- BrVR 4.1 - 6 June 2026
Made some improvements to the tutorialDue to feedback from our playtesters we have improved the anethika scene and cut a good deal of dialog from the pre-pitfalls section. In addition, a couple issues with falling out of the map have been fixed.Added a world border to many outdoor levelsAt community suggestion, this border appears at the very edges of outdoor levels to encourage people to not go out of bounds. Suggested by Buzti on our discord server.And for some rapid-fire changes:Falling out of bounds now leads to a random level 0-8Props on crafting bench are now grabbableThere's now a trash can in the frontrooms to destroy unwanted items - suggested by Kaneko Insi on SteamAdded up and down buttons to vault display - suggested by Kaneko Insi on SteamAdded better radio UI instead of using text on the radio itselfAdded grass footstepsAdded some water splash FXIncreased boat max speedTha…
- BrVR 4.0 - 22 May 2026
Added a new tutorialThe new tutorial is finally here! It begins with you creating your MEG ID and going through a small museum area before doing a simulation of the pitfalls area. From there, there's an unexpected adventure through the bowels of the MEG facility. It teaches you more practically than the 3.0 tutorial, and is more expansive as well. Also, you no longer go to the tutorial every time you start up the game. Instead, you can go to the pause menu -> go places -> tutorial to access it. This tutorial provides a more cinematic experience for those starting the game for the first time and is a great place to learn the ropes!Added a new start screenThe new start screen when you boot up the game shows all the same options as the old sign-up sheet, but organized into a UI. The start screen is located in a dark room.Refactored the laser pointersThe laser pointers have gotten a complet…
- BrVR 4.0 BETA RELEASE - 3 May 2026
Hey folks! It has been a while but we've been hard at work on a new tutorial and other revamped levels for BrVR. To access this update, please opt into the beta branch on the Steam library page -> gear icon -> betas.Please take time to check out the new tutorial and start menu. Once you go to the tutorial once, you will not be able to go back, unless you go to the pause menu -> go places -> tutorial.A full list of patch notes will be released with the 4.0 update, but for now, take a look at the new tutorial and report any problems you have with it on the Steam forums or preferably on our Discord server. We would appreciate it if you'd take the time to report anything out of place and let us know if the tutorial leaves you feeling unprepared for the backrooms.Known issues: Voicelines relating to an Anethika entity will still play if entities are off. Some vents are floating off of the wa…
- V. 3.102, MAIN BRANCH UPDATE - 15 January 2026
Made a variety of changes to level 27 including fixes for physics issues and a new stash spotMade several updates to the casino including adding levers to the slot machines and more places to purchase chipsAdded new points of interest to level 16 including small houses and outpostsFixed some subtle material and geometry issuesYou can now swim faster in level 233Removed flashlight functionality in level 6 Join our discord! We always love having new members over there as it's a tight-knit community. Please consider joining if you're liking the game or have any questions or feedback.https://discord.gg/rAhVHZnUuJ
- V. 3.101, MAIN BRANCH UPDATE - 27 October 2025
Replaced many almond water labelsMost almond water labels have been replaced, and bootleg almond water bottles have been re-introduced with a new label. These are now labeled "Backrooms Basics" almond waters and deliver +4 sanity and +4 hydration. These new labels provide much more information about the liquids as well, so you know what you've crafted in the liquid brewer.Made some assorted graphical changes to level RUNSome pipes that previously didn't have collars now have them. In addition, a couple of weirdly-clipped doors have been removed. There are also a few new dirt and rock effects near the cave breakdown area.Made windows stabbableWindows now can take 3 stabs from a melee weapon to be deactivated. This also applies to the screwdriver that is with you always.Other rapid-fire changes:Added invisible walls to level 94Removed enemies from level 40 in no entity modeFixed an odd is…
- V. 3.100, MAIN BRANCH UPDATE - 19 September 2025
This update is back on the main branch! If you are on the beta branch, you will also be updated to this version automatically.Added a "Current Height Offset" meterThis meter tracks how high or low the height offset is, and is available in the pause menu alongside the increase and decrease height buttons. Hopefully this should be a smoother experience.Made changes to the tutorial and the apartmentThere are a myriad of new signs in the tutorial and a few ceilings in the frontrooms apartment have been raised up slightly to provide more breathing room.Significantly improved some Sh4dy Gr3y sublevelsLevels 0zero and 2two got the most touch-ups. Level 0zero has much lusher foliage and better-looking ground.Now for some rapid-fire changes:Made level 6 darkerImproved the "Remove Door Names" optionAdded new music to level ThetaSlightly nerfed buckshotAdded a sandbox capsule for the MEG Guards (l…
- V. 3.99 - 9 August 2025
New this week: Level 16, flashlight glasses, more. This is a BETA update. Please use the Beta branch in BrVR's steam library page -> gear icon -> properties -> betas.Re-added the Flashlight GlassesThe flashlight glasses were previously replaced by a night vision helmet, however, due to a community request, the glasses are back as a separate item. They can be purchased at Chaze's Guns and Supplies on levels 4 or 11. Suggested by @Martie on our discord.Revamped level 16Level 16 has gotten a facelift, now having more points of interest and much improved graphics. It's now much more snowy and will snow anywhere instead of just at spawn. There is a huge mountain to climb in the center which doesn't have much on top, but is still good as a lookout point. There are also a lot more supplies in the level, and sparingly you can find random crates containing money or other valuables. Added a new e…
- V. 3.98 - 2 August 2025
New this week: Height adjustment changes, avatar improvements, more. This is a BETA update. Please use the Beta branch in BrVR's steam library page -> gear icon -> properties -> betas.Attempted to fix height adjustmentThe Increase and Decrease height buttons on the menu have come back and now apply a global offset to your height that the Reset Height button will set back to normal. This should reduce frustration with the height system.Avatar changesThe avatars now have vastly improved leg animations (still with some issues), and all avatars now offer the same speed and health benefits instead of them being disparate. The hazmat suit still protects against gasses though.Improved Level 49 and added new loot spotsSome new loot areas have been added to level 49, and some optimization has also occurred.Added some new items some loot poolsBrass knuckles can now be sometimes found inside of cr…
- V. 3.97, MAIN BRANCH UPDATE - 25 July 2025
This update is back on the main branch! If you are on the beta branch, you will also be updated to this version automatically.Added Level 404Level 404 is a glitchy paradise, filled with oddly shaped shrines and ruins. Several buildings provide exits and supplies, however they are often difficult to access. If you're bad with parkour, maybe don't come here! There are a lot of places where you can fall off of the map if you aren't careful, which leads to level 11. Suggested by @VrVada on our discordFinally added a bathroom to Meg Base BetaThank god. Also, the back area storage has been revamped.Added more exits to the Level 63 far islandNow, the level 63 far island (the one with the low-fidelity asian village) now has three exits on it instead of having nothing at all. Suggested by @i_amtalkin84 on our discord.Join our discordhttps://discord.gg/rAhVHZnUuJ
- V. 3.96 - 19 July 2025
New this week: Level 189, Night Vision, more. This is a BETA update. Please use the Beta branch in BrVR's steam library page -> gear icon -> properties -> betas.Added Level 189Level 189 is a large bathroom level that gets more dangerous as you continue. You can find many items in 189, including money strewn about on the floors and some items that have been thrown away (or stashed for later) in the trash. You can find Smilers and Hounds in this level. Suggested by @VrVada on our discord.Reworked Night VisionThe "head light" glasses have been revamped and now are a monocular night vision system.Made all ATMs crowbar-ableAll ATM's are now able to be crowbarred to spit out cash. Don't try to spam it though, you'll get nothing. Suggested by @NotASDF on our discord.Buffed SmilersSmilers have gotten a massive health buff, so now it's more preferred to flash them with a flashlight to kill them,…
- V. 3.95 - 4 July 2025
New this week: New Vinyl, small changes, more. This is a BETA update. Please use the Beta branch in BrVR's steam library page -> gear icon -> properties -> betas.Added a new vinyl: SignsTaytayrex on our discord has released a new EP, Signs, and we have added it to the backrooms record store. Find it in level 11 or 188 at the LunaNightZ record store.Made some changes to level 188's audio and elevatorsSome ambient noises have been stretched to cover more area, and the elevators now have a button click sound.Moved level 49 and the snackrooms revamp out of previewThe Snackrooms revamp and Level 49 can now be accessed normally via the hub. You can enter level 49 naturally via touching a military poster in level 11.Join our discord https://discord.gg/rAhVHZnUuJ
- V. 3.94 - 27 June 2025
New this week: Snackrooms revamp, no-clip-a-matic door changes, more. This is a BETA update. Please use the Beta branch in BrVR's steam library page -> gear icon -> properties -> betas.Added some new features to level 49Level 49 now has a flooding event which causes low-lying areas to be filled with water. This can slow down your movement and impede combat. Some enemy positions and landscape features have been tweaked as well. I know I said it last week, but this week is most likely the last week it'll be in a preview state.Added a new entity: The TrenchcleanerThis mech entity roams level 49 (as in the wiki). If you approach him, he will attempt to pursue and will attack you with two chain-guns. He can break objects in his path, although currently has some pathing issues that will be ironed out.Added new effects to the no-clip-a-matic doorThe no-clip-a-matic doors have stayed relatively…
- V. 3.93 - 12 June 2025
New this week: Reality Stabilizers, more. This is a BETA update. Please use the Beta branch in BrVR's steam library page -> gear icon -> properties -> betas.Added Reality StabilizerThis (very experimental) item allows you to save what level you were on and your items, then recall that save from your frontrooms apartment's Manage Saves window. These can be bought at the level 1 BNTG base, the level 4 MEG base, the level 11 MEG base, the level 23 MEG base, and crafted in the industrial crafter. There are several known issues with it that will be fixed soon. The functionality of saving your location in a level is coming soon, but right now it just saves what level, not the location within.Fixed some broken level 3 lightingThe prison-styled lights in level 3 have been improved and looks a lot better than in the past.Made more changes to level 49Some more small things have been fixed, and so…
- V. 3.92 MAIN BRANCH UPDATE - 6 June 2025
This update is back on the main branch! If you are on the beta branch, you will also be updated to this version automatically.Made changes to the level 188 mallThe level 188 mall now has a couple of new shops including Slushie's Slushes. There, you can buy slushies that restore thirst, sanity, and health. You can also now buy suitcases at Threshhold Threads.Made changes to the level 49 previewThe level 49 preview now has better enemy placement, a new MEG outpost, a UEC weapons stash, and some new cinematic moments. A number of visual issues have been fixed, and now the optimization should be better too. More weapon spawns have been added to the bunkers scattered around the map.Added a new item: HelmetsThese WWI-style army helmets can be found in level 49 and will sustain projectile damage for you. Just note that they pop off after being hit, and can only be used once. Attempting to use…
- V. 3.91 - 20 May 2025
New this week: Level 49 preview, more. This is a BETA update. Please use the Beta branch in BrVR's steam library page -> gear icon -> properties -> betas. Added level 49 preview Level 49's preview is here! This preview features a very large map full of grimy WWI-style trenches. Watch out, as you might be cut down by snipers or machine guns if you peek your head out too much. There are rifles in the start building, and you can use them to fight back against the soldiers. This preview has a few known issues including floating tree stumps, scale issues, and some wonky landscape areas. You can access previews by going to the legacy museum in the hub, then going to the map "Aim2" within it, and then turning around and heading into the level 49 door. Suggested by @FrankC on our discord server. Merged level 4 with an older version On our stream, we showed off the old level 4. This was met with…
- V. 3.90 - 15 May 2025
New this week: Level 193, more. This is a BETA update. Please use the Beta branch in BrVR's steam library page -> gear icon -> properties -> betas. Added Level 193 Level 193 is a sprawling house full of strange architecture. You can find rooms with beds on the ceiling, ceiling fans on the floor, kitchens separated in the middle of other rooms, and many more strange anomalies. There is a moderate entity presence on the level. You can enter it via level 26. Now for some rapid-fire changes Fixed thruster upgrade issue Fixed several things with level 188 Fixed some small UI issues Added functionality to Coco's store Added more Dark Level Artifacts Turned The Whiteout's lighting down - Suggested by @Turtle on our discord Join our discord https://discord.gg/rAhVHZnUuJ
- V. 3.89 - 8 May 2025
New this week: Level 188, more. This is a BETA update. Please use the Beta branch in BrVR's steam library page -> gear icon -> properties -> betas. Revamped Level 188 The revamped level 188 is finally here, bringing a complete overhaul to the map. It now features a mall, an underground airport corridor, and a fully modeled hotel. The graphics are much better than the previous version, and there's generally more stuff to do and things to find than in the old one. You can even purchase a submarine sandwich from Heathrow Hoagies in the mall (more store functionalities coming soon). Added the large building back to level 11 The sky-high skyscraper from the old level 11 has been added back in. There's nothing up at the top, but it's still a fun landmark. Maybe I'll put something up there sometime. Made several graphical changes to the Poolrooms Sprawl Map The Poolrooms Sprawl map has also go…
- V. 3.88 MAIN BRANCH UPDATE - 1 May 2025
This update is back on the main branch! If you are on the beta branch, you will also be updated to this version automatically. Added a recipe for Seal Flex and Vasoskin Now Seal Flex and Vasoskin now have recipes in the industrial crafter, which use valves, a part that hasn't been used in any prior recipe. Added the door recalibrator This item, crafted in the industrial crafter, recalibrated doors on the spot to lead to a different level. It's rather useful if you're trapped in a level that only leads to a bad level. Now for a few rapid-fire changes: Added normal interactions to the donuts Improved the level 188 preview Made damage in hard mode sometimes drop items Join our discord https://discord.gg/rAhVHZnUuJ Wishlist our other game Bread or Dead VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/2380600/Bread_or_Dead/
- V. 3.87 - 25 April 2025
Added level 66 Level 66 is a huge walk-in aquarium, and is composed of a dark pipe maze. There's a bit of light coming in from the outside, but for the most part level 66 is pitch-black with an ominous blue fog in the background. You can exit to level 41 via an "Emergency Exit" door, and you can enter through a similar door in level 44. Requested by @Ali666 on our discord server. Added a new entity: The Anethika This tall, lanky, black creature resides in level 66, but will be put in other levels soon. The Anethika is rather strong and fast, making it quite difficult to kill. It's one of the stronger enemies in all of BrVR. Added back the Mapping Device Back in the early days, you were able to purchase a mapping device (jokingly we called it a Clumpass, because it acted like a compass and you could buy it from Clump Power INC). This is now back in the form of a crafted item. Added The I…
- V. 3.86 - 18 April 2025
Formally added level 235 Level 235 has been fixed up and added formally to the hub and to a couple of other locations. Added three tiers of thrusters Now, thrusters start out quite weak, and you must upgrade them to increase their power. Here are some rapid-fire changes: Dramatically improved trampoline physics Improved G18 handling Added ammo pouch functionality to the defunct pistol - Haven't tested this Added border walls to level 24 Nerfed many overpowered melee weapons Fixed some unclear upgrade UI Fixed some bad level 19 generation Join our discord https://discord.gg/rAhVHZnUuJ
