Blinding Oversight — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Controller Support Added + The Way Forward | 2026-07-21 | Hey Everyone! The long awaited controller support update is here! Currently the tested controls are for an Xbox controller, but it should work fine on other controllers too. The UI Glyphs are only for Xbox as of now.This update took quite a while because I reworked the Input System entirely so that keyboard and controller inputs can do the same actions. Along with this, I've had to rework on the menus so that they can be navigated through a controller.I've made a few miscellaneous changes/fixes as well:Fixed some sounds playing multiple times at onceImproved the reading documents panel so it looks nicerSlight improvements on the panels that s |
| New Achievements + Minor bug fixes | 2025-12-06 | Hey everyone! I have finally added some simple achievements to the game. Along with some minor bug fixes as well. If you encounter any bugs feel free to reach out! -MustangDev |
| Version 1.09 - Minor Improvements and Hotfixes | 2025-12-01 | Hey everyone,Since the game's release I have been putting out small updates to make the experience a little smoother and cleaner, while patching out some bugs too. Here's some of the more relevant changes I've made:Added missing sounds for certan interactionsSome volumes were louder than they were intended to beSmall proximity light around Emma in the night chapter so the player isn't completely lostDialog Prompts providing tips to traverse in the last chapterTerrain changes for clearer direction in the last chapterUI fixes and polishingThank you to everyone that's tried the game so far and provided feedback. Expect more updates soon!-Mustang |
| Blinding Oversight - FULL RELEASE | 2025-11-29 | I’m pleased to announce that Blinding Oversight has now officially released! After months of waiting, it's finally here! Your short, story-driven experience filled with mystery and thrill is ready to be played. Play as Emma as she wakes up in an abandoned house and tries to make sense of the environment around her. Expect anxiety, dread and a feeling that you're always being watched as you traverse the old wooden house and venture into the woods beyond. While the game is fully playable, expect some more updates to follow in the future. Some upcoming features are:Better Controller supportAchievementsMinor QOL changesIf you encounter any bugs o |
| Major ANNOUNCEMENT: Release date revealed!! | 2025-11-13 | Hey everyone, I am happy to announce that Blinding Oversight releases on November 28th, 2025! After several years of development, burnout and perserverance - I have finally reached a point where I can confidently say the game shall come out in about two weeks from today! It was a long and arduous journey and I was very unsure if the game would garner any interest at all. But the Steam Next Fest from February this year said otherwise. The wishlists from the demo was very encouraging and I am working hard on delivering a finished product. Blinding Oversight is a story I wanted to tell for a long time. It's a story that I defintiely struggled to |
| Dev Progress + Release Date News | 2025-09-06 | Development ProgressIt’s been radio silence for a few months regarding any news about the game, but I’m here to assure you that development is still going strong! Aside from a few occasional pauses due to personal health reasons, I’ve been working hard to get this game to completion. Here’s what I’ve been working on over the past few months:Controller mapping: This was relatively simple considering the game has minimal controls, though I still need to make the UI controller-friendly.Chapter 2 level design: Things really start to escalate here; The atmosphere becomes much more unsettling and mysterious.Chapter 2 storyline: More eventful story |
| INDIE GAME UTSAV SALE + Demo Update | 2025-04-16 | Hello everyone! I am happy to announce that Blinding Oversight is now part of the Indie Game Utsav event! This event showcases amazing games made by Indian developers and you should definitely check them out. Big thanks to Nodwin Gaming and Nodding Heads Games for hosting the event on Steam! Check out the sale page here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/ComicConxIndieGameUtsav Before I begin listing the changes I have made, I want to give a huge thanks to everyone who has played the demo and wishlisted the game so far! Progress has been steady, and soon I will be updating the art capsule and logo as well. Now let's list the changes! Added |
| Minor Demo Update | 2025-02-27 | Hey everyone, I've done a few minor changes to the User Interface of the demo: The resolution selection is now a dropdown list instead of a horizontal selector. Added a brightness bar to change the gamma of the game. The difference will be pretty minor. A very bright scene would not match with the intended atmosphere of the game. If you wish to talk to the developer of the game, feel free to join the discord: https://discord.gg/huCjEr7 |
| Updates to the Demo | 2025-02-26 | Hello everyone, thank you for taking your time to try the demo! I had to rush some of the work to have the demo ready for the next fest, but I will continue to push updates that will make the gameplay a little smoother and cleaner. Here are some changes I have added since the first release of the demo: Minor bug fixes that made objects disappear when they shouldn't Fixed stutters that were caused during specific key events Some UI elements did not work like they were intended to And now I will list some of the updates you can expect in the coming days! These were thanks to the feedback everyone has provided so far. Brightness/Gamma setting th |
| Blinding Oversight Demo OUT NOW | 2025-02-22 | 🎉MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT🎉 Blinding Oversight Demo is now available on Steam! Install, play, hopefully feel uncomfortable, and tell me all about it. And most importantly, wishlist the game if you're excited for the full release!👻🩸 |