DON'T FRET ID@XBOX on IGN SHOWCASE! We are absolutely blown away that we were invited share a brand new trailer at this Fall's ID@Xbox on IGN's showcase.
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addedDON'T FRET ID@XBOX on IGN SHOWCASE!We are absolutely blown away that we were invited share a brand new trailer at this Fall's ID@Xbox on IGN's showcase. The trailer includes new gameplay including new enemies, devices and a world premiere of the cast reveal!
removedREDESIGNED... REIMAGINEDThe original Don’t Fret demo launched just over a year ago—and since then, the game has evolved dramatically. We’ve completely redesigned several characters you might remember from the demo, including our protagonist, Fret. As development progressed, the story and world naturally shifted toward a darker, more mature tone. While Fret is still the same lovable guitar at heart, his original design no longer fit the atmosphere we were building.
changedTHE GUITAR TUNERThe guitar tuner is one of our personal favorite devices in Don't Fret. It serves as a diegetic UI tool allowing you to see your health, stamina, battery count and battery amount - in addition to several other things that we'll keep to ourselves for now!
changedSteam post imageWe didn’t want to reveal everything Don’t Fret has in store just yet—but rest assured, there will be a wide variety of musically themed puzzles throughout the game. Designing these puzzles has been a unique challenge: they need to be accessible and rewarding for both musicians and non-musicians alike, all while maintaining that eerie sense of tension that defines the game. It’s been an incredibly fun creative process, and we can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself!
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addedWe are absolutely blown away that we were invited share a brand new trailer at this Fall's ID@Xbox on IGN's showcase. The trailer includes new gameplay including new enemies, devices and a world premiere of the cast reveal!
removedThe original Don’t Fret demo launched just over a year ago—and since then, the game has evolved dramatically. We’ve completely redesigned several characters you might remember from the demo, including our protagonist, Fret. As development progressed, the story and world naturally shifted toward a darker, more mature tone. While Fret is still the same lovable guitar at heart, his original design no longer fit the atmosphere we were building.
changedThe guitar tuner is one of our personal favorite devices in Don't Fret. It serves as a diegetic UI tool allowing you to see your health, stamina, battery count and battery amount - in addition to several other things that we'll keep to ourselves for now!
changedWe didn’t want to reveal everything Don’t Fret has in store just yet—but rest assured, there will be a wide variety of musically themed puzzles throughout the game. Designing these puzzles has been a unique challenge: they need to be accessible and rewarding for both musicians and non-musicians alike, all while maintaining that eerie sense of tension that defines the game. It’s been an incredibly fun creative process, and we can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself!
DON'T FRET ID@XBOX on IGN SHOWCASE!
We are absolutely blown away that we were invited share a brand new trailer at this Fall's ID@Xbox on IGN's showcase. The trailer includes new gameplay including new enemies, devices and a world premiere of the cast reveal!
A FEW UPDATES!
REDESIGNED... REIMAGINED
The original Don’t Fret demo launched just over a year ago—and since then, the game has evolved dramatically. We’ve completely redesigned several characters you might remember from the demo, including our protagonist, Fret. As development progressed, the story and world naturally shifted toward a darker, more mature tone. While Fret is still the same lovable guitar at heart, his original design no longer fit the atmosphere we were building.
You can expect Don’t Fret to feel much scarier and more intense than before—reflecting the deeper, more unsettling vision that the game has grown into.
THE GUITAR TUNER
The guitar tuner is one of our personal favorite devices in Don't Fret. It serves as a diegetic UI tool allowing you to see your health, stamina, battery count and battery amount - in addition to several other things that we'll keep to ourselves for now!
MUSICAL PUZZLES
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We didn’t want to reveal everything Don’t Fret has in store just yet—but rest assured, there will be a wide variety of musically themed puzzles throughout the game. Designing these puzzles has been a unique challenge: they need to be accessible and rewarding for both musicians and non-musicians alike, all while maintaining that eerie sense of tension that defines the game. It’s been an incredibly fun creative process, and we can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself!
A RICH ENVIRONMENT
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We’ve been hard at work building a world that truly breaks the mold of traditional indie horror. Don’t Fret isn’t just a series of dark hallways inside a single environment—it’s an expansive, handcrafted world packed with places to explore. You’ll travel through classrooms, underground tunnels, campus courtyards, gondola rides, and more! Every area is built with care and meaning, designed to make the world of Don’t Fret feel alive, terrifying, and unforgettable.
