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Steam News8 March 20263mo ago

DEVLOG #1: Backrooms Variants and the "Hunt" Begins

Hello, explorers! We have reached an exciting milestone that transforms both the scale and mood of the game.

In this update4

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Hello, explorers!

What changed

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  • Gameplay
addedThis update is not only about surviving, but also about joining forces with your team to outsmart and capture the lurking entity.
addedBackrooms Variants and Regional PuzzlesInstead of monotonous corridors, we have added different themes that capture that uncanny "Liminal Space" feeling of the Backrooms universe. Each region features its own internal mini-puzzle:
removedMain Loop: From Parts to WholeWe have changed the game's flow. You are no longer just running away; you are setting a trap: Explore, Collect, and HUNT!

ESCAPE Protocol: Online changes

addedThis update is not only about surviving, but also about joining forces with your team to outsmart and capture the lurking entity.
addedInstead of monotonous corridors, we have added different themes that capture that uncanny "Liminal Space" feeling of the Backrooms universe. Each region features its own internal mini-puzzle:
removedWe have changed the game's flow. You are no longer just running away; you are setting a trap: Explore, Collect, and HUNT!

We have reached an exciting milestone that transforms both the scale and mood of the game. With this update, we are venturing past the familiar Backrooms corridors and introducing unique Level Variants for you to discover.

This update is not only about surviving, but also about joining forces with your team to outsmart and capture the lurking entity.

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Backrooms Variants and Regional Puzzles

Instead of monotonous corridors, we have added different themes that capture that uncanny "Liminal Space" feeling of the Backrooms universe. Each region features its own internal mini-puzzle:

  • The Playground

  • The Mall

  • The Gauntlet

Dynamic Experience and Communication

The journey shapes itself based on the number of players.

  • Co-op Mode: When separated, your only lifeline is the Walkie-Talkie. A discovery made by one player could be the key to the other's survival; but how you convey that information is entirely up to you.

  • Solo Mode: If you are alone, the environment and mechanics adapt to your solitude. Without a second pair of eyes to rely on, spotting the danger in the details and finding the way out depends solely on your own intuition."

Main Loop: From Parts to Whole

We have changed the game's flow. You are no longer just running away; you are setting a trap: Explore, Collect, and HUNT!

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Steam News / 8 March 2026

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