Abnormality Steam news

• Latest observed players6 · 25 September 2026 - 20:58:49 UTC
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• Review score73% positive
• Total reviews261
• Release dateOct 28, 2024
• DeveloperNightmare Studios
• PublisherNightmare Studios

Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Nightmare StudiosPublisher: Nightmare Studios

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Abnormality Steam news

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• Equipment Skins, Tasks & Controller Support | v0.15.0.0 - 22 September 2026

  AddedFull controller supportDaily & Weekly tasksEquipment skins (unlockable skins for every equipment in the game)More clothing optionsEquipment SkinsYou can now unlock various different skins for your equipment and really stand out, and make your equipment feel like your own! ImprovementsDead players can now see other dead playersReworked post processing for crisper graphicsMade the ghost list go in alphabetical orderImproved detection when taking photosAn option to auto add loadout on start of each mapPolished up some of the UI Bug FixesFixed a bug where you could get pushed out of hiding spots randomlyFixed a bug where the ghost could carry you to god spots and you would be stuckFixed a bug where the "number of pills per bottle" setting wouldn't work correctlyFixed a bug where the banshee wouldn't spin the EVP radioFixed a bug where the crossair would show when on the laptop etcFixed…

• v0.14.3.1 - 11 September 2026

  Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where the candle wouldn't light Fixed a bug where hiding closets could get you killed Fixed certain teleportation issues with the ghost Misc Disabled the XP Event

• Hotfix - 1 September 2026

  - Fixed duplicated items in Willow - Fixed stuttering animations on higher ping

• Holyvale Manor & Polishing | v.14.3.0 - 1 September 2026

  AddedBrand-new hand animations for every item. See the before vs. after for an example!Added an item-swapping animation when switching between itemsHolyvale Manor is now backYou can now hold RMB to bring the camera closer to your face ImprovementsAdded a realistic startup interface to the thermal imaging cameraChanged the thermal camera's "off" screen from grid boxes to a black screenAdjusted hand positioningAdjusted the color grading throughout the entire gameAdded a new, more realistic UI for the sound recorderImproved the visuals of how hair reflects lightReworked the "No Headbob" option so you no longer see through your own body when looking downAdded a slight sway effect to items held in your hand Bug FixesFixed a bug where old photos could appear in the investigation summaryFixed a bug where more orbs could appear than intendedFixed a bug where the ghost could drag you even while…

• DOUBLE MONEY & XP | Abnormality In-Game Event - 29 August 2026

  Until right over the weekend, there will be a double money + XP event in Abnormality. Good luck getting that extra cash & xp :)Cheers, Patrick

• Fixed 3 FPS on Load-In - 26 August 2026

  There was an issue affecting a handful of players where they could not play the game after loading into a map, however, this has now been resolved.

• Languages, CCTV & Camera Update | v0.14.1.0 - 26 August 2026

  Added6 new languagesFrenchKoreanTurkishSpanish (Latin America)PolishTraditional ChineseBrand new ghost orbs ImprovementsYou can now get more than 1 thing in frame within the camera and get paid out by it all. For example ghost orbs + the ghost in one picture.Reworked the look of the ghost orbs to look way more realistic than before, though harder to see.Added a night vision setting to the CCTV camerasAdjusted some of the color grading of the gameMade the CCTV cameras more clearMade stamina last as long as it did before Voice RecognitionUpgraded the recognition for a larger model that recognized way more words and is in general a lot faster. (From 2.4 s to ~0.8 s)This is heavier on the system, so because of that I've added a settings within "Audio" where you can adjust how many threads of the CPU the voice reco system uses. Bug FixesFixed a bug where clicking "download" wouldn't actually…

• Night Vision & Old Map Back + More | v0.14.0.0 - 24 August 2026

  AddedAdded a brand-new lobby that you can purchase and unlock through the tablet.The old Willow Creek has been reintroduced as a new mapNightvision is now back, and you can equip it instead of using a headlamp. ImprovementsAdjusted the lights during hunts to make them less like an epilepsy-inducing strobe effect.Removed the level requirements for maps. You can now play any map you want.Made light switches easier to interact with.Reworded parts of the tutorial to make the instructions clearer. OptimizationOptimized the lighting to improve FPS. Bug FixesFixed a bug where equipment would sometimes not respond for clients.Fixed a bug where the ghost could instantly kill you after dragging you.

• v0.13.1.2 - 20 August 2026

  Bug Fixes Fixed some general bug fixes across the board. Fixed a duplication bug with the loadout I'm currently working on Abnoramlity's Exorcism Mode + investigating the issue where some PC's have 3 FPS which is why I haven't been posting as many updates lately.

• v0.13.1.1 - 16 August 2026

  Improvements Adjusted the height of the camera in your hand Made the item swapping animation quicker Bug Fixes Fixed a bug related to ghost orbs Fixed a bug where you could not pick up several lobby customization items after placing them Fixed a bug where you could open your tablet while hiding Fixed a bug where you could sometimes get unintentionally kicked out of a hiding spot Fixed a bug where you could walk through trees on motel. Fixed a bug where the flame on the lighter would sway too much.

• Hiding & Communtiy Feedback | v0.13.1.0 - 16 August 2026

  AddedFirst interactable lobby item, the drum kits are back! Will be adding more over timeAdded the hiding closets back in the locations.Second cursed item: Black Candle - Read up what it does on the wiki within the laptop! Network OptimizationOptimized the network load on larger maps, especially affecting those with high ping. ImprovementsThe hand holding up your items now adjusts according to FOV, so it's always perfectly within frameAdded a indicator on the thermometer if the temperature is hot, cold or abnormal. BalancingThe ghost will interact more often with certain objects in the world.Made items hidden by a Boggart easier to find.Made Wisp's unique orbs more obvious. Bug FixesFixed a bug letting people join into private lobbies.Fixed a bug where sometime when a client would leave it would get stuck on black screen.Fixed a bug where it could show items as either stocked or unstock…

• Invisible Models On Maps Fixed - Hotpatch - 14 August 2026

  The issues with models being invisible on maps for certain graphics cards and/or playing as a client should now be fixed. Thanks to everyone who reported.

• Custom Difficulties & Summoning Circle | v13.0.0 - 13 August 2026

  AddedCustom Difficulty - you can now fully customize the games to your likingDiffernet looks of the handprintsFirst cursed item in the game, the ritual circle to start a possessed hunt in the locations (located where each individual got killed on each location) ImprovementsRemoved the heavy blur on CCTV cameras whenever the ghost hunted.UV can now appear on breakers & lightswitches. Bug FixesFixed a bug where clicking the same app icon on the app dock in the laptop would remove the screenFixed a bug where ultraviolet wouldn't appear on doors every now and then.Fixed a bug where lighting items in the world with the lighter would also light close items.Fixed a bug where dragging the screen to scroll within the laptop would skip your mouseFixed a bug where the ghost could spawn outside the location during hunts.Fixed a bug where people couldn't unlock maps even though being high enough lev…

• v0.12.4.0 - 12 August 2026

  Improvements You can now enable/disable electronic devices that's already on the ground with the activate button keybind (Default LMB) Added a popup message when the category you're adding items to is full (for clarity) Higher quality pictures for the items in the loadout & shop Network Optimization Optimized some of the backend for a smoother experience for clients with higher ping Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where certain ghosts would give off their traits too often Fixed a bug where the Boggart would throw objects Fixed a bug where some objectives wouldn't count Fixed a bug where some photo subjects wouldn't register Fixed a bug where certain graphic settings wouldn't apply properly Fixed a bug where ghost could get stuck in places Fixed a bug where the stats after a match would only be dependent on the host Fixed a bug where the death penalty after a match wouldn't apply

• Improved Voicechat & Quality of Life | v0.12.3.0 - 11 August 2026

  Thank you to all of you who have been playing over the last few days, it really means a lot. I'm doing all I can to add the feedback you guys are giving me, and I've been posting daily updates since :)-PatrickAddedIn the pause menu, you can now adjust the volume for individual players in voicechatNew optional objectives such as:Snap a 3 star photoSmudge the ghost roomA new page on the laptop which acts as a information hub for everything you need to know regarding mechanics, evidences, ghosts, etc.More items to customize your lobby with ImprovementsYou can now click space to open the laptop from anywhere in the lobbyYou can now click using your mouse on the bootup screenImproved the reliability of photosAdded a 'disabled' banner on disabled maps for better clarityImproved the ghosts tracking when it knows where you are and is on the other side of a wall Voice ChatOptimized voicechat for…

• Easier Hiding - v0.12.2.0 - 10 August 2026

  Added Setting to change between Push To Talk & Open Microphone Improvements Changed the look of the CCTV cameras If your preset is missing items, you’ll be prompted with a popup to buy remaining items with a click of a button before it’s added to the loadout Readjusted some UI elements on the laptop to not block other buttons In the summary screen after a match, you can now view each photo and check it's value etc Balancing Increased the chance for the ghost to interact with the doors and salt Reduced the shop prices Changed the radius of where the ghost can spawn within the player Nerfed the ghost's tracking, it's now much easier to hide Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where holding the sound recorder could make you skip around. Fixed a bug where whenever host would leave the clients would crash. Fixed a bug where the ghost could show as laser grid behind the laser grid pen. Fixed a bug where yo…

• v0.12.1.0 - 9 August 2026

  Added Added back text to speech, default keybind is N. Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where you could not see ghost writing & orbs through the CCTV camera Fixed items falling through objects in the tutorial. Fixed laser grid not showing if it's not placed on the ground in the tutorial. Fixed some bugs with the ghost teleporting. Fixed a bug where the fuse box objective would appear on "No Electricity" game modifier. Fixed a bug where spamming the CCTV camera would cause you a flashbang. Fixed a bug where the EMF would lose all its light after malfunctioning. Fixed a bug where unlocking items could sometimes not unlock it as a client. Fixed a bug where the hunt could continue when the house is empty. Fixed a bug where singleplayer lobbies could be joined. Fixed a bug where the heartbeat sound would continue playing after dying. Optimization Optimized some items. Fixed a issue where entering CCTV…

• 10 New Ghosts, New Equipment, New Evidence & Progression | Major Update - 8 August 2026

  Change Log v0.12.0.0 AddedItems now preserve their exact state when dropped, thrown, or switched between slots. A burning smudge stick keeps burning. A spirit box mid-response keeps talking. A lit candle stays lit.Localization - You can now play Abnormality in several different languages:EnglishBrazilian PortugeseRussianChineseSpanishJapeneseGermanCCTV system. Bring your own cameras to each location, place them before fully starting the match, and monitor live feeds from the tent.Photo camera. Take photographs during investigations.Working lights, light switches, and a full breaker system added.Item progression system. You start with basic entry-level gear and unlock better, more reliable equipment as you play.Easter Trophy has been added for everyone who earned that (huge apologies for the delay).Over double the number of items in the game. New tools, new gadgets, and new ways to inves…

• An Update Preview | Abnormality - 17 June 2026

  ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Everything shown in this preview is work in progress. Features, visuals, and systems may change before release.The biggest update to Abnormality is on its way, and I want to show you what's coming.This isn't a small patch. This is a fundamental rework of how the game feels, plays, and looks. Here's a look at what I've been building.📷 Security Camera System You can now rig up your own cameras throughout the location, then kick back and watch the feeds from your brand new tablet. Set up your own surveillance network and keep an eye on the ghost without putting yourself in too much danger.📱 Tablet Overhaul The tablet has been completely reworked. You can now start timers for hunts and smudge windows, mark off evidence as you collect it, take notes on ghost behaviour, view your camera feeds, and browse a photo gallery, all from one place.🎨 UI Polish & Redesign Every piece…

• Welcome, New Investigators - 12 May 2026

  Welcome, new investigators.With a lot of ghost hunting fans looking for something new right now, I wanted to quickly reintroduce Abnormality.Abnormality is a co-op ghost hunting horror game focused on abandoned locations, evidence gathering, night vision, sprint-based chases, and darker, more intense investigations. You enter the location during the day, prepare for what is coming, and try to survive when the night takes over.The game is currently 25% off, so now is a great time to jump in if you have been looking for a new ghost hunting experience.I also want to be fully transparent: Abnormality is still growing.I’m a 22-year-old solo developer, and I’ve been working on this game every single day with one goal: to turn Abnormality into one of the best ghost hunting horror games out there.Right now, I’m working on the biggest update the game has ever received. This update is focused on…

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