Liminal Department — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liminal Department 1.1.7 - Small Patch | 2025-06-18 | Patch Notes: Small improvements and bug fixes. |
| Liminal Department 1.1.6 - Small Patch | 2025-06-01 | Patch Notes: Fixed a bug where sometimes when the loop is reset the door still closes and locks. Other small bug fixes and improvements. |
| Liminal Department 1.1.5 - Small Patch | 2025-05-21 | Patch notes: Improved interaction crosshair. - The crosshair now activates when the player is facing the doors and anomaly screen, instead of showing when close. Fixed minor issues with the VHS Mode. - Recentered the player camera, being a little offset when the mode is enabled. - Fixed an issue where sometimes, when enabled the sound for the vhs camera starts multiple times. Small optimizations. |
| Liminal Department 1.1.4 - Small Patch | 2025-05-13 | Patch notes: Added a small camera lag to the VHS mode to make it more realistic. Added more visual effects to the VHS mode. The effects can be reduced or turned off by tweaking the post process setting. Added an option to enable VHS mode at the beginning of the level if the game is opened for the first time. Combined some subtle anomalies to slightly decrease the difficulty. |
| Liminal Department 1.1.2 - VHS Tape Mode Update | 2025-05-12 | Hello anomaly hunters and liminal space enthusiasts! Today Liminal Department is getting a new content update, including new game mode, new anomalies, achievements and features! VHS TAPE MODE VHS tape style camera with zooming feature. Also including a timer with minutes and seconds, calculating the game time. The new mode can be found under the gameplay tab in settings. NEW ANOMALIES Added 5 new anomalies, one for each type: "Basic"(Missing, Moved or Deformed object(s)), "Lighting", "Additional Artifacts" and "Supernational Activity". LOOP RESET Made some changes on loop reset. You can now go back when the loop is reset and search for what h |
| Save 10% on Liminal Department | 2025-05-05 | Hey everyone! Liminal Department is on 10% discount! It has been a little more than a month since the release and it's time for the first discount. The game has received quite a few small patches, improving, fixing issues and adding some new things. Currently working on a slightly bigger update, featuring new anomalies and features. Thanks for playing! The sale will end on 12 May 10:00am, Pacific time. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412000/Liminal_Department/ |
| Liminal Department 1.0.10 - Small Patch | 2025-04-30 | Patch notes: Fixed an issue with the global illuminations on lower settings. Fixed an issue with the reflections on some meshes. |
| Liminal Department - Patch 1.0.8 | 2025-04-25 | Hey anomaly seekers, here is another patch update for Liminal Department Patch notes: Fixed the UI notifications not showing without opening the settings for the first time. The hard mode button is now greyed out when not unlocked. Small change to the mannequin in the isolated room anomaly. |
| Liminal Department - Patch 1.0.5 | 2025-04-21 | Patch notes: Enhanced a few sound effects. Improved some subtle anomalies. Slightly better randomization for the similar anomalies. |
| Liminal Department - Patch 1.0.4 | 2025-04-20 | Patch notes: Fixed minor graphical issues |
| Liminal Department - Patch 1.0.3 | 2025-04-07 | Patch notes: Added a prompt for missed anomalies. Now when the loop is reset, you will get a prompt in the notification bar, about what kind of anomaly was missed. Slightly improved animation of the door that leads to the next loop. Anomaly prompt preview: 📢 Because Steam reviews are the most important thing for a game after launch, I will encourage you to leave a review, say what you like, what you don't, what needs to be improved. Thanks for playing! More updates coming soon. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412000/Liminal_Department/ |
| Liminal Department - Patch 1.0.2 | 2025-04-05 | Patch notes: Fixed an issue with the inverted mouse option not saving. 📢 For those that still haven't reviewed the game, please leave a review 🙏 Steam reviews are the most important thing post-launch and it helps a lot! More updates coming soon. |
| Liminal Department - Patch 1.0.1 | 2025-04-03 | Patch notes: Improved several anomalies. Improved physics interactions. Fixed small audio issues. Achievement "Speedrun" now requires less than six minutes instead of five. |
| Liminal Department is Out Now! | 2025-04-02 | Hello liminal space and observation games enthusiasts! Liminal Department is now available! What is Liminal Department? Liminal Department is a psychological horror observation game with a liminal aesthetics that takes place in a hospital department. Inspired by Exit 8 and liminal spaces. Game summary: Trapped in what seems to be an endless hospital department. Carefully observe your surroundings in each loop to escape the Liminal Department Explore an ever-changing hallway filled with unusual occurrences. Each loop could have multiple anomalies or none. Some are easy to spot, others are not. After a careful examination submit for anomalies t |
| Liminal Department - Release Date | 2025-03-12 | Hello liminal space and observation games enthusiasts! Great news: Liminal Department is launching on April 02, 2025, 8 am, Pacific time. What is Liminal Department? Liminal Department is a psychological horror observation game with a liminal aesthetics that takes place in a hospital department. Inspired by Exit 8 and liminal spaces. Game summary: Trapped in what seems to be an endless hospital department. Carefully observe your surroundings in each loop to escape the Liminal Department Explore an ever-changing hallway filled with unusual occurrences. Each loop could have multiple anomalies or none. Some are easy to spot, others are not. Afte |
| Play the Demo as part of Steam Next Fest | 2025-02-24 | Steam Next Fest is here! Play the Liminal Department demo. Game description Trapped in what seems to be an endless hospital department. Carefully observe your surroundings in each loop to escape the Liminal Department. Each loop could have multiple anomalies or none. Some are easy to spot, others are not. After a careful examination, submit to the screen. Reach department 13 escape. Demo information The demo contains total of 15 anomalies and requires reaching department "5" Play time: 5-15 minutes. Settings and features: Most of the main settings and features are included in the demo. Mouse plus keyboard: full remappable. Full controller sup |
| Liminal Department - Demo Update | 2025-02-22 | Demo patch notes: Fixed clipping through the wall bug. Fixed an issue with the lighting on some systems. Implemented a controller interaction for the anomaly screen. |
| Liminal Department - New Trailer | 2025-02-20 | Hey everyone, if you have visited the steam page today you may have noticed that there is a new trailer. Game description Trapped in what seems to be an endless hospital department. Carefully observe your surroundings in each loop to escape the Liminal Department Each loop could have multiple anomalies or none. Some are easy to spot, others are not. After a careful examination, submit to the screen. Reach department 13 escape. Planned release date: April 02, 2025 Wishlist and follow Liminal Department to be notified of future news and updates. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412000/Liminal_Department/ |
| Liminal Department - Demo Update | 2025-01-28 | Liminal Department - New demo update Patch notes: Updated settings menu. Two new anomalies. Improved physics interactions. Small bug fixes and optimizations. |
| Liminal Department - Demo | 2025-01-16 | Hey everyone, I have set up a short demo for Liminal Department and is now available. The demo contains total of 15 anomalies and requires reaching department "5" The main game will feature more than 40 unique anomalies and will require to reach department "13" All of the settings are included in the demo: Mouse plus keyboard: full remappable, controller support (Xbox) not remappable. Head bopping, Field of View (FOV) Graphics settings. UI Notifications, etc. Wishlist and follow Liminal Department to be notified of future news and updates. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412000/Liminal_Department/ |
| Liminal Department Announcement | 2024-12-25 | Hey everyone! Working on a new game called 'Liminal Department' It is an anomaly-based game set in a hospital department. You are trapped in a hospital department that seems to go on endlessly. Carefully observe your surroundings in each loop to escape the Liminal Department Start from department zero and make your way to 13 after careful examination in each loop to escape. The game will offer more than 40 unique anomalies, making the gameplay an intermittent experience. Planned release date: Q1 2025 Wishlist and follow Liminal Department to be notified of future news and updates. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412000/Liminal_Department/ |