ALYSSA — 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 |
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| Update 1.1.4 | 2026-10-27 | IMPORTANT!IF YOU STARTED PLAYING ON VERSION 1.1.4, YOU DON'T NEED TO DO ANYTHING!If you started playing on a version older than 1.1.4, you need to delete the ALYSSA folder from the Windows Registry. This will reset your settings and delete save data from previous versions of the game. To do this:Open Registry Editor (press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter to launch it).Navigate to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software -> Broken Arrow Games -> ALYSSADelete the ALYSSA folder.Changelog 1.1.4Added an additional safeguard to prevent the New Game option from failing to reset the game properly.Added additional safeguards to hel |
| Update 1.1.3 | 2026-10-26 | Hello everyone! Here's the third update focused on gameplay and balance improvements.Changelog 1.1.3Fixed a bug that caused Iris, Mask, and Mortimer to sometimes fail to hear Alyssa.Fixed a bug that caused enemies to hear Alyssa while she was moving through areas they couldn't access.Improved Iris, Mask, and Mortimer's patrol behavior across several levels.Made several level design improvements.Level 3 – Fixed two mannequins that are supposed to wander in the darkness but would fail to move when the player passed by them in previous versions.Level 3 – Adjusted the duration of subtitles to better match Iris's dialogue during the scene where sh |
| Update 1.1.2 | 2026-10-25 | Hello everyone! Here's the second update focused on gameplay balance improvements.WARNING - spoilers!Changelog 1.1.2Fixed an issue with Auto Walk. However, this bug is very difficult to reproduce, as it occurs very rarely. Neither I nor my playtesters have encountered it. I suspect it may be caused by a device connected to the player's computer, such as a controller, Sim Racing Wheel or something else. I also have a controller connected, but I haven't experienced this issue myself. I've added a Stick Deadzone setting to help prevent this problem.Level 2 – Added save points that activate after collecting each fuse and after collecting the Gear |
| Update 1.1.1 | 2026-10-24 | Hello everyone! Here's the second update focused on gameplay balance improvements.WARNING - spoilers!Changelog 1.1.2Fixed an issue with Auto Walk. However, this bug is very difficult to reproduce, as it occurs very rarely. Neither I nor my playtesters have encountered it. I suspect it may be caused by a device connected to the player's computer, such as a controller, Sim Racing Wheel or something else. I also have a controller connected, but I haven't experienced this issue myself. I've added a Stick Deadzone setting to help prevent this problem.Level 2 – Added save points that activate after collecting each fuse and after collecting the Gear |
| Important Information About the Launch Version! | 2026-10-22 | First of all, thank you for playing ALYSSA!As a solo indie developer, I’ve been working hard to prepare the game for release. Unfortunately, during the final stages of development and launch preparations, I encountered several unexpected technical issues that I wasn’t able to fully resolve and test before release.I decided to proceed with the launch while continuing to work on fixes. I want to be transparent about the following known issues:The biggest problems:Enemy hearing: Enemies may sometimes hear the player in areas they cannot physically access.Starting a new game: In some cases, starting a new game after ending a previous session may |
| 14,300 Wishlists! Thank You! | 2026-10-21 | We're almost there!ALYSSA has reached over 14,300 wishlists on Steam! I can't thank you enough for all the support you've shown my game. As a solo indie developer, seeing so many people interested in ALYSSA means a lot to me.And the best part? The game launches TOMORROW, October 22!🔥Get ready to explore the mansion, hide from its terrifying inhabitants, and uncover the secrets waiting inside.Thank you for being part of this journey. I hope you'll enjoy playing ALYSSA as much as I enjoyed creating it!🩸 See you tomorrow! |
| ALYSSA has reached 10,000 wishlists! | 2026-10-14 | I don't even know what to say...We just hit 10,000 WISHLISTS!This is incredible! Thank you all so much! I never expected to reach 10,000 wishlists before release!See you on October 22 for the release of ALYSSA! |
| ALYSSA reaches 8,000 wishlists! | 2026-10-10 | Iris is smiling… and so am I! 😁❤️ALYSSA has reached 8,000 wishlists on Steam, and I couldn't be happier! Thank you so much to everyone who added the game to their wishlist, shared it with others, played the demo, or supported me along the way.Your support means the world to me, and I'm incredibly excited to share the full experience with you soon!🔪 ALYSSA releases on October 22, 2026!See you very soon… 👀 |
| ALYSSA Has Reached 7,000 Wishlists! | 2026-10-05 | We've reached another milestone! ❤️ALYSSA has just reached 7,000 wishlists on Steam!This is incredible, and I'm really happy to see so many people waiting for the game.Thank you so much to everyone who has wishlisted ALYSSA, played the demo, shared the game, or supported it in any way!October 22nd is getting closer! 🎃❤️ |
| ALYSSA — Release Date Revealed! | 2026-09-08 | I'm finally ready to announce the release date of ALYSSA!ALYSSA is coming to Steam on October 22, 2026!Watch the new Release Date Reveal Trailer below and get ready to enter the mansion... Ohh, and also... ALYSSA will be 20% off for the first 14 days after launch!Thank you for supporting ALYSSA!This game has been a long journey, and I'm incredibly excited to finally share it with you.See you on October 22! - Marcin, Broken Arrow Games |
| New Gameplay: Sneaking past the blind woman | 2026-08-30 | She can't see Alyssa, but she can hear every move she makes! In this new gameplay preview, take a look at one of Alyssa's encounters with the Blind Woman and see how Alyssa must carefully move through the darkness without making a sound.Please note: This footage was recorded from an in-development version of ALYSSA. Visuals, audio and gameplay may change before release. |
| STEAM NEXT FEST - Live Stream! | 2026-06-15 | Watch me play the ALYSSA Demo live! You can also chat with me if you have any questions. Come join me! |
| Is ALYSSA connected to Don’t Be Afraid? | 2026-05-12 | I’ve already been asked that question before, so…Is ALYSSA connected to Don’t Be Afraid in any way?No, because the rights to Don’t Be Afraid are owned by Eneida Games, and they are the ones continuing the franchise. I wasn’t involved in the development of either Don’t Be Afraid 2 or any future entries in the series.ALYSSA, however, remains entirely in my hands and is a spiritual successor to Don’t Be Afraid. What does that mean?The game brings back:explorationitem collectingescaping from dangermultiple endingsshocking storyline with disturbing antagonistsIt includes my ideas for a Don’t Be Afraid sequel, but all characters, locations, and plo |
| Enjoyed the demo? Your review can make a huge difference! | 2026-03-16 | Hello everyone :)First of all — thank you so much for playing the ALYSSA Demo. Seeing your reactions, gameplay videos and feedback has been incredibly motivating for me as a solo developer.If you enjoyed the demo or have any thoughts about the experience, I would be very grateful if you could leave a short review on the demo’s Steam page.Reviews really help indie games become more visible on Steam and allow more players to discover ALYSSA.Even a short sentence about what you liked (or didn’t like) makes a big difference!Thank you again for your support and for being part of this journey!— Marcin Broken Arrow Games |
| Meet the Antagonists of ALYSSA | 2026-03-06 | Hello Everyone!As some of you may have noticed in the demo, ALYSSA takes place inside a terrifying mansion, where danger hides around every corner.Today I would like to introduce some of the main antagonists you will encounter in the full version of the game.MaskA tall woman wearing a white dress and a large theatrical mask with painted makeup.She is the leader of the group that inhabits the mansion. Cold, calculating and terrifyingly calm, she is responsible for organizing the kidnappings of children brought to the estate. Mask performs amateur “plastic surgeries” on her victims, treating them as nothing more than materials for her disturbin |
| Update 0.6 is here! | 2026-02-18 | Update 0.6 is here!Changelog:Added Brazilian Portuguese language support! Huge thanks to Lucaz “BIG BOSS” Andrade for the translation!You can now assign a light source (matches in the demo) to the “F” key in the Inventory, so you no longer need to open the Inventory every time to light a matchAfter lighting a match, the number of matches you have is now displayed in the bottom-left corner of the screenAdded a few small details in certain areas of the levelFixed several bugs reported by players |
| Update 0.51 is here! | 2026-01-25 | Update 0.51 is here!Changelog:- Minor improvements to the Head Bobbing toggle (Head Leaning is now also disabled when Head Bobbing is turned off) |
| Update 0.5 is here! | 2026-01-25 | Update 0.5 is here!Changelog:- Candles that can be lit were added to several dark areas.- An option to disable Head Bobbing was added to the settings.- Improved scaling of hint text in the Inventory / Journal / Pause Menu on widescreen displays. |
| Update 0.4 is here! | 2026-01-18 | Update 0.4 is here!Changelog:- Added Garbage Collection cleanup during the loading screen, which should help reduce unpredictable crashes and freezes- In the intro scene where Alyssa wakes up in the room, more props were added on the right side to better fill the empty space- Slowed down the mannequins in the mannequin chase sequence |
| Update 0.3 is here! | 2026-01-17 | Update 0.3 is here!Changelog:- Further improvements to the Settings Manager to prevent Missing Strings from appearing on macOS- Fixed a mannequin that could pass through one of the walls- Removed one of the chasing mannequins from the mannequin escape sequence- Changed the poses of the chasing mannequins, which previously didn’t clearly suggest they were a threat- Improved the position of one jumpscare trigger to make it more noticeable |
| Update 0.2 is here! | 2026-01-17 | Update 0.2 is here!Once again, huge thanks for the amazing voice acting to:Alyssa - SpiritualiTEAMask - Rotem FenichelEmily - Helen TessIris - Alexandria WattersRadio Presenter - Nathan M. LodiseChangelog:- In the main menu, hovering the cursor over a character now displays the name of their voice actor.- Alyssa’s dialogue lines in conversations with Emily have been replaced with less enthusiastic versions (thanks to SpiritualiTEA for the quick dialogue fixes!).- Fixed missing collision on the ceiling.- Improved how the Settings Manager detects the system language. Playing on macOS should no longer cause Missing Strings to appear. |
| DEMO is coming - January 16, 2026! | 2026-01-07 | Hello everyone!Alyssa slowly peeks out from behind the door…DEMO will be available on January 16, 2026!In this DEMO, you’ll step into the very beginning of Alyssa’s story. You’ll play through the first level of the game, experience the unsettling atmosphere of horror, and get a glimpse of what awaits in the full version.Solve puzzles, explore eerie locations, and meet several characters who will play an important role later on. And yes… you will also encounter the mannequins!If you enjoy psychological horror, dark storytelling, and tense exploration, this DEMO is for you.Thank you for your support — add Alyssa to your wishlist and prepare to |