Remnants of R'lyeh — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Dive Back In: New Demo Lands at Steam Scream V! | 2026-10-26 | Hey everyone!It’s almost time. The new demo for Remnants of R’lyeh is nearly ready, and we’re launching it during Steam Scream V.This time you get a curated 30 to 45 minute descent through three parts of the game. It opens with a complete underwater ruins level, moves on to a section of Innsmouth that ends in a boss fight, and closes with your first look at the monumental Abyssal City. Along the way you’ll use firearms, the grappling hook and tentacle attacks, fight both underwater and on land, and feel the sanity effects start to work on you.We’ve also been working on the chapters from the previous demo, improving and reworking parts of them |
| Harvest of Terror Event And New Trailer Incoming! | 2026-09-25 | Hello everyone, I’m excited to share that Remnants of R’lyeh will appear with a new trailer at Harvest of Terror: A Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET. I hope you’ll join us for a fresh look at the game. Development has continued steadily. I’ve been working closely with Ultimate Games S.A., testing the game again and again and refining its pacing, combat feel, music, and voice acting. We’re also continuing to improve exploration, enemies, boss encounters, controls, and performance. There’s still work ahead, and I know many of you have been waiting patiently. As a solo developer, I’m grat |
| Abyss Log: Deep Sea Madness & Ocean Fest | 2026-05-18 | Getting to this point has been a real journey, and I want to thank everyone for your amazing support and patience. Development on Remnants of R’lyeh is moving along well. As a solo developer, I take this project very personally. With help from Ultimate Games, I’m putting everything I have into making a high-quality, atmospheric Lovecraftian and Steampunk FPS.Before I get into the game’s mechanics, I’m excited to share that Remnants of R'lyeh will be part of Ocean Fest 2026! I’ve put together a short gameplay stream for the event, and I hope you’ll tune in to see the game in action.The game world is growing in both exciting and scary ways. I’v |
| Remnants of R'lyeh Demo Now Live! | 2025-06-09 | We strongly recommend playing with keyboard and mouse for the best experience.This final demo includes two playable chapters, with a third coming soon:Chapters:Falling Deepsea NightmareWhether you're new or played the 2022 demo, these two chapters offer a completely fresh experience—immersing you in a Lovecraftian atmosphere and the terror of the deep sea. 3.innsmouth (WIP)The island level from the 2022 version is currently being remade and optimized. In its place, a brand-new Innsmouth chapter is in development. Due to technical reasons, it is still undergoing adjustments and will be released soon (with a separate update announcement). This |