- V1.07 update is live - 12 November 2024
We have been working hard to address many optimisation and edge case issues. Big optimisation on heavy areas such as the black hill mines. The Guv quests have safety nets for edge case issues where the quest may stall.
- Full patch breakdown to V 1.06 - Lots of new features and improvements - 11 October 2024
Hello everyone! Paul here from Cut to Bits. It’s been a long summer since launch and I wanted to do an update on the patches and some post launch notes from all the feedback we received from the community. First up, a big thank you to everyone who bought the game and supported us. The feedback we received was invaluable and we think really helped bring the game up to a new level of quality. From all of us at Cut to Bits, we truly appreciate your support. You are a wonderful community. So there is a lot to go through, let’s break it down! We included many new features to reduce pain points. When you try to do something new, intent always leads, but at the end of the day it’s the player's enjoyment that really matters.We decided to make some changes to some design decisions. These meant late night calls back and forth but we collectively feel we made the right plans. First up was the feel…
- V1.06 update. - 18 September 2024
V1.06 has more optimisations and stability fixes. Achievement bugs have been resolved.
- Patch 1.05 is now out! - 29 August 2024
Hello from Studio Cut to Bits. We have been listening to all the feedback from the community and we have some wonderful new additions to bring to you in our latest patch, V1.05. More accessibility options, such as. No damage mode - a setting which disables death on the player for those who want a narrative adventure, to play and explore the world at their own pace. Fast Travel - Rainybrook, has opened up the old manholes, to now allow for more access points to get to the sewers to allow faster exploration between distant areas. Enemy rebalancing - Polish on AI, hitboxes and also enemy hit points rebalancing to reduce grinding powerful enemies. Optimisation and bug fixes. We have increased performance for those using the steam deck and for those who are running on lower end specifications. This also includes new fixes for ultra wide monitors. Many small fixes to improve more polish for q…
- 20% off Venture to the Vile & new extended demo! - 27 June 2024
Step into the eerie town of Rainybrook with a 20% discount for Steam’s Summer Sale. And if that’s not enough to give it a try, we have released a new extended demo that lets you play through the prologue and Act 1 for free. Once you start meeting Rainybrooks residents and find yourself wanting more, you can carry your progress into the full game with you. This is the perfect time to Venture to the Vile. Studio Cut to Bits
- Patch notes for version 1.0.3 - 19 June 2024
We have released a new patch for Venture to the Vile that will significantly improve performance on PC and Steam deck. We have also addressed issues of players preventing side quests and achievements. We have resolved over 250 issues and tasks in this patch and the highlights of the fixes are as follows. Optimization to address crashing and performance issues on PC and Steam deck Quality settings have a greater impact on game performance Implementation of “Homing Harmony”, an unlockable skill to find items in a level Implementation of the time skip feature that allows players to progress time (unlocked in Act 3) Enemy and Combat Balancing (go to the VttV discord for more detailed information) Audio polish Increased the number of supported resolutions Achievement bugs resolved (retroactive) Skill page UI improvements Added a limit to Maximum upgradeable health Game completing percentages…
- A patch that fixes language issues and achievement is now out - 27 May 2024
A patch that fixes language issues and achievement is now out. The fixes in the patch are as follows -Additional keyboard input support for ui (arrow keys) -Fixed a bug where language selection on the first launch would only partially change the language -Fixed achievements not being awarded issues (issue still present for Wisp o' the Willows and Horseshoes) this is retroactive We are working on Patch for mid-June to address quest and audio issues and improve performance. Thank you for your understanding and patience, we are doing our best for you to have the best experience of our game as early as possible. Studio Cut to Bits
- Venture to the Vile, out NOW! - 22 May 2024
Hello adventurers, We’re excited to share that Venture to the Vile is out now on PC with a 10% launch week discount! Check out the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game, which includes the stunning original soundtrack as well as a digital copy of the game’s gorgeous companion comic book. Enjoy your time in Rainybrook! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153750/Venture_to_the_Vile/. Follow us on other platforms below! Twitter, IG, Discord, TikTok
- Venture to the Vile 紹介動画公開！ - 30 April 2024
皆様により本作品のことを知っていただくための紹介映像を公開しました！ 皆様により快適で面白いゲーム体験をお届けできるように本作品の開発に努めてまいりますので、今後とも変わらぬご愛顧をいただけますよう、心よりお願い申し上げます。 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNNrpPcFb-0
- Venture to the Vile now launching May 22! - 29 April 2024
Hello adventurers, We have a release date update for you! The Steam release for Venture to the Vile will be delayed to May 22nd, 2024. We here at Cut to Bits hope you are just as excited as we are to jump into the game and explore this Victorian-inspired metroidvania. See you in Rainybrook! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153750/Venture_to_the_Vile/ Follow us at other platforms below! Twitter, IG, Discord, TikTok
- Venture to the Vile is coming to Steam on May 7th! - 13 March 2024
Hello adventurers, Today we’re thrilled to announce some big news: Venture to Vile is coming to Steam on May 7th, 2024! See what adventures await in this brand new trailer: The Vile consumes all, eventually… including your Steam library, when it drops on 7th May on PC, so don’t forget to add it to your wishlist in the meanwhile. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153750/Venture_to_the_Vile/ Follow us at other platforms below! Twitter, IG, Discord, TikTok
- Venture to the Vile is Part of Metroidvania Fusion, Demo Available! - 4 March 2024
Hello adventurers, We’re platforming and slicing our way to the Metroidvania Fusion Steam event, a festival celebrating metroidvania games! If you missed Venture to the Vile’s demo the last time it was live, it’s back again! Come check out our 2.5D metroidvania game, and if it tickles your fancy, give us a wishlist to have a place forever in Vincent’s heart (and ours as well). (That's Vincent in the gif above! You play as him.) The demo will be live from March 4 to 11, for the duration of the Steam event! We’d also love to hear what you thought of our demo. Pen us your thoughts on any of our social media platforms. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153750/Venture_to_the_Vile/ Follow us at other platforms below! Twitter, IG, Discord, TikTok
- Venture to the Vile Next Fest Demo Stream! - 13 October 2023
As you have probably seen, Venture to the Vile is participating in the Steam Next Fest 2023! Tune in this Sunday at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 7pm CEST / 2am JPT as we play our demo and talk about our experience in making Venture to the Vile. And if you like what you see, try out the demo for yourself and give it a wishlist – it really helps us out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153750/Venture_to_the_Vile/ Make sure to sign up for a reminder so you don't miss our stream! See you there!!
- Venture to the Vile Next Fest Demo Stream! - 9 October 2023
Venture to the Vile is participating in the Steam Next Fest 2023! We will play our demo, and talk about our experience in making Venture to the Vile. Come and join us to check out our game and ask our developers questions! If you like what you see, try out the demo for yourself and give our game a wishlist, it really helps us out!! See you at our stream!
- PAX West + The Mix Next Showcase 2023 - 15 August 2023
We're absolutely stoked to announce that we'll be at The MIX Showcase 2023 happening alongside PAX West weekend! Here's the full schedule below: Online Showcase When: Thursday, August 31st at 10 am PST Where: https://www.twitch.tv/mediaindieexchange Onsite Showcase When: Friday, September 1st 2023 Where: Block 41, 115 Bell ST, Seattle, WA 98121 6 pm to 7 pm PST: Press preview hour 7 pm to 11 pm PST: Expanded admission Come and meet the team and play our demo during expanded admission hours! You can also come by our shared booth (3229) at PAX West through September 1st to 4th. We hope to see you there!! PS. Our Kickstarter campaign for our companion comic has been fully funded!! We'd like to thank everyone who backed our little project, it really means a lot!!
- Come play our Demo! - Upcoming Events - 29 June 2023
Hey everyone ! Come check out our demo for Venture to the Vile at these following events this upcoming July: Anime Expo July 1-4th, 2023 Los Angeles, USA https://www.anime-expo.org/ BitSummit July 14-16th, 2023 Kyoto, Japan https://bitsummit.org/en/ Montreal Comiccon July 14th-16th, 2023 Quebec, Canada https://www.montrealcomiccon.com/en/ Hope to see you there!! PS. Reminder that our Kickstarter campaign for our companion comic will go live on July 5th, 2023! Sign up now to get notified when it kicks off!
- Comic Kickstarter! - 19 June 2023
Studio Cut to Bits today announced their partnership with Lethal Comics in creating their companion comic for their upcoming game, Venture to the Vile. The 30-page all-new all-color comic will feature art from Lethal Comic’s very own Karl Shershl, Andy Belanger, and other award-winning artists. The comic will explore the rich world of Venture to the Vile and its unique characters with beautiful interior pages from, Karl Kershl, Andy Belanger, Ramon K Prez, Cara McGee, Rozenn Grosjean, and more. The comic will also feature covers by Sweeney Boo, Marguerite Sauvage, and Subversive Girl. The Kickstarter rewards will include digital and print versions of the comic, centerfold posters, sew-on patches, stickers, Digital art book and more! Follow the Kickstarter page today and get ready for the Kickstarter campaign launch on 5th of July! Kickstarter links: Kickstarter page: https://www.kicksta…
