- Achievements and Game Patch - 23 January 2026
Hello everyone, this patch adds 46 new achievements as well as other fixes and improvements. Development is ongoing as we continue working on the game alongside our full-time jobs. Thank you for your patience and support!Version 1.0.3 HotfixFixed tutorial not launching for new playersVersion 1.0.2Added 46 new achievementsFixed a visual glitch that occurred when rats and moths respawnImplemented multiple network performance improvementsVersion 1.0.1 (Previously unpublished notes)Fixed multiple locations where players could get stuck in the WarehouseFixed an issue that prevented players from healing properlyIncreased XP iteration speed when showing game resultsUpdated Episode Three selection UI to reveal the antagonist’s name (Episode still in development)Optimized network usage
- Game Patch (v0.5.5.3) - 16 December 2024
Fixed positioning of backstory notes in the warehouse Enlarged a nest in Sector C Fixed the positioning of a particular fuse that had been unreachable under a chair Fixed the location of various medkit spawns Fixed a floating keycard being present between walls Improved zipline stability
- Major Content Update - Willie's Rage - 5 December 2024
Hi everyone, We appreciate the feedback from our initial launch - we have taken your suggestions and criticisms and have applied them directly into a brand new major content update that is now live! PATCH NOTES WILLIE Rage - Throughout the contract, Willie has a chance of entering an enraged state, making him impervious to all damage. Players must quickly find a place to hide during this to avoid their demise Sneak - Willie has a newly added sneak capability, in which he will slowly attempt to creep up on players who aren't paying attention to their surroundings. This new behavior is intended to increase Willie's creepiness factor as his presence is less predictably noticeable In general, there is an increased involvement of Willie throughout the contract and a higher resistance to damage, making him more persistent in his pursuit of players PLAYER MECHANICS Hiding - Throughout the Dry…
- Day 1 Patches & Next Update - 16 November 2024
Hey everyone! Thank you to those who have played and provided your thoughts on the game's current state. Day 1 Patches We've just pushed a hotfix with the following updates: Changing regions while in the lobby will now properly update the list of rooms Implemented a possible solution for game crashing during Episode Two's closing cutscene Improved Mothman's attack logic, which had an issue that could result in him insta-killing people without even landing first Fixed a UI issue with a customization arrow re-appearing Next Update With your feedback in mind, we have some major changes underway that will address a lot of the frustrations and enhance solo play as well as multiplayer. Some of the changes will include: The ability to carry more than just one primary objective item (i.e. fuse + wheel valve) A handheld map that can be referenced at any time (with some limitations) A more consol…
- Infestation: Origins has launched into Early Access! - 15 November 2024
We here at Vector Pest Control pride ourselves at taking on the most challenging of infestations. We've received numerous reports about locations being overrun by some new form of pests we haven't encountered before - they seem to be driven by something...unnatural. Gear up and eradicate the spread. Infestation: Origins is an episodic co-op horror game in which you play as an exterminator taking on contracts to eradicate infestations in various locations. Each infestation is caused by a twisted version of a classic character or urban legend. Completing contracts earns you cash, allowing you to buy new equipment, suits, upgrades, and more. Find the source. Treat the infestation. Survive. The current game offers a fully playable loop with two episodes. With the core foundation in place, we have plans to add further variability and mechanics, especially as players take on more challenging…
- Game Launches November 15th! - 8 November 2024
Hi everyone, We're thrilled to announce Infestation: Origins has been approved to release into Early Access next Friday, November 15th, 2024! While we were previously aiming to release in late October, our game's review process with Steam took a bit longer than expected. Since then, we've continued to improve and add to the game. With everything now finalized on the review front, we're ready to get this game into your hands to play! We plan to launch around 7AM PST / 10AM EST. Thanks, -Nightmare Forge Games Team Infestation: Origins Discord
- Game Launch Delayed - 31 October 2024
Hi Everyone, Our original plan was to launch the game into Early Access this October. Unfortunately, our game build has been in Steam's review process for approval to launch since September 17th. We're working with Steam to finalize this review process and get the game out ASAP. In the meantime, we are continuing to improve the game and will let you know as soon as we get a solidified release date from Steam. Thank you for your patience! -Nightmare Forge Games Team Infestation: Origins Discord
- Infestation: Origins - Coming October 2024 (Major News & Updates) - 25 September 2024
Announcement Hi everyone - We have some exciting news to share. Infestation: Origins will be launching into Early Access next month! We have a brand new gameplay trailer to showcase some of the features and mechanics you can expect, as well as in-game environments. We also have some more details about the game itself, and beta sign-up news. Early Access Launch October 2024 (Specific date soon to be announced) Beta Sign-ups In order to get ready for the launch and get initial bug reports/feedback, we'll be opening a closed beta in the coming days. To sign up, please join our official Discord server and stay tuned. Game Details Vector Pest Control is an international pest control company renowned for its success in treating the worst of infestations. We've recently received new contracts from various locations - as an exterminator for VPC, investigate these reports and treat any signs of…
- Steamboat Willie entering the public domain is great, but can't we do better than edgy horror games? - 10 January 2024
Disney as a company has done plenty of terrible things, what corporation hasn't, but for art as a whole easily one of the worst is the support it put behind the Copyright Term Extension Act , otherwise known as "The Mickey Mouse Protection Act." It essentially increased how long copyright can be held over a property before it enters the public domain. You've probably recently seen that even Disney wasn't able to stop the earliest incarnation of Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie, from entering the public domain, meaning that anyone can now use that specific version of the character however they like. So of course the first big project to come out of it was an overly-edgy horror game that might have some Neo-Nazi dog whistles in it . Am I surprised? No. Am I disappointed? Of course, but not even just for the obvious reasons. Possible Nazi connections aside (the devs are changing the name and…
- Steamboat Willie entering the public domain is great, but can't we do better than edgy horror games? - 10 January 2024
Disney as a company has done plenty of terrible things, what corporation hasn't, but for art as a whole easily one of the worst is the support it put behind the Copyright Term Extension Act , otherwise known as "The Mickey Mouse Protection Act." It essentially increased how long copyright can be held over a property before it enters the public domain. You've probably recently seen that even Disney wasn't able to stop the earliest incarnation of Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie, from entering the public domain, meaning that anyone can now use that specific version of the character however they like. So of course the first big project to come out of it was an overly-edgy horror game that might have some Neo-Nazi dog whistles in it . Am I surprised? No. Am I disappointed? Of course, but not even just for the obvious reasons. Possible Nazi connections aside (the devs are changing the name and…
- It only took one day for that Mickey Mouse horror game to stir up some serious controversy - 3 January 2024
The developers of recently announced horror game Infestation 88 have changed its name to Infestation: Origins in response to accusations that a number of elements of it could be interpreted to have Neo-Nazi connotations. The game, which is set to become available via early access at some point in 2024, features a slasherised version of Steamboat Willie , an early version of Mickey Mouse that’s just become public domain. However, the details about it released so far have raised some eyebrows online, leading developer Nightmare Forge Games to issue a response. A number of the aspects of the game that have drawn criticism for their potential Nazi connotations are outlined in this Twitter thread by streamer Josh 'Anoriand' Fagundes. It’s the combination of things like the use of the number 88, which can be used as a numerical code signifying the phrase "Heil Hitler", in the game’s title and…
- Early Mickey Mouse is now public domain, instantly becomes a horror game slasher - 2 January 2024
Now that the calendar has flipped over to 2024, the earliest version of Mickey Mouse has become public domain . Naturally, this has led it to be incorporated into an indie horror game faster than you can say the phrase ‘predictable jumpscare’. Yep, poor Steamboat Willie, whom you might remember from a certain 1928 animated short fil m named after him, has been cast from Walt Disney’s loving arms into those of the masses. As happened with Winnie the Poo h last year, the scare-seeking contingents of society couldn’t wait to turn young Mickey into something that’ll no doubt fill the underpants of streamers worldwide on a regular basis once it releases. Meet Infestation 88, a “co-op horror in which you're an exterminator treating sinister infestations caused by twisted versions of classic characters and urban legends.” Here’s its first trailer, released yesterday to accompany th…
