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Update Notes for Apr 13
Changed Larika's "month of Sundays" line in Chinese translation Fixed a color error and size inconsistency in File 05 CG
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Methods: The Canada Files
Also known as Methods: The Canada Files, mcf, methods canada files
Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!
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13 Jun 2026
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- March 2026
- Update Notes for Mar 30Fixed Viu saying Larika's line in Chapter 16
- Update Notes on Mar 16Fixed error in evidence in File 06
- Update Notes for Mar 14Added additional explanation to Chapter 29 about mystery Cynthia apartment number fix Chinese translation typo fix
- Update Notes for Mar 12Fixed incorrect apartment number in File 06 Fixed suspect statement issue in File 06 Chinese translation typo fixed
- Update Notes for Mar 9Missing/corrupted Chinese translations fixed Other small improvements
- Update Notes for Mar 8Another patch to address achievement unlocking
- Update Notes Mar 7Fixed Steam achievement issue! Important note: If the game is failing to launch after the update, try uninstalling and reinstalling it. Fixed autopsy not appearing properly in Chapter 28 English typo fixes
- Note: If you're having issues, fully uninstall and reinstall the game to make sure all the game files are properly updated. Loading from old saves may result in bugs after this update. To celebrate the 1.0 release, I've…Store
- February 2026
- Sixth & Final case of the Detective Competition. Detective Larika Downs v.s. Mastermind Joane Tremblay. Long-buried secrets await their reckoning. Methods: The Canada Files – Full Release Launching Mar. 5, 22:00 (UTC-5)Patch notes
- Devlog 65: Nearing the EndFile 06's development is nearing completion. What I worked on since the last update: Finished all backgrounds Finished all CGs Composed 4 new music tracks Completed writing revisions As of yesterday, I've completed work…
- Devlog 64: Locking InFile 06's development continues into the new year! What I worked on since the last update: Blocked out all backgrounds, finished 15 Rendered placeholders for CGs, unfinished backgrounds Made another music track Conducte…
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Top picks from 61 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- Nothing Was LearnedHidden68.8%
- The Wolf's MealCompleted Chapter 2!62.2%
- The Overlook Office Part 1Completed Chapter 5!59.0%
- Are You Useless?Completed Chapter 4!58.9%
- It's Only LogicCompleted Chapter 3!58.9%
- Eye in the SkyCompleted Chapter 6!57.9%