An Abyss of Dreams — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patch 1.0.2: Bug fixes and beach puzzle tweaks | 2026-03-06 | Over the past week, I had the chance to watch many content creators play the game, which helped me identify a few bugs and areas that needed improvement. I also made some adjustments to the infamous beach puzzle. Fixes Fixed a bug where eating the fish in the third dream did not trigger the cinematic. Removed the auto-save on application quit, as it was causing more issues than it solved. The pause menu and inventory now automatically hide when a narration sequence begins. Locked the outside door at night to prevent players from leaving after the chapel puzzle and unintentionally skipping about 20% of the game. Fixed the water fountain issue |
| One week after the release of An Abyss of Dreams, here’s a quick update | 2026-02-24 | Some interesting numbers!A week after launch, I can finally share a few numbers with you.After just a few days, the game passed the 100 sales mark. For an independent project, this is a very meaningful milestone.The player reception has been incredibly encouraging: the game currently holds a perfect 100% positive rating (based on 13 reviews). These early reviews are extremely important for the game’s visibility on Steam. Let's aim for the 20 reviews mark now!During this first week, over 1,000 people added the game to their wishlist. This is a strong signal that will help more players discover the game naturally in the weeks ahead.So far, the |
| First week, first patch | 2026-02-23 | Thank you for your feedback after the first week! Here are the fixes and adjustments: Corrections Optimized the orphanage corridor to improve performance and reduce crash risks during loading. Fixed a save bug when quitting at the beginning or end of a narration. Fixed a UI bug that blocked the Notes button in the inventory. Adjustments Added Sister Marie-Jeanne to the dormitory (evening of day 2). Simplified the classroom puzzle. Simplified the beach puzzle. If you encounter other bugs or if some puzzles still feel confusing, feel free to let me know on the forum. Every piece of feedback helps improve the game! |
| Write a review and help the game grow | 2026-02-17 | An Abyss of Dreams has now been out for a little over a day, and I just wanted to say thank you. Every purchase and kind word means a lot. Seeing players step into this world after so many years of work is incredible.The first week of a game’s life is very important, and one of the biggest ways you can help is by leaving a Steam review. Even a short review makes a real difference and helps more players discover the game.If you’ve played An Abyss of Dreams and enjoyed your experience, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. It truly helps more than you might think.Thank you again for being here and for supporting the game. |