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Steam News28 February 20264mo ago

Playtest Results & small update

Last week, we gave the first playtesters access to the game and received excellent feedback! Many thanks to everyone who played and left feedback in the form.

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Full Static Dread: The Submarine update

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What changed

1 fix0 additions4 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
changedImproved gamepad support
fixedFixed the UI layout in many places
changedImproved overall smoothness and technical stability
changedFurther balanced the volume of music, sound, and voice acting
changedNext week, we will open the playtest to everyone, so get ready to dive in and stay tuned for news!

Static Dread: The Submarine changes

changedImproved gamepad support
fixedFixed the UI layout in many places
changedImproved overall smoothness and technical stability
changedFurther balanced the volume of music, sound, and voice acting
changedNext week, we will open the playtest to everyone, so get ready to dive in and stay tuned for news!

Last week, we gave the first playtesters access to the game and received excellent feedback!

Many thanks to everyone who played and left feedback in the form. This feedback is very valuable to us and has helped us improve many aspects of the game.

  • A total of 900 people have already participated in the closed playtest.

  • The average rating is 4.55 out of 5.

  • The average playtime is about 1 hour.

This week, we focused on further polishing the playtest:

  • Improved gamepad support

  • Checked that the game plays comfortably and runs smoothly on Steam Deck

  • Fixed the UI layout in many places

  • Improved overall smoothness and technical stability

  • Further balanced the volume of music, sound, and voice acting

Here are some screenshots from the playtest:

Next week, we will open the playtest to everyone, so get ready to dive in and stay tuned for news!

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Steam News / 28 February 2026

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