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Steam News22 July 202511mo ago

Update 1.2 (EXPERIMENTAL)

Hey guys! I just wanted to let y'all know that an experimental version of the content update I've been working on is now available if you'd like to help me iron out the bugs!

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Hey guys! I just wanted to let y'all know that an experimental version of the content update I've been working on is now available if you'd like to help me iron out the bugs! You can opt into this version by right clicking on the game in your library > going to properties > betas > and then setting "beta participation" to "experimental". WARNING: This version has not yet been extensively tested and is almost certain to contain bugs. I cannot guarantee the safety of your save file if you choose to opt into this version.

What changed

0 fixes6 additions0 changes0 removals
  • Compatibility
  • UI and audio
  • Events
  • Gameplay
addedHey guys! I just wanted to let y'all know that an experimental version of the content update I've been working on is now available if you'd like to help me iron out the bugs! You can opt into this version by right clicking on the game in your library > going to properties > betas > and then setting "beta participation" to "experimental". WARNING: This version has not yet been extensively tested and is almost certain to contain bugs. I cannot guarantee the safety of your save file if you choose to opt into this version.
addedThe default branch of the game is staying the same (and most importantly, stable). So, if you don't want to risk losing your save file or running into major bugs, stay on the default branch! However, if you are willing to risk your save file to access the new features, it would really help me out if you could report to me how your experience has been and if you've run into any issues! The best place to reach me is the Discord server, which you can find a link to at the top of the community hub for the game, or in the options menu on the experimental branch!
addedNew Challenge Mode where you have a limited number of cadets to complete the game with and spawn rates are higher
addedNew Endless Mode where the game's ending is absent and instead keeps going and gets harder
addedImprovements and bug fixes Settings can now be accessed before the tutorial (finally) A few button prompts that have been requested for clarity Upgrades menu now clarifies what upgrading equipment does Discord link has been added to the options menu You no longer spin around indefinitely if you pause the game while holding a direction If you disable the 3D effect, it no longer gets automatically reenabled after closing the game Some slight visual improvements
addedI hope y'all are still enjoying the nice, safe, stable version of The Pale Deep, and I hope those who opt into the new experimental version enjoy the SCARY, UNPREDICTABLE, DANGEROUS version of The Pale Deep as well!

The default branch of the game is staying the same (and most importantly, stable). So, if you don't want to risk losing your save file or running into major bugs, stay on the default branch! However, if you are willing to risk your save file to access the new features, it would really help me out if you could report to me how your experience has been and if you've run into any issues! The best place to reach me is the Discord server, which you can find a link to at the top of the community hub for the game, or in the options menu on the experimental branch!

Anyway, here's what the experimental update brings with it!

  • New Challenge Mode where you have a limited number of cadets to complete the game with and spawn rates are higher

  • New Endless Mode where the game's ending is absent and instead keeps going and gets harder

  • Improvements and bug fixes

    • Settings can now be accessed before the tutorial (finally)

    • A few button prompts that have been requested for clarity

    • Upgrades menu now clarifies what upgrading equipment does

    • Discord link has been added to the options menu

    • You no longer spin around indefinitely if you pause the game while holding a direction

    • If you disable the 3D effect, it no longer gets automatically reenabled after closing the game

    • Some slight visual improvements

I hope y'all are still enjoying the nice, safe, stable version of The Pale Deep, and I hope those who opt into the new experimental version enjoy the SCARY, UNPREDICTABLE, DANGEROUS version of The Pale Deep as well!

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Steam News / 22 July 2025

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