The End of the Sun — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| New "Magic & Investigation" Trailer + Xbox Launch | 2026-11-04 | Hello folks! We have some great news for you! New trailer!Almost two years after release, we decided to bring some freshness to our game's store page. We've created a new trailer that shows the game in a different light, focused on the magical creatures, the investigation and the adventures featured in the game. We hope it captures even better what The End of the Sun is all about. We'd be very grateful if you left a "thumbs up" or a comment under the video below on YouTube. It will help us enormously with visibility, and as you know, for our small team every bit of help counts. Thank you in advance! And for those who haven't heard of our game |
| Ghost Story Celebration + Xbox Release Date! | 2026-10-14 | Hello! The Ghost Story Celebration festival has just started on Steam! Perfect games for Halloween!It's a unique event bringing together over 100 narrative games with ghost and phantom themes. The festival proves that tales of the afterlife are not just terrifying horror games, but also intriguing fantasy, detective mysteries, romantic stories, and atmospheric, cozy adventures.Ghost Story Celebration - Check out more!How does The End of the Sun fit into this vibe? Our world is deeply permeated by a mythical spirit. During gameplay, you will encounter the afterlife on many levels – from the presence of classic ghosts and rituals of summoning t |
| Game perfect for autumn evenings! | 2026-10-02 | Hello everyone! Autumn has arrived, and with it, the Steam Autumn Sale. To celebrate, we've prepared a great discount on the game.As you know, this time of year naturally encourages us to spend more time at home, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy a cozy evening with a good game.Why is The End of the Sun the ideal game for autumn evenings?Gameplay takes about 7-10 hours depending on how thoroughly you explore the world—the ideal length to help you relax and unwind after a few hard days at work.You set the pace—you can finish it quickly or take your time exploring the game world, absorbing the changing environments across all four seas |
| Photo Mode Contest! Take a screenhot and get a physical Boxed Edition | 2026-09-07 | Photo Mode Contest!To celebrate September Week Long Deal on Steam, we're kicking off screenshot contest! SHORT VIDEO ABOUT CONTEST HEREHere's how to participate:Take a stunning screenshot using the Photo Mode in The End of the Sun game.Share it on the Steam Community Hub between September 7th and 12th (make sure your post is public!).Get as many likes as possible!IMPORTANT! A minimum of 50 likes is required to qualify for a prize. Please note that only likes on Steam will be counted.To get more likes, share your screenshot on your social media channels, encourage your friends to like it on Steam, and you can also tag our official game profile |
| "From Poland with Love" Festival | Real Polish locations in-game! | 2026-07-27 | Hello friends! :)Today we have exciting news for you! Let's start step by step:1. Prestigious "From Poland with Love" Festival! Right now on Steam, the amazing From Poland with Love festival has started, celebrating Polish gaming and great productions from native publishers and developers. Over 200 carefully selected games with massive discounts, gathered in one place – these are true Polish gems created with love, passion, and ingenuity!The End of the Sun is honored to be among these unique games. We feel extremely proud of this distinction. We also thank you for not giving up believing in The End of the Sun. It is thanks to you that we can |
| Update 2.0.2 | 2026-07-05 | Hello!Just as we promised, we have a small update for you! :) The full release notes are below. We are now focusing on our next project—a smaller game in a slightly different genre that we'll announce soon. We are planning to release this one quite fast! :) It will expand The End of the Sun universe from a different perspective :) Interested?Please note that we might still bring new content updates to The End of the Sun in the future, depending on the game's ongoing popularity! (We are currently considering a "Historical Update")Small Update 2.0.2The End of the Sun - Update 2.0.2Visual Updates: Updated the game logo, loading screen icon, and |
| Summer Sale & Wreaths in the River! | 2026-06-25 | Hello everyone!We have good news! The Steam Summer Sale is starting right now and on this occasion you can buy The End of the Sun with a huge discount!She wove wreaths and threw them into the rippling water...Literally a few days ago, the astronomical summer solstice took place. On this shortest night in Slavic culture, Kupala Night is celebrated, which is the solstice holiday or, as it was called even earlier, "Słońcakres" (Sun's end). (Hence one of the meanings of the game's title - "The End of the Sun", which is the shortest night, after which the sun begins to lose to the darkness. The game title has a few more hidden meanings, but you ca |
| The GOG Newsletter Incident: Statement from the Creators | 2026-06-06 | Hello,Today we have a difficult topic to discuss. Unfortunately, due to a major mistake GOG.com made in their newsletter—which was completely out of our control—we need to explain and clarify the situation.Please, this topic is too important to just read the headlines. If you decide to comment or ask questions, please read the whole statement.What Happened? Symbols associated with Nazi ideology appeared in a GOG newsletter featuring The End of the Sun.Yesterday (June 5th, 2026), GOG.com sent a newsletter to millions of players featuring a discount code for our game. In it, GOG used a double "S" mark, a symbol widely associated with Nazi ideol |
| Women-Led Games Festival and Amazing sale! | 2026-06-05 | Women-Led Games and amazing sale!We’re proud to announce that The End of the Sun is part of the Women-Led Games event during Summer Game Fest on Steam.On this occasion, we have prepared amazing discount! If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to join our community or want to gift someone close to you – this is the time!Why you might love our game:Uncover a magical mystery — follow clues, memories, and hidden storiesSimple puzzles that keep you moving,Play at your own pace — wander, listen, observeExplore the village across 4 seasons — follow the same characters’ story over decades.Slavic village vibe, but you don’t need to know any fol |
| Happy Mother's Day | Witches, Wizards & Warlocks Festival | 2026-05-27 | Hello! Happy Mother's Day to all Moms! ❤️We would like to send our warmest wishes to all the Moms in our community!We are participating in the Witches, Wizards & Warlocks SaleIt's a great opportunity to celebrate games full of magic and spells. On this occasion, we have prepared our biggest discount yet for our game's Soundtrack.Check out other magical games HERE:FESTIVAL LINKFor PS5 fans 🎮Our PS5 sale has just started! Get up to 20% off!PS5 STORE LINK |
| Game now available on PS5! | Medieval Sale on Steam! | 2026-04-21 | Hello everyone!We have two exciting pieces of news for you!The End of the Sun is now available on PS5! We are very proud of this and happy that, together with IMGN. Pro, we managed to make this dream come true, especially since it is our first game released on consoles.We are very excited because we know many of you were also waiting for this release. We look forward to your feedback. Every positive review is worth its weight in gold to us :)The game is already available with a discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers.We are happy to share with you once again the new trailer we prepared especially for the release :)PLAYSTATION STORE LINKMedi |
| Studio Rebranding - The End of the Sun Forge | 2026-04-10 | Hello everyone!Today we have extremely important but also incredibly exciting news for you!Over the last few weeks, we have been preparing a rebranding of our studio, which we now want to share with you! We really recommend reading the entirety of this rather long message to find out what's next for our studio and what we have planned for you :)Why Rebranding?We should probably start with the studio's current name: "The End of the Sun Team" - derived, of course, from our first project, the game "The End of the Sun". The game itself, despite its mysterious atmosphere, is also accompanied by hope, the transformation of the characters, but above |
| PlayStation 5 Announcement and Spring Sale! | 2026-03-19 | Hi everyone!We have great news for you today!🔥PlayStation 5 Premiere: April 21st!🔥You've been waiting for this for a long time and we can finally confirm it: thanks to the support of IMGN.PRO, our game will debut on PlayStation 5 on April 21st!Get your controllers ready – the adventure is moving to a new platform.Add the game to your PS5 Wishlist now: PLAYSTATION STORE LINKWe are also excited to present a new trailer announcing this news!🤝Cooperation with IMGN.PRO (Console Publisher)We are extremely proud to announce our partnership with IMGN.PRO! They are a great publisher as well as the developer responsible for the cult game Kholat (nar |
| Women's Day Sale! | Record-Breaking DISCOUNT | GeForce NOW | 2026-03-06 | Hi everyone!We have a dose of great news for you today!🌸 Women’s Day Sale – A record-breaking promotion!We are extremely proud to announce that our game is participating in the Women’s Day Sale festival! This is a unique event on Steam that promotes games created by female-led teams and other marginalized gender developers.On this occasion, we have prepared something special: the highest discount on our title so far! If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to join our community or want to gift someone close to you – this is the time!Happy Women's Day to all Women!Taking this opportunity, we would like to send our warmest wishes to all |
| Celebrating 1 Year on Steam & Myths and Legends Festival! | 2026-01-29 | Hi Everyone!We have two fantastic pieces of news for you today. First, we are proud to announce that we are participating in the European Myths and Legends Festival! It is a wonderful opportunity to discover games rooted in our Slavic culture, as well as titles inspired by European folklore and mythology.Link to the festival HERE1st Anniversary on Steam! Today is a special day for us – exactly one year ago, The End of the Sun debuted on Steam!It hasn't been an easy year for us, as not everything went as smoothly as we had hoped, but your support and incredibly positive feedback regarding the game are proof to us that it was all worth it. A 98 |
| A perfect game for peaceful winter evenings | Your reviews! | 2026-01-22 | Hello adventurers!We hope your winter is going wonderfully, both outdoors and with your favorite games! :)If you’re looking for a game that feels like a warm, peaceful adventure—come join the ever-growing community of players enjoying The End of the Sun!Join them and leave your review too!What Players are saying:Looking for a calm, magical game for winter evenings? The End of the Sun is a cozy mystery you can sink into — no combat, no rush, just atmosphere and discovery.Why you might love it:Uncover a magical mystery — follow clues, memories, and hidden storiesSimple puzzles that keep you moving, Play at your own pace — wander, listen, observ |
| Happy New Year! 🎆 TOP 10 Best Adventure Games of 2025! | 2025-12-30 | Happy New Year!We hope 2026 brings you lots of joy, success, and of course plenty of great adventures!The best adventure games of 2025!We want to thank you so much for the entire past year. Your support, feedback, and interest in our game mean the world to us. Thanks to your engagement, we have the energy to keep going.We’re incredibly proud to hear that you’re enjoying the game, and that so many of you are adding it to your lists of the best adventure games of 2025. For us, that’s the best proof that our work truly matters.One such roundup:The End of the Sun in TOP 10 best adventure games of 2025 - LINKUpdated game capsuleWe decided to intro |
| Winter Sale ❄️ Our “Santa’s gift” is ready and waiting! | 2025-12-18 | Hi! Steam Winter Sale is live, and we’re adding something extra — The End of the Sun is now -36% off. If you’ve been thinking about visiting our village for a while… well — it looks like Santa finally has a present for you. 🎁Our game is perfect for calm winter evenings: no rush, no combat, just atmosphere, story, and bonfires that guide you through all four seasons.Check out our last update and read more:⏳ The sale runs until January 5th, 2026We wish you a warm, cozy winter season — plenty of rest and nothing but good times with games. We’re looking forward to your reviews! Thank you for being with us! 🎄In the meantime, catch a few winter s |
| A magical story perfect for winter holiday evenings | 2025-12-11 | HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASONWe wish you peaceful, warm, and magical winter holiday season. We hope you’ll find a moment to visit our village, sit by the virtual bonfire, and simply relax. Thank you for being with us – it’s thanks to you that this story truly comes alive.A magical village for winter eveningsIn winter, many of us look for the same thing: something calm, a bit magical, that you can sink into in the evening after a long day. And with the winter holidays approaching, that feeling only grows stronger.The End of the Sun is exactly that kind of experience – like a film you come back to every holiday season. Except here, you decide where the |
| Nominate The End of the Sun for the The Steam Awards! | 2025-11-27 | Hey everyone! 🔥 The Steam Awards are here, and if you enjoyed The End of the Sun, we would be incredibly grateful for your support!https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations/2025📖 Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award You also frequently highlight the story as something special — immersive, personal, and unlike anything you've played before. If the narrative stayed with you, please consider nominating us in this category as well.💿 Best Soundtrack Award So many of you have told us how unique and atmospheric the music feels — how it builds the emotional tone of the entire journey. Your messages about the soundtrack mean the world to |
| Thanks for your reviews! + Check out - Legacy of Valor | 2025-11-06 | Hey everyone! Thank you all so much for the amazing feedback and kind words you’ve been sharing! It truly means the world to us — seeing your reactions, screenshots, and reviews reminds us why we spent so many years creating this game.If you’ve already played The End of the Sun and enjoyed your journey through our Slavic world — we’d be incredibly grateful if you could leave a review on Steam. ⭐ Every single review helps more players discover the game and supports us as a tiny team.Thank you again for your amazing support — you’re helping us keep this dream alive. 🔥Check out Legacy of ValorWe’d love to give a huge shoutout to our friends and |
| We're part of Ancient Costume Game Festival - Enjoy a Limited-Time Discount 🔥 | 2025-11-03 | Hi guys!We are thrilled to announce that The End of the Sun is part of the Ancient Costume Game Festival,Taking place 3-17 November on Steam.Check out all these amazing games!Link to the festivalWe prepared a special discount! Don't miss it, only 7 days left!🎮 Two mysterious worlds, one bundle!Explore The End of the Sun and Arctic Awakening — two story-driven adventure games connected by atmosphere, mystery, and emotion.👉 Available now together on Steam! Check out! |
| Celebrate Halloween the Slavic Way – “Dziady” in The End of the Sun | 2025-11-01 | "Scaaary" Hello Folks! 🎃This Halloween, you could discover an ancient Slavic ritual that blurs the line between the living and the dead. 🍂In Slavic culture, Dziady (Forefathers' Eve) was a night when people gathered by the fire to honour their ancestors — inviting the souls of the departed to visit the world of the living for a brief moment.In The End of the Sun, you can experience this unique autumn atmosphere yourself. We’re sharing a special cutscene trailer showing the Dziady ritual from the game – a mysterious gathering by the sacred tree, where people try to summon the spirits of their ancestors.Feel the eerie, melancholic mood of fal |
| Summer Postcard Festival! | 2025-09-27 | Summer Postcard Festival!Hi! The End of the Sun is taking part in the Summer Postcard Festival on Steam!22-29 September. Don't miss it :) Choose your summer postcard! Link to the festivalDon't forget to catch the discount for The End of the Sun!Catch a few shots from our Summer! |
| The End of the Sun on Wonders of Festival! | 2025-09-18 | Hi!Witches, Wizards, and Wonder-Seekers! ✨ The time has come!We are thrilled to announce that The End of the Sun is part of the Wonders of Wizardry Festival taking place September 18-26 on Steam. Link to the festivalPrepare to have your wands ready and your spellbooks open, as we invite you to immerse yourselves in a world where magic is real and adventure awaits at every turn.For the next week, the festival will be buzzing with hundreds of magical games, each brimming with unique spells, mythical creatures, and challenges that will test even the most seasoned sorcerer.We have prepared a special discount! Don't miss it! Catch our magic screen |
| The End of the Sun has been officially verified on Steam Deck! | 2025-09-04 | Hey everyone,We've got some great news! The End of the Sun has been officially verified on Steam Deck.This means you can now enjoy the full game experience on the go!We appreciate all your support and can't wait for you to explore our world wherever you are.Steam Deck verification is only granted for the full version of the game.Technical info:When you first launch the game on your Steam Deck, it will automatically run with the graphic preset we've tested and optimised. However, if you want to experiment with higher or lower graphical settings for better quality or performance, you're free to do so.Read More on the forum below:https://steamco |
| We've been selected as one of 123 stars from the Indie Assemble festival! | 2025-09-01 | Indie Assemble: The 123 Stars just started!We are honored to have been chosen as one of 123 stars from the Indie Assemble festival, taking place 1-7 September on Steam. Festival celebrates the creativity and diversity of independent video games, offering the public the chance to discover unique experiences from around the world. It's a special showcase that brings together 123 titles shining with originality, passion, and talent.Link to the festivalThanks!Check out a few screenshots from The End of the Sun! |
| The End of the Sun is part of Debut Festival on Steam! | 2025-08-07 | Hi!Debut Festival has just started!We are thrilled to announce that The End of the Sun is part of the Debut Festival, taking place August 7-11 on Steam.Festival featuring developers and publishers launching their very first games on Steam!You can check almost 1300 titles! Link to the festivalHope you enjoy it :)For this occasion, we prepared a special discount on the game Soundtrack! Don't miss it :)You can also grab it in a bundle with the full game! |
| The End of The Sun Soundtrack (Selected Tracks) now on streaming platforms! | 2025-07-24 | 🎶 The End of The Sun: Soundtrack (Selected Tracks) is now available on streaming platforms! 🎶Immerse yourself in the world of Slavic myths from The End of the Sun with the official soundtrack! We’ve released 13 selected tracks for you to enjoy, out of the 28 available in the full soundtrack.By purchasing the full soundtrack, you also support the full game and our studio's development. Thank you! |
| Daily Deal! Photo Mode & Contest! | UPDATE 2.0 | 2025-07-20 | The End of the Sun featured on the Steam front page - Daily Deal!Hey everyone,We've got some incredible news to share! The End of the Sun has been featured on the Steam Daily Deal front page! This is a huge honor for us, and we're celebrating by offering a fantastic, our biggest so far!If you've been waiting to dive into the game's fantasy open world, now's the perfect chance!But that's not all – we have one more surprise for you!PHOTO MODE - UPDATE 2.0To mark this special occasion, we've just released the highly anticipated Photo Mode in the game! We know many of you have been asking for this, and we're thrilled to finally bring it to you. N |