- Patch Notes: Update 0.12.8 - 1 September 2026
Hello everyone! Here's another update, thank you all so much for the feedback, both here in the community and on Discord. It really helps us catch critical issues and other rough edges, so please keep it coming.This update overhauls player speed, armor and stamina balance, adds the tenth quest "Time Served" along with new gear, medicine and achievements, improves monster and bandit behavior, and fixes a broad range of quest, map and interface bugs.UpdatesBalanceReduced weapon durability loss when shooting.Increased player speed by 5%.Reworked the player speed calculation, fixed bugs with overload, skills, negative effects, and a combination of everything at once.The rate at which heart rate rises while walking and sprinting reduced by 10%.Added all skills of the physical branch. The "Body Adaptation" skill now gives a 15% reduction in stamina consumption while sprinting, and the "Genera…
- Patch Notes: Update 0.12.7 - 11 August 2026
Hello everyone! Here's another update, thank you all so much for the feedback, both here in the community and on Discord. It really helps us catch critical issues and other rough edges, so please keep it coming.This update moves the game to Unreal Engine 5.8, adds new items, gear and a batch of achievements, reworks crafting, economy and survival balance, improves bandit AI, and fixes a wide range of quest, combat and interface bugs.UpdatesUpdated the Unreal Engine version from 5.7 -> 5.8Added a color change for the quest marker if the quest objective is in another world (the marker turns gray)Added re-spawning of quest items on restart in the bunker if they are not in the player's inventory (a check for all crates in the bunker will be added later).In the quest "Field Samples", in the last task, an egg is added to the player's inventory from the clutch.Sped up opening items in crates.F…
- Patch Notes: Update 0.12.6 - 31 July 2026
Hello everyone, a certain number of changes have accumulated after the early access launch that we didn't manage to write down, since everything was done in a bit of a rush. Thanks to your feedback here and on Discord, it really helps to find critical things and other flaws.This update focuses on quest reliability and combat balance - every quest was re-checked and fixed, monster health, weapon swap speed and Underside time were tuned, smarter bandit AI and new map markers were added, and a wide range of bugs were fixed.UpdatesAll quests were re-checked, including quest exits at any stage of the quest, and errors related to them were fixed. Some flaws and various interesting cases still remain — thanks to everyone who gave feedback.Time in the Other Side increased by 60 seconds.Weapon swap speed increased by 25%.Monster health reduced by 10%, damage increased by 7%.Maximum durability of…
- Dreadweave Early Access Giveaway - 25 July 2026
Hello survivors!To celebrate Dreadweave launching into Early Access, we're giving away 10 Steam keys to the community. Bring your friends and step into the dark with us!We'll pick the winners randomly, so everyone has an equal chance. 🔥How to enter:Join our Discord serverHead to the #giveaways channel and click the 🎉 button below to enter!That's it! Feel free to invite friends who'd enjoy a survival horrorWhen does it end?The giveaway ends on July 27th. Winners will be drawn automatically by our giveaway bot right in the Discord.What happens if I win?Winners will be contacted directly in Discord with their Steam key. Good luck!Thank you all for the support.
- Patch Notes: Update 0.12.5 - 17 July 2026
Hello everyone, today we have another demo update. We look forward to your feedback!This update improves inventory and progress saving, adds new atmospheric sound effects, weapon inspection and enemy behavior, and fixes a wide range of bugs across combat, the map, and the interface.UpdatesAdded the ability to close the inventory when opening a crate with the "E" key (not only Tab)Added saving of the inventory when exiting the bunker to the menu.Added saving of intermediate progress between missions (but only if you evacuate through the hatch, then you can continue the current quest)The "Take all" button becomes active only after all items have been examined.Added logic for saving the open/closed state of doors on the map.Moving items, displaying the tooltip, and dragging items only works on already examined items.Added background sound effects that are calculated depending on the models…
- Patch Notes: Update 0.12.3 - 1 June 2026
Hello everyone, today we have another demo update. We look forward to your feedback!This update brings new progression systems, armor durability and repair mechanics, additional skills, dynamic difficulty balancing, expanded monster behavior, and major progress on several key locations across the map.UpdatesArmor durability and repair tools have been added. Armor with 0 durability no longer provides protection from damage.3 new skills have been added to each skill tree. A total of 16 out of 40 planned skills are now available.The frequency of snow footstep sounds has been reduced, as they previously blended into one continuous sound.The bullet spawn position for weapons has been adjusted for more accurate shooting. Previously, bullets would hit slightly above the aiming point.Frozen bodies of various residents have been added across the map and can be looted.Bullet spread has been added…
- Patch Notes: Update 0.12.1 - 18 May 2026
Hello everyone, today is another update for the demo version. We’re looking forward to your feedback!UpdatesContinued optimization work - updated HLOD settings, added culling for various small objects on the map, reduced vegetation draw distance, and other improvements.Added new weapons — AK-74U, AS Val, AKMS.Added first 3 weapon attachments — PSO optical scope, PBS suppressor, and Kobra collimator sight.Added armor to the game - Militia Vest, Standard Body Armor, Police Body Armor, Scavenger Vest, Military Armor BZh-1, Stalker Vest MK1, Spetsnaz Assault Armor, Military Armor BZh-2. Also added a gas mask that increases time on the Backside, and a headlamp that boosts the regular flashlight.Added game balance calculation logic. Monster spawn chance increases/decreases based on mission success, number of deaths, number of Creature encounters, and other factors. Difficulty does not change…
- Patch Notes: Update 0.11.9 - 13 April 2026
Hello everyone, today is another update for the demo version. We’re looking forward to your feedback!UpdatesAnother performance bottleneck turned out to be the number of draw calls. HLODs have been added to the map, which at a certain distance merge parts of the map into a single model with one material, reducing the number of calls. We’re still experimenting with the settings and continuing to monitor performance. (Purple in the screenshot indicates the near zone where there is no HLOD and original models are used)Shadows have been disabled for various small objects, and culling has been added to many other objects to reduce draw call frequency.Optimization of ticks and animations for monsters and NPCs located far from the player has been carried out.A headlamp (equipment type "Helmet") has been added, which shines farther and brighter.New medical items have been added (improved medkit…
- Patch Notes: Update 0.11.5 - 24 March 2026
Hey everyone, we continue to improve the game based on your feedback. Thank you for filling out the survey and writing in Discord. In this update:UpdatesA significant amount of optimization work has been done — the main bottleneck for now is the CPU. Monster logic has been optimized, item culling has been added across the entire map, weather and particles have been optimized, wire physics have been removed, and various other minor improvements.Many players noted that stealth gameplay was difficult, so monster visibility range has been reduced by 50% when the player is crouching.Headshots have been added with x2 damage (except for spiders, larvae, and stalkers, as they either have a large head or it's always facing forward, which would make every hit a headshot).Since many players complained about the low amount of loot (and we noticed it ourselves), several interactive containers have b…
- Patch Notes: Update 0.11.0 - 8 March 2026
We continue to improve the game and carefully follow your survey responses and feedback. Thank you for helping us make the game better! In this update:UpdatesMany players complained about the lack of loot in locations. We've placed crates on all map locations, including the Reverse Side. In some places, the number of loot boxes has been increased. We also added a few hidden stashes.Increased ammo spawn; starting quests now give more ammo.Reduced weapon breakage chance, and weapon durability now decreases more slowly.Fixed pistol animations - hands no longer flicker in front of the camera while sprinting.There were many complaints about the low amount of loot and ammo. For now, we've added a trader in the first version. We will be balancing the economy, so we're waiting for your feedback! You can purchase items on the PC in the bunker; it unlocks after completing the 4th quest in the por…
- Patch Notes: Update 0.10.2 - 27 February 2026
Hi everyone! Today we've released a small hotfix update for the demo version. New content includes a new pistol and changes to the behavior of the Creature on the Other Side.UpdatesAdded Stechkin pistol (uses 9x18mm ammo, has full-auto firing mode)Added visual effect and animation for the tranquilizer (quickly lowers heart rate for 120 seconds, but causes temporary vision side effects)You can now move items from your backpack to quick slots (previously, only items from pockets could be moved)Reworked the "Other Side" Creature AI:It now approaches when your heart rate exceeds 130, or when you take damageIf you lower your pulse to 60, it stops attacking and switches to patrolling instead of continuing to chase youIt now patrols multiple locations when it has no targetMonsters now make a scream sound when they spot you and enter attack modeAdded fire mode toggle (press "B" to switch)Added…
- Dreadweave Demo Live for Steam Next Fest - 24 February 2026
The Dreadweave demo is live for Steam Next Fest!From Feb 23, step into the post-Soviet ghost town, loot, fight, and survive the heartbeat-driven predator. Gear up and extract before it finds you!
- Development Update - What We’ve Been Working On - 26 December 2025
Hello everyone! No, we didn’t get lost in the Other Side — we’ve just been very busy working on the game.Today we want to share an update on how development is going and what we’ve been working on these past months.The Team Has GrownWe’ve been joined by several passionate people who truly believe in the project. Thanks to them, development has picked up speed - the story, worldbuilding, and custom assets are all moving forward much faster now.Playtest Has StartedWe’ve opened playtest sign-ups and are already sending out keys in waves. Thank you so much - we’ve received around 3,000 requests already!If you want to take part, just go to the game’s Steam page and click the Request Access button under the screenshots.You’ll also be able to invite up to three friends once you get access.Story ProgressWe’ve been actively working on the narrative structure. The story will feature mystery, toug…
- Playtest is Live – Join Now! - 21 September 2025
Hello everyone! We’ve been a bit quiet, deep in development, but a lot of progress has been made. I’m excited to announce that we’re starting the playtest for our game!The playtest includes the first four missions and around 40 minutes of gameplay. This is just the beginning—more will follow later.To participate, simply visit the game’s store page and click the “Request Access” button in the section below the trailer and screenshots:Keys are distributed in waves every week, and you’ll receive a notification on both Steam and by email once you’ve been granted access.After finishing your session, we kindly ask you to fill out a short feedback form on Google Forms - your thoughts will help us improve the game.More details about what has been done so far and much more will be shared in the next update.
- Out of Ammo? Meet the Sidearms That Could Save Your Life in Dreadweave - 20 January 2025
Hello everyone! We got deeply immersed in game development and missed a few update releases. Today, we’re going to share some information about the weapons that will help you in the early stages of surviving the dark and dangerous world of Dreadweave. Specifically, we'll talk about sidearms—the pistols—that will save you when you run out of ammo for your primary weapon. Makarov Pistol A simple 9mm pistol with an 8-round magazine and basic damage. It’s available right from the start and will be your irreplaceable companion. It can use standard 9×18mm PM rounds, as well as armor-piercing and upgraded ammo. Stechkin Automatic Pistol A step up from the Makarov. While it uses the same 9×18mm PM rounds, it boasts an impressive magazine size and an automatic firing mode. This weapon will serve you well in many encounters with monsters and will save your life more than once. TT Pistol Although…
- Will You Find Safety in the Bunker? - 5 October 2024
Hello everyone, Today we’ll be talking about the player’s primary safe haven and secure place — your base or bunker. The only safe place and refuge for the player is underground. While the monsters can still sense your heartbeat, the environment is much calmer and safer, which ensures the character’s safety. In the bunker, you’ll take quests, craft, manage your loot, read logs, study information, and much more. Why a bunker? After arriving in the bleak northern city, our character quickly realizes that survival on the surface is impossible. The extremely low temperatures and dangerous monsters leave no safe spot in the city. The only reasonable solution is to find an entrance to the underground communications of the secret city — a system that connects the entire area. Underground, it’s warmer, and you don’t have to fear monster attacks as much. It also reduces stress and physical strai…
- Can You Stay Warm Without Becoming Monster Food? - 12 July 2024
Hello everyone, let's continue sharing more about our game. I would like to discuss the weather and the surrounding world in today's update. As you already know, the setting of Dreadweave is a snowy town in the icy wastelands of the north. The town was built as the northernmost port on the continent, and due to its remoteness, it has become an ideal location for conducting secret experiments. Who among spies would be interested in such a desolate place? What kind of weather can we expect in such picturesque locations and how will we keep warm? In the town, it is so cold that boiling water thrown into the air instantly turns to ice All I can say is that you must survive in the cold. The extreme north is an unforgiving place, so you'll have to equip yourself with warm clothing. In the real world, it's cold, the weather is often unpredictable, and your time is limited by the temperature ga…
- Why you should remember about Singular Relocator before every mission - 1 May 2024
Hello everyone, in our first monthly update about the game, I'd like to tell you about the portals, how they work, and how to use them. As you know, in the grim world of Dreadweave, there are two sides - the snowy, cold city of reality and its dark counterpart in the inverse world. But how do you move between these two worlds to complete quests? That’s where portals come in. What are these portals, where do they come from and why Let's start with how they appeared and reveal a bit of the game's lore. During secret experiments on exploring the mysteries of the universe in the city of Zoryanovsk (Makarov-6), a breakthrough into a parallel dimension was achieved. The research got out of control and allowed another world, and its inhabitants, to break into ours... Man-made portal In each game session on the map, you can find an installation that creates a stable portal that transfers you to…
- Dreadweave - a cooperative extraction horror shooter game - 3 February 2024
Hello everyone, today I am thrilled to announce our new game, Dreadweave - a cooperative extraction horror shooter set in the grim environment of a Soviet northern military town, where secret experiments have gone wrong, leading to the opening of portals into a terrifying parallel dimension. Already intrigued, aren't you? Let us tell you a bit about our new game. Dreadweave is primarily a horror game (which you can play either solo or in cooperative mode), where you'll have to fight monsters from a parallel dimension. The twist? The main monster from the otherworld senses human heartbeats, and if it's close enough on the other side, it detects the player. Then you'd better hide, although the absence of people on the city streets suggests that running is futile... The game is designed for maximum replayability; you won't have a single identical session - different spawn points, different…
