- Aiming hotfix - 17 September 2026
Hi everyone, Just pushed a hotfix that fixes a bug to do with aiming, which would break if you bought the Divine Sight upgrade. Stay tuned for more updates as always. -BananaH
- Hotfix 1.21 - 14 September 2026
Hi everybody, This update is a hotfix to fix some issues that arose from the previous patch. Changelog: - Aim should no longer be "sticky" (and in the case of an issue, it properly resets when the window is unfocused) - Debris piles that appear in Mission 3 Part 2 are no longer "slippery" to walk on - Certain stats in the debrief screen now properly round to even numbers - Brethren Slave achievement now does not trigger improperly - Guards will now no longer attempt to report to several alarms in quick succession. More updates coming soon, in time, of course. -BananaH
- PATCH 1.2 - Major Tweaks, QoL, Bugfixes, and more! - 9 September 2026
Hey everyone! Thanks for being so patient waiting for this patch. There's a lot included, ultimately making the game a lot more stable and enjoyable. Changelog follows - QOL AND FEATURES: -Mouselook should now be smoothed for many players at high refresh rates and framerates -Changed controls now guaranteed to save properly -Added an option in the main menu for enabling automatic ladder mounting -Added an option to switch between toggle and hold-style leaning -White highlight around inventory items added when moused over. -Right mouse button / Aim can now be rebound TWEAKS: -Many cases where stray kills were added to the killcount have been fixed. -NPC stealth detection tweaked again, making stealth even more viable -NPCs do not immediately aggro now due to explosions if you are not witnessed -NPCs will question you if they discover a corpse or knocked-out body, rather than becoming hos…
- News: Upcoming patch and content - 1 September 2026
Hey, everyone! It's been a short while since the last patch and news update, I just wanted to put something out to let you all know that things are still happening with Parkside! I've upgraded my PC and have had a couple of issues with the migration of the game project which I'm nearly finished fixing (thankfully nothing major) and then I'll be carrying on with fixing bugs, small issues in missions, quality of life features and so on. Before switching PCs, my list of things fixed for the next patch had already grown quite lengthy, but I still have more to do. Once the next patch is out I will start the first "content" patch for the game. This will include some more achievements, some additional item selling NPCs and re-appearances of characters through the game, and a new weapon for you all to enjoy. I am also going to prioritize localization support, which may be implemented before the…
- Video Ditch Podcast: PARKSIDE - 13 August 2026
Hey everybody, I recently spoke to the two wonderful boys from the Video Ditch Podcast about the development, reception, and philosophy behind PARKSIDE: DECAYED SOUL MANIPULATION. I spoke with them once before a couple of years ago in the middle of development, so it was really great to catch up with these guys again and talk more about the game. Just thought I'd post it here for anybody interested: Enjoy! -BananaH
- Another Mini Patch: FOV Slider - 11 August 2026
Hello again! The last one for now, another mini patch: an FOV Slider is finally in the main menu and the pause menu, so now you can see as much or as little as you want. Also, a fix for some issues that may arise due to late game cutscenes. Have fun seeing things, -BananaH
- Further mini patch - 9 August 2026
Hi everyone, Just another further tweak to the latest patch, resolves some further minor issues and a few more enemy ai tweaks. BananaH
- Minor follow up patch - 8 August 2026
Hi everyone, Just a follow up to the previous patch. Rebinds now fully save and persist beyond deaths and level restarts, and there's been a few more enemy AI tweaks and behaviour changes, specifically when it comes to corpse discovery and corpse aggro. Happy hunting. More stuff to be fixed soon.
- MAJOR PATCH 1 - Bugfixes, QOL, AI adjustments and more. - 8 August 2026
Hi, everyone! Thank you all for your patience waiting for this patch, I hope it will be worth it for many of you who have had issues with the game, performance or mechanics-wise.A lot more minor bugs have been reported on the discussion board, which is great. The following features that I prioritized over the last few days to fix and add, and more fixes will come soon (as well as a minor content update, in the near future.)Here is a log of all the changes this patch brings:ENEMY AI:- Stealth is now more viable, as enemy spotting and behaviour now properly takes darkness, crouching, height difference into account.- NPCs such as police, guards, etc., who aren't initially hostile, will no longer be permanently hostile after combat ceases and panic has calmed down.- Robots now properly lose aggro when you activate the cloak ability.- Enemies such as police should now no longer auto-attack t…
- Hotfix: Softlocks & Minor Fixes - 2 August 2026
Hi everyone, Another batch of minor fixes and a patch to address some softlocks. Notes below -Fixed General Conditioning ability not saving -Fixed bug where weapons sometimes remain invisible due to cloak -Fixed occasional softlock with archives exit doors -Changed location of optional objective documents in Mission 8 -Enemies should no longer shoot through doors -Rollback, mouselook logic tweak I am back to my real-life job today, so patches will be less frequent but I am aiming to release a large patch next with more fixes to issues you have been having. I'll try and be as responsive as possible on forum & channels, but expect me to slow down a bit. Hope y'all are still having fun. BananaH
- Day 2 Hotfix #2 - 1 August 2026
Hi everyone, Just patched the game, fixed a couple of softlocks (including an ending one, oops), and an attempted fix to some of the mouse issues y'all have been having. Also, you should no longer be able to "unload" your fists, LOL I have a big list of things to fix, just had to prioritize and push something out asap because of the softlocks. Stay tuned BananaH
- DEV UPDATE: Fixin' bugs, and Heartfelt Thanks - 1 August 2026
Hi everyone,It's been a wild day and a half since release, first of all I just wanted to say how grateful I am to everyone who's tried the game out so far. Even if you have problems with it, aren't happy, I am still grateful for all of the feedback regardless, as well as all the bug reports which I have filed away in a list. Don't think I'm not reading these, I try to respond to as many as possible too. I want PARKSIDE to be as good as it can be, just like many of you want, and I will do my best.It's been a blast seeing everybody have fun, experiment, just enjoy the vibes of the game, it warms my heart knowing people have an appetite for games like PARKSIDE, and that I have had a chance to try and fill the void, even if it doesn't rub everyone the right way. Hopefully it will soon, for some of those people, who are having problems with the game or aren't quite satisfied yet.Despite a fe…
- Day 2 patch - 31 July 2026
Hi everyone, Just a quick patch to address a couple of issues - a softlock after mission 6 (with Brethren Slave upgrade) and a bug where you'd end up gaining medkits after picking up money (lol) I am going to focus on issues about mouse sensitivity/jumping next because that seems to be randomly affecting some players. I am really gonna try my best to fix as many issues as I can this weekend and throughout the next week (my time during the week is limited, I'm a dad with a 9-5) Thanks to everyone who's bought & played so far, I'm just thrilled by the response BananaH
- Bugfix coming: Mission 6 Brethren Slave softlock - 31 July 2026
Hi all,Just an update to let you know that a patch is coming in 1-2 hours that fixes a dialogue softlock after mission 6 if you have Brethren Slave. The dialogue loops at the moment. Fix soon!-BananaH
- Day 1 Hotfix Live - 31 July 2026
Yo! For those of you who experienced jumping problems, this hotfix should resolve it. Apologies for the inconvenience. More bugfixes to come over the weekend. And thank you all so much for the support and for playing so far, it's actually insane and I'm so happy so many folks are having fun. Stay frosty BananaH
- Day 1 Bugfix - Soon! - 31 July 2026
Hi all,Just an announcement to let you know that unfortunately a few bugs made it in, these will be fixed as soon as possible. Stay tuned!BananaH
- Demo update: Bugfixes & More - 23 July 2026
Hey everybody, Just some brief, kind of lazy patch notes about an update to the demo. With 8 days until the game is out, I'm still fixing minor bugs and issues that come up during testing. 90% of the things I've been fixing apply to the main game, not the demo. This patch fixes 4:3 in the main menu, fixes effect persistence after death, some lore text discrepancies, makes the nightstick a 100% KO weapon, cleans up some kill counting edge cases, adds non-HUD reticles to scoped weapons (for playing without HUD), and there are a lot of other minor fixes and things present. The cursor has also been made brighter while still fitting the theme of the UI.Just over a week left to go until the full release!!!You might hear from me again soon if there are more things to fix, but hopefully not! -BananaH
- PARKSIDE Release Dates/Times - 19 July 2026
Hey, everyone!Just a small update to let you all know exactly when the game will be releasing in several timezones:US PACIFIC: 5PM, 30 JulyUS EAST: 8PM, 30 JulyBRITAIN: 1AM, 31 JulyEAST ASIA: 7AM, 31 JulyAUS EAST: 10AM, 31 JulyNZ: 12PM, 31 JulyI'm looking forward to finally sharing this game with all of you, and a huge thanks to everyone who's played and enjoyed the demo, beta tested, and given great feedback so far. I've tried very hard to make this game live up to expectations while maintaining a charming level of jank that we all love.-BananaH
- PARKSIDE WILL RELEASE ON 31 JULY 2026 - 5 July 2026
You heard right, PARKSIDE: DECAYED SOUL MANIPULATION will drop on the 31st of July. Watch the announcement trailer below.The demo has also been updated, fixing a lot of bugs and adding new content, and a layer of polishing.Please wishlist if you haven't already, and tell anyone you think will be interested in the game!PARKSIDE will include:10 missions, comprised of 15 maps ranging from large open areas to tightly packed complexes35 achievements at launchTwo main endings, four sub-endingsAverage 10 hour playtime for a thorough/first-time runA special secret in each area to find, each adding a puzzle piece to the mysterious storyCheat menu and level select after you beat the game onceGet excited, Immersive Sim fans. PARKSIDE is around the corner.
- THE FINAL PUSH: Getting ready to release PARKSIDE - 26 June 2026
The time draws near....TL;DR: Expect a release announcement by the end of July - early August...Well, this is a really exciting post for me to make! After nearly 4 years of working on PARKSIDE, getting the game through various stages of development, there is now relatively very little left for me to work on!The game is a very different beast from what it was probably even a couple years ago, when the first demo dropped on steam: placeholder particles, lag, a whole load of bugs. Hell, even the current demo is still busted (something I plan to rectify very soon). Here's a brief summary of the mountain of work I've done since the start of beta testing in January:-Fixed dozens of minor bugs-Fixed major bugs such as player control/interaction breaking, graphics and resolution problems-Optimized level geometry and improved overall performance across the whole game-Added and finalized new equi…
