Hollowbrook - Apartments — 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 1.4.2 | 2025-10-27 | Fixed issue where UI can be missing if you die while inventory is open.Thank you to Lets_Bono for helping us spot this live on stream!Increased visibility of an end-game puzzle item. |
| Patch 1.4.1 | 2025-10-27 | Optimize the game settings on first launchImprove the performance of the inventoryFix issue where menu would not be focused on game pad after finishing the game or returning to menu. |
| Hotfix for 1.4.0 | 2025-10-26 | Increase the time to be able to use a dialogue response to reduce the chance of accidental selections. |
| Patch 1.4.0 - Halloween Update and Controller Support | 2025-10-26 | Hi everyone,We’re excited to announce the release of the Halloween Update! This update includes limited-time Halloween-themed changes and introduces full controller support. Thank you again for all of your support! ❤️ Yetiface Games ✨ New FeaturesController SupportAdded controller support.Most major brands should work.Currently, only Xbox controller iconography is supported. 🎃 Limited-Time EventHalloween Decorations & Easter EggsSeasonal decor has been added around the apartments.A few small Easter eggs are hidden for players to discover.These changes are available for a limited time during the Halloween period. |
| Patch 1.3.5 | 2025-10-21 | Increase visibility of exit door during end game puzzleSlight change to end game scene |
| Patch 1.3.4 | 2025-10-18 | Fix an issue where you could potentially get blocked by another character at a certain point in the game which would prevent you from progressing further.Thank you to Ryuma for helping us spot this live on stream! |
| Patch 1.3.3 | 2025-10-17 | Fixed an issue where picking up a specific puzzle element would incorrectly reset your checkpoint, even if you had progressed beyond it.Thank you to PDR_Baba for helping us spot this live on stream!Fixed an issue that could lock progression if the piano or phone were used at a certain point in the game.Hey everyone!We feel we're hitting a point now where there are very few bugs remaining in the game, but if you do experience absolutely anything you think should be fixed, please let us know, and we'll fix them as soon as possible.We've been watching content creators since release which has really helped us to track down some of these bugs (eve |
| Patch 1.3.2 | 2025-10-16 | Fix checkpoint issue which can make the ending significantly easierThank you to uberhungrypanda for helping us spot this live on stream!Improve timed puzzle so it can be triggered in another waySlight improvement to dialogue during the timed puzzleAdded a photo sensitivity warningMake it easier to interact with a particular object during the timed puzzle Minor level fixes |
| Patch 1.3.1 | 2025-10-15 | Fix issue where you may not be able to progress past a certain point. |
| Hotfix for 1.3.0 | 2025-10-14 | Fix issue where you would be unable to progress past a point in the game.We're so sorry this one slipped through the cracks. After allowing the player to follow characters through the halls we introduced a game breaking bug. We fixed this as soon as we noticed it, but a few players might have started the game before the hotfix was released. |
| Patch 1.3.0 | 2025-10-14 | Fixed an issue where interacting with the pump too quickly between uses could block further progression.Fix issue where a character could be talked to at the incorrect time blocking further progress through the game.Resolved an issue where the pump sound continued playing even after it should have stopped.Huge thanks to Pezza_ttv for helping us spot this live on stream!Increased the visibility of the pump’s water hatch to make it easier to locate.Updated certain in-game interactions to better support the story flow and improve clarity.Fixed an issue where a conversation could trigger at the wrong point in the story.Increased transition time i |
| Patch 1.2.4 | 2025-10-12 | Fixed minor issue where a door would remain open although the player won't be able to leave.Accessibility fix relating to interactions with a small interaction area.We noticed a few people having issues interacting with a certain item in the game. We've increased the size of the interactable area to hopefully improve the experience when trying to interact with it. |
| Patch 1.2.3 | 2025-10-12 | Fixed a bug where if playing again after returning to the main menu you would be unable to progress the story. |
| Patch 1.2.2 | 2025-10-12 | Fix issue where a puzzle item can be interacted with before it's activeThank you to Thievius_FoX for helping us spot this live on stream!Slight balancing to AI |
| Patch 1.2.1 | 2025-10-11 | Changed knocking to be less frequent.Fixed a bug where some event music didn’t stop correctly.Huge thanks to PrimoPinata for catching this one live on stream! |
| Patch 1.2.0 | 2025-10-10 | Added optional Puzzle Guidance setting.Replaces the disclaimer shown when starting a new game.Can be toggled at any time from the pause menu.This feature provides guidance for players who want it, without affecting the experience for those who prefer solving puzzles independently. |
| Patch 1.1.3 | 2025-10-10 | Extend hallway downstairs to indicate the connection to the backAdded a new object that can appear depending on certain actions the player takes in the gameAdd additional dialog when a player has knowledge of certain eventsSeveral other minor dialog improvements throughout the game |
| Patch 1.1.1 | 2025-10-10 | Updated piano achievement to be much more achievable by a variety of playersIncreased distance that the front door auto closesUpdated text on some interactions throughout the gameFixed issue where source of some sounds were not easy to find Fix issue where trash can could be interacted with before certain game-play events occurRemoved ladder on the well to prevent confusionImproved visibility of a few puzzle elements during ending sequenceSmall minor changes and fixes |
| Patch 1.1.0 | 2025-10-08 | Hi everyone! We've just released a small patch that should improve several major parts of the game.Updated final sequence so that it is more believable from the players perspectiveImproved visibility or guidance towards certain objects in final sequenceReduce the amount of noise that can be heard during final sequenceReduce how many interactions are required for final sequence to progressLower the volume of certain sounds throughout the gameFixed issue with bucket spot interactionAdd room numbers to all apartment doorsVarious other minor fixes and improvementsAlthough not an early access game, we want this current episode to be as enjoyable a |
| Hotfix 1.0.5 | 2025-10-07 | Fix story lock during wake up sequence. Fix issue where the correct save point won't be shown when exiting. |
| Hollowbrook - Apartments is coming soon! | 2025-09-30 | Hi everyone, We're currently pushing hard for an early October release date.Our build is currently with steam for review, and we absolutely intend to release shortly after approval. Our current focus is tweaking and balancing. After a few private play-tests, we've had a range of people with different gaming skill-sets playing through the whole game. This is the first time we've exposed our game to people outside the development team, and it has been great to see people enjoying it, but it has definitely highlighted some problems that we struggled to see, mainly around difficulty, but other than that reception has been good, and we've had a bu |