to avoid crashes on certain devices
  • Various small fixes

1.4.0[]

Aug 5, 2022

  • Initial phone release

iPad version[]

Updates for the mobile version above apply to the iPad version as well.

1.0.12[]

Sep 23, 2016

  • This app has been updated by Apple to use the latest Apple signing certificate.
  • Fixed startup crash on iOS 10.

1.0.8[]

Dec 16, 2014

  • Fixed unsaved stats after finishing the game
  • Fixed unattainable endings 7 & 8
  • Fixed app store languages, category, and keywords

1.0.7[]

Dec 14, 2014

References[]

  1. ↑ https://3909.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360053256073-Version-Changelist
  2. ↑ "https://twitter.com/dukope/status/1314402547654746112", 9 October 2020
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