Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! — patch notes and updates
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| Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville Coming on April 14, 2026! | 2026-03-10 | Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville will launch on April 14, 2026! 🚂Developed by The Wild Gentlemen, the creators of the Wilderness universe, including the Chicken Police series, Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville is a narrative puzzle adventure starring the famous detective duo in the Wilderness. When an unexpected incident occurs aboard the Clawville Express, Moses finds himself framed for a murder on the train. Step into Moses’ shoes as everyone becomes suspicious of him. Only your sharp animal instincts can uncover the truth! Watch the release date trailer! 📽️ Aboard the Train and Find the Suspect! 🔍Now it’s up to Moses–the sl |
| Our first discount is here, cluckers! | 2024-12-07 | Our first discount is here, cluckers! Now is your chance to peck the hottest animal-noir-adventure at a glowing 20% discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362090/Chicken_Police_Into_the_HIVE/ Why you should do it? Because it's a game that promises 8-10 hours of gritty, uncompromised, and unconventional noir fun, it's 100% voiced, has a stellar cast, memorable characters, crazy moments, a wild-wild story, and is critically acclaimed by many! Have a great day, folks, be good and play more! The Wild Gentlemen |
| Antonblast Release | 2024-12-03 | https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/42990367/9d3568d4c479ef6da9104f71bc4279613e228cb4.png The wait is finally over. After a very successful Kickstarter in 2022 and 100,000 wishlists later, Antonblast has been released! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1887400/ANTONBLAST/ ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan! That's right: Satan himself has stolen Anton's prized Spirit collection, and he |
| Into the HIVE! - Hotfix #3 | 2024-11-19 | Hey, you beautiful cluckers! The third hotfix pack is here with some eggcelent goodies: Fixed a bug where the wrong character spoke in the wrong voice in a specific dialogue. Fixed several typos, we will continue to do this (a long script, you know...) Fixed a bug in the Glass Shard minigame We also fixed and tweaked the collider of collectibles, so they are a bit easier to pick up (especially with a controller) Made several small graphical polishes Slightly changed the opening text of the credits because unfortunately, some people misunderstood it (in a quite negative way). Now our message is the same, but more simple and clear. And we made |
| Into the HIVE! - Hotfix #2 | 2024-11-11 | The second hotfix pack is here, cluckers! Fixed the dialogue where Sonny and Marty weirdly merged together (no it wasn't an intentional 3-headed monkey reference from Monkey Island...) The same dialogue accidentally had Moses speaking instead of Sonny at one point, creating a strange ventriloquist effect. Corrected. Fixed a graphical bug in the movie studio interior - missing chair leg. Fixed a bug in the card game, also of a graphical nature. The background of the minigame tutorials has also been adjusted. Uncle Joe had a missing dialogue part (a bug of a bug), fixed that. Fixed a cutscene where a date appeared wrong. Lupus was shaking stran |
| Into the HIVE! - Hotfix #1 | 2024-11-07 | Our first hotfix is already here, Everyone! Fixed an issue that could cause a 30 FPS cap for some people. Hope you are enjoying the game! Have a great one, cluckers! The Wild Gentlemen |
| THE GAME IS OUT! | 2024-11-07 | The time has come, cluckers! CHICKEN POLICE: INTO THE HIVE! is out now on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362090/Chicken_Police_Into_the_HIVE/ WHAT IS CHICKEN POLICE? Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! is a narrative-driven, "animal-noir-satire-adventure" where you play as Sonny Featherland and Marty MacChicken, the famous cop-duo called "The Chicken Police". The game offers a city to explore, with jaw-dropping locations, amazing and weird characters, an original smoky, jazzy soundtrack, a complex and crazy conspiracy to uncover, and a 100% professional voiceover with a stellar cast! The game is all about the characters and their relat |
| RELEASE DATE REVEALED! | 2024-10-03 | The time has finally come, the day you've all been waiting for, cluckers! Mark it in your diary: November 7, 2024! Are you chicken enough? https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362090/Chicken_Police_Into_the_HIVE/ |
| Our new demo page is LIVE! Please, leave a review! | 2024-07-29 | Great news, folks! Now that our demo can have its own store page, thanks to the latest Steam update, it's a great opportunity for us to let the world know what people think about it. (and of course, get valuable feedback from you, guys!) So we're asking everyone who loved the demo and is waiting for the full game to be released to leave a review on the demo page, as it will help us tremendously and boost our enthusiasm even more! Here you can find our demo page, leave a review, or download it if you haven't already. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738690/Chicken_Police_Into_the_HIVE_Demo/ Thank you! The Wild Gentlemen |
| THE DEMO IS LIVE AGAIN! | 2024-07-17 | The Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! demo is back, Cluckers! Due to the great success and in honor of BitSummit, we have made the demo of Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! available again. The demo contains a selected - and slightly altered - segment of the full game, with a lot of characters, multiple locations, two minigames, a completely unique (demo-only) cutscene, and 100% voice-over. This is your chance to experience the noir adventure firsthand. Don't miss out on the suspense, the drama, and the cluckin' good time! Get ready, detectives. Clawville needs you. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362090/Chicken_Police_Into_the_HIVE/ And be sur |
| WILD Tactics is here! | 2024-06-07 | https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/43549437/7ffb7d8c556c5435097a922a96d9e8202b253950.jpg WILD Tactics is a brand new tactical strategy/squad management game set in the World of Wilderness, with a focus on unique characters, social mechanics, and a hellishly wild narrative. It features the well-known XCOM-like combat system with unique takes on the beloved gameplay mechanics. https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/43549437/5fe892dce79e430f0178e18a08efb34182ebc6c0.jpg The game emphasizes the narrative as much as the combat! Get to know the ragtag crew of misfits, assemble your favorite team, and witness as the story unfolds through |
| Steam Next Fest is officially here, which means it's time to dig into our demo! | 2024-02-05 | Dear Detectives, Steam Next Fest is upon us once more, beckoning with promises of intrigue and mystery. Behold, the hour has struck sample the mysterious depths of Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! this week. The demo offers an exclusive glimpse into the narrative set to unfold later this year. Traverse carefully curated snippets and scenes from the game's starting chapter, a sneak peek into the grand adventure awaiting within the full release of the game. But the rendezvous does not end there, dear detective. Your insights are needed, and your impressions are sought after. Share your thoughts and give your feedback on our Discord and Steam foru |
| THE DEMO IS HERE, CLUCKERS! | 2024-02-01 | Surprise, Detectives! The 'Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!' demo slipped into the scene a bit earlier than expected. We have worked very hard on this, and we figured it was only fair to let you folks dive into the secrets of the HIVE with a bit of extra time on your hands. So, gear up with your detective tools and kick off your Clawville escapade now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362090/Chicken_Police_Into_the_HIVE/ BUT BEWARE! This sneak peek's not stickin' around for long. Time's tickin' and trust us, you don't wanna miss this adventure into the very depths of the Hive! What can you expect from the demo? (we spared no expense!) The de |
| Live Demo playthrough and Q&A with the Devs | 2024-01-25 | Dear detectives! For those who slipped through the cracks during our first broadcast, we're dishing out a second round for extra insurance. No room for alibis this time around! In celebration of the Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! Steam Next Fest demo drop, you're invited to watch the developers dissect the gritty details of the demo during an exclusive live playthrough. Expect unique commentary on the creative input that went into the demo, and a chance to grill the minds behind the game with any burning questions you may have during this playthrough and Q&A session. To avoid spoilers, be sure to crack the case on your own before tuning into |
| Live Demo playthrough and Q&A with the Devs | 2024-01-25 | Dear detectives! In celebration of the Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! Steam Next Fest demo drop, you're invited to watch the developers dissect the gritty details of the demo during an exclusive live playthrough. Expect unique commentary on the creative input that went into the demo, and a chance to grill the minds behind the game with any burning questions you may have during this playthrough and Q&A session. To avoid spoilers, be sure to crack the case on your own before tuning into our live stream! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362090/Chicken_Police_Into_the_HIVE/ The action kicks off at 8pm CET/2pm EST sharp on the 7th of February. |
| Time to Jive to the Wonderful Tunes from the HIVE! | 2024-01-18 | Listen up, folks! Here's a scoop that'll jazz up your day. The creme de la creme of tunes to accompany your gritty detective work is available to wishlist now! By adding the Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! OST to your wishlist you'll be the top dog, the first in line to catch wind when you can finally unleash your wildest detective noir fantasies. Picture this: a smoky room, a dame with a secret, and the perfect soundtrack setting the mood. We did not disclose the full track list of the Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! OST yet, we do love to keep some things a mystery. The track list so far consists of 8 music pieces produced by Laszlo Vincze an |
| The Wilderness is growing! | 2024-01-17 | It's been more than a year since we've had to be completely silent about this project, but we can finally say it out loud: Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville ...is coming! It's the latest chapter in the World of Wilderness, a new and unique adventure in which you'll investigate a globe-spanning conspiracy and a vicious murder, as you take on the role of detectives Moses and Plato, in none other than a fantastic luxury train that will take you across the Wilderness. Check out the first Trailer of Moses & Plato! Moses and Plato is a thrilling detective adventure game in which you'll meet 12 suspects, interrogate them in depth, and learn th |
| Grab your cluckin’ trench coats and investigate the HIVE! | 2024-01-10 | Cluckle up, detectives! During Steam Next Fest this February you will be able to dive headfirst into the dark embrace of Clawville. This time around, Sonny Featherland and Marty MacChicken will explore the outskirts of town, notoriously known as the HIVE. The bug-ridden place has been crawling with crime, and the Chicken Police have been called to action. A suspicious, cold-blooded murder has been committed in the HIVE and Sonny has been asked to investigate. Unlike the rest of Clawville, the crowd there does not exactly like to obey the law. Sonny and Marty may very quickly discover that their police badges hold no power in the HIVE. Will th |
| A Wild New Year ahead! | 2024-01-03 | Happy new year everyone! In this blog, we would like to take a moment to look back on the crazy year The Wild Gentlemen studio had in 2023. We have been quiet for a little while, but then in 2023 to the surprise of many, we announced our new game - Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! - with this cinematic trailer. In the trailer Kerry Shale returns as Sonny Featherland, the chicken detective who cannot help but narrate all the events in noir style. VIDEO LINK Of course, a lot of things already happened before we could release this trailer. In order to even start working on a new game, we had to find the right partner to team up with. And this we d |
| CLAWVILLE IS ALIVE! - Devblog #4 | 2023-11-28 | Clawville, the city that serves as the backdrop of both the Chicken Police games as well as Zipp's Café and the only part of the Wilderness you've really experienced so far, resembles parts of the USA set in the 1940s. It has a mix of architecture and art from various periods in time and it's full of unique solutions to various issues that popped up over the years, along with a lot of completely unique elements by our own design. In fact, the idea behind Clawville as a city came from the idea of what would happen if you were to combine 1940s Chicago with Victorian London to create a brand new fictional place, filled to the brim with noir-ener |
| Zipp's Café is OUT! | 2023-11-15 | It's time, ladies and gentlemen, Zipp's Café, the prequel-spinoff of Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! is now OUT!!! But what is Zipp's Café? A small, cozy, and heartfelt story with some bittersweet noir seasoning for the price of a good, hot cup of coffee. You are the titular Zipp. An ex-con raccoon trying to leave behind his former shady dealings and start a whole new life. You've renovated your old café at the edge of Clawville, the gateway to the Hive - aka the "insect ghetto". You'll meet 5 intriguing characters to unwittingly become entangled in the fabric of their lives. Love may even find you, but what you do with it is up to you! What a |
| ZIPP'S CAFÉ, a prelude to Chicken Police - Into the HIVE! | 2023-10-16 | In a surprising turn of events, a new chapter in the story of the Chicken Police appears! This is Zipp’s Café, a prequel story to the highly anticipated Chicken Police – Into the HIVE!, set in the chicken-cop duo’s favorite establishment with the most mysterious coffee of Clawville. The game will be released on November 15 for just the price of a coffee. You play as Zipp, an ex-con raccoon trying to start a new life in his newly-renovated café. However, his past won’t let him go without a fight, as Clawville never forgets. The question remains: can you change? Is anyone capable of real, lasting change? In this short tale, you will get to know |
| WHO ARE THE CHICKEN POLICE?! - Devblog #3 | 2023-10-05 | In the rich and sprawling world of the Wilderness, the Chicken Police are two hardboiled cops and the stuff of legends. The duo of Sonny Featherland and Marty MacChicken, who have unraveled many a fabled case during their long association with the Clawville Police Department's predatory division, is known across the continent. Not without good reason, either! What started out as a mockery of a name – because let's face it, the name 'Chicken Police' just isn't very flattering – slowly took a life of its own. The Chicken Police wasn't just known throughout Clawville's underground. Nay, it became a household name, a beacon of hope, the very imag |
| CHICKENS OF GAMESCOM AND PAX - Devblog Extra | 2023-09-14 | Hey friends! With Gamescom and PAX West happening almost back-to-back, saying we've had a busy couple of weeks would be an understatement. However, these weeks were also very exciting and inspiring! These two events were the very first opportunity for us to share the Chicken Police – Into the HIVE! with the public and get your honest feedback in person. So, let's talk about what happened. GAMESCOM 2023 The three founders of The Wild Gentlemen, Tamás, Péter and Bánk, flew to the beautiful Cologne, Germany to visit Gamescom! We were thrilled to be back with a new game, after we presented Chicken Police – Paint it RED! to the public in 2019. Gam |
| Join us at Gamescom and play the Chicken Police – Into the HIVE! Demo! | 2023-08-22 | Hey friends! We'll be at Gamescom all week with a booth all about Chicken Police – Into the HIVE!, our new game! Be sure to stop by to... Try out the very first demo version, available in noir mode and technicolor mode! Meet with the team! Peck some cluckin' cool merch! Be the coolest rooster around! By the by, did you check out the new Gameplay Reveal Trailer yet? We dropped it last week, so be sure to give it a watch if you haven't already! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362090/Chicken_Police_Into_the_HIVE/ Follow our socials for ~exclusive~ content: X/Twitter Facebook Instagram Bluesky TikTok Discord |
| Chicken Police – Into the HIVE! | Gameplay Reveal Trailer | 2023-08-18 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362090/Chicken_Police_Into_the_HIVE/ The detective duo of Sonny and Marty, the legendary Chicken Police, get wound up in a big conspiracy that will put Clawville truly on the brink of collapse. This particular case will have them venture into one of the less pleasant areas of the city: The Hive. Chicken Police – Into the HIVE! features new stories, locations, characters, and mysteries to be solved. All are supported by improved visuals and a cast featuring a lot of familiar faces and even more new ones. If you enjoyed Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, we're sure you'll love this as well. However, you don't ne |
| THE WILDERNESS AWAITS! – Devblog #2 | 2023-08-10 | When we first came up with the idea for Chicken Police, we wanted to create a gritty but funny noir set in a dark, corrupt city. But these modest ambitions quickly outgrew themselves, with our writer and director Bánk sketching out a world with its own history, culture, religion, countries, and factions years before the game was actually developed. This gave Wilderness its backbone, but even we were surprised at how it evolved... THE SACRED LORE Of course, the most critical foundation for world-building is the in-game lore. Little nuggets of information that may not be relevant to the game's story, but slowly build up a sense of the world in |
| WELCOME TO THE HIVE! – Devblog #1 | 2023-07-13 | Last month we introduced the second installment of Chicken Police to the world! The reveal of Chicken Police – Into the HIVE! was accompanied by a neat reveal trailer that I'm sure you've already seen, but just in case you haven't, you can find it here: In this blog we'd like to take you through the birth (hatching?) of Chicken Police, how we the idea came to fruition, a bit about the world of Chicken Police and the making of the reveal trailer. Let's get started! THE MASTER PLAN The idea for Chicken Police started more than 10 years ago. Our two main characters, the titular "Chicken Police" Sonny Featherland and Marty MacChicken, were hatche |
| Chicken Police – Into the HIVE! | Official Reveal Trailer | 2023-06-22 | Are you chicken enough to take your investigation into the underworld of Clawville? Watch the Official Reveal Trailer here: Join the hardboiled detectives Sonny and Marty as they begin an investigation into disappearing insect corpses. I mean, who needs these cluckin’ corpses anyway? They’ll need to head into the walled-off slums of Clawville, known as ‘The Hive’, where no one except ne’er-do-wells and insects dare set foot. Their investigation uncovers a world-scale criminal scheme, and both Sonny and Marty know they’ll need to get their feathers dirty to get to the bottom of this. Chicken Police – Into the HIVE! will take you on a helluva j |