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- Back in the Swamp
A Glimpse of What's Next...
I've been experimenting with a new area for Back in the Swamp, set among the ruins of a city where huge industrial platforms rise above the fog. It's still very much a work in progress, and there's no release date to an…
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Look Around Update
I've made a few improvements to the recently added Look Around feature. Instead of being permanently active, Look Around is now activated only while holding a key (Space by default). This keeps the classic point-and-cli…
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New "Look Around" Camera Option
I'm happy to introduce a new optional "Look Around" camera mode. With this feature enabled, you can gently move the camera with your mouse to look around each scene while preserving the game's cinematic fixed-camera pre…
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Exploration Update Available Now
Exploration Update Available Now The Exploration Update is now available for Back in the Swamp. This free update introduces a new optional exploration system built around the Bioscan device. By scanning the environment…
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Exploration Update Arrives June 25
A new optional exploration update is coming to Back in the Swamp on June 25. Using the new Bioscan device, you'll be able to locate and collect DNA fragments hidden throughout the world. These discoveries unlock additio…
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Bug Fixes and Future Content Preparation
Hotfix Fixed an issue preventing the gas mask character from accepting the grapes. * Fixed a few additional minor issues. Note: This update is larger than usual because it also contains some groundwork and assets for a…
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Back in the Swamp Selected for the Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2026
I'm happy to share that Back in the Swamp has been selected for the Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2026! The showcase will air on June 2nd, followed by a Steam event running from June 2nd to June 9th featuring indie g…
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Something Still Runs Below
A new optional exploration feature is currently in development for Back in the Swamp. While working on new hidden paths and environmental discoveries, I recently finished one of the new locations: an abandoned submerged…
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A New Way to Explore (In Progress)
Hey everyone, I’ve started working on a new system that adds optional exploration paths throughout the game. You’ll be able to scan and collect DNA fragments hidden in the environment using a new device, unlocking small…
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Now 20% Off
Hey everyone, Back in the Swamp is now 20% off. The latest update expands and reworks the ending with a new final area and a more complete conclusion. It’s a short (3–4h) atmospheric exploration experience in a strange…
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Ending Update Available
Hey everyone, I’ve just released a new update for Back in the Swamp, focused on improving the ending. Since launch, I’ve seen a number of comments about the final moments feeling a bit too abrupt or lacking a stronger c…
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Ending Update in Progress
Hey everyone, First of all, thank you so much for all the feedback since launch — it’s been incredibly helpful. I’ve seen a number of comments about the ending feeling a bit too abrupt or lacking a proper final sequence…
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Small Update – Navigation clarity improvemen
Improved visual clarity when the Tripod robot blocks the laboratory entrance path. A subtle navigation hint now appears when the path becomes available, helping players better understand the intended timing. Thanks agai…
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Patch 1.0.3 – Minor Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the "Continue" option could appear after finishing the game. • Corrected an incorrect image displayed on the gyrocopter computer screen during a mission.
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Small Update – Visual clarity improvement
Improved visual clarity for some interactions. • Minor adjustments and polish. Thanks to everyone who has been playing and sharing feedback since launch! Special thanks as well to everyone who has taken the time to leav…
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Autosave Update – Patch 1.0.1
Autosave Update – Patch 1.0.1 Added an autosave system Increased manual save slots from 4 to 16 Improved and reorganized the tutorial pages at the beginning, with clearer explanations (including item combination in the…
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