- HALLOWEEN SALE 50% OFF - 31 October 2025
EXPERIENCE THE SCARIEST MINE GAME EVER! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2710320/THE_DESCENT/ LATEST UPDATE BELOW... https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/498310170330268132?l=english PREVIOUS UPDATES... https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/4234028300434839658?l=english https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/4192364296351243926?l=english https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/4184477292922819598?l=english
- HALLOWEEN UPDATE - Feedback Update + Halloween Event - 24 October 2025
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.6.1 This update offers New Free Content - Halloween Decor + Brighter Map + Faster Player Speed + Reduced Jumpscares + Cinematic Polish all based off your feedback. Additionally, we have fixed a few aesthetic bugs and the game runs even smoother then previously. We thank you for helping us improve the game to its current version. Basically this update contains 2 updates - Polish Update + Halloween Update. Enjoy this Halloween! Have fun getting scared! Major Updates Polish UpdateReduced Jump scares \Player Speed Increased 1/4 + New Stamina Breathing Running SDFXBrighter More Detailed Maps \New Brighter LightingOld Darker LightingCinematic Sequence Cameras Polished \Prevented Night Vision Activation when in InventoryLandscape Texture Resolution IncreasedAuthentication Updated Halloween UpdateAll Maps Decorated for Steam Scream Halloween EventMenu UI Settings - Hallow…
- THE DESCENT SALE 50% OFF - 13 January 2025
EXPERIENCE THE SCARIEST MINE GAME EVER! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2710320/THE_DESCENT/ LATEST UPDATE BELOW... https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/498310170330268132?l=english PREVIOUS UPDATES... https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/4234028300434839658?l=english https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/4192364296351243926?l=english https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/4184477292922819598?l=english
- HORROR CAM - Update V 1.5 - New Features - 13 January 2025
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.5 Happy New Year! This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT offering NEW features asked by the community + Polish to improve the experience even further. Please don't forget to review game and show your support, Thank you! Major NEW HORROR CAM - New Post Process Lens FX + Dust Scratches + Wide Angle Lens + Lightbloom + GrainFX offers a horror style cam effect. Great look for spectators. NormalCam Comparison Enable / Disable Only within Main Menu. NEW CAVE ATMOSPHERE - New Cave FX offering unstable cave atmosphere with random collapsing sounds + dust fx + screen shake cave tremors. NEW COLLECTIBLE UI STATS - Menu Level Map now displays collectible stats for each map where available in order to keep track of all your gold, miners helmets, and emma's ghost captures making it easier to collect your achievements. NEW BRIGHTNESS SLIDER - New Brightness adjustment now availabl…
- LOST MINERS UPDATE - Voice Acting Story Dialogues + New Collectibles - 27 June 2024
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.4 This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT offering NEW VOICE ACTING STORY DIALOGUES and NEW collectibles where player find MINERS HELMETS and SMELTED GOLD BARS scattered through out the maps to uncover 15 MORE NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 2 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS. You will need to carefully find lost miners helmets and raw gold bars scattered around the levels in order to learn more about the events that unfolded deep in the mine. There has been limited feedback concerning bugs and or issues, and we thank you for helping us improve the game to its current version. Major VOICE ACT STORY DIALOGUES COLLECTIBLE GOLD BARS COLLECTIBLE MINERS HELMETS 2 STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS Future Updates Divide Chapters from 5 to 8 to allow for shorter checkpoints. To control or disable new voice act dialogues, simply adjust the dialogue slider illustrated below. Please review game if you en…
- Ghost Hunt Update - Capture Evidence of Ghost Presence - 27 April 2024
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.3 This update offers FREE NEW CONTENT where players can use the NEW DIGITAL CAMERA to CAPTURE GHOST ACTIVITY to uncover 15 NEW STORY ELEMENTS and acquire 3 NEW STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS. REQUIRES YOU TO COMPLETE THE GAME OR ANY CHAPTER AND PLAY IT AGAIN TO ACTIVATE EMMA'S PRESENCE FOR YOU TO CAPTURE! You will need to spot various ghosts that appear scattered around the levels and capture them with Photo Camera in order to learn more about the events that unfolded deep in the mine. Tell us what you think of the new photo snapshot tool and perhaps offer some feedback on what would you like to see done with this new mechanic? We have further addressed issues based on feedback and continue to polish the game for a better experience. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Please REVIEW THE GAME if you enjoy it! Major Digital Photo Came…
- THE DESCENT SALE 60% OFF - 22 April 2024
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2710320/THE_DESCENT/ The Descent is now on sale. + New Update Incoming Previous Update supports game pad controller. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/4184477292922819598?l=english
- THE DESCENT SALE 43% OFF - 23 February 2024
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2710320/THE_DESCENT/ The descent is now on sale. + New Update offers Controller support and more! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2710320/view/4184477292922819598?l=english
- Controller Support Update v 1.2 - 23 February 2024
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.2 This update offers in-game controller support and addressed further issues based on feedback and polishes the game for a better experience. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Please review the game if you enjoy it! Major Controller Support In-game Various Bug fixes and Polish Minor Night Vision Battery set to 15 min, and drains correctly now. you will need to use it wisely! Improved Script animations and sequences Additional Jump scares modified and improved Graphics settings default settings adjustment Objectives Clarified and polished. Generator Buttons adjusted to avoid confusion Improves and modified localization objectives Removed Photo Camera Removed Board item Inventory Pickup Modified Note Texts Removed forced turn player head trigger Various other improvements and polish. Future Updates New Photo Camera Item…
- Quality of life Update v 1.1 - 23 January 2024
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.1 This patch addresses some technical issues and a few more frustrations encountered to further polish the game. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Major Saving Graphics Settings is now fixed. Localized Additional Languages Objective Difficulty Improved. Minor Removed unused Inputs Condensed Newspaper translations to fix Note UI. SDFX Reduced for sensitivity. Generator Fuse Objective Adjustment Grammatical errors fixed Gas Chamber Coal Mine Blockade Fixed Future Updates Currently working on Controller Support! Add Night Vision Battery / will Recharge when not in use! Fix Windows Glass Reflective Shading Issues. Again thank you for reporting issues! If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
- Quality of life Update v 1.0.10 - 16 January 2024
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.10 This patch recognizes problems and frustrations streamers and influencers and forum members encountered and further polishes The Descent based on that feedback. We thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and any issues. Major Optimized game play to remove unnecessary frustrations. Reduced frequency of flicker lights to help ease strain on the eyes. Jump scare Improvements Minor Localize missing translations including menu items. Added extra signs to help players navigate better. Modified game paths to help prevent users from getting lost. Added a few new objectives to help users progress. Background shade in text read UI is much darker to better see text. Reduced howling noise to help clamp highs Elevator Mesh + Doors modified to reduce cage improve visibility encounters. Elevator Button moved to center to help players see and interact wi…
- Patch Update 1.0.8 - 10 January 2024
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.8 This patch further polishes feedback based on The Descent forum and YouTube videos. Thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and bugs / Issues. Major Asian Symbol Font Localization Minor More Collisions to prevent players getting stuck on details, etc. Damage Triggers cleaned up after Miners disappear. Various Script / Event / Graphics details polished / improved. Various Objectives added to help players progress. Again thank you for reporting any issues! If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
- Patch Update 1.0.7 - 9 January 2024
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.7 This patch further addresses various feedback provided from The Descent forum and Youtube videos. Thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and bugs / Issues. Major Gate doors collision fixed Flash light intensity increased additional 25% Collision blockade to prevent players from getting stuck behind elevator Fixed sequence where minors at bunker scene did not disappear. Performance improvement on Rockwell Mine map Lighting improved Rockwell Mine Map Minor Collision pass to prevent players getting stuck on details, etc. General polish - car Interior materials + grass going through cars + sounds of bolt cutters, etc. Localization Item descriptions + titles Settings menu adjusted Most signs now have a metal surface on the backside. Collapse cave collision modified for ease of access when crouching. Masks on wall inside cave are now dirty to p…
- Patch Update 1.0.6 - 6 January 2024
THE DESCENT UPDATE V 1.0.6 This patch addresses various feedback provided from The Descent forum and Youtube videos. Thank you for taking the time to report all your suggestions and bugs / Issues. Major Gas Mask Modified Flash Light Intensity Increased 25% Jump Removed Minor Localization All Notes Verified + Hints Settings Menu Adjusted Diary Blur Fixed Smoother character head camera for intro/end cinematic's End Cinematic Light Adjusted + Truck Window Glass Modified Again thank you for reporting any issues. If you find encounter more please report in our forum here DESCENT FORUM
- 'The Descent' Launches on Steam. - 5 January 2024
Embark on a Descent into Darkness: 'The Descent' Launches on Steam. Unravel Mysteries, Confront Horrors, and Navigate the Treacherous Mines!" Hey there. I just wanted to share with you that my new game The Descent has launched on Steam! Thank you very much to the beta testers who have made this game even better with their assistance; your names are included in the credits. We look forward to receiving your feedback, so please share it with us. If you encounter any issues, kindly inform us in the forums, and we will promptly address any bugs or suggestions you might have. We hope you thoroughly enjoy the horror experience in The Descent. THE DESCENT Experience 'The Descent,' a first-person psychological horror walking sim, set in the late 19th century in the coal mining town of Rockwell Mine. Immerse yourself in the grueling lives of miners and their unsettling encounters deep within the…
- Descend into Darkness: The Descent Releases on Jan 5 - 3 January 2024
Attention, Horror Fans! Brace yourselves for a bone-chilling experience as you delve into the abyss on January 5th with "The Descent." We invite you to enjoy our Walking Horror Simulator, where the terrors of the unknown await. RELEASE DATE: JAN 5 2024 TRAILER: WishList https://store.steampowered.com/app/2710320/THE_DESCENT/ Enjoy the New Gifs Before Launch.
- Descend into Darkness Delayed: The Descent postponed to January 5. - 14 December 2023
THE DESCENT DELAY After careful consideration and in line with a suggestion from Steam to avoid overlapping with the Winter Sale, we have decided to adjust the release date. This decision was made to ensure that The Descent receives the attention it deserves without conflicting with other events in the gaming community. This adjustment was not undertaken lightly, and we are confident that the additional time will enable us to refine and perfect every aspect of the game. This ensures that when you finally experience it firsthand, The Descent will surpass all expectations. Furthermore, the extended timeline grants us the opportunity to introduce a new ghost mode; more details will be revealed at a later date. The New Release Date is Jan 5, 2024 We understand that this change might impact your plans, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. TRAILER: SCREENSHOTS Check out the creep…
- Join The Descent Beta: Your Chance to Shape the Game! - 8 December 2023
Exclusive Beta Access for 'The Descent': Dive into the Darkness Before Anyone Else! Dear Tester, We hope you are ready for an exciting adventure! We are thrilled to announce the beta release of our upcoming game, 'The Descent,' and you could be invited to be one of the first to experience the terror that awaits in the depths of Rockwell Mine. Terms and Conditions: Before applying for a beta test, please take note of the following: You will not be able to post any game play footage or screenshots publicly. This is a closed beta focused on gathering feedback for game improvement. Beta will have a Start DATE and End DATE. Please give Feedback submission right after the event so we can start working on the bugs and suggestions offered. The Beta Keys will be Deleted after the event. If you do not have the time please don't apply. BETA DATES START DATE: Dec 9 END DATE: Dec 17 How to Apply: Em…
- The Descent Teaser - Date Revealed: Mark Your Calendar! - 3 December 2023
Very happy to announce our new game "The Descent", a horror walking sim in Rockwell Mine, immerses players in miners' harsh life and unsettling mine encounters. Trailer Check out the short trailer for the game Release Date Dec 15 We hope you enjoy this horror experience :P
