Latest Why's It Getting DARKER?! updates

Reminding The Past

Hey guys, I'm continuing the development in the background and I wasn't very active on Community Hub lately. So, I wanted to create this post about how much the game has improved and still keeps improving. Some Before/A…

RESTRICTED CONTENT

ANOMALY: [RESTRICTED] DESCRIPTION: [RESTRICTED] VISUALS: No photographing data. Close encounters always leaded to deaths, but we have a concept image of the anomaly based on the descriptions of the exploration staff. Th…

Check out DoctorKingK's playthrough of Why's It Getting DARKER?!

Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to share that DoctorKingK recently checked out the demo for Why's It Getting DARKER?! Watching a creator of his caliber dive into the game provided some awesome insights into how to make the g…

Small Demo Update

Small Update (v1.0.2): Less confusion creating aspects. (PDA helps you out to understand). Slower PDA messages. (If it's still too fast for you, let me know.) Bug patches. Note: I have started developing the main game f…

Thalasso: New Protocol

Thalasso corp. has decided to add their watermark to the file content. You may start to see their logo everywhere.

Demo is now live!

Demo of Why's It Getting DARKER?! is now released to public! Check it out, Feedback is appreciated!

Demo Release Update

I'm testing the demo build and getting feedback from my testers to release the best version of the demo. Here are some screenshots from the testing phase: Steam post imageSteam post imageSteam post image Thank you for y…

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Demo Update: Localization

Demo is almost ready. Localization is added. Last checks are needed but demo will be released very soon.

Demo Announcement: Why's It Getting DARKER?!

I have been quiet lately. So, here's the reveal. Demo of Why's It Getting DARKER?! is coming very soon! Estimated release date: This month someday. It'll be a little experience to teach mechanics and get some of that Wh…

Community Poll: Which Underwater Vibe Fits Best? (Visual Comparison)

Following up on the post earlier! I’m back at my desk and wanted to show you exactly what I meant by 'Tropical' vs. 'Clean.' I’ve put together two side-by-side shots of the current environment lighting. Option A: Tropic…

Question for you all: Real-world "Tropical" vibes vs. Crystal Blue?

Hey everyone! I was doing some research today and went down a rabbit hole of real-life deep-sea and tropical ocean footage. One thing that really hit me was how different "real" water looks compared to the standard "cry…

Community Question: Quiet Terror or Loud Terror?

Divers, I need your input. When you descend into the abyss, what kind of horror atmosphere hits harder for you? 1️⃣ Quiet Terror Deep, oppressive silence Distant echoes Subtle movement The feeling that something is watc…

Is this "Subnautica meets Iron Lung"? Let’s settle it.

Hey everyone, Since I first shared Why's It Getting Darker?!, the most common feedback I’ve seen is: "Is this Subnautica 1.5?" or "It gives me Iron Lung vibes." First off - I’m a huge fan of both. Those games are master…

New Official Teaser: The Abyss is Watching Back

The deeper you go, the more the submarine struggles. But it isn't the pressure that's the problem... it's the neighbors. I’ve just released our latest teaser for Why’s It Getting DARKER?!, focusing on the atmosphere, me…

The Road to 500: Unlock the Demo!

The Darkness is Spreading... First off, a massive thank you to the 260 of you who have already wishlisted the game. Seeing this number grow gives me the fuel to keep making this experience as haunting as possible. I’ve…